An Israeli air strike on a five-storey residential block in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza has killed at least 34 people, the local civil defence agency says. The agency, quoted by AFP, said many of the dead were women and children, with dozens stilled feared to be under the rubble. Seven people were also injured. … The post At least 34 killed in Israeli strike in northern Gaza appeared

An overwhelming majority of Gabonese people have voted for a new constitu­tion, military authorities say, in a move that marks a new phase for the country following last year’s coup. Provisional results showed 92 per cent of voters backed the new constitution, according to the country’s electoral body. The outcome sets the stage for a … The post Gabon approves law allowing

A 21-year-old has become the latest Ugandan TikToker to be sent to prison after creating a video that was said to insult Presi­dent Yoweri Museveni. Emmanuel Nabugodi appeared for the sentencing on Monday after pleading guilty last week to four charges, including hate speech and spreading malicious information about the president. He was sentenced to … The post Ugandan TikToker jailed for insulting

Assorted items worth GH¢115,000 have been present­ed to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) in Accra by Wynca Sunshine Agric Products and Trading Com­pany Limited, as their support for the just end Farmers’ Day celebration. The items include knapsack sprayers, sun­paraquat, Nwura wura and sunphosate. The Deputy Director of Wynca, Mr Sam Shen, presenting … The post Wynca

 The Vice-Chancellor and Founder of All Nations University (ANU), Dr Samuel Donkor, has urged stakeholders in the educa­tion sector to consider innovative funding strategies in order to ensure the long-term sustain­ability of Ghana’s Free Secondary Education (Free SHS) Programme. Speaking at the 32nd graduation ceremony of ANU in Koforidua at the Weekend, Dr Donkor suggested … The post Innovative

 Mr William Nyarko, the Executive Direc­tor, Africa Centre for International Law and Account­ability, says Ghana must establish a campaign financing framework to regulate campaign contribution and spending. He said this would ensure transparency and accountability, prevent corruption and undue influence, level the playing field, enhance voter confidence, ensure that elected representatives truly represented the will … The post ‘Ghana

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Akwasi Agyeman has provided an update on the settlement reached between the government and musician Kirani Ayat in the aftermath of their 2022 copyright infringement lawsuit. In 2022, the musician took on the Tourism Authority for using portion of his music video for a promotional content […] The post Kirani

 A political sci­entist and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of African Stud­ies, University of Ghana, Prof. Michael Kpes­sa-Whyte, has urged the people of Doryumu in the Shai-Osudoku Constituency to massively vote for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate John Mahama and parliamentary candi­date Linda Ocloo on December 7. During his visit to the … The post Prof.

Kwabena Egyiri, a 47-year-old mason from Kwabeng in Ghana’s Eastern Region, thought he knew his body. Years of battling fatigue, head­aches, and nausea had taught him to recognise the signs of malaria. But this time was different. After completing a malaria treatment course from his local pharmacy, his symptoms worsened—persistent headaches, breathlessness, and exhaustion haunted … The post ‘Counting

  John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has vowed to establish public universities in Ghana’s six newly created regions if elected in 2024. This pledge echoes Read More... The post Mahama’s

Donald Trump   Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, has unleashed a wave of lawsuits against major media outlets and publishers, alleging widespread bias and defamation. The New Read More... The post Donald Trump Sues Media Houses Over Bad Press

  The latest development in the political landscape ahead of the upcoming elections has left many stunned, as Hajia Sinare, wife of Alhaji Said Sinare, a member of the Opposition Read More... The post Sinare’s Wife Joins Tribal Politics Fray appeared first on

A total of seven deaths out of 47 confirmed cases of cholera have been recorded in the Central Region. The number of suspected cases in the region according to the Regional Health Directorate as of yesterday was 720. Briefing the media in Cape Coast, the acting Central Regional Health Director, Dr Agnes Achi­amaa Anane, explained … The post Cholera kills 7 in Central Region appeared first on Ghanaian

Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Benjamin Boakye, has questioned the government’s current approach to local content in energy projects. He describes the government’s current approach as superficial. “Local content should not mean just putting a Ghanaian face on a business. It should involve building production capacity within the country,” he […] The post ACEP

 Deputy Imam of the National Mosque, Imam Alhaji Mohammed Awal Shuaib Alhassan, has admonished Ghanaians to continue to foster peace, compassion and love. Delivering a Khutbah (sermon) before leading the congregation for Ju­mah (Friday) prayers at the National Mosque in Accra last Friday, Imam Alhassan said “let us work together to create a culture of … The post Let’s strive for peace – Imam

  The Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued an apology to former President John Agyekum Kufuor, following derogatory comments made by one of its members, Dela Edem. The NDC’s Read More... The post NDC Begs Kufuor Over Dela Edem’s

  Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, the presidential candidate for the Movement for Change, is angry with former President John Agyekum Kufuor over his endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Read More... The post Alan Mad At Kufuor Over Bawumia Endorsement appeared

The Chief of Staff Frema Osei Opare says the allegation by North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa that contaminated rice has been distributed to Senior High Schools (SHS) across the country, is not true. She described this as propaganda and rumour-mongering. She told journalists at the sidelines of the National Education Book launch […] The post Propaganda,

A 29-year-old electrician, Samuel Ledi, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment by the Hohoe Circuit Court for stealing a woman’s hand­bag containing GH¢40,000. A suspect, called Tsikata, is currently at large. On July 17, 2024, Ledi, who appeared before the court, presided over by Mr. Michael Johnson Ab­bey, pleaded not guilty. However, he was … The post Electrician gets

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a strategic partnership with MINTEK of South Africa, a global premier mineral research and testing organization. This landmark partnership aims to enhance cooperation in the development of mineral resources, technical expertise, and innovation within Ghana’s mining […] The post