The Executive Director of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, has expressed disapproval of the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to approve 13 candidates for the upcomin…
First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has openly expressed his deep disappointment in the performance and conduct of the Members of the 8th Parliament of Ghana.
In an interview with Citi News, Joe Wi…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Suhum, Kwadjo Asante, has refuted reports suggesting that he has withdrawn from the 2024 Suhum parliamentary election as an independent candidate.
In an interview with Onua TV on We…
Former First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, has assured women involved in small enterprises that they will gain access to affordable funding for their businesses under the Mahama administration.
She stressed the significance of initiativ…
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has dropped a money-laundering case against a top cryptocurrency executive to allow him to get medical treatment abroad.
Tigran Gambaryan, a US citizen, was arrested on a business trip to Nigeria in Fe…
Commonwealth heads of government are preparing to defy the United Kingdom and agree plans to examine reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade, the BBC has learned.
Downing Street insists the issue is not on the agenda for …
Pastors from the Ketu North Constituency in the Volta Region have publicly commended Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for his exemplary character, visionary leadership, and commitment to excellence.
The remarks were made during Dr. …
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has commended the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, for his effective leadership during last Tuesday’s parliamentary session.
It lauded the Speaker’s approach to managing the day’s proceedings…
The Executive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Prof. Kwesi Prempeh, has chastised the Electoral Commission (EC) for failing to do a diligent and scrupulous work by allowing 13 presidential candidates o…
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has announced that nurses in Ghana will be able to import vehicles with engine capacities of less than 1.8 litres duty-free if Dr. Mahamudu Ba…
The UN's refugee agency (UNHCR) has said it is "deeply concerned" by news that four refugees were returned to Turkey from Kenya.
The four were repatriated at the request of the Turkish government, Kenya's foreign ministry said.
The…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the La Dade-Kotopon Constituency, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, has called upon party supporters to actively monitor their votes for her at position two by remaining at the poll…
Flagbearer for the All People’s Convention (APC), Hassan Ayariga has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of contributing to the many issues surrounding the voter register.
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Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling Ghana’s youth unemployment crisis.
During a rally in Kpando in the Volta Region, Bawumia reiterated his ambitious plan …
Election observers working for the European Union (EU) say some voting results have been doctored in Mozambique, as unrest in the country continues to grow.
Thousands of people joined opposition protests on Monday that were called by …
Antony Blinken has told Israeli leaders that “much more needs to be done” to get humanitarian aid to civilians in besieged northern Gaza, raising possible consequences in US law if action isn’t taken, a senior Biden administration offici…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus in Parliament is working to woo Cynthia Mamle Morrison, Member of Parliament (MP) for Agona West and Kwadjo Asante, MP for Suhum, who are disgruntled over different issues in relation to the party's par…
Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has assured the people of Adaklu and the wider Volta Region of continued development, pledging to deliver even more as President of Ghana.
During a visit t…
The Chiefs of Akatsi North in the Volta Region have praised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the transformative impact of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy on education in Ghana.
Welcoming Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia …
Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is in a state of panic, fearing defeat in the upcoming elections.
Speaking to a c…
A few weeks ago, police in India discovered that scammers had set up a fake bank branch - complete with a logo, office furniture and even some employees - in a village in Chhattisgarh state. BBC Hindi pieced together what happened.
Jy…
Cameroon’s 91-year-old President Paul Biya has been seen in public for the first time in six weeks amid speculation about his ailing health.
His absence from the public eye led to unfounded rumours of his death.
But on Monday after…
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has disclosed that he will implement a major initiative aimed at transforming the agricultural sector in Ghana by establishing a district mechanisa…
The presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged the rank and file of the NPP to stay focused to ensure an emphatic victory in both the Presidential and Parliamentary elections on December 7, 20…
Some personnel selected from various security agencies have begun a specialised training course on Election Violence and Security ahead of the country’s 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections.
The course, put together by the K…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will do everything possible to retain the Wenchi seat and make it a safe seat for the NDC, the National Chairman of the party, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has given an assurance.
"As long as I remain t…
Parliament does not have the numbers to take decisions and following that the House has been adjourned indefinitely.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin informing the House Tuesday afternoon [Oct 21, 2024] said even though the…
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has now sacked three top judges he previously suspended over alleged judicial misconduct, drawing further accusations of political interference in the judiciary.
The three Constitutional Court jud…
Imagine you're Vladimir Putin.
The West has dubbed you a pariah for invading Ukraine. Sanctions are aiming to cut off your country's economy from global markets.
And there's an arrest warrant out for you from the International Crim…
A former Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Freddie Blay has stressed the importance of following Supreme Court rulings, cautioning that any defiance could lead to instability in the country.
Mr Blay, who served as Deputy Speaker of Parliam…
The Paramount Chief of the Peki Traditional Area, Torgbuiga Deiga Kwadzo Dei XII, has praised Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for transforming the nature of political campaigning in Ghana by focusing on issues rather than insults.
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The paramount chief of the Peki Traditional Area, Torgbuiga Deiga Kwadzo Dei XII, has lauded the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for its development initiatives and social intervention programmes, highlighting their positive impac…
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has urged the Speaker of Parliament and the entire legislature to fully comply with the Supreme Court’s directives to prevent potential chaos.
The call follows the Court’s inte…
As a mark of honor and commitment to promoting the ideals of its founding fathers, the ECOWAS Commission on 19, October 2024, played host to the 90th Birthday Anniversary Lecture of Nigeria’s former Head of State and the only surviving Fou…
Parliament has announced changes in security arrangement for Tuesday's sitting as part of measures to protect the Speaker, Alban S.K. Bagbin, Members of Parliament (MPs), and parliamentary staff, a statement issued by the Deputy Marshall …
The Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has expressed concern over the ongoing constitutional and political tension following the declaration of vacant parliamentary seats by the Speaker of Parliament and the subsequent intervent…
A new government under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will implement measures to address Ghana's growing social and economic challenges, Presidential Candidate of the party, John Dramani Mahama, has said.
He pledged to announce…
Water from a polluted river in Ghana was so thick and discoloured that an artist was able to use it as paint to depict the environmental devastation caused by the illegal gold mining that has spread like wildfire in the resource-rich Wes…
Hurricane Oscar has made landfall in eastern Cuba, packing winds of nearly 80mph (130km/h) on the third day of a nearly nationwide power outage.
On Friday, the island's main energy plant failed and knocked out electricity for 10 milli…
Egypt has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) - an achievement hailed by the UN public health agency as "truly historic".
“Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilization itself, but the disease that plagued …
Mr Alan Kyerematen, leader and presidential candidate of the Afrafranto Alliance, has assured Ghanaians that his victory will usher in an era of peace and prosperity.
He made the statement while addressing a massive crowd after the suc…
Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on party members to remain united and focused to secure a resounding victory in both the Presidential and Parliamentary elections in December.
A…
The African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has called for an immediate consultation between the leaders of Ghana’s three arms of government—President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Speaker Alban Bagbin, and Chie…
The lawyer for a prominent Mozambique opposition figure has been shot dead in the capital, Maputo, along with an official from his party.
Elvino Dias was the attorney for Venâncio Mondlane, who ran for president in an election 10 days…
King Charles faced shouts of "you are not my King" from an independent senator just after he finished an address at Australia's Parliament House on the second official day of his engagements in the country.
Lidia Thorpe, an Aboriginal…
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, commenced a seven-day campaign tour of the Bono Region to canvass votes for the party.
Dubbed "Retail Campaign", Mr Nketiah is expected to have a s…
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has taunted former President John Mahama, accusing him of avoiding a debate because he is "afraid of his own record."
Dr. Bawumia has called for a one-on-one debate between the two leading president…
The High Court has dismissed an application filed by Bernard Mornah, the flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), who sought to contest his recent disqualification from the upcoming presidential election by…
Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive policies aimed at benefiting all Ghanaians.
Speaking in Hohoe on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the start of his c…
Members of Parliament from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) side have said they will protect their new majority status in Parliament following last Thursday declaration of four seats vacant and by that, they have said they will act…