38 h. ago Electoral violence must be dealt with decisively – Ibn Chambas

The African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has called for urgent and decisive action to end electoral violence in Ghana and across Africa, warning that peaceful elections are essential for long-term stability on the continent. Speaking on JoyNews’ News Desk, Dr Ibn Chambas stressed that election-related violence remains one […]

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6 d. ago Ghana secures $30 million Chinese grant for Aflao Market Project

Ghana has secured a $30 million grant from the Government of the People’s Republic of China for the construction of a modern market in Aflao. This is in fulfilment of a campaign pledge made by President John Dramani Mahama during the 2024 general elections. The grant agreement was officially signed on Monday, July 7, 2025, […]

Economics

6 d. ago US gov’t transfers radiation identification equipment to Ghana Nuclear Regulatory Authority

The U.S. Charge d’Affaires, a.i. Rolf Olson, on Monday, July 7, met with senior officials at Ghana’s Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) to provide radiation detection equipment in support of Ghana’s nuclear safeguards program. Ghana’s NRA regulates and controls the peaceful applications of nuclear energy to align with international standards and obligations set forth by the […]

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2 w. ago Ghana’s peace must not be taken for granted – Mahama warns amid regional instability

President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned Ghanaians not to take the country’s peace and stability for granted, amidst growing political tensions and unrest in neighbouring West African states.

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3 w. ago What crime did they commit? – Ntim Fordjour slams Mahama gov’t over police action on teachers

Former Deputy Education Minister, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has criticised the Mahama administration for deploying a Police SWAT team against unpaid teachers who were peacefully demanding their salaries at the Ghana Education Service (GES) headquarters.

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3 w. ago Galamsey: No justification can excuse the extent of the destruction – Rev. Fr. Quaicoe

The Director of Governance, Justice and Peace at the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Rev. Fr. Michael Quaicoe, has condemned the widespread destruction caused by illegal mining, saying no justification or political explanation can excuse the extent of the damage being done to Ghana’s environment.

Politics