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 Northern Regional Police Command has announced that through an intelligence-led operation on Saturday, December 6, 2025, they have arrested three suspects in Bokpaba, a village along the Bimbilla-Yendi stretch of the Eastern Corridormfor alleged kidnapping. The suspects, Haruna Seidu, Amidu Bandi, and Osman Bandi, out of a syndicate of four, were reported to have […]

The drone strikes were blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, extending a pattern of atrocities in Sudan’s 2½-year civil war.

The abduction of over 260 children from a Catholic school last month was the latest in a recent spate of kidnappings in the country.

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

Former Black Stars defender Anthony Baffoe has called on Ghanaians to move away from obsessing over a 'favourable draw' after the nation was placed in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana will face England, Croatia, and Panama, a group many perceive as challenging given current FIFA World Rankings.At the time of the draw, England were ranked fourth, Croatia tenth, Panama thirtieth, and Ghana seventy-second.Speaking to Citi Sports, Baffoe stressed that no World Cup

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

Ghana assistant coach John Paintsil has expressed confidence in the Black Starsâ?? ability to perform in Group L of the 2026 World Cup, despite facing tough opponents.The group includes England, Croatia, and Panama, and Paintsil insists Ghana can compete effectively.The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama on Wednesday, 17 June at 23:00 GMT in Toronto.They will then face England on Tuesday, 23 June at 20:00 GMT in Boston, before closing the group stage against

Two tourists were injured when portions of the Amedzofe Canopy Walk in the Ho West District of the Volta Region collapsed. The facility has since been closed down. The two are currently receiving treatments at a nearby hospital. Fortunately, no death was recorded. Investigations into what led to the collapse of the portion is underway. […]

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

The Accra High Court has varied the bail conditions of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), after noting the investigators’ failure to comply with directives. Chairman Wontumi, who has pleaded not guilty to permitting two persons to undertake mining operations on his concession without obtaining ministerial approval, had […]

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

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has reiterated his concerns about waste in public sector finances, stressing that discipline in public financial management is not just a requirement. He made the point that persistent waste sends the wrong signal about our nation and risks undermining the peace, stability and confidence. There is a need for […]

The journey toward the 2025/26 Womenâ??s FA Cup title is officially underway, with 32 teams advancing to the Round of 32 following an exciting start to the competition.The draw is set for Wednesday, December 10.This yearâ??s tournament has already delivered compelling contests, emerging talents, and renewed excitement as womenâ??s football continues to grow nationwide.In the Northern Zone, FC Savannah, Anfani Ladies, Bolga Sharp Arrows, and Northern City Ladies impressed

The excitement for the 2025/26 Womenâ??s FA Cup is building as the Ghana Football Association prepares to conduct the official Round of 32 draw on Wednesday, 10th December 2025.The event is scheduled for 11:00 am at the GFA Conference Room and will be broadcast live on the Ghana Football Associationâ??s Facebook page, allowing fans nationwide to follow the proceedings in real time.With 32 teams already confirmed for the next round, anticipation continues to rise as clubs await

Government of Ghana successfully exceeded its target in the latest Treasury bill auction held on December 4, 2025, signaling strong investor confidence. The government had targeted to raise GHC5.805 billion but received total bids amounting to a substantial GHC8.019 billion. Ultimately, the government accepted GHC6.955 billion across all three tenors (91-Day, 182-Day, and 364-Day Bills). This performance follows […]

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

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Agona Nkwanta Yinson Ghana has deepened its commitment to strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education as it trained 100 teachers from 84 schools in in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region. The fourth annual STEM Training for teachers’ programme, forms part of the company’s broader efforts to […] The post Yinson