Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Shlomit Sufa, has called for concerted efforts to support victims of the Israel-Gaza conflict, particularly women affected by the events of October 2023. During a press conference at her residence in Accra on March 14, 2024, Ambassador Sufa highlighted the urgency of addressing sexual violence collaboratively. “This is a great moment […] The post Gaza-Israel
Zebilla’s Member of Parliament, Cletus Avoka, has urged the government to prioritise the construction of an airport in Bolgatanga, the capital of the Upper East Region. Cletus Avoka highlights the loss of lives due to the challenges of transferring patients to medical facilities in Greater Accra. He argued that an airport in the region would […] The post Prioritise
Environmental Health Officers who have remained jobless since 2021 have threatened to stage a protest unless the government grants them financial clearance for them to be employed. Despite completing their one-year mandatory national service, these officers say they have encountered a deadlock in their attempts to secure postings from the Ministry of Sanitation and Water […] The post Jobless
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has heralded the Ghana Card Number at birth as one of the systems that will transform the country’s identity system. The initiative, which aims to integrate birth registration with national identity systems, promises to transform the way citizens are recognized and valued from the moment of birth. Speaking at the […] The post Ghana
Senegal’s top opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, has been released from prison, triggering jubilant celebrations outside the prison as well as across Dakar, the capital. State broadcaster RTS reported Sonko was freed along with key ally Bassirou Diomaye Faye late on Thursday. Their release comes after a crisis triggered by President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone […] The post Senegal’s
Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, the Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, has expressed optimism regarding the clearance of anti-retroviral drugs that have been held at the port since July 2023. He revealed that the Ministry of Health has provided assurances regarding the imminent resolution of this issue. However, Dr. Atuahene highlighted concerns over the potential repercussions […] The post We’ve
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has attributed the delay in selecting a flagbearer for the 2024 elections to the refusal of the party’s former chairperson to step down despite a directive by the National Executive Council (NEC) for all national executives to step aside. The party says despite the challenges, it is hoping to elect […] The post Delay
The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission has expressed grave concerns over the delays in clearing essential healthcare medications, including crucial anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs), at the ports. Three containers containing HIV ARVs have been stranded at the ports since June 2023, posing a significant risk of a potential spread of the virus. In an interview […] The post AIDS
Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has voiced significant concerns regarding the National Cathedral’s construction. He believes the funds allocated to the National Cathedral could have been better spent on establishing sophisticated hospitals across the nation. Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe openly criticized President Akufo-Addo for directing state funds into the project […] The post National
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa has tasked the Ghana Police Service to enforce electoral laws, emphasizing that offenders including EC staff, should be penalised. During a press briefing held jointly with the Police on Thursday, March 14, 2024, the EC Chairperson underscored the importance of addressing electoral violations impartially. “We also […] The post 2024
The National Communications Authority (NCA) says it is working with stakeholders to ensure the restoration of mobile network services across the country. The Authority had previously alerted the public about multiple undersea cable disruptions that had adversely impacted mobile and fixed data services nationwide. These disruptions, which affected several undersea cables responsible for carrying international […] The post We’re
The government has announced progress in addressing the aftermath of the Akosombo Dam spillage that displaced thousands of residents along the Lower Volta Basin six months ago. Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, provided an update in Parliament, highlighting the establishment of an inter-ministerial committee chaired by the Chief of Staff at the […] The post Govt
The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has clarified that the party’s decision to fly drones during the 2024 general elections will be carried out across constituencies only in the Greater Accra Region. Nii Ashie Moore, on Wednesday, March 13, announced a strategic move to deploy drones […] The post Election
Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have called off their strike after a series of meetings with stakeholders and management of the facility. The doctors laid down their tools on Tuesday over accommodation challenges after claims that dozens of them were being evicted from their bungalows. Members of the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association on […] The post KATH doctors call off strike
Survivors rescued from a deflating rubber dinghy in the central Mediterranean say about 50 people who left Libya with them a week ago died during the journey, humanitarian relief group SOS said Thursday Mediterranean. The ship Ocean Viking spotted the dinghy with 25 people on board on Wednesday. Two of them were unconscious and were […] The post At least 50 migrants dead
The Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana H.E Jeroen Verheul has expressed worry about the image of Agriculture in Ghana, describing it as extremely and depressingly low. According to him, the country has failed to properly invest in farmers and also underutilized the rich arable lands the country has been blessed with. Speaking at the official launch […] The post Image
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has suspended its proposed $20 round-trip passenger fee following parliamentary scrutiny. Parliament, on Wednesday, March 13th summoned the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to address concerns regarding the fee’s legality. This action stemmed from objections raised by the Minority Caucus, who argued that the GACL lacked the authority […] The post GACL
Ghana’s 100-meter dash record holder, Benjamin Azamati, has acknowledged the high expectations for him to win a gold medal at upcoming competitions. The 26-year-old sprinter is excited to be competing in Ghana again, for the first time since representing the University of Ghana in athletics in 2020. Since then, he has evolved, graduating from West […] The post Accra
Prof. Kenneth Attafuah, the Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), has announced that the Electoral Commission (EC) can utilize the data from the National Identity Register for the upcoming December polls. He made this statement during the launch of the Ghana Card Number at Birth initiative, by the Flagbearer of the National Patriotic […] The post EC
Joseph Kwame Kumah, the Member of Parliament for Kintampo North, has expressed concern over the increasing incidents of cyber fraud in his constituency. Mr Kumah lamented that despite the efforts of the police to clamp down on such fraudulent activities, about 15 of his constituents have fallen victim to acts of impersonation and other forms […] The post Kintampo
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