September 29, 2023
Ghana: Political Parties Urged to Advocate Passage of Affirmative Action Bill
Political parties have been urged to be advocates of the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill (AA Bill) into law to ensure equal representation at all levels. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Ghana: Man Found Dead in Abandoned Toilet Facility At Awutu Bawjiase
A man believed to be in his late 20s has been found dead in an abandoned toilet facility at Awutu Bawjiase Methodist School in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region. Read more »
Ghana: 1,433 Die, 10,367 Injured in Road Crashes This Year
At least 1,433 people died from road accidents across the country, from January to August, this year, the National Road Safety Authority (NSRA), has said. Read more »
Ghana: MCE Cautions La Dade-Kotopon Residents Against Use of Illicit Drugs
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of La Dade-Kotopon (LaDMA), Solomon Kotey Nikoi, has cautioned residents, that the use of illicit drugs, has serious health and psychological… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana to Become First African Country to Issue FLEGT Licence
Ghana is in the final stages of becoming the first African country to issue Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT) licence to cover its timber and wood products traded… Read more »
September 22, 2023
Ghana: Police Prevent Anarchy At Amansie West District Assembly
A peaceful demonstration by the Manso Nkwanta-Abore Drivers Union of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, nearly turned violent when the irate demonstrators attempted to burn… Read more »
Ghana: NDC Condemns Police Brutalities On Occupy Jubilee House Protesters
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it is disappointed with the brutality meted out on the Occupy Jubilee House protesters in the early hours of Thursday. Read more »
September 19, 2023
Ghana: Court Remands Couple Over Gh¢1.6 Million Fraud
The Accra Circuit Court has remanded in police custody, two persons, for double sale of their four-bedroom in East Legon, Accra, to two people. Read more »
September 20, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS Urged to Apply Tougher Sanctions to Stop Illicit Arms Proliferation
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been urged to review its Arms and Ammunition Act to ensure much stricter sanctions against offenders. Read more »
Ghana: NAM 1 Denies Defrauding Customers of Gh¢1.6 Billion
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah, accused of defrauding some Ghanaians of GH¢1.6 billion, pleaded not guilty, when he… Read more »
September 15, 2023
Ghana: Goro-Goro Passport
Praise is comely. I am hard at praising. But I don't hesitate to offer "well done" where it is due and when, particularly, the achievement is overdue. The Foreign Secretary has… Read more »
Ghana: Woman Dies in Road Accident At Kwame Nkrumah Interchange
A tragic accident near the Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) tower, at Kwame Nkrumah Interchange in Accra, has resulted in the death of an unidentified female passenger. Read more »
Algeria: Algeria Proposes Political Solution to Ongoing Crisis in Niger
The President of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, has proposed a comprehensive initiative aimed at finding a lasting political solution to the ongoing crisis in Niger. Read more »
Ghana: Don't Foment Trouble During Hogbe Festival - Dan Abodakpi
The former Member of Parliament (MP) for Keta, Awoamezitor Dan Abodakpi, has urged those attempting to foment chieftaincy trouble during this year's Hogbetsotso festival to stop or… Read more »
Ghana: Threats to Biodiversity Affecting Livelihoods of Over 6 Million Ghanaians - Dr Ayensu
Threats to the country's biodiversity, including water and forest resources, are gradually undermining the livelihoods of more than 6,000,000 Ghanaians who rely on it for… Read more »
Ghana: Regulating Increasing Fishing Canoe Fleet - No New Entrants for 3years... Govt to Suspend Registration Effective Oct 1
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has suspended the entrant and registration of new artisanal canoes for three years, effective October 1, 2023. Read more »
Ghana: Indiscriminate Building Permit Issuance
Indiscriminate issuance of building permit to land developers without recourse to spatial planning has been blamed for the cause of flooding incidents in the Wa Municipality of the… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Ghana: 2 Get 14 Years for Stealing Vodafone Cables
Mathias Duayin and Albert Edor, arrested for stealing cables belonging to Vodafone Ghana, in Akosombo, Eastern Region, have been sentenced to seven years imprisonment each by the… Read more »
Ghana: KOICA Grants Govt U.S.$2.2 Million to Strengthen Tax Policy
The Korea International Corporation Agency (KOICA) has signed a $2.2 million grant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government, through the Ministry of Finance to… Read more »
Ghana: Investigations Into Plot to Remove IGP - Allegations Cooked, Wild, Unfounded ...Says IGP As He Responds to Two Officers Caught On Leaked Tape
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has denied allegations levelled against him by two top police officers who were captured on a secret tape plotting… Read more »
Ghana: GBA Pushes for Swift Passage of Conduct of Public Officers' Bill
The President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Yaw Achempong Boafo, has affirmed the commitment of the association to hold the President to his undertaking to fight against… Read more »
Ghana: Judicial Service Internal Auditors Undergo Forensic Investigations Training
Fifty five internal auditors from the Judicial Service have undergone a training workshop in Accra to equip them with the requisite skills for forensic investigation to safeguard… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Ghana: 'Respect Digital Privacy of Children'
Africa Digital Rights Hub (ADRH), a not for profit organisation, has stressed the need for the digital privacy of children to be respected. Read more »
Ghana: Togbega Gabusu VII Calls for Inquiry Into Police Brutalities
The Paramount Chief of Gbi Traditional Area and the President of the Gbi Traditional Council, Togbega Gabusu VII has appealed to the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo as a… Read more »
Ghana: IGP Before Parliamentary Committee Probing Leaked Tape Today
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, will today appear before Parliament's Committee investigating the alleged plot by three top police officers, to… Read more »