Alhaji Muhammad Mumuni, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has commended African media practitioners for their role in deepening democratic accountability throughout the continent.
He paid special tribute to journa…
The Speaker, Justice Joyce Bamford-Addo, on Tuesday urged members of parliament to put the national cause at the centre of all their deliberations and work in the House.
She urged members to do some self introspection and make the nece…
The Atta Mills Foundation, a pro-democracy non-governmental organization (NGO), has hailed the United States (US) President Barrack Obama's planned visit to Ghana.
It said the visit was a good omen for Ghana's fledgling democracy…
"NPP! No shaking! We shall be back," declared Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Election 2008 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), on Tuesday stressing that in spite of the "intimidation" of the ruling Government the Party w…
U.S. President Barack Obama will visit Saudi Arabia on June 3 for talks with King Abdullah on the Modest peace process and Iran's nuclear program, the White House said on Tuesday.
"The president will meet with his Majesty King Abdull…
U.S. President Barack Obama Tuesday nominated Sonia Sotomayor, a Hispanic female federal judge, to the Supreme Court.
"I have decided to nominate an inspiring woman who I believe will make a great justice, Judge Sonia Sotomayor of th…
The UN Security Council voted on Tuesday to authorize the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) peacekeeping force to maintain its existing mandate until January 31, 2010.
Unanimously adopting resolution 1872, the 15-member body …
Five percent of former detainees who were released from the U.S. Guantanamo prison have been confirmed returning to terrorism, said the Pentagon on Tuesday.
According to a defence department's report, among more than 530 Guantanamo d…
The UN refugee agency said Tuesday the number of Somalis fleeing the latest escalation of fighting in and around Mogadishu has surpassed 67,000, adding that worsening security has also hampered aid delivery to the capital.
In a state…
Romania is to build its second nuclear-power plant in the central region of Transylvania, Economy Minister Adriean Videanu told the Europe-Russia Economic Forum on Tuesday.
"The exact location of the second nuclear-power plant will …
Alhaji Muhammad Mumuni, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, on Monday called on African countries to work towards deepening the democratic culture and promote good governance at all levels.
He said good governance wa…
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor arrived home on Monday from Lilongwe, Malawi, where he led a 10-man team from the Commonwealth to observe Malawi's presidential and parliamentary elections.
A statement signed by Mr Frank Agyekum, …
Nana Kwame Arhin, Gomoa west Constituency chairman of the National Democratic congress (NDC) has stated that the government will not under any threat or intimidation shirk its responsibility to protect the nation's property.
"Protect…
President John Evans Atta Mills has, in accordance with established procedures, appointed the following persons as Members and Chairpersons of the Boards and Councils of the following state entities.
A statement from the Castle signe…
President John Evans Atta Mills has re-nominated Ms Emelia Arthur as the District Chief Executive of Shama District Assembly, a statement signed by Mr Joseph Yieleh Chireh, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development said on Friday.…
Mr Kobina Pra Annan, Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Chief Executive has assured traders at Takoradi Market Circle that the assembly has not taken any decision to decongest the market.
"I have arranged a meeting with market queens to k…
Envoys of European Union (EU) member countries in Ghana are on a two-day familiarization visit to Volta Region to appraise the Union's support to its development.
They would meet traditional, opinion and political leaders, visit some…
The Ashanti Regional Commander of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Mr. Emmanuel Amoako Yirenkyi, has stated that his outfit only facilitates the issuance of passports and that it was not the principal issuing authority.
Mr. Yiren…
Mr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, Eastern Regional Minister, on Thursday told Municipal and District Chief Executive (MDCE) in the area that they had a duty to ensure that financial transactions were carried out in accordance with instructions conta…
Alhaji Muhammad Mumuni, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has attended the Africa Day celebrations organized by the Chamber in Mumbai, India from May 18 to 19 at the invitation of the Indo-African Chamber of Commerce a…
Mr. Eric Opoku, Deputy Brong-Ahafo Regional Minister, on Wednesday challenged Ghanaians to vote massively against the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in the 2012 General Election if they do not realise any improvement in their living c…
Vice President John Dramani Mahama returned home Wednesday evening from Johannesburg, South Africa where he attended the opening of the 11th ordinary session of the Pan-African parliament.
Speaking to journalists on arrival at the Ko…
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) on Wednesday called for the inculcation of civic virtues in the citizenry through the youth to deepen democratic governance.
"The sustainability and growth of African democracy depen…
President John Evans Atta Mills has, in accordance with established procedures, appointed Members and Chairpersons of the Boards and Councils of 18 state entities, according to a statement signed by Mr Mahama Ayariga, Presidential Spokespe…
The Winneba Junction branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appealed to the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) to rescind its work-to-rule decision and give government time to address their demand.
In a statement read by M…
The Andani Royal Family has appealed to the Committee of Eminent Chiefs on the Dagbon crisis to reconvene and deal with the remaining traditional aspects of the Dagbon chieftaincy problem.
A statement the family issued on Wednesday a…
Student representatives from 11 second cycle schools across the country on Thursday showcased their commitment to campaign against social vices in the country.
The students stated their position in a national showcase at the final ph…
Mr John Oremus Arkoh, District Chief Executive for Agona East has stated that he would form a "think tank" that would help accelerate the socio-economic advancement of the area.
He said the think tank would comprise technologists, en…
This year's African Union day will be celebrated in Ghana under the theme; "Towards a United, Peaceful and Prosperous Africa" over a one-week period from May 22-28.
The African Day celebration will subsume this year's ECOWAS Day whi…
Professor S. K. Adjepong, Chairman of the National African Peer Review Mechanism - Governing Council (NAPRM-GC) on Tuesday described Ghana as a trailblazer in Africa's quest to entrench the tenets of democracy and good political governance…
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has observed that directions taken by countries such as Ghana have served as a source of inspiration to many countries in Africa and beyond.
"As leaders of our countries, we have a responsibility …
President John Evans Atta Mills was on Friday briefed by former President Jerry John Rawlings on his recent trip to South Africa to attend the inauguration of South African President Jacob Zuma.
President Rawlings said South Africa w…
Ghana's Vice President John Mahama said on Monday that the era of "political dinosaurs" who considered African countries as their bona fide property and pillaged the resources for the comfort of themselves and a small political elite was p…
Togbe Kwadwo Dei XI, Paramount Chief and the elders of Peki Traditional Area, have called on President John Evans Atta Mills to give Mrs. Perpetual Annan another chance to become the District Chief Executive for South-Dayi.
A letter to t…
The executives of the Adansi-Akrofuom constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and assembly members in the area, have petitioned President John Evans Atta Mills to consider re-nominating Mr. Opoku Ampofo Manu as the District…
The executives, patrons and the Terchire Students Union have congratulated Mr. Dominic Owusu Amok, the District Chief Executive-designate for Tano North, and expressed gratitude to the President for nominating him.
A statement signed…
The Vice President John Dramani Mahama left Accra Saturday night to attend the opening of the Pan African Parliament in South African.
The Vice President, who is the special guest of honour, would deliver an address at the opening of …
The Chairman of the Odododiodioo Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Daniel Okai has expressed his support for the call to prosecute corrupt past government officials alleged to have "Looted" state property.
…
Mr Anthony Kobina Amoako, Assembly Member for Odoben was on Thursday elected the Presiding Member of the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa District (AOB) Assembly.
Mr Amoakwo, who was the sole candidate in the second round of voting, polled 38 v…
President Barrack Obama of the United States of America will pay a state visit to Ghana from Friday, July 10 to Saturday July 11, 2009.
He will be accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Michelle Obama and other government officials.
This…
The District Chief Executive (DCE) of the Bongo District in the Upper East Region, Mr Clement Akugre Atia has assured that he would strengthen and increase the revenue base in the District and also block leakages within the sector.
S…
Mr. Ebo Barton-Oduro, Deputy Minister of Justice and Attorney General on Friday said the Right to Information (RTI) Bill has been laid before Cabinet for the necessary action for onward submission to Parliament.
"The time for the ena…
Mrs Beatrice Bernice Boateng, Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, last Sunday left for Antigua, Guatemala to participate in a three-day conference dubbed; "Women Redefining Democracy for Peace, Justice and Equality."
A stateme…
Mr. Zakari Bukari Anaba, Tano South District Chief Executive, has called on feuding factions within the NDC to forget the past and unite to move the developmental agenda of the district forward.
"A divided house cannot stand", he sai…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Gomoa West, Mr Francis Kojo Arthur, has appealed to Ghanaians to put aside political affiliations and cooperate with the government to build a strong economy.
He said without unity, peace and hard wo…
Tradition now has it that each year, the month of May be devoted to the performance of the press and the challenges of journalism worldwide, with May 3rd observed specifically as World Press Freedom Day.
This time, therefore, is appr…
The Essemaman Development Association in the Shama District has appealed to President John Atta Mills to re-nominate Ms. Emelia Arthur as the District Chief Executive of the area.
"Our appeal is strengthened by the fact that the assem…
The Essemaman Development Association in the Shama District has appealed to President John Atta Mills to re-nominate Ms. Emelia Arthur as the District Chief Executive of the area.
"Our appeal is strengthened by the fact that the assem…
Supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been asked not to take advantage of the party's assumption of power to intimidate political opponents.
Mr. De-graft Forkuo, newly elected District Chief Executive (DCE) for Asante…
The Akyem Oda Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for investigations into last week's rejection of Ms Ophelia Koomson, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) nominee for Birim Central.
Speaking at a press confe…
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