May 02
Ghana: Police Arrest One Suspect Over Killing of Military Officer in Kasoa
Accra Times
The suspect is currently in police custody, assisting the Ghana Police Service as they investigate the incident. Read more »
Ghana: Soldier Shot Dead At Kasoa Millennium City Over Land Dispute - GAF Condemns Act
Ghanaian Times
Lance Corporal Enoch Danso of the Ghana Armed Force (GFA), was on Tuesday shot dead in front of Kasoa Millennium City Police Station, in the Gomoa East District of the Central… Read more »
Ghana: May 1 'Dumsor' Due to Flooding At Seven Substations
Accra Times
For some couple of months now, Ghanaians have been experiencing power outages popularly known as "Dumsor. Although the government has failed to admit the problem the challenges… Read more »
Ghana: Man Accused of Gh¢65,739 Police Recruitment Scam Granted Bail
Ghanaian Times
The Circuit Court in Dansoman has granted GH¢70,000 bail to 33-year-old unemployed man, accused of collecting GH¢65,739 under the guise of recruiting two people into the… Read more »
May 01
Ghana: 'Greater Co-Operation Key to Safeguarding Maritime Domain' - Pres Akufo-Addo
Ghana Presidency
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for greater levels of co-operation and collaboration amongst the broad spectrum of global maritime… Read more »
Ghana: Surgery Cases Were Cancelled Due to Limited Space, Not 'Dumsor' - Korle Bu
Accra Times
The national referral hospital assured their patients and the general public that they will prioritize their care and will continue to work to provide excellent services to address… Read more »
April 30
Africa: New World Bank Report Calls for Strengthening Resilience of Ghana's Health System in Response to Climate Change [press release]
World Bank
new World Bank report released today, calls for urgent action to strengthen the resilience of Ghana's health system against the adverse effects of climate change. The report,… Read more »
West Africa: Liberians Homeless in Ghana Over Demolition of Refugee Camp
New Dawn
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April 29
Ghana: NPP Presidential Candidate Dr Bawumia Begins Nationwide Campaign
Ghanaian Times
The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and his campaign team are promising an issues-based campaign as he begins his nationwide… Read more »
Liberia: Ameu Signs MOU With Heritage University in Ghana
New Dawn
The Administration of African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Heritage Christian University College (HCUC) in Ghana.… Read more »
April 28
Ghana: Margaret Busby - How a Pioneering Ghanaian Publisher Put African Women's Writing On the Map [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Published in 1992, Daughters of Africa is a groundbreaking volume of writing by women of African descent. It was followed by an expanded second edition, New Daughters of Africa, in… Read more »
April 26
Africa: AHAS 2024 - Technology is a key part of Tobacco Harm Reduction Approach, according to Dr Kgosi Letlape [interview]
allAfrica
The 2024 edition of Africa Healthcare Summit was held in Accra on April 22-23, 2024. Organized by Zenith Global Health, this year's theme was " Advances in Public Health-Tackling… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana and Uganda Echo Each Other's Clamp Down On Gay People [analysis]
ISS
Ghana's anti-gay bill passed this year has been widely condemned as 'brutal, harsh and unjust.' Read more »
Ghana: Negotiation for Funding Underway to Complete Sekondi Interchange - Roads Minister
GhanaToday
Government is negotiating with its creditors in a bid to secure funding to restart and complete the PTC Interchange Project in the twin-city of Sekondi-Takoradi. Read more »
Ghana: Another Scientist Testifies in Gh¢271m Cocobod Financial Loss Case
Ghanaian Times
A witness, Mr Jerome Agbesi Dogbatse, yesterday told the Accra High Court that scientists tested and completed work on lithovit fertiliser before he joined the Ghana COCOBOD on… Read more »
Ghana: IGP Urges Ghanaians to Exhibit Maturity, Patriotism Ahead of 2024 Polls
Ghanaian Times
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has admonished Ghanaians to exhibit high sense of maturity, patriotism and love for humanity as the 2024 election… Read more »
Ghana: Preach Against Hate Speech, Violent Behaviour ...Peace Council to Stakeholders
Ghanaian Times
The National Peace Council, has urged stakeholders to preach against all forms of violence and hate speech ahead of the December elections. Read more »
April 25
Ghana: The Civil Service Supports Government's Effort to Maintain Peace and Security - Head of the Civil Service
GhanaToday
The Head of the Civil Service, Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, has emphasized the civil service role in supporting government's efforts to maintain peace and security within the… Read more »
April 24
Ghana: Brawl Over Increase in Transport Fares
Ghanaian Times
There was near brawl on some commercial vehicles (trotro) from the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Station to Ablekuma when passengers were informed of a sudden increase in transport fare… Read more »
Ghana: 3 Scientists Receive $35,000 to Research Into Vaccines to Combat Emerging Diseases
Ghanaian Times
As part of Ghana's post COVID-19 recovery process, the government has awarded a $35,000 grant to three scientists to research into possible vaccines to combat emerging infectious… Read more »
Ghana: Journalists Urged to Be Abreast of Public Sector Emolument Negotiations
Ghanaian Times
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), Mr Benjamin Arthur, has stressed the need for journalists to be abreast of public sector salary… Read more »
April 23
Ghana: Ghana Has Made Notable Strides in the Fight Against Human Trafficking in Recent Years - Human Trafficking Secretariat
GhanaToday
The Head of the Human Trafficking Secretariat at the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP), Madam Abena Annobea Asare disclosed this, at a 3-day… Read more »
April 22
Ghana: Ghana's Cocoa Farmers Are Losing, Despite Record Prices
DW
The price of cocoa on the global market soared to a record high in April, but African farmers are struggling to make ends meet. In countries like Ghana, the local pricing system… Read more »
April 19
Ghana: 609 Die in Road Crashes 1st Quarter 2024
Ghanaian Times
At least 609 people died nationwide in road crashes during the first quarter of this year, as against 553 deaths recorded last year, within the same period. Read more »
Ghana: Cyber Security Authority Engages Tech Providers to Counter Misinformation Powered By Ai
Ghanaian Times
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the public to be wary of electoral misinformation and disinformation targeted at flawing this year's general election. Read more »