Simmering tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have once again exploded along the border - derailing a fragile ceasefire backed by US President Donald Trump.
At least three Thai soldiers and seven Cambodian civilians have been kille…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, hosted an informal engagement session with first-time Members of Parliament (MPs), a gathering designed to foster collaboration and open dialogue between his office and the Legisl…
Dr Ken Tweneboa Kodua, Vice Chair of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), has condemned the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for announcing electricity and water tariff increases without exhausting negotiations with organised labo…
The Deputy Executive Director of UNAIDS, Ms Angeli Achrekar, has called on Ghana and other African countries to urgently strengthen community-led approaches as a critical strategy to curb rising HIV infections among young people.
“W…
The Board Chairman of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Eric Biliguo Adama, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to improving water delivery in the Upper West Region.
He made the commitment during a working visit to the Jambusi Water Trea…
The Burkinabe Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ghana to Burkina Faso, Kenneth Akibate, have resolved to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries, according t…
The Lordina Foundation organised its quarterly and 5th edition of free medical screening and treatment, for retired pastors, spouses, and pastors’ widows of Assemblies of God in Accra on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Present at the event …
The Minister for the Interior has withdrawn the curfew in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba township and nearby communities in the Savannah Region following a return to calm in the area.
The decision was contained in a statement signed by the Mini…
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, today announced a landmark regulatory achievement: The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhab…
Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Ghana, Julian Opuni, has outlined a compelling case for investment in Ghana’s rebounding economy. In an interview with the Global Investor; a premier publication distributed at high-level summits across t…
There's a feeling of anticipation. I can see the cold breath coming from my competitors as they do the "about to run" wiggle on the start line.
A quick flick of the hips.
I'm at my local 5km community parkrun event on a Saturday mo…
Pan-African leaders in communications, media and branding convene to address Africa’s local, regional and global image gap.
Africa has an agenda for shaping its own narrative. That is the defining message that emerged from a high-lev…
US President Donald Trump has flagged potential concerns over Netflix's planned $72bn (£54bn) deal to buy Warner Brothers Discovery's movie studio and popular HBO streaming networks.
At an event in Washington DC on Sunday, he said Net…
A few days ago, Sarvesh Kumar, a school teacher in India's Uttar Pradesh state, was found dead in his home.
In a video purportedly made by him before his death, Kumar can be seen weeping as he talks about the pressures of election wor…
Meta is developing new mixed reality glasses under the codename Phoenix, according to Business Insider — but their release date has been pushed back from the second half of 2026 to the first half of 2027.
The Facebook parent company a…
DJ Sly King, aka "The Unstoppable," has been crowned DJ of the Year at the 2025 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards.
The event took place on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Palms Convention Center, in Accra where DJ Sly King beat a tough c…
The 4m-high (13ft) electric steel gates, capped with spikes, creak open as Marthinus, a farmer, drives through in his pick-up truck. Cameras positioned at the entrance track his every move, while reams of barbed wire surround the farm in…
Great Wall Motor (GWM) put its entire SUV lineup through a demanding series of tests in Dubai, underscoring the automaker’s ambition to strengthen its global presence.
The off-road trial formed part of a three-day showcase where the…
The Ministry of the Interior has rolled out new guidelines and standards for the importation, retrofitting (adding new features to make vehicles more efficient), usage, and decommissioning of armoured bullion vehicles in Ghana.
Alha…
After a pause of more than two years, crypto exchange Coinbase has opened its app for registration in India. At the moment, users are able to make crypto-to-crypto trades — but speaking at India Blockchain Week (IBW), Coinbase’s APAC direc…
The Alliance of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) working on extractive governance, forestry, the environment, and anti-corruption has rated the government’s performance in fulfilling its extractive sector manifesto promises as satisfac…
GOVERNMENTS in Africa must leverage Public-Private-Partnerships (PPPs) to finance power transmission projects in order to strengthen the continent’s long-term energy security.
The call was made in Accra by panellists at the West Afr…
President John Dramani Mahama marked the first anniversary of his decisive victory on December 7, 2025, with a message of gratitude and a renewed commitment to his vision for the country.
In a post on Instagram reflecting on the day…
Stakeholders in Ghana’s shipping, trade, and logistics sectors have urged the nationwide expansion of the Disinfection Health Service, operated by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in partnership with LCB Worldwide Ghana Limited.
The cal…
Konnected Minds has been named Ghana’s Number One Podcast of the Year by Spotify, securing the top position on the platform’s 2025 ranking of the most-streamed and most-engaged podcasts in the country.
Hosted by Derrick Abaitey, the…
advertising — live in ChatGPT, the company’s chief research officer Mark Chen also acknowledged that the company “fell short” with recent promotional messages and is working to improve the experience.
Chen and other OpenAI executives we…
Moonup Technology Co., Ltd., the Taiwan operations partner of European smart home leader Shelly (Shelly Group), announced its major participation in the 2025 Taipei Building Show to be held from December 11 to December 14 at Nangang Exhibi…
Ibrahim Adjei, former Secretary to the Office of former President Nana Akufo-Addo, has rejected calls for the abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), insisting that the problem lies with leadership, not the institution…
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to repositioning Ghana’s creative arts industry as a central pillar of national development through renewed investment, policy reforms, and targeted support for industry players.
It emphasi…
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Bono East Region has launched its 2025/2026 Regional Anti-Bushfire Campaign, warning that persistent bushfires continue to threaten lives, property, and the environment.
The region remai…
International Relations Expert, Professor Vladmir Antwi-Danso, has cautioned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against what he describes as a “knee-jerk reaction” in its decision to deploy a regional standby force …
Ghanaian businesses should consider turning their attention to Guyana, now one of the world’s fastest-growing petroleum frontiers.
This comes after Ghanaian-owned Cybele Energy secured a major offshore oil block that could unlock a …
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged that his administration will work to provide agricultural credit at single-digit interest rates to boost production and ensure national food security.
He said the current situation, where farm…
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has made history by becoming the first African to top ArtReview’s prestigious Power 100 list, the annual ranking that identifies the most influential figures shaping the global art landscape.
The 2025 e…
Last year, more than 18,000 older people living with dementia left their homes and went missing in Japan. Almost 500 were later found dead.
Police say such cases have doubled since 2012.
Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up …
The Presidential Elections Committee (PEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said it is working closely with the party’s flag bearer hopefuls to implement a rigorous and transparent album (voters register) validation and verification pr…
Cocoa farmers in the Central Region have called for greater commitment to strengthening laws that protect cocoa trees and farms.
The cocoa farmers from the Central Region indicated an urgent need to create awareness of laws that prote…
The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged newly trained medical doctors to dedicate their careers to serving communities with the greatest need, rather than prioritising personal convenience.
She explained t…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Ghana Office has urged African countries to scale up the integration of traditional medicine into their primary healthcare system and also invest in capacity-building.
It said that for Africa to a…
The Black Stars Coach, Otto Addo, has acknowledged that Ghana faces a daunting challenge in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup but remains confident that his team has the quality to overcome all opponents, including favourites England.
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The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has strengthened its security cooperation with the European Union (EU) following a high-level engagement aimed at enhancing border security, migration management and resilience across the Sahel and Coa…
Remit Choice has introduced a new holiday rewards initiative targeting the Ghanaian diaspora across the countries. The program, known as the Ghana Millions Cedi Christmas campaign, is supported by internal estimates suggesting the reward p…
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has announced a traffic management operation for this year’s festive season, centred on intensified patrols, strict enforcement of road regulations and the deployment of …
Send App by Flutterwave today announced the launch of the Send App Travel Card, a new physical Naira card designed for Nigerians in the diaspora returning home for the festive season. Built in partnership with technology partner, Odysy and…
World Animal Protection applauds the Government of Ecuador and all Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) for approving the transfer of the Galápagos land iguana and the Galáp…
International SOS today unveiled its 10th annual Risk Outlook report, providing critical insights into the evolving and emerging security and health risk challenges facing organisations and their workforces in 2026.
The research confi…
The Kitale Film Week proudly announces the official programme for its highly anticipated fourth edition in 2026, running from February 22nd to March 1st. The festival promises a powerhouse lineup of award-winning features, urgent documenta…
Junior Achievement (JA) Africa (https://JA-Africa.org), in partnership with the Z Zurich Foundation and JA Worldwide, proudly concludes the third edition of the AfrInnovate Youth Challenge (AYC), a platform showcasing the creativit…
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) strongly supports Eco Atlantic’s newly announced Strategic Partnership with Navitas Petroleum, which stands to reinvigorate exploration activity across Southern Africa an…
A regional initiative that has overhauled aquatic resource management and boosted cross-border fish trade is now improving the lives of nearly three million people across Southern Africa —raising fish production, consumption, and i…