The Minister of Labour, Jobs, and Employment (MLJE), Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has charged council members of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM), to develop tailored-training programmes and competency guide…
France's President Emmanuel Macron is urging Algeria to free an 80-year-old writer who was sentenced on Tuesday to five years in prison, following accusations he had undermined Algeria's territorial integrity.
Boualem Sansal was arres…
King Charles III spent a short period of time in hospital on Thursday after experiencing temporary side effects during cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said.
The King returned to Clarence House, where he was said to be continuing t…
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Dormaa East, Paul Apraku Twum Barimah, has criticised President John Mahama for failing to fulfil his campaign promise of ending the illegal mining activity, popularly called gala…
Niger's ruling junta said there would be a five-year transition to constitutional rule starting from Wednesday, in an announcement during a signing ceremony for a new transition charter.
Niger's junta staged a coup in 2023 and ousted P…
After three days of talks in Saudi Arabia, at last some progress.
Two separate texts outlining agreements between the US and Russia, and the US and Ukraine.
There were some differences but much was the same. All sides agreed "to en…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has in partnership with Helping Africa Foundation, inaugurated an ultra-modern ICT laboratory known as the Yamoransa Model Lab programme for the people of Kaleo and environs in th…
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has disagreed with the Supreme Court’s ruling on an application seeking to restrain President John Dramani Mahama from removing the immediate past Inspector General of Police (IGP) George Ak…
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has praised President John Dramani Mahama for delivering on his promises, describing him as "Talk and Do" Leader.
Commenting on the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in Parliament on Tuesday, Mr. Aya…
Members of Parliament (MPs) from Kumasi have come under a common umbrella, dubbed the Kumasi Bloc, to champion the city’s development agenda beyond partisan lines.
At the maiden Kumasi Dialogue of the group, the Chairman of the bloc …
The First Vice Chairman of the NPP in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency, John Kwame Duodu alias Sir John, has called on members and supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to remain united and focused as the party navigates pos…
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 71 individuals for the position of District Chief Executive (DCE), pending approval from their respective District Assemblies.
According to a statement issued on March 26 by the Minister of …
Sudan's military leader, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has visited the presidential palace in Khartoum, after landing at the city's international airport, just hours after it was recaptured by the army.
Surrounded by cheering soldiers a…
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has released a social media video filmed inside a controversial mega-prison in El Salvador, thanking the country and its president for "bringing our terrorists here and incarcerating them".
S…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the government of failing to curb illegal mining, claiming that the practice popularly known as galamsey has increased under President John Dramani Mahama, with armed groups now occupying parts o…
President John Dramani Mahama has called on members of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to actively scrutinize and critique government policies, emphasizing that accountability is essential for national development.
His remarks came …
Barrel bombs believed to contain a highly flammable liquid have been used in airstrikes in South Sudan as escalating violence pushes the world's newest country to the brink of another civil war, the UN has said.
The comments by Nichol…
Thousands of people in Turkey have turned out for a seventh night of protests which have so far seen more than 1,400 people detained, including students, journalists and lawyers.
The nightly unrest began last Wednesday when the city's…
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea in separate deals with the US, after three days of peace talks in Saudi Arabia.
Washington said all parties would continue working toward a "durable and lasting peac…
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Ocloo has announced the restoration of approximately 126 street lights across the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in the region.
This follows an earlier promise to e…
Former Majority Leader of Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has expressed concerns about the qualifications and capabilities of individuals appointed to oversee the operations of the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD).
The government esta…
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has described the 2025 budget as a transformative plan aimed at addressing Ghana’s socioeconomic challenges and restoring the nation’s past glory.
Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, Forson emp…
The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) and the Member of Parliament (MP) for La Dade-Kotopon Constituency, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, last Friday presented assorted food items to two Muslim communities in the municipality.
The two…
A National Youth Organiser hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Atick Yakubu, has proposed a new leadership structure for TESCON to ensure equal representation and engagement across all tertiary institutions.
Speaking at a TESCON…
The Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has inaugurated technical working groups to oversee the implementation of the government’s flagship, Adwumawura and National Apprenticeship Programmes (NAP).
The tw…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Effia, Isaac Boamah Nyarko has argued that the allocated budget for most ministries is insufficient, potentially hindering their ability to operate effectively.
His comments come after Parliament conclu…
The National Media Commission (NMC) has urged the Board of Directors of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to formally inform all staff about the renewal of the contract of the corporation’s Director-General, Professor Amin Alhassa…
Nana Yaw Sarpong, a political aide to the founder of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has urged the Attorney General to launch an investigation into banks allegedly involved in processing transactions linked to a $7 million cybe…
US President Donald Trump and his intelligence chiefs have played down a security breach that saw a journalist invited into a Signal group chat where he reported seeing national security officials plan airstrikes in Yemen.
US Director…
At least 24 people have been killed as multiple wildfires continue to ravage South Korea's south-east region.
Most of the victims are in their 60s and 70s, say authorities, adding that some 26 people are injured - with 12 in critical …
The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has strongly criticized the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, for terminating nearly 100 staff members at Ghana Post.
Spe…
President John Mahama has initiated consultations with the Council of State following the submission of three petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo.
A statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister…
US President Donald Trump has been gifted a new portrait from his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin - while trashing an existing painting of him as "truly the worst".
The new portrait has not been shown publicly. Kremlin spokesman Dm…
Burundi's president has told the BBC he has seen "credible intelligence" that Rwanda plans to attack his country.
Évariste Ndayishimiye also said that Rwanda had tried to launch a coup a decade ago in Burundi, akin to "what it's doing…
Washington DC is still digesting an apparent security breach at the heart of the Trump administration.
It's the story of how a journalist - the Atlantic magazine's Jeffrey Goldberg - was added to a Signal platform messaging group whic…
The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that 57 radio stations face the risk of frequency suspension for violating regulations.
The Minister says the …
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the government is working to clear outstanding arrears owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and will soon submit revised power purchase agreements to Parliament.
He made this known dur…
The Chairman of the Defense and Interior Committee of Parliament, James Agalga, has criticised former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his decision to promote some military officers to the rank of General before leaving office…
The Convention Peoples Party (CPP) has officially unveiled a 25-member Council of Elders aimed at playing a key role in the governance and advisory functions of the party.
The formation of this new leadership comes in response to the …
Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Mr Justice Srem-Sai, has dismissed claims that the state is trying Mr Kwabena Adu-Boahen and his wife in the media, following concerns raised in a public statement by the couple’s lawyers…
Renowned author, businessman, and philanthropist, Prince Kofi Amoabeng, has underscored the urgent need for leadership anchored in strong moral values to propel Ghana toward sustainable development.
Speaking on The Point of View on …
Lawyers representing Kwabena Adu Boahene, former Director General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), and his wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, have accused Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine of violating their clients’ rights by publicly …
The Minority in Parliament has accused the Attorney-General (AG) and Minister of Justice, Dominic Ayine, of abusing his office by interfering in investigations and weaponising state institutions against political opponents.
Addressing…
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has blamed opposition parties for provoking a "movement of violence" as protests in the country continued for a sixth night.
Unrest began in Istanbul last Wednesday when the city's Mayor Ekrem I…
Chad has condemned a senior Sudanese general's threat to target its airports, calling it a "declaration of war".
Its foreign ministry said it would respond according to international law if a "square metre of Chadian territory is thre…
A political scientist at the University of Ghana, Dr Asah Asante, has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to allow internal criticism within its ranks, cautioning that silencing dissent threatens the party’s democratic principles.
Spe…
Mr Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, the Minister of the Interior, has reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to working closely with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to address the complex challenges of migration.
During a cour…
Six police personnel in north-east Kenya have been killed after assailants attacked a base near the border with Somalia, a regional official said.
No group has claimed responsibility, but Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo t…
The government is taking steps towards legalising and regulating commercial motorcycle transport, widely known as Okada, as part of broader efforts to streamline the country’s transport system.
The Acting Director-General of the Natio…
President John Dramani Mahama has called on members of the newly sworn-in Ghana Armed Forces Council to execute their duties with wisdom, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to national service.
Speaking at the swearing-in cerem…
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