June 10
Ghana: Supreme Court Adjourns Counter Suit Seeking to Stop Impeachment of EC Chair
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, June 5, 2024, adjourned indefinitely, a counter-suit seeking to stop the dismissal of the Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jane Mensa and her two… Read more »
Ghana: Mahama Promises Incentive for Teachers Posted to Rural Areas
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is proposing a 20% incentive for teachers who agree to serve in rural areas. Read more »
Ghana: Ambulance Saga - Martin Kpebu Slams Judge Asare-Botwe, Calls Her Verdict 'Rushed'
Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu says the decision to dismiss the mistrial application by Ato Forson was rushed and contravened the natural law of justice. Read more »
Ghana: TGMA Is As Significant As Grammys, BET - Stonebwoy Declares
Speaking in an interview on TV3 on Friday, June 7, 2024, Stonebwoy, who was adjudged the 2024 Artiste of the Year, at the just-ended TGMAs noted the significance of celebrating… Read more »
Ghana: Electoral Commission to Conduct Mop-Up Voter Registration Exercise in August
Details of the exercise would be discussed at the next IPAC meeting, the Commission said in a letter Read more »
Ghana: Investor Interest in Government One-Year 'Treasury Bills Very Low Reflecting Little Confidence in Economy
Investors appear not interested in lending money to Government for a longer period as they appear to have low confidence in the future of the Ghanaian economy. Read more »
Ghana: Stonebwoy Sues Okaikoi Central NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Defamation
The musician is requesting the court to award him ¢3 million in damages, claiming that Baba Sadiq's tweets were published with the intention of defaming him and have caused… Read more »
Ghana: Hold Duty Bearers Accountable, German Ambassador Urges Ghanaians
The Ambassador emphasized the need for accountability in governance and urged citizens to engage the Auditor-General's report. Read more »
Ghana: When the Learned Giants Fight
In the well-known Woyome case, The Ghanaian Chronicle reported that "Mr Alfred Woyome was acquitted and discharged by an Accra High Court presided over by Justice Ajet-Nassamdue to… Read more »
June 09
Ghana: NIA Staff Declare Indefinite Strike
NIA distinct and regional offices will not be open to the public to undertake Ghana Card services. The strike also affects operations at the NIA Headquarters and premium centers Read more »
Africa: Africa Cinema Summit to Hold Second Edition in October
This year's edition themed "The Relevance of Cinema in African Communities," is scheduled to take place at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra from Oct 7 - 10. Read more »
June 06
Ghana: Fire Sweeps Through Slum, Claiming Homes At Nkrumah Circle
A massive fire has ravaged the ECOMOG slums in the Kwame Nkrumah Circle area of Accra, reducing homes and structures into ashes Read more »
Ghana: 'Your Clueless, Incompetent Govt Is Destroying the Cedi' - Mahama Tells Akufo-Addo
With only six months until the election, the incumbent government faces scrutiny over unfulfilled promises, including the Cedi's decline,. Read more »
Ghana: NDC Says It Will Seek Other Means to Censure Attorney-General Godfred Dame On Misconduct Allegations
Dame faces pressure to resign over allegations of witness tampering Read more »
Ghana: EC Reassigns Serebour Quaicoe to Training Directorate Effective July 1
Dr Serebour Quarcoe has been reassigned to take over as the Director of Training at the Electoral Commission. Read more »
Ghana: PTA to Supervise Food Distribution Under Free Shs-Bawumia
Vice president and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) says he will engage the cabinet on Thursday, June 6, 2024, to consider deploying the services of Parent-teacher… Read more »
Ghana: Cedi Recorded Gains for a Second Day Amid Crackdown On Illegal Forex Operators
The cedi appreciated for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, largely due to the enforcement of regulations governing the forex market and a crackdown on illegal operators. The… Read more »
June 05
Ghana: Cost of Living to Worsen As Fuel Prices Increase
The cost of living in Ghana is expected to worsen following a fresh hike in petroleum prices. This development comes just days after the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission… Read more »
Ghana: Free Dialysis Session - Black Stars Commend NHIA
On the other hand, Dr. Aboagye thanked the team for their support and urged them to become advocates for the NHIA and the health sector. He also extended his best wishes for their… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana, Liberia in Discussions On Free Roaming Arrangement
For Liberia, the agreement with Ghana would be it would be its first-ever roaming partnership Read more »
Ghana: Titi Owusu Fuses Dancehall and R&B in 'Nobody'
Featuring production from renowned Ghanaian producer Jayso, "Nobody" fuses modern reggae, dancehall, and R&B, creating an alluring and cozy melody. Read more »
Ghana: EC Makes U-Turn On Ban, Grants Party Agents to Monitor Vote Transfer
Deputy Commissioner in charge of Operations at the Electoral Commission, Samuel Tettey, stated that the decision to reverse the ban was reached after extensive deliberations. Read more »
Ghana: Winners of Imani's Essay Competition Announced
The competition featured topics centred on evaluating the innovative potential and practical implications of key political proposals. Read more »
Ghana: Provide Original Tape If NDC's Is Fake, Jakpa Challenges Critics
Third accused in the ongoing ambulance case, Richard Jakpa Read more »
June 04
Africa: Palestine Applies to Join South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel At the ICJ
Palestine's request to the UN top court alleges that Israel's ongoing military operation is "part of a systematic effort to wipe Palestinian society and its culture and social… Read more »