Stevie Wonder and Family Arrive in Ghana, Receives Ghanaian Citizenship
Accra Times
The legendary singer revealed in an interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021 that he wants to relocate to Ghana permanently. Read more »
Ghana's Forests Are Being Wiped Out - What's Behind This and Why Attempts to Stop It Aren't Working [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ghana has around 7.9 million hectares of forested land (35% of the total land area), according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. Around 7.6 million hectares are primary or… Read more »
Stevie Wonder Becomes an Official Citizen of Ghana
Fame Frenzy
US singer Stevie Wonder was granted citizenship status by Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo earlier this week. Read more »
West African Nations Participate In Maritime Training With U.S. Naval
Africom
Over five days, 13 nations from across West Africa, Europe, and North America sent military delegations to collaborate, learn, and train together as part of the U.S. Naval Forces… Read more »
Ghana to Receive $200 Million From Ecowas Bank
Accra Times
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and the Government of Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to inject some $200 million into the Ghanaian… Read more »
Opposition Party Condemns Arrest of Its MP
Ghanaian Times
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied that the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi South, Mr Collins Dauda, was involved in disturbances in the ongoing limited… Read more »
Dollar Hits 15 Cedis Mark At the Forex Bureau
Accra Times
Despite interventions by the Bank of Ghana, analysts foresee the cedi's depreciation persisting until the next tranche of funds from the International Monetary Fund is received. Read more »
Increase Investment in Digital Tech to Boost Devt - Veep to African Govts
Ghanaian Times
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on African governments to increase investment in digital technology infrastructure to boost the development of the continent. Read more »
Female Judges Key to Eradicating Negative Cultural Practices - President
Ghanaian Times
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says female judges play pivotal role in eliminating undesirable cultural practices that impede development, particularlyt hat of women and… Read more »
Maritime Crimes Major Obstacle to Rapid Economic Development
Ghanaian Times
Organised maritime crimes such as piracy, kidnapping of crew for ransom, illegal fishing, illicit trade and smuggling in the Gulf of Guinea (GOG) have been identified as an… Read more »
Dialysis Patients in Crisis As Price Hike Puts Lives At Risk
Accra Times
The sudden increase in treatment costs has left them with an agonizing decision to make, one that feels like a cruel fate. The situation is a harsh reality for them to confront, a… Read more »
Can the Movement for Change Break Ghana's Biparty Democracy? [analysis]
ISS
With the right strategy, Ghana's fledgling new party could become a political force to be reckoned with. Read more »
Dr. Bawumia Cuts Sod for Construction of Gambaga Sports Complex
Ghana Presidency
There was an outpour of excitment in Gambaga, in the North East Region as Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, cut the sod for the construction of a… Read more »
Anti-LGBTQ Motion - SC Grants Plaintiff Leave to Amend Reliefs
Ghanaian Times
The Supreme Court (SC) yesterday granted leave to Richard Dela Sky, a broadcast journalist, to amend reliefs in his anti-LGBTQ motion, which is before the court. Read more »
Foreign Minister Calls for Strengthening of Ghana-EU Relations Through Dialogue
GhanaToday
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Mrs Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has underscored the importance of dialogue in fostering deeper ties between Ghana and the… Read more »