The President, John Dramani Mahama, has assured the people of Yilo Krobo in the Eastern Region that his government will continue to provide the needed infrastructure for the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) lo…
The Ga Traditional Council has announced the annual ban on drumming and noisemaking effective May 3 to June 4, 2026.
The ban, which forms part of the sacred rites leading to the celebration of the Homowo Festival, takes effect through…
The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Samuel Awuku, has commissioned a new constituency office at Mamfe while simultaneously launching a comprehensive youth-focused skills and entrepreneurship programme, marking a significant ste…
A joint demolition exercise by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and the Tema West Municipal Assembly begins today, Tuesday, May 5, targeting unauthorised structures in the Golf Course section of the Sakumo Ramsar Si…
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed 17 people on Monday, Lebanon's health ministry says - marking one of the deadliest few days there since a ceasefire began just over two weeks ago.
It brings the number of those killed s…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has been sworn into office as the Second Vice-President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP).
The swearing in followed her over…
Two cases of hantavirus have been confirmed after three people died and a UK national was left seriously ill following a suspected outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
The operator of the MV Hondius ship, Oceanwide E…
Three people have died and a UK national is seriously ill in hospital after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a small cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
The operator of the MV Hondius ship, tour company Oceanwide Expeditions, s…
Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals in South Africa willing to return home voluntarily, amid growing fears that recent attacks on foreigners there could escalate.
Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said 130 appl…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says the global push for reparatory justice is not about African and Caribbean leaders seeking money, but a process aimed at healing, closure and restoring dignity.
Addressing …
The Majority in Parliament has dismissed claims by the Minority that the Bank of Ghana sold a significant portion of its gold reserves to conceal financial distress, insisting instead that the central bank’s GH¢9.57 billion gain from g…
Former Deputy Finance Minister and Chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, Abena Osei-Asare, has accused the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of applying double standards in its handling of the Bank of Ghana’…
President John Dramani Mahama has ended his two-day Resetting Ghana Tour of the Eastern Region with an inspection of ongoing works on the Akosombo–Gyakiti–Kudukope Feeder Road.
The project which spans approximately 32km, involves th…
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed his administration’s recommitment to the fight against corruption, warning that those who serve in public office must be prepared to be accountable to the people.
To accomplish that, he sai…
Governments across the region today adopted the Baku-Bangkok Declaration on Promoting Social Development for Advancing Societies of All Ages in Asia and the Pacific, committing to bold, coordinated action to build more inclusive, equitable…
Mr Paul Kodwo Kwaw, Assembly Member for the Kikam Electoral Area, has declared his intention to contest the Ellembelle Constituency Secretary position of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2026–2030 term.
The declaration fo…
The Member of Parliament for Zabzugu, Alhassan Umar Abaako, has distributed mathematical sets to 1,136 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in the constituency, alongside sanitary pads for junior high school girls,…
ANC deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane says there is no “Motsepe campaign” within the ANC, dismissing speculation about internal succession battles and insisting the party does not entertain personality-driven contests.
Speaking…
The Minority in Parliament has cautioned the Bank of Ghana against what it describes as the growing politicisation of the central bank, warning that such actions could undermine its operational independence and credibility.
The conc…
On a quiet Wednesday last month, a Kenyan politician stopped for coffee after getting his hair cut in the western city of Kisumu.
Moments later, a group of hooded youths set upon Senator Godfrey Osotsi without warning - punching…
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has arrived in Eswatini, days after his government said a trip had been cancelled due to China pressuring African countries to stop him flying over their territories.
His visit to Eswatini - Taiwa…
European leaders are descending on Armenia for two unprecedented summits in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the South Caucasus.
The symbolism for this country of fewer than three million people is hard to over…
Ghana has urged countries that voted against or abstained from a United Nations resolution on transatlantic enslavement to join an international effort towards reparatory justice.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Abla…
The Majority Caucus in Parliament has commended the Bank of Ghana for working hard to increase Ghana’s international reserves from $9.1 billion in 2024 to $14.5 billion as of February 2026.
The Caucus said $14.5 billion was an increas…
Two oil executives have denied paying bribes to former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, a court has been told.
Statements made by Kevin Okyere and Igho Sanomi to UK investigators were read out in Southwark Crown Cou…
The US Supreme Court limited the ability of lawmakers to take the racial make-up of a state into account when drawing voting maps, in a ruling that could reshape politics across the American south.
In a 6-3 decision, the conserv…
Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has commended grassroots members of the party for their crucial role in securing victory in the 2024 general elections.
He said the dedication and sa…
France has urged its citizens to leave Mali "as soon as possible", after a weekend of co-ordinated attacks by separatist fighters and Islamist militants.
In an update on Wednesday, the advice also warned French citizens not to t…
Mr Ismail Ali Horoya, the Greater Accra Zongo Caucus Coordinator of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Tuesday called on the National Executive Committee of the party to postpone the upcoming branch elections scheduled for May–June, 2…
President John Dramani Mahama and the Men’s Ministry of the Ringway Assemblies of God Church has visited the Nsawam Medium Security Prison to fellowship with the inmates.
A statement issued by the Presidency said the Ministry presented…
A former French serviceman has been detained in Madagascar for allegedly taking part in a plot to destabilise the island, authorities say.
Prosecutor Nomenarinera Mihamintsoa Ramanantsoa said the French national had been charged…
Hungary's Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar has met EU leaders in Brussels, for the first time since his Tisza party won a landslide election on 12 April, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.
After talks with European…
The Minority in Parliament has intensified its scrutiny of the government’s management of energy sector funds, demanding full disclosure on revenues generated under the Energy Sector Levies Act amid growing concerns over persistent pow…
An aide to former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has criticised the government over ongoing power outages, urging authorities to prioritise solutions instead of explanations.
His comments come in response to…
A Russian paramilitary launched air strikes against rebel forces near Mali's capital Bamako, video footage shows, following a shock offensive against the ruling military government.
Jihadist and Tuareg separatist forces on Satu…
Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May will be scaled back this year because of a "terrorist threat" from Ukraine, the Kremlin has said.
"All measures are being taken to minimise the danger," said President Vladimir Puti…
President John Dramani Mahama has affirmed his government’s commitment to safeguarding coastal communities in the Volta Region through the continuation of the West Africa Coastal Areas Management Programme(WACA), a major intervention i…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) has outlined a broad unity and reorganisation drive, including a “homecoming” initiative in June to reconnect with former party officials and aggrieved members.
…
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Asiedu Nketia, has suspended his planned ‘Thank You’ tour of the North East Region over security concerns.
The decision follows the recent attack on a military es…
The youngest son of Zimbabwe's late former leader Robert Mugabe has been deported from South Africa and has arrived in Zimbabwe, following an order from a Johannesburg court.
Bellarmine Mugabe pleaded guilty to pointing a firear…
US prosecutors have accused the sitting governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, Rubén Rocha Moya, of conspiring with cartel drug traffickers.
Rocha Moya, who hails from the party of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, is charged al…
The minority caucus on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has urged the government to secure concrete assurances from the South African government following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaians and other African nationa…
Tawfik Mohammed of the Department of Communication Studies, UPSA, has raised concerns about the growing influence of politically connected individuals in Ghana’s media landscape, warning that such ownership patterns threaten diversity,…
Four men named by police in Kenya as suspects in the murder of a Scottish businessman are to go on trial accused of the violent robbery of another man.
Campbell Scott, from Dunfermline, Fife, was visiting the Kenyan capital Nair…
Mexican security forces have arrested a senior leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Audias Flores Silva, also known as "El Jardinero" or "The Gardener", was found hiding in a drainage ditch after 500 memb…
Police in Greece have arrested an 89-year-old man following a double shooting which left five people injured.
The attacker initially opened fire at a social security agency in the Kerameikos area of Athens on Tuesday, wounding a…
The Council of Elders of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), has stated that the tenure of office of the Central Committee of the party expired in 2023 and has not been renewed in line with Articles 43, 58 and 81 of the party’s constitu…
The Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, Neenyi Ghartey VII, has urged graduates to play active roles in rebuilding the nation, stressing that development is a shared responsibility of all citizens.
He said they must ap…
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Environment, Science and Technology has expressed satisfaction with the rate of environmental management systems put in place by the management of the Zijin Akyem Golden Ridge Limited (Akyem Mine).…
The Parliament of Ghana has begun stakeholder consultations on a proposed Student Parliament Charter aimed at creating a structured and non-partisan framework for student engagement in governance across tertiary institutions.
The prop…
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