The Ukrainian foreign minister Andril Sybiha reported that over 1400 recruits from about 36 African countries have been participating in Russia’s war against Ukraine. These figures remain open to debate, however, growing evidence shows that some African nationals are directly engaged in combat operations, while others are engaged in auxiliary roles within Russia’s military complex. These emerging concerns raise a set of critical analytical and policy-relevant questions. How did African

For more than a decade, while many elderly people in rural communities battle loneliness, neglect and declining health in silence, a quiet but transformative intervention has been changing lives in the Ellembelle. The AYA Elderly Care Centre, established by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellembelle in the western region, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has become […] The post Armah-Kofi Buah takes care of the

Barely a fortnight ago, after the nation rolled out the drums to honour farmers for this year’s farmer’s day, a private sector player has stepped forward to reinforce the same message of appreciation, this time within a specialised segment of Ghana’s agricultural economy. In a clear demonstration that the responsibility of recognizing farmers go beyond […] The post GREL

The Edo State Police Command has rescued 11 passengers abducted by gunmen along the Benin-Lagos Expressway. Report claims that a driver was killed during the attack. According to a report by Zagazola Makama, the incident happened around 11:55 p.m. on December 20 at Isiuwa, Edo State. A security source said the attackers first opened fire […] The post Police rescue 11 passengers kidnapped in Edo

The Federal Government has signed a five-year, $5.1 billion bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States to advance the America First Global Health Strategy. The partnership is aimed at supporting resilient, self-reliant, and durable health systems while promoting accountability and shared responsibility. The US Mission Nigeria said the MOU was negotiated […] The post Nigeria,

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has said that terrorists, bandits, and criminals will no longer be able to hide anywhere in Nigeria, whether in forests, deserts, or national parks. He revealed this while addressing officers and soldiers of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army in Ibadan on Monday during […] The post No safe haven for terrorists anywhere in Nigeria 

Celebrated Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has left fans in stitches after recounting a troubling ‘wee biscuit’ experience he had while on a trip to the United States of America for a show. Speaking to Doreen Avio and Kwame Dadzie on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, the rapper shared details of one performance he was unhappy with, explaining how […] The post Sarkodie recounts terrible ‘wee

The 2025 edition of the Made in Taadi Concert, hosted by multiple award-winning artiste Kofi Kinaata, lived up to its billing as one of Ghana’s biggest music events, drawing over 65,000 patrons to the Takoradi Sports Club on Friday, December 20, 2025. The highly anticipated concert, which commenced at 9:00pm and climaxed at 8:00am on Saturday, December 21, delivered an unforgettable night of music, culture […] The post Kofi

The Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) has recommended lowering the minimum age for Ghanaian presidential candidates from 40 to 30 years, a move that could open the nation’s highest office to a younger generation of leaders. These recommendations were contained in the final report submitted to President John Dramani Mahama, which also proposed reforms on presidential […] The post CRC

The Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) has recommended that no member of Parliament (MP) should be appointed as a Minister of State, Deputy Minister, or Regional Minister, a move aimed at strengthening the separation of powers and enhancing government accountability. These recommendations were included in the final report submitted to President John Dramani Mahama, which also […] The post CRC

The Tema Regional Police Command has foiled an attempted robbery at Community 24 within the Adjei-Kojo District in the Ashaiman Division of the Tema Region, resulting in the death of three suspected robbers. In a statement was signed by ASP Dede Dzakpasu, Head of Public Affairs, Tema Regional Police Headquarters, the incident occurred on Sunday, […] The post Police

The Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has disclosed that the state is preparing criminal charges against Percival Kofi Akpaloo of the Liberal Party of Ghana over an alleged GH¢3.17 million cheque diversion and forgery scheme involving a Ghana Cocoa Board contract. Dr. Ayine made the disclosure during the Government Accountability Series with the media, where he […] The post Akpaloo in

Even as his alleged illegal mining case awaits determination at the High Court, the state has revealed fresh allegations against the Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, accusing him of defrauding the state of GH¢24 million through the Ghana Exim Bank. The Attorney-General of the Republic, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has announced that the state […] The post Wontumi’s

The Ghana Arbitration Centre of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Arbitrations Rules (UNCITRAL Rules) has, in a unanimous decision, ordered Justmoh Construction Limited to refund US$33.3 million to Ashanti Port Services Limited as the outstanding balance of advance mobilisation paid over disputes arising from the Boankra Inland Port (BILT) project. The amount […] The post Boankra

A quiet but powerful political shift is unfolding within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as delegates across the Bono, Bono East and Northern sectors increasingly voice a yearning for a different kind of leadership, one anchored in integrity, discipline and party renewal. At the centre of this growing groundswell is Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, whose […] The post Ing. Kwabena Agyepong Gains Ground

An environmental Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Friends of Rivers and Water Bodies, has launched a campaign demanding an immediate and comprehensive review of Ghana’s mineral licensing regime. They frame the issue as a critical battle for the nation’s food security and the survival of its agricultural communities. In an interview with The Chronicle, the NGO’s President, […] The post Friends

An end of the leadership crisis, which hit the Association of Seventh Day Pentecostal Assemblies, following the demise of the founder, Apostle Elder Enoch Ofori, in October 2007, is in sight. A Kumasi High Court has appointed two church elders as interim leaders to steer the affairs of the church, pending proposed elections within six […] The post Court

Former Attorney-General Martin Amidu’s constitutional questions on the Asantehene’s mediation in Bawku demand a rigorous response. While his vigilance is commendable, his conclusions are not supported by Ghana’s 1992 Constitution or its dispute-resolution framework. This mediation is a legitimate, complementary peace-building effort within our constitutional ecosystem. The critique’s fundamental error is conflating mediation with adjudication. […] The post The

The Government of Ghana has taken a decisive and forward-looking step toward modernising the country’s immigration system, with the announcement that an Electronic Visa (e-Visa) policy will be rolled out in the first quarter of 2026. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa made the announcement at the closing of the maiden Diaspora Summit in Accra, […] The post Editorial:

Mr Richard Yamoah Agyemang, the Principal of the Tetrefu Technical Institute (TTI) in the Bosomtwe district, has been installed the new Nifahene of Bompata Traditional Area, in the Asante Akim District of the Ashanti Region. His new title is Nana Yamoah Agyemang, after swearing the oath of allegiance to Ambassador Nana Effah-Apenteng, the Omanhene of Bompata Traditional […] The post Bompata