The Government of the Republic of Korea has presented a second consignment of equipment to support the study, maintenance and preservation of Ghana’s historic forts and castles under the Korea-Ghana ICT Climate Project. At the handover ceremony in Accra, today, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, expressed appreciation for Korea’s continued … The post Korea

The Association of Spouses of Heads of Diplomatic Missions and International Organizations (ASOHOM) brought art, diplomacy and philanthropy together for its glamorous black-tie charity gala, centred on the urgent theme of sustainable water futures. At the heart of the evening was ‘Woven Currents’, a thought-provoking commissioned exhibition co-curated by Fang W. Linulf of LogonART and … The post ASOHOM

The inaugural Black Star Fashion Week (BSFW) kicked off on Wednesday with a summit at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. Put together by the Rex Omar-led Black Star Experience and running under the theme “Put Ghana On”, the initiative aims to chart a clearer path for Ghana’s fashion sector. It brought together policymakers, creatives … The post Black Star Fashion

Franklin Cudjoe, Founding President and CEO of IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, has undergone surgery at RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago. In a message ahead of the procedure, Mr. Cudjoe asked for prayers, saying God’s presence and spirit will guide his neurosurgeons and the medical teams at RUSH University Hospital, Chicago and San … The post IMANI Ghana’s

GHANA has been urged to remove barriers to the permanent return of Africans in the diaspora and establish practical support systems to enable them to settle, invest and contribute to national development. The Acting Executive Director of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Dr Collins Rawlings Nyunyonyame, said the country’s invitation to people of African descent … The post Remove barriers to diaspora

THE Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for practical job opportunities for graduates of the One Million Coders Programme to ensure that the digital skills they acquire translate into employment, business opportunities and innovation. She said the success of the programme would depend on the ability of young people to use their skills to … The post Create jobs for

THE government is prioritising transnational education to enable Ghanaian university students to undertake part of their studies locally and complete the remaining portions at partner institutions in Europe under joint and double-degree programmes. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, said the initiative was aimed at expanding access to international education, strengthening academic partnerships and equipping … The post Govt

THE government is prioritising transnational education to enable Ghanaian university students to undertake part of their studies locally and complete the remaining portions at partner institutions in Europe under joint and double-degree programmes. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, said the initiative was aimed at expanding access to international education, strengthening academic partnerships and equipping … The post Govt

GHANA is stepping up efforts to strengthen its climate negotiation capacity and secure a stronger voice in global climate decisions ahead of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) in Türkiye next month. The country is also seeking increased investment in climate-resilient agriculture, coastal protection, water management and infrastructure to address the growing effects of … The post Ghana

FIVE Catholic priests in the Catholic Diocese of Koforidua have jointly invested GH¢1.6 million from their personal resources to construct a church to serve four communities in the New Juaben South Municipality of the Eastern Region. The 300-capacity church, located at Trom and named St. John Vianney Catholic Church, is expected to bring worship closer … The post 5 priests pool GH¢1.6m

WORLD Vision Ghana has urged stakeholders to move from awareness to action on water, sanitation and hygiene, as 63 per cent of Upper East residents still practise open defecation. The Interim National Director of the organisation, Mr Joshua Baidoo, said the situation threatens public health and undermines Ghana’s efforts to meet Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) … The post Upper

STROKE cases recorded in Ghana have risen by 52 per cent between 2020 and 2025, with the condition increasingly affecting people between the ages of 30 and 49 years. The Programme Manager for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) at the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Wallace Ollenu, who disclosed this, said 29,483 stroke cases were recorded last … The post Stroke cases surge in

GLOBALLY, one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, studies have shown. In African men, the risk is even higher – one out of every six men will develop the disease. In Ghana, more than 60 per cent of men with prostate cancer are diagnosed late, usually at an advanced … The post Prostate cancer: Separating myths from facts appeared first on Ghanaian

WHEN fuel becomes scarce, the consequences are not confined to petrol stations. They reach supermarket shelves, factory floors, shipping ports, national budgets and household kitchens. A warning from Abu Dhabi on November 2, 2026, illustrates how quickly an energy disruption can become a global economic emergency. Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Chief Executive of Abu Dhabi … The post The

WHILE the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to grapple with the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history, another disease is taking a heavy toll on wildlife in Virunga National Park in the country’s east. Over the past four weeks, hippopotamus carcasses have been discovered in the Semuliki River, west of Africa’s oldest national … The post Anthrax outbreak kills

PARLIAMENT is to introduce a fully biometric attendance system for Members of Parliament (MPs), replacing the traditional paper-based register, as part of efforts to strengthen accountability, transparency and efficiency in parliamentary proceedings. Under the new arrangement, MPs will be required to record their attendance through designated biometric consoles, with the traditional attendance register no longer … The post Parliament

THE Ghana Deaf Football Association (GDFA) has expressed worry about the challenge in accessing funds from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation (MoSR) to participate in the maiden Deaf Africa Cup of Nations (DAFCON) slated for Ethiopia. Of greater concern to the association is the World Cup opportunity the Ghana team, Black Wonders, would miss … The post DFA

BARCELONA midfielder, Rodri, will miss Sunday’s La Liga match against Atletico Madrid after suffering a hamstring injury, the club said yesterday. The Spain international was substituted at halftime during Tuesday’s 3-0 Champions League victory over Aston Villa after feeling muscle discomfort. “The tests have confirmed a minor injury to his right hamstring (biceps femoris muscle),” … The post Rodri out

GHANA’S year-on-year inflation rate edged up to 5.5 per cent in October 2026, from 5.2 per cent in September, as rising transport, housing and selected food prices continued to put pressure on household budgets. Despite the increase in the annual rate, prices declined by 0.1 per cent between September and October, largely on the back … The post Inflation rises marginally to 5.5% in October appeared

The Ghana Police Service has begun automated enforcement of road traffic laws under a new system dubbed Traffitech-GH. In a statement signed by the Director-General of Public Affairs, Deputy Commissioner of Police Grace Ansah-Akrofi, the Service said the project officially took effect on November 1, 2026. The system is being implemented by the Motor Traffic … The post Traffitech-GH: