The president’s claim in 2023 that the Ghanaian economy had “turned the corner” and that the future looked brighter than ever before appears to be at variance with data from his government and the reality on the ground. The economic crisis may be worse than what the president and his team are letting on. They […] The post The Ghanaian economy: Is

Ghanaian musician Michael Adangba has released a peace song dubbed ”We Want Peace” ahead of the 2024 general elections. The song calls for peace and unity among Ghanaians regardless of their political affiliation. Adangba, in an interview with GhanaWeekend, divulged that “the song reminds us that elections are conducted every four years and we have […] The post December

The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament is vehemently opposing moves by the government to partner with a private developer to fix the Saglemi Housing Project. According to Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister for Works and Housing, an estimated $100 million is required to make the place habitable. During an inspection of the project site on Tuesday, […] The post Minority

Hamas deputy military commander Marwan Issa was killed in an Israeli strike earlier this month, Israel’s military spokesman has said. There was no immediate comment from Hamas, the Palestinian group that governs the Gaza Strip. “We have checked all the intelligence,” Israel’s Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a televised statement on Tuesday. “Marwan Issa […] The post Israel

In a significant step towards advancing governance in one of the fastest-growing public universities in Ghana, the Ministry of Education has officially inaugurated the Governing Council of the University of Media, Arts, and Communication (UniMAC) and sworn in its members. The ceremony was held at the ministry’s conference room on Monday, the 25th of March […] The post UniMAC

The Locked-up Investment Holders Forum will hold a protest today, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, against the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The demonstration aims to urge the central bank to address the issue of investments trapped in BoG-regulated financial entities. In a statement, Dr. Adu A. Antwi, the group’s convener, announced that participants would gather at […] The post Locked-up

The three striking teacher unions are scheduled to meet with the government today to finalize discussions on their outstanding demands. On Tuesday, the unions achieved success in having the government address three of their concerns, including the full distribution of laptops to all teachers by the end of June and presenting a draft of the […] The post Striking

The three striking teacher unions are scheduled to meet with the government today to finalize discussions on their outstanding demands. On Tuesday, the unions achieved success in having the government address three of their concerns, including the full distribution of laptops to all teachers by the end of June and presenting a draft of the […] The post Striking

Children under 14 will be barred from joining social media in Florida from next year. Signed into law by governor Ron DeSantis, the legislation directs social media firms to delete the accounts of under-14s. Children aged 14 and 15 will also need parental consent before signing up for platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. Companies who […] The post US state bans children under

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has indicated that it will reveal further details regarding mismanagement in the organization and execution of the 13th African Games. In a press briefing held on Tuesday, the Caucus unveiled that despite Parliament’s approval of $195 million for infrastructure enhancements linked to the games, the government’s mismanagement led to a […] The post All

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has indicated that it will reveal further details regarding mismanagement in the organization and execution of the 13th African Games. In a press briefing held on Tuesday, the Caucus unveiled that despite Parliament’s approval of $195 million for infrastructure enhancements linked to the games, the government’s mismanagement led to a […] The post African

Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afeyo Markin, has announced that the government is taking significant steps to broaden access to quality education by establishing new universities. These institutions, located in Mampong, Akrodie, Bunso, and Kintampo, aim to enhance teacher education and the overall quality of tertiary education in Ghana. Speaking during […] The post Gov’t

The Majority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has credited Ghana’s resilience and stability in the face of global challenges to the foresight of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. During a University of Bradford event, the MP remarked on the global economic challenges, stating, “Ghana stands as a beacon of resilience.” “It is important […] The post Akufo-Addo’s

The government has initiated a resettlement programme for communities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Works and Housing, this initiative aims to provide new homes for individuals whose residences were destroyed by the floods. According to data from the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), more than 5,200 households in 19 […] The post Govt

The director in charge of the volunteers for the 13th African Games, Juliana Addo-Yobo, says the Ministry of Sports is working on settling all volunteers for the games. The volunteers on Tuesday were agitated over what they say is the failure of authorities to release the GH¢2,500 promised them ahead of the competition. The volunteers […] The post Accra 2023: