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NPP made a sham of Ghana’s political process but NDC won’t d...
Tema Metropolitan Assembly Mayor, Ebi Bright, has lashed out at the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing it of undermining Ghana’s electoral system during its time in office. She said the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government would not...
Trobu MP’s Election Remarks Spark Controversy Ahead of Rerun
Gloria Owusu, Member of Parliament for Trobu, faces criticism over alleged remarks during campaigning for today’s Ablekuma North rerun. Unverified claims circulating on social media suggest Owusu linked the NDC’s electoral efforts to President...

Gbese Mantse Peace Cup launched, slated for August 17 at Accra Sports Stadium
The annual Gbese Mantse Peace Cup has officially been launched and is scheduled for Sunday, August 17, at the Accra Sports Stadium. The ceremonial football match, which forms part of the Homowo Festival, aims to promote unity, peace, and cultural...

Liberia: When You Meet the King, Give It Your Best Shot
When you’re meeting the king, you give it your best shot. To Americans, Donald Trump is their president. But to Liberia and some parts of the world, he’s more than that—he’s seen as a king, simply because he leads the most powerful nation on...
Yango Supports Tech Innovation and Youth Empowerment in Ghana
2nd Edition Of Ghana Hackathon Held In Accra The second edition of the Ghana Hackathon, organized by Zindi Africa and powered by Yango Group, has been completed in Accra. The urban mobility and data science hackathon took place at The University...

“$400,000 paid, $3.2 million owed: 185 Ghanaian students may...
The dreams of 185 Ghanaian students studying at the University of Memphis are now on the line. The reason? The government of Ghana has fallen behind on paying its scholarship bills. These students were sent to the U.S. under a scholarship program...

LIVESTREAMING: Rerun of Ablekuma North parliamentary election
The Electoral Commission of Ghana is rerunning the 2024 parliamentary election for 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North constituency in the Greater Accra Region today, Friday, July 11, 2025. The rerun was occasioned by the failure to...

GTBoard Wins Double Honors at 8th Accra Weizo Conference
By: Yunus S. Saliu The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) has earned two prestigious accolades at the 8th edition of the Accra Weizo Conference, the flagship event of the West African Travel Expo, held recently in Accra, Ghana. GTBoard was named...
Ukraine Faces Terror Accusations From Sahel Alliance, Ghana on Alert
Foreign ministers of the Sahel States Alliance (AES) – Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso – have formally branded Ukraine a “terrorist state,” alleging coordinated foreign interference in West Africa’s security. At a joint briefing, ministers accused...

GUSA contingent to represent Ghana at FISU Games in Germany
The Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) contingent will represent Ghana in the 2025 International University Sports Federation (FISU) Games, which will be held in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, from July 16 to 28. FISU is the global governing body...

Akuna Group Hosts Star-Studded ‘Heads Of State’ Viewing Party In Accra
From left to right: Gideon Khobane – Head of Media & Entertainment, The Akuna Group, Afua Amoah – Group CEO (USA, UK, Africa & MENA), The Akuna Group, Mariam K.A-Buahin – Chief Operating Officer (Ghana), The Akuna Group, Katra Sambili – Chief...

Transport Minister hints of tax waivers for electronic vehic...
The Government has hinted of plans to ensure import duty exemptions for individuals and entities that import electronic vehicles (E-Vs) into the country, as part of the roadmap towards the roll-out of the National Electronic Vehicle Policy...
TotalEnergies Ghana Sets Dates for Final Dividend Payment
TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC has announced the payment of a final dividend for the 2024 financial year. Shareholders will receive GHS 2.5665 per ordinary share. The payment is scheduled for Monday, August 25, 2025, according to the company’s...
Kudus Spurs Move Surprises Ex-Ghana Star Kingston
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston expressed surprise at Mohammed Kudus’s imminent transfer from West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur, stating he expected the midfielder to join a “bigger club.” Kingston’s comments came during an interview...

The role of pregnancy schools in reducing maternal mortality in Ghana
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 197 women die globally for every 100,000 live births. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 70% of these deaths. Maternal mortality is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of the end of...

The Silent Brain Drain Fueling Ghana’s Political Rush
Ghana, like many developing countries, faces a peculiar paradox. While we battle to keep our trained professionals from migrating abroad, another silent brain drain is unfolding within our own borders. Doctors, engineers, teachers, lawyers, and...
Ghana’s Special Prosecutor Seeks IT Engineer in Corruption Probe
Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued an arrest warrant for self-employed IT engineer Raphael Mensah (alias Odoi) in relation to alleged corruption offences. Court records confirm the warrant was issued on July 8, 2025, under...

Ghana expresses concern over US visa policy changes; pledges diplomatic engagement
The government has responded to the United States' decision to significantly reduce visa validity periods for Ghanaian travellers, calling for swift resolution while affirming its commitment to bilateral cooperation. In a press release issued by...

BOTSWANA, GHANA JOIN FORCES TO BOOST TVET AND BREAK GENDER BARRIERS
Article By: Phenyo Babusi Botswana and Ghana are teaming up to break the stigma around Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) often seen as a path for academic failures. Speaking at the national TVET Pitso, Ghana’s Education...
Ghana’s CBG Recapitalization Puts State Banking Model to Test
Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) faces a pivotal recapitalization in 2026 that could redefine its ownership and governance structure. Established in 2018 as a resolution vehicle following the collapse of several insolvent private banks, CBG has grown...