The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested three men believed to be part of a kidnapping syndicate responsible for abducting a 42-year-old man in Wapuli, a community in the Yendi District. The suspects, Haruna Seidu, Amidu Bandi and Osman Bandi allegedly kidnapped the victim and demanded GH¢100,000 from his family for his release. According to … The post Northern Regional

On November 27 2025, global development leaders, policymakers, education experts and civil society organisations gathered at the UK Parliament’s House of Lords for the Global Education Summit hosted by The Baroness Verma of Leicester and organised by the African British Business Forum. The high-level event focused on the global rise in out-of-school children and the … The post Nana

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has responded to a video circulating on social media in which some visiting Black Americans claim they were kidnapped and extorted by individuals believed to be police officers. In a statement, the Authority explained that the Ghana Police Service and the Cyber Security Authority have begun full investigations into the … The post GTA

The Deputy Executive Director of UNAIDS, Ms Angeli Achrekar, has called on Ghana and other African countries to urgently strengthen community-led approaches as a critical strategy to curb rising HIV infections among young people. “When it comes to reaching young people, we must work with young people to reach young people.Community delivery, community response and … The post Curb

The Deputy Executive Director of UNAIDS, Ms Angeli Achrekar, has called on Ghana and other African countries to urgently strengthen community-led approaches as a critical strategy to curb rising HIV infections among young people. “When it comes to reaching young people, we must work with young people to reach young people.Community delivery, community response and … The post Curb

The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) is expanding access to HIV self-testing kits nationwide to encourage more Ghanaians to get tested and ensure early linkage to treatment. According to the Acting Director-General of GAC, Dr. Kharmacelle Prosper Akanbong, low testing rates, deeply rooted stigma, and poor linkage to care remain major obstacles to Ghana’s efforts to … The post GAC Encourages HIV Self-Testing

The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) has celebrated its 35th anniversary on the sidelines of the ongoing International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA), with renewed calls for the continent to take full ownership of its HIV response through strengthened health sovereignty. Director of ICASA, Mr. Luc Armand Bodea, said … The post Society for AIDS in Africa

Panellists at a high-level meeting on sustainable health financing have urged Africa to urgently shift from donor dependence to strong domestic investment as the surest pathway to health sovereignty, resilient systems and long-term development. They stressed that with nearly 70 per cent of health financing in many African countries still coming from external donors, governments … The post Wean

BigPay Ghana Limited has donated ten wheelchairs to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital to support patients who need mobility assistance. The presentation was made by the Executive Director, Mr Patrick Abban, on behalf of the company. He explained that the donation is part of BigPay’s corporate social responsibility and its way of giving back to … The post BigPay

Minority Leader in parliament, Alexander Osahen Afenyo Markin has raised concerns about the direction of the country one year after the 2024 general election, warning that Ghana’s democracy may be under threat if current governance trends are not checked. In a statement reflecting on the year since Ghanaians voted for change, he noted that while … The post A Year On: Ghana democracy

Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central Kwame Asare Obeng, widely known as A Plus, is calling on young people to take hypertension seriously by checking their blood pressure regularly and taking prescribed medication to prevent sudden deaths and stroke. In a message shared to the public, the MP noted that cases of young people dying … The post A Plus urges young people

Behind every modern digital operation—whether it involves research, automation, marketing, or security—there is an invisible infrastructure responsible for making access smooth and predictable. One key component of that infrastructure is the proxy layer. And even though new forms of proxy networks continue to emerge, IPv4 proxies hold their place as a dependable and widely compatible … The post Why

The Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has met first term Members of Parliament to strengthen cooperation between his office and newly elected legislators. The engagement was organised to help build better working relations and improve communication within the House. Bagbin stressed the value of open interaction and mentioned that similar sessions will later … The post Speaker

The attention of the Ministry of the Interior has been drawn to information that the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, has survived two assassination attempts while discharging his duties to the Republic. According to the ministry in a statement, the Director of Strategy, Research, and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor, Mr. … The post Interior

Otto Addo is taking a calm and focused approach to the World Cup after being drawn against England, Panama, and Croatia in Group L. “I look forward to every game as special,” he told ghanafa.org. “Very important for us that we don’t underrate any team. For sure, England is the favourite in that group,” he … The post Otto Addo sets sights on strong 2026 FIFA

Ho, Volta Region – The Volta Regional capital, Ho, on Friday hosted the 2025 National Farmers’ Day celebration with pomp and pageantry, marking one of the most vibrant and well-attended editions in recent years. President Mahama (third from right) handing over the first runner up prize to Mr Osmanu Kadri (second from left) Held under … The post Octogenarian Picks 2025 National Best Farmer

The Ministry of the Interior has rolled out new guidelines and standards for the importation, retrofitting (adding new features to make vehicles more efficient), usage, and decommissioning of armoured bullion vehicles in Ghana. Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mabarak addressing the press Photo: Ebo Gorman As part of the guidelines, effective today, December 8, 2025, to Monday, January … The post Govt

Both the Majority and Minority Caucuses in Parliament have called for the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to be abolished and its powers transferred to the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice. Their call followed the detention of private legal practitioner, Mr. Martin Kpebu, by the Special Prosecutor, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, on Wednesday for five … The post Abolish OSP, Give Its Powers to

On Friday, December 5, 2025, Ghana marked the 41st National Farmers’ Day under the theme “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana and Secure the Future.” It was a day to honour the resilience, dedication, and innovation of those whose labour sustains every household and drives significant portions of the economy. From the cocoa farmers of the Western … The post Celebrating the Hands That Feed the Nation appeared

A group of soldiers on Benin’s national television claimed to have seized power in the West African nation on Sunday, marking the latest threat to democratic norms in the unstable region. “The army solemnly commits to give the Beninese people the hope of a truly new era, where fraternity, justice and work prevail,” said a … The post Soldiers on Benin’s national