The Tema District Coordinating Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has congratulated Professor John Evans Atta Mills on his assumption to the highest office of the nation.
In a congratulatory message signed by its Coo…
The incoming Obama administration Tuesday declared that the Mumbai terror attacks threw up new challenges for American diplomacy.
US Secretary of state designate Hillary Clinton listed the 26/11 strikes as among the six major new chal…
US Secretary of state designate Hillary Rodham Clinton Tuesday promised to pursue a new era of "smart power" diplomacy to deal with major problems but warned that the use of military power "will sometimes be necessary."
"We must us…
Holding Pakistan as one of the main challenges being faced by the incoming Obama Administration, US Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton has said the South Asian nation is different because of the nuclear weapons it possess.
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Supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), have been advised to celebrate their party's victory in the recent general elections but with caution.
Mr Philip Owusu Mahama, an opinion leader in Kumasi, who gave the advice, told t…
Supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), on Sunday joined their opponents of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to jointly celebrate the latter's victory at Okorase in the Akropong Constituency.
The two main groups of suppo…
The Ministry of the Interior has noted with concern, reports from some sections of the media as well as rumours and claims making the rounds about attacks by opponents of political parties on each other in the aftermath of the recent elect…
Mr. Thomas Nuako Ward-Brew, Chairman of Democratic People's Party (DPP), on Monday announced that the national organiser and three regional executives of the DPP in Brong Ahafo Region have been dismissed from the party.
He alleged th…
U.S. President George W. Bush Monday urged Congress to approve the pending free trade deals with South Korea, Colombia and Panama, warning against growing protectionist sentiments in the U.S. amid worsening economic woes.
"A disappoint…
Mr Justice J.K. Opoku, presiding over a Sunyani High Court on Monday adjourned the case on the declaration of the Parliamentary results of Asutifi South Constituency for a week to January 19.
Giving reasons for the adjournment, Mr J…
North Korea has developed both nuclear weapons and missile delivery systems a U.S. defence report said Monday, expressing concerns about the possible proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in Northeast Asia.
"North Korea, India…
The Bawku Literacy Society (BLS), one of the organisations campaigning for unity and peace in Bawku, has appealed to President John Evans Atta Mills to pay special attention to the Bawku crisis and find a lasting solution to it.
This…
The Eastern Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) George Anko-Bil, has allayed fears of violence in some parts of the region, assuring that policemen were firmly in control of affairs.
He has therefore advi…
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, flag-bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on the party's supporters to remain united despite their defeat in the December general elections.
He has also commended party faithful for their loyalt…
President Horst Kohler of Germany has described President John Evans Atta Mills' victory in "such a fair and transparent election" as an impressive endorsement of democracy and respect for the constitutional order in Ghana.
In a cong…
President John Evans Atta Mills has appointed Mr John Henry Martey Newman, Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), as his Chief of Staff.
Mr Newman's appointment takes immediate effect, a release from…
The Korle-Bu Tertiary Educational Institutions Network (TEIN) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday called on all persons that would be chosen to serve in the government to eschew arrogance and exhibit the highest level of h…
The All-African People's Organisation (AAPO), a Pan-African mass movement on Tuesday, commended President John Evans Atta-Mills for his electoral victory and expressed the hope that he would pursue the course of Pan Africanism.
"It i…
Pakistan is conducting its own probe into the evidence received from India on Mumbai attacks
but no Pakistani national found to be involved in the incident will be handed over to any other country, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said o…
Afghan President Hamid Karzai arrived on Sunday evening on a two-day visit during which the two sides will discuss cooperation in fight against the common threat of terrorism having Pakistani linkages in the backdrop of Mumbai attacks.
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President John Atta Mills returned to Accra on Sunday from Abuja, Nigeria, where he attended an Extra-Ordinary Summit of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government.
He was accompanied by Mr Mahama Ayariga, Presidential Spokesman, and some…
Vice President John Dramani Mahama said the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has set up an Accident Relief Fund (ARF) to assist party supporters who got injured in the course of duty.
He said "Friends of the NDC" from the North A…
The Ghanaian Centre of International Pen on Monday congratulated President John Atta Mills on his election as the President of Ghana.
A statement issued in Accra and signed by Alhaji Abdul-Rahman Harruna Attah, President of Pen said…
Dr. Francis Appiah, Executive Secretary of the National African Peer Review Mechanism Governing Council (NAPRM-GC), on Monday said the change of government would not in any way affect the implementation of Ghana's APRM process.
He sa…
Mr Ebenezer Tei-Larbi, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Oforikrom has reminded members of the party that the victory of the NDC did not mean they should relax and that consolidating the party's gains requi…
Ghana, Amnesty International has urged President John Evans Atta Mills to champion human rights in his administration.
"We call on President Mills to make human rights central to his political programme and to commit himself and his …
President John Evans Atta Mills on Saturday made his maiden trip outside Ghana, to Nigeria, three days after his inauguration and indicated his readiness to regulate the frequency of foreign trips during his tenure.
" I'll travel whe…
President John Evans Atta Mills was on Saturday in Abuja warmly welcomed into the fold of Heads of State of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) by its Chairman, President Umar Yar'Adua of Nigeria.
President Yar'Adua co…
Professor George Gyan Baffour, Member of Parliament for Wenchi, has denied resigning from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) because it lost power.
Speaking to Ghana News Agency at Wenchi, Prof. Gyan-Baffour said "It would be a political…
President John Evans Atta Mills, left Accra this morning for a two-day visit to Abuja to attend a special ECOWAS Summit on the political situation in Guinea.
The summit would review the political situation in the Sub-Region, and disc…
Members and sympathisers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been urged
to unite solidly behind the party to ensure the success of the administration of President John Evans Atta Mills.
Speaking to newsmen after the swe…
The Students' Representative Council (SRC) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, has congratulated Professor John Evans Atta Mills on his election and investiture as President of the Fourth Republic o…
Ghana has significantly moved ahead towards concretizing its democratic dispensation, Nana Bobie Ansah II, Chief of Bonwire in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality has noted.
According to him, the smooth transfer of power from one democrati…
President Professor John Evans Atta Mills has been urged to remain focused and pursue policies and programmes that would meet the expectations of Ghanaians.
Mr Thomas Owusu-Ansah, Kronom-Abuohia Ward Chairman of the National Democrat…
The Government of Canada on Thursday commended Ghana's Electoral Commission (EC) for organizing free, fair and transparent elections, which has brought peace to the country.
"Ghana's democratic achievement serves as beckon of hope fo…
Members and sympathisers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been urged
to unite solidly behind the party to ensure the success of the administration of President John Evans Atta Mills.
Speaking to newsmen after the swe…
Mr Abdul Nasir Deen of the Peoples National Convention (PNC) at Offinso North, has called for a unification of all Nkrumaist parties for future elections.
He explained that divisions among the Nkrumaist family had cost them in pas…
Mr Kwame Appiah Boateng, the defeated Convention Peoples Party (CPP) parliamentary candidate for the Nhyiaeso Constituency in Kumasi, has congratulated Professor John Evans Atta Mills on his election as the third president of the fourth Re…
President John Evans Atta Mills has appointed Brigadier-General Joseph Nunoo-Mensah (Rtd) as his National Security Advisor.
Additionally, he has authorized the following persons to take temporary responsibility for some Ministries pe…
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) on Thursday welcomed President John Evans Atta Mills into office with the hope that he and his victorious National Democratic Congress (NDC) would help to transform the country.
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Ghana has significantly moved ahead towards concretizing its democratic dispensation, Nana Bobie Ansah II, Chief of Bonwire in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality has noted.
According to him, the smooth transfer of power from one democrati…
The Church of the Province of West Africa (Anglican Communion) on Thursday said it was time to secure peace, security and dignity of everyone in the country.
In a message to the nation after the inauguration of President John Evans A…
President John Evans Atta Mills leaves for Abuja, Nigeria, on Saturday, January 10, to attend an ECOWAS Mediation Committee Summit.
A press release signed by his Spokesperson, Mr Mahama Ayariga said Parliament had already been notif…
The University Students Association of Ghana (USAG), has congratulated President John Evans Atta Mills on his election and inauguration as President of Ghana.
A statement signed by Mr. Maxwell Ofosu Boakye, President of USAG, wished him …
The Ghana Federation of Traditional Medicine Practitioners Associations (GHAFTRAM) on Friday sent a message of congratulations to President John Evans Atta Mills on his assumption of office and God's guidance and long life in his duties.
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Madam Rose Appau, Assembly Member for Ayerede in Nkoranza South District of Brong Ahafo, has urged the youth of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to bury their differences and forge ahead in unity tow…
The Church of the Province of West Africa (Anglican Communion) on Thursday said it was time to secure peace, security and dignity of everyone in the country.
In a message to the nation after the inauguration of President John Evans A…
The Government of Canada on Thursday commended Ghana's Electoral Commission (EC) for organizing free, fair and transparent elections, which has brought peace to the country.
"Ghana's democratic achievement serves as beckon of hope fo…
President John Evans Atta Mills on Thursday conferred with a number of foreign delegations at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).
They included those from Japan, Libya, Kingdom of Morocco and the Federal Republic of Nig…
The Ghana Association of Phonographic Industry (GAPI), has congratulated Professor John Evans Atta Mills for his election as the President of Ghana.
A statement signed by Mr John Mensah Sarpong, President of GAPI, said that the associati…