March 30
Ghana: Mahama Returns to Ghana After Leading UN Resolution On Slave Trade
President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana to a warm welcome after leading efforts at the United Nations General Assembly to secure a resolution recognising the… Read more »
Ghana: Respect Ghana's Position On LGBTQ+ - Pres Mahama Tells International Partners
President John Dramani Mahama has explained to the international community that Ghana's public policy is shaped by its legal traditions, cultural values, and societal consensus. Read more »
March 26
Africa: AU Welcomes UN Resolution Recognizing Slave Trade As Crime Against Humanity
The African Union Commission has welcomed a new resolution by the United Nations General Assembly recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against… Read more »
March 24
West Africa: Nigeria Police Arrest 15 for Alleged Sexual Assault At Festival
Police in Nigeria say 15 people have been arrested following allegations of sexual assault at a community festival in the southern Delta State. Read more »
March 19
Ghana: We Have Always Called It a Crime
Earlier this month, my country celebrated its 69th Independence Day. In my address to the nation, I invoked the courage and conviction of our founding leaders, who stood firm in… Read more »
March 11
Ghana: ICU General Secretary Urges Women to Assert Their Rights
The General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU), Morgan Ayawine, has urged women and girls to assert their rights and take deliberate action to claim… Read more »
March 10
Ghana: S.T.A.R.T. Forensic Aid - Free Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Forensic Care
SEXUAL and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) remains one of the most troubling yet underreported crimes in many societies. In Ghana, as in many parts of Africa, survivors often face not… Read more »
March 09
Ghana: Police Picks Up Student Over Publication of Obscene Material Online
The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has arrested a student, Nhyira Papa Kojo Egyir Hayford, over publication of obscene material online. Read more »
February 23
Ghana: MOE Will Not Tolerate Assault On Teachers - Dr Apaak Apaak
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has warned that it will no longer tolerate assaults on teachers in their line of duty by students or any other persons in the country. Read more »
February 18
Ghana: Killing of Ghanaians in Burkina Faso Demands Urgent National Reflection
The brutal killing of seven Ghanaian tomato traders in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, is a tragedy that demands not only our collective grief but also urgent national reflection.… Read more »
February 17
Ghana: Russian Embassy Responds to Alleged Sexual Misconduct By Supposed Russian Citizen in Ghana
The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Ghana has addressed reports linking a supposed Russian citizen to an incident involving some Ghanaian women. Read more »
February 11
Ghana: Speaker Orders Family Values Bill to be Re-Presented to Parliament
THE Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has directed that the Proper Human Rights and Family Values Bill be re-scheduled by the Business Committee to be… Read more »
January 07
Africa: On the Crimes of Colonialism in Africa - 'Towards Redressing the Historical Injustices Through the Criminalisation of Colonialism'
Algiers November 30, December 1, 2025) Read more »
December 22, 2025
Ghana: Ministry of Local Government Engages Stakeholders On Gender-Based Violence
THE Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has engaged faith-based organisations… Read more »
December 17, 2025
Ghana: Five Police Officers Interdicted Over Unauthorised Use of Uniform
The Ghana Police Service has interdicted five personnel for misconduct involving the unauthorised use of the Police uniform on social media. Read more »
November 27, 2025
Ghana: Don't Shield Gender-Violence Perpetrators - Gender Minister
The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MOGCSP), Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has called on traditional authorities, and religious figures to allow the law to work in… Read more »
Ghana: CRI Urges National Policy to Protect Religious Rights of Students
Child Rights International (CRI) is urging the government to establish a clear and firm national policy to protect the religious rights of students in secondary schools. The… Read more »
November 24, 2025
Ghana: University of Ghana Rejects Claims of Changing Statutes to Support LGBT+ Activities
The University of Ghana has strongly denied claims made by Mr. Moses Foh-Amoaning that the institution has changed its statutes to allow or support LGBT+ activities. Read more »
November 19, 2025
Ghana: I'll Assent to LGBTQ Bill Without Hesitation If...Prez Assures
President John Dramani Mahama has assured that he would not hesitate to assent to the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Families Values Bill if Parliament passes it. Read more »
November 10, 2025
West Africa: Ghana and Nigeria Strengthen Collaboration to Combat Human Trafficking
The Ghana Police Service and the Nigeria Police Force have reaffirmed their commitment to intensify joint efforts in combating human trafficking and related transnational crimes… Read more »
East Africa: Equip Persons With Autism, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities With Life Skills - Dr. Dseagu
An advocate for inclusive education, Dr. Priscilla Dseagu, has called for a collective societal effort to empower individuals with autism and Intellectual and Developmental… Read more »
November 05, 2025
Ghana: Soldiers Accused of Assaulting Civilians At Basyonde
Some residents of Basyonde, in the Tempane District of the Upper East Region, have accused soldiers of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) of unleashing violence on civilians following… Read more »
November 04, 2025
Ghana: GJA Considering Legal Action At Ecowas Human Rights Court Over Ahmed Suale's Case - GJA President
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has announced that it is considering legal action at the ECOWAS Human Rights Court or the International Court to seek justice for slain… Read more »
October 22, 2025
Ghana: Two Sml Officials Sue Osp Over Alleged Human Rights Violation
Two officials connected to Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) have filed a human rights case against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), accusing the office of… Read more »
October 15, 2025
Ghana: Prisons Commander Urges Support for Reformed Inmates
Ex-convicts continue to face major challenges reintegrating into society after serving their sentences due to persistent rejection and stigmatisation by the public. Read more »
