The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is advocating for the formation of a committee tasked with drafting legislation aimed at ensuring the government is responsible for the welfare of former lawmakers. This call comes in response to growing concerns raised by Members of Parliament regarding the precarious condition of former legislators, some of whom […] The post Government

Former Ghana Midfielder, Otto Addo, has expressed his delight at being appointed as the head coach of the Black Stars, describing it as a tremendous honor. The 48-year-old will make his return to manage the senior national team after stepping down following Ghana’s exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup. According to the Ghana Football […] The post It’s

Doctors at Kenya’s public hospitals began a nationwide strike Thursday, March 14, 2024, accusing the government of failing to implement a raft of promises from a collective bargaining agreement signed in 2017 after a 100-day strike that saw people dying from lack of care. The Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union said they are […] The post Kenyan

Controversial broadcaster Captain Smart has been summoned by the Accra Regional Police Command for questioning following his claims about the cause of death of the Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah. A Police source confirmed that a presenter with Kumasi-based Wontumi TV/Radio Oheneba Boamah has also been invited for questioning after he was mentioned by Captain […] The post Captain

Daniel Kofi Ansah Akuffo, a board member of the Internet Service Providers, is advocating for the exploration of inland cables in Ghana to mitigate potential disruptions in the telecommunications sector. This proposal comes in light of ongoing outages affecting multiple submarine fibre optic cables, which serve as crucial conduits for internet connectivity in the country. […] The post Ghana

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association has approved the appointment of Otto Addo as the new head coach for the Black Stars. Addo, who previously held the position, is set to return to lead the men’s senior team after a hiatus of 15 months. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed offering Addo […] The post Otto Addo to be named new Black Stars coach

Voting has begun in Russia’s presidential election, which is all but certain to hand Vladimir Putin another six years in power. Ballots will be cast over three days, even though the result is not in doubt as he has no credible opponent. Polling stations opened in the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia’s easternmost region, at 08:00 local […] The post Russia

The selection of running mates in Ghana’s political landscape holds immense significance, akin to the election of flagbearers. While achieving a proper balance on the ticket is crucial for the electoral success of the party, it is noteworthy that, traditionally, this role has been predominantly filled by men in major political parties in Ghana. Decisions […] The post Breaking

Kwaku Kwarteng, the Chairman of the Finance Committee of Parliament, has disagreed with government machinery that Ghana’s economic woes are largely to blame on global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. The Obuasi West MP said reckless public spending and economic mismanagement of past and present governments are also major contributing […] The post Reckless

Ghanaian sprinter, Benjamin Azamati is not ruling out the possibility of setting a new African Games record in the men’s 100m sprint. Azamati, who will be representing Ghana in the men’s 100m and 4x100m says although the athletics season has just started, he believes he has what it takes to make a time that will […] The post Accra2023: Benjamin

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