Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Chairman of the 2025 Constitution Review Committee (CRC), has justified the ongoing review of the 1992 Constitution, saying it would strengthen governance and improve efficiency.
He explained that lesson…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority in Parliament, has calld the government to urgently roll out a fiscal regime to cushion local mining companies following the maturity of the Minerals and Mining Royalties Legislation.
Mr Patrick Y…
Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has called for stronger regional cooperation and coordinated responses to address the growing threat of violent extremism and insecurity in the Sahel.
He said the worsening s…
Dr. Kabiru Tiah Mahama, a member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, has criticised the government’s handling of issues highlighted in the Auditor-General’s Report on Arrears and Payables as at the end of 2024, arguing that the revelati…
At least six people have been killed and others injured after a bus caught fire in a town in western Switzerland, according to police.
The incident took place at around 18:25 local time (19:25 GMT) on Tuesday in the ce…
It's happened twice now in a week.
A telephone conversation between the presidents of Russia and Iran.
As the US and Israel continue their strikes on Iran, Russian President Vladimir Putin is styling him…
The arrest in South Africa of the youngest son of Zimbabwe's former President, Robert Mugabe, has brought renewed attention to the former first family and their controversies over the years.
Bellarmine Mugabe, who appe…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has announced that a Private Member’s Bill seeking to amend Ghana’s criminal law to cover misconduct during by-elections and political party primaries is currently before the House.
The Speaker…
The National Reorganisational Committee of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) has announced that the party will mark March 6 each year as a “Day of Rebirth” as part of efforts to rebuild and reposition the historic political organisatio…
A synagogue in the Belgian city of Liège was damaged in an explosion in the early hours of Monday, police have said.
The blast happened at around 04:00 local time (03:00 GMT) in front of the synagogue and damaged windo…
President Donald Trump and his administration have so far offered mixed messages and contradictory explanations on the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. And Monday - the 10th day of an operation that has rattled allies…
Madagascar's military ruler Col Michael Randrianirina has dissolved the government unexpectedly, dismissing the prime minister and the entire cabinet, according to a statement from his spokesperson.
"The government has…
The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has urged the government to prioritise investment in sports infrastructure instead of using public funds to sponsor supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to him, …
Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dickson Adomako Kissi, has described the ongoing case involving alleged ghost names at the National Service Authority as a cautionary lesson for public sector leadership, stressing that a…
Members of the Kaana Manga Women Association in Navrongo have praised Faustina Akeyom Abulu, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Kassena-Nankana Municipality, describing her confirmation as the first female MCE of the municipalit…
Coordinated pre-arranged financing reinforces national response and recovery
More than USD 29 million has been mobilised to support Madagascar’s response and recovery following tropical cyclones Fytia and Gezani through a combination of…
The military escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran is putting extreme pressure on energy markets. Although no major supply disruptions have been reported yet, the risks surrounding the Strait of Hormuz pose a threat to the …
Stakeholders in Ghana’s governance and political space have backed calls for stricter regulation of political party financing and monetisation of electoral politics.
They warned that the continuously rising cost of elections threaten…
Some of the 43 Ugandan students evacuated from Iran have described their ordeal after being evacuated from the country.
"We could hear the ground trembling, we could hear the ground shake," Oscar Nyegyema told AFP afte…
Iranians have told the BBC about the moment several oil depots were hit by strikes overnight, as the US and Israel continue their attack on the country.
One resident said "it was as if night had turned into day".
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The former mayor of Istanbul has appeared in court as the central defendant in a mass corruption trial that his opposition party and rights groups say is politically motivated.
Ekrem Imamoglu, 55, faces more than 140 c…
Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, an energy analyst and member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), says the party’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, weakened during its second term in government after it lost political suppo…
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has emphasised the importance of building strong and genuine relationships as a foundation for unity and national development, urging Ghanaians to cultivate bonds that transcend political and social d…
In Kenya, where being overweight was once perceived as a sign of wealth and success, a drive to shed the pounds is now taking hold.
Surgical procedures and weight-loss drugs are growing in popularity, with some influen…
The Member of Parliament for New Juaben North Constituency, Nana Osei-Adjei, has called on the government to provide clear evidence that its economic policies are delivering tangible benefits to Ghanaians amid concerns over high living c…
The National Chief Imam, Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has called on Ghanaians to reaffirm their commitment to constitutional democracy, national unity and economic prosperity as the country marks its 69th Independence Day.
In a message to co…
Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes, has been chosen as his successor.
Unlike his father, the 56-year-old has largely kept a low profile. He has never held g…
The Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad, has called on the government to join the international community to support the campaign for a strategic change in Iran's administration.
“We also call on the Government of Ghana to join it…
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the escalating conflict in the Middle East was already putting strain on the African continent's supply chains and causing higher energy prices.
Ramaphosa made the comments…
The Trump administration is quietly building a legal case against Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez including readying a draft criminal indictment, one of several tools it is using to strengthen its leverage with Caracas, accord…
The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has engaged key stakeholders in the Western Region to solicit their inputs on a proposed legislation aimed at curbing monetisation in the country’s political landscape.
The Draft …
Mr Ahiable Raphael, the retained Presiding Member of the Akatsi South Municipal Assembly, has reaffirmed his commitment to upholding high standards to protect the truth and promote the development of communities within the Municipality.
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Commonwealth Day will be celebrated around the world on 9 March 2026, with people taking part in cultural events, school activities and faith-based services across the 56 member countries.
Observed annually on the second Monday in March…
Turkey said that NATO air defences destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Iran as it headed into Turkish airspace on Wednesday, marking the first time the alliance member has been drawn into the expanding Middle East conflict.
It was u…
South Africa is willing to play a mediating role in the Middle East conflict if asked, President Cyril Ramaphosa told local media on the sidelines of an energy conference in Cape Town. "South Africa is always ?ready to play a contributing …
Mr John Boadu, a former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has questioned the relevance of parliamentary bye-elections that do not alter Parliament’s balance of power.
He cited low voter turnout in the Ayawaso East bye…
An engineer and political analyst, Michael Kosi Dedey, has linked the low voter turnout in the Ayawaso East by-election to a lack of enthusiasm among candidates and the perception that the outcome was already decided.
Speaking on Br…
Kenya does not expect an ongoing International Monetary Fund staff visit to yield a lending programme at this stage, its finance minister said on Wednesday, with talks currently focused on more technical details. The team from the Fund's h…
European allies are rushing warships and anti-drone defences to Cyprus after a British air base was hit on the island over the weekend.
The small Eastern Mediterranean nation has found itself unexpectedly drawn into th…
The Head of Department of Political Science, University for Development (UDS), Dr Gbensuglo Alidu Bukari, has stated that extending the presidential term from four to five years raises serious concerns about accountability, power concent…
The One-District-One-Factory initiative has generated an estimated 170,000 direct and indirect jobs, with 321 projects at various stages of implementation across 142 districts, the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, …
Sudan has accused Ethiopia of allowing drones to be launched from its territory into Sudan to carry out attacks in February and March, the first time it has directly accused its powerful neighbour of involvement in the three-year civil war…
Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid has said she has never seen anything to make her suspect her husband has "broken any law" after her spouse David Taylor was arrested on suspicion of spying for China along with two other men.
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More than 3,046,172 students enrolled in senior high school under the Free SHS policy between 2017 and 2024, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has stated, describing the programme as a structural break from Ghana’s past.
S…
The Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, has described the decision to uphold 1,201 public sector appointments made under former President Nana Akufo-Addo as a vindication of the previous administration, while raising concerns o…
The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Nii Moi Thompson, has defended Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, describing recent criticisms of his leadership as deeply ironic.
Speaking to …
Barima Piesie Okyere-Darko, author of Echoes from the Doyen, JB Danquah to Ghana and Beyond, has underscored what he describes as the pivotal yet often overlooked role of J.B. Danquah in shaping Ghana’s independence and national identi…
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said an American submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.
He said the ship was sunk by a torpedo on Tuesday and died a "quiet death". He did not name the vessel.
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The Member of Parliament for Chiana-Paga, Alamzy Billa Nikyema, has criticised the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), questioning the party’s ability to regain political power in the future.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament on…
Nigerian authorities have suspended all pilgrimages to Israel and the occupied West Bank with immediate effect, citing security concerns linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
The decision was announced …
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