1 hour ago South Sudan joins African Paralympic family as IPC grants provisional membership

The Paralympic Movement in Africa has grown even stronger, with South Sudan officially welcomed as a new member of the African Paralympic community. The country’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) has been granted provisional membership by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), effective 30 June 2025. This landmark development follows the formal approval of South Sudan’s application […]

Politics

12 h. ago Tano Deity dispute: Bantamahene pardoned after offering guilty plea to Asantehene

The Bantamahene, Baffour Amankwatia VI, has offered a plea of guilty to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for his involvement in a dispute among three factions laying ownership to the Tano deity.

Sport

18 h. ago DSTV, Market Power, and the urgent case for competition (Antitrust) Law Reset

In March 2025, MultiChoice Ghana, the operator of DSTV, raised its subscription prices, triggering public backlash. Soon after, the Ghanaian cedi appreciated significantly against the US dollar, gaining roughly a third of its value. Despite the change in exchange rate, DSTV did not adjust its prices downward. From basic economics, a firm with no competitive […]

Politics

19 h. ago Simons vindicated by Azumah but demands critical answers from EBID

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has stated that a recent disclaimer from Azumah Resources has effectively vindicated his independent analytical stance in the ongoing $100 million gold project dispute with Engineers & Planners (E&P).

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19 h. ago Bright Simons responds to Azumah Resources’ statement dissociating itself from him

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has stated that a recent disclaimer from Azumah Resources has effectively vindicated his independent analytical stance in the ongoing $100 million gold project dispute with Engineers & Planners (E&P).

Politics

20 h. ago Gov’t moves to improve prison welfare, increases feeding allocation for inmates – Muntaka

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has announced sweeping reforms within the Ghana Prisons Service aimed at improving inmate welfare, enhancing nutrition, and equipping prisoners with employable skills for life after incarceration. Speaking at the first session of the Government Accountability Series, Mr Mubarak highlighted the urgent need to tackle the long-standing challenges […]

Events

22 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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23 h. ago Keep security forces out of politics – Dr Arthur Kennedy demands urgent reforms

Physician and political activist Dr. Kwabena Arthur Kennedy has urged urgent reforms to Ghana’s security services, calling for a clear separation between law enforcement and political interests following violent scenes during the Ablekuma North rerun.

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27 h. ago Mahama petitioned to make Ghana carbon market powerhouse as Annoh

The Minority Chief Whip is urging former President John Mahama to take decisive action to place Ghana at the forefront of the global carbon credit economy by pursuing high-stakes bilateral agreements with the European Union and the United Arab Emirates.

Politics

27 h. ago Defence Minister urges restraint and calm in Bawku following latest attacks

Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has called for calm and restraint in Bawku following renewed attacks in the area on Sunday, July 13.

Politics

42 h. ago Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen supports renal patients with GHS100K, urges gov’t to absorb full cost of dialysis care

The Ekosiisen Impact Project, an initiative under Asempa FM’s flagship current affairs programme Ekosiisen, has intensified its support for renal patients across Ghana, following a distress call from the Renal Patients Association of Ghana. Responding swiftly to an SOS appeal from the Association’s President, Baffuor Kojo Ahenkorah, the team behind the Ekosiisen Impact Project has […]

Politics

46 h. ago “Oil funds for ‘Big Push’ will be efficiently used,” Mahama assures

President John Dramani Mahama has assured members of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) that oil revenues earmarked for his proposed $10 billion “Big Push” infrastructure initiative will be efficiently disbursed and managed. 

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52 h. ago Embrace rural postings to address shortage – Dr Apaak urges teachers

Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has made a passionate appeal to newly qualified teachers to accept postings to rural and underserved communities, emphasising that their commitment is crucial to bridging the nation's persistent educational disparities.

Politics

55 h. ago Minority demands urgent aid for Ghanaian scholarship students facing deportation

A deepening financial crisis affecting Ghanaian students on government scholarships abroad has reached a critical juncture, prompting the Minority in Parliament to issue an urgent plea for immediate government intervention.

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62 h. ago Ghana’s Youth Minister joins Mark Cuban at Global Citizen summit in Detroit

Ghana’s Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, joined global business and cultural leaders at the Global Citizen NOW summit in Detroit, urging greater investment in Africa’s youth to secure the continent’s digital future. The event, which took place on Wednesday, brought together figures including billionaire investor Mark Cuban, Ethiopian-born celebrity chef Marcus […]

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63 h. ago Shun electoral violence to safeguard human rights and democracy – Kumawu MP appeals

The Chairman of Parliament’s Human Rights Committee, Ernest Yaw Anim, has called on Ghanaians to eschew all forms of electoral violence and election-related malfeasance in order to safeguard the country’s democratic gains, uphold human rights, and achieve sustainable development.

Events

66 h. ago We need to tighten security ahead of future elections – NDC’s Nuong Faalong urges

A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication team, Nuong Faalong has called for tighter security measures in future elections, following the disturbances recorded during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun.

Politics

67 h. ago AMA to temporarily close Nkrumah Avenue for urgent repair works on July 11

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that a section of Kwame Nkrumah Avenue in the Central Business District (CBD) would be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic to allow for critical sectional repair works.

Politics

67 h. ago Government promised to reverse new hires of civil servants – IMF reveals

The Fund also stated that the new authorities assured it is fully committed to achieving the fiscal objectives under the IMF-supported programme while implementing their policy priorities.

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3 d. ago Alliance Rights and Health urges immediate action following AU pact on violence against women

Women’s rights advocacy group, Alliance Rights and Health, is calling on African governments to back their words with action following the adoption of the African Union Convention on the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls.

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