The World Bank has commended Ghana for the remarkable progress made under the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) Project.
They described Ghana's performance as exceeding expectations and delivering beyond initial targe…
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has launched a pioneering training course on Youth in Leadership and Peacebuilding, aimed at equipping young Africans with the skills to drive sustainable peace and develop…
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Virginia E Palmer, has assured the Northern Regional Minister and the Northern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) of US’ continuing support for security and healthcare delivery in the region.
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Timber and Wood industry players without the Forestry Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT) license would not be able to export their products to the European Union (EU) market after June 30, this year, the Chief Executive Offic…
Former President of Liberia, Mrs Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has called for strengthened collaboration between Ghana and Liberia in the areas of trade and investment to boost economies of the two countries.
She stated that these two countri…
Awadey Klenam Cromwell, a brilliant student from Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon), has received a full scholarship from Academic City University to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
The Aca…
In the course of its 2 hour, 49 minute running time, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning gives you two fleeting moments that suggest that, yes, even Tom Cruise is required to respect and obey the laws of physics. In the first, …
The Women Mediators Network of Ghana (WoMNet GH) has called for urgent action to protect women and children in the Bawku conflict.
The group, alongside like-minded organisations such as the Ghana Chapter of the UNOWAS Working Group on…
The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the successful removal of more than 2,000 ghost names from its payroll, a move expected to save the state over GH¢1 million.
According to the NSA’s Director-General, Felix Gyamfi, t…
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled an ambitious package of road infrastructure projects and socio-economic development programmes for the Upper West Region under the government’s Big Push initiative, pledging accelerated growth…
The National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) has launched three strategic documents aimed at strengthening local governance and deepening decentralisation efforts across the country.
The documents—Gender Strategy, Ad…
The Ministry of Health has commenced the recruitment of medical and dental officers, which officially begins on Friday, 16th May 2025.
In a statement issued by the Director of General Administration, Mr Frank Raji, it was indicated th…
The Bank of Ghana has clarified that customers with Foreign Exchange Accounts (FEA) and Foreign Currency Accounts (FCA) can still withdraw foreign currency over the counter, adding that no new restrictions have been introduced.
This c…
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor has said Ghana was left with just 2.6 days of fuel for power generation.
However, he said with the support of the Ministry of Finance, some fuel have been purchased and 450,000…
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed that two cases of Mpox have been recorded in Accra.
The acting Director General of the GHS in a press statement issued Thursday evening explained that “Upon confirmation of these two cases,…
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has unveiled its interactive and experiential Emirates Travel Store in Accra, Ghana, elevating its customer experience with exciting product showcases, smart technologies and expert trav…
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Moniepoint Inc. (“the Company” or “Moniepoint”), announces it has been ranked by the Financial Times as one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its rapid growth as one of the continent's leadin…
15 May 2025. Between 20 and 22 August 2025, the African Marketing Confederation (AMC) and Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) will be hosting their annual conferences in the tranquil setting of Ghana’s Labadi Beach H…
In a striking call to action at the closing session of the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris, Energean CEO Mathios Rigas laid out a bold vision to replicate the company’s Mediterranean success across Africa, urging African go…
A communication expert, and former Public Affairs Director of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Mrs Maria Kwami Gwira, has cautioned journalists and editors of the various media organisations to be mindful of the negativ…
For the 615-million people in Africa who do not have access to basic healthcare services, telehealth solutions provide a lifesaving service – connecting rural patients to doctors thousands of miles way. These virtual consultations generate…
The African Development Bank www.AfDB.org has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to collaborating with African civil society to advance the continent's development agenda. This was a key message of the 2025 Civil Society Organiza…
Dr Annelie De Man, Senior Lecturer and Coordinator of the Advocacy Division at the Free State Centre for Human Rights (FSCHR) within the Faculty of Law at the University of the Free State (UFS), has been invited to join the United Nations …
Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) and the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) have renewed their partnership with a three-year memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening collaboration on governance data, monitoring, an…
SAP today released a new report, ‘Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed’, which provides research into how African companies are transforming their skills development efforts to meet the demands of the Age of Artificial Intelligence.
Na…
The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) on Thursday launched its Fleet Pool Management Service (FPMS), an initiative aimed at transforming transport services in the tourism sector through a strategic public-private partnership.
Th…
Africa is getting the short end of the stick as climate change is tightening its grip on the continent, although it has only contributed about 3% (at most) of global carbon emissions since the Industrial Revolution.
Africa is the most v…
The Federation of Professional Trade Associations of Ghana (FEPTAG) has expressed deep concern over the government’s exclusionary approach in the rolling out of its highly-publicised free apprenticeship programme.
Despite the federati…
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Banda in the Bono Region, Mr Peter Dongi, has called on the government to establish a special fund dedicated to the construction and maintenance of roads in cashew-growing areas across the country.
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A 13-Member Ministerial Advisory Board for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was on Friday inaugurated in Accra with the mandate to offer guidance and wise counsel to support the ministry in achieving its objectives.
The inauguration is…
Over 11,000 cocoa farmers in the Western and Western North regions are set to benefit from a 20-year climate-smart agroforestry initiative aimed at boosting cocoa resilience, improving livelihoods, and combating climate change.
The in…
The Director of the Public Health Division of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) , Dr Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, has urged Ghanaians to improve on their personal hygiene as the rainy season begins.
He explained that the onset of the rains inc…
The Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association of Ghana has given the government a one-week ultimatum to address the delayed payment of allowances, warning of further action if their demands are not met.
At a press briefing in Accra o…
Contractors working on the Ashaiman Roundabout to Afienya stretch have called on motorists to strictly observe speed limits, following the completion of maintenance works aimed at easing traffic congestion along the rou…
The Presidency has pardoned, the Acting CEO of GoldBod, Samuel Gyamfi following his meeting with officials over the controversial dollar gift to social media personality Patricia Asiedua alias Agradaa.
Spokesperson for the President, …
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has hinted that he will table a bill in Parliament this year for the establishment of a new university in the Bono Region.
The new university, to be known as the University of Health, Agricul…
A new tax proposal in the United States could have far-reaching implications for Ghanaian households and the country’s economy.
The U.S. Republican-led House Ways and Means Committee unveiled a sweeping tax plan,…
The Office of the Head of Civil Service has begun implementing its new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on gender mainstreaming, with all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) expected to submit gender action plans by the end of …
As digital transformation continues to shape Africa’s economic landscape, the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (https://GABI.UNGlobalCompact.org/) convened top public and private sector leaders at the Africa CEO Forum 2025.…
JA Africa has launched new entrepreneurship and STEM education initiatives in Nigeria and Togo, with support from aerospace giant Boeing, as part of efforts to combat youth unemployment and address the underrepresentation of young Africa…
The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, on Thursday inaugurated a 10-member board to govern the National Identification Authority (NIA) established with the mandate to provide a reliable, secure, and comprehensive natio…
The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, has reaffirmed her Ministry’s commitment to working collaboratively with other government agencies, particularly the Ministry of Lands and Natural R…
In order to curb the rising tide of chronic kidney disease (CKD) deaths in Ghana, a state-of-the-art kidney dialysis centre valued at GH¢5.8 million was commissioned at the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital in Mampong last Friday.
Th…
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) announces the lineup of projects and participants for the 18th edition of Talents Durban, taking place during the Durban FilmMart (DFM) in Durban from 18 - 21 July 2025. As the African satellite program…
The government will provide seed money for the Simon Diedong Dumbo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS) to enable the university address some of its infrastructural challenges, the Minister of Education, …
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has expressed deep concern over coordinated cheating schemes, some reportedly involving entire schools in premeditated examination malpractice, saying the menace is becoming a national securit…
The Ministry of Tourism has launched a project to assess the contribution of cultural employment to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The UNESCO Culture 2030 Indicators Project would, among other objectives, allow the Touris…
The Resident Representative of ECOWAS in Ghana, Mohammed Lawan Gana, has called on ECOWAS to develop proactive strategies to deal with labour migration in the sub-region.
He said it was important to anticipate future trends such as c…
Root and tuber crops have been identified as having significant potential to address Ghana’s food insecurity challenges.
According to research scientists, with adequate investment in the development of various crop varieties, Ghana cou…