1 hour ago Viral Video Fuels Outrage, Exposes Tensions Over Omanjor Shooting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/viral-video-fuels-outrage-exposes-tensions-over-omanjor-shooting/A viral video circulating online has sparked outrage and raised questions about the alleged involvement of certain individuals in the Omanjor shooting incident. The incident, which occurred during Homowo, resulted in the deaths of five individuals who were shot and killed after paying a courtesy call to the Omanjor chief. In the video, Asafoatse brother […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/viral-video-fuels-outrage-exposes-tensions-over-omanjor-shooting/

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9 h. ago Mamprugu Youth blast Kennedy Agyapong’s camp over ‘politicisation’ of Bawku chieftaincy crisis

The Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA), Bawku Chapter, has issued a stern call on Mr Kennedy Agyapong and his spokesperson, Kwasi Kwarteng, to retract what they describe as a “reckless and malicious” social media publication against former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

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11 h. ago Film Craft Expo 2025 launch: Africa is becoming a hub for cinematic, theatre technology

Africa is rising as a hub for cinematic and theatre technology, says Prince Kojo-Hilton, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Film Craft Expo (FCE), as he rallies industry players and stakeholders to invest in talents that are redefining the industry.

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11 h. ago Architectural Designs and the Embedded History of Social Injustice

Sitting around a table at a gathering in a privileged neighbourhood within one of the poorest countries in Africa, I initially found myself unimpressed by the expansive two-acre property that housed an imposing mansion. Although I was struck by the grandeur of the spacious residence and its extensive walls, the history behind it did not resonate with me until a friend from Sierra Leone posed a provocative question to a Malawian: “How did you manage to expel the colonisers while they enjoyed the favourable climate and these luxurious homes?” The woman, the personal assistant of the white hostess, appeared unprepared for such an inquiry, caught between her role as an employee and the candid acknowledgement of a colonial past.

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12 h. ago Ghana’s Chief Justice removal unleashes political power struggle, judicial turmoil

The dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has shattered the fragile peace at the heart of the nation's democratic order. The event is more than a legal dispute; it's a dramatic sign of a deepening crisis that has now exploded into public view, exposing a constitutional fault line. This is not just a story of a public official's removal but a high-stakes struggle for power, forcing Ghanaians to confront a fundamental question: who truly holds the ultimate authority—the law or the executive?

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13 h. ago Kennedy Agyapong donates GH₵30,000 towards NPP Electoral Area Coordinator’s surgery in Bia West

Former Assin Central Member of Parliament and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has donated GH₵30,000 in support of the surgery of an NPP Electoral Area Coordinator in the Bia West constituency of the Western North region. Mr Kennedy Agyapong gave out the amount during a meeting with NPP polling station executives […]

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13 h. ago Mahama pledges partnership with GJA to restore Ghana’s press freedom ranking

President John Mahama has pledged to work closely with the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to restore Ghana’s image as a beacon of press freedom in Africa.

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14 h. ago Nollywood actor Segun Arinze arrives in Ghana for ‘Black Star’ stage play

Nollywood veteran Segun Arinze arrived at the Kotoka International Airport yesterday ahead of his role in the stage production The Black Star (The Teacher of Africa).

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15 h. ago Telecel Supports 1st Pan African AI Summit to accelerate Africa’s Digital Future

The Pan African AI Summit organisers have announced Telecel Ghana as a strategic sponsor of the inaugural conference, taking place on September 23–24, 2025, at Palms by Eagles Hotel, Airport City.

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15 h. ago Elizabeth Ohene writes: Removing a chief justice, removing our Chief Justice

I remember clearly how I felt the day I heard about the murder of three judges and a military officer at the height of the 31st December Revolution. It was an aching, paralysing knot in my tummy that wouldn’t go away. I was in London, newly arrived and trying very hard not to accept I was in exile. I couldn’t believe that something so gruesome could happen in Ghana.

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15 h. ago Several investors submit proposals for Damang Mines’ takeover – Minerals Commission’s CEO

Acting Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, has revealed that several investors have submitted proposals for the possible takeover of the Goldfields Damang Mines.

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16 h. ago Western regional Minister, MPs and MMDCEs pledge support for DRIP

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has assured that the Western Regional Coordinating Council will closely monitor the effective utilisation of equipment under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP).

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17 h. ago Progressive Youth Alliance endorses Prof Seidu Alidu Mahama for Tamale Central

The Progressive Youth Alliance (PYA), a group made up of past and former students of Professor Seidu Alidu Mahama, has declared its support for him in the upcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary in the Tamale Central Constituency.

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17 h. ago Africa Oil Week 2025: AOW CEO Paul Sinclair on Ghana’s strategic role and Africa’s future

Ahead of the summit, Paul Sinclair, CEO of AOW Energy, shared insights with JoyBusiness’ Daryl Kwawu on why Ghana was chosen as host, key themes for the event, and the future of Africa’s upstream sector.

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17 h. ago Promote Ghana as investment destination for sports and recreation – Sports Minister urges Ghana envoys

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has urged Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners to project the country as a leading destination for sports and recreation investment.

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18 h. ago MTN donates GH¢72,000, offers special packages to support Oguaa Fetu Afahye

MTN Ghana has demonstrated its commitment to promoting local culture and traditions with a GH¢72,000 donation and special festival offers to support this year’s Oguaa Fetu Afahye in Cape Coast. The company presented GH¢40,000 to the Afahye Planning Committee, GH¢30,000 to the Oguaa Traditional Council, GH¢2,000 worth of airtime, and a drinks hamper ahead of […]

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19 h. ago VOTASCO Constitutes New Governing Board, Appeals for Support to Build Centre of Excellence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/votasco-constitutes-new-governing-board-appeals-for-support-to-build-centre-of-excellence/Volta Senior High School (VOTASCO), one of the newest second-cycle institutions in the Anlo District of the Volta Region, has inaugurated its Board of Governors with a call on stakeholders to rally behind the school’s vision of becoming a centre of excellence. The Board, constituted on September 3, 2025, expressed gratitude to the Ghana Education […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/votasco-constitutes-new-governing-board-appeals-for-support-to-build-centre-of-excellence/

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20 h. ago Africa Climate Communication Summit to shape the continent’s narrative ahead of COP30

The story of climate change in Africa is often told through figures: rising temperatures, shrinking farmlands, or the billions needed for adaptation. On September 21-22, 2025, that story will be retold in a different way. The Stories for Change Foundation, through its Climate Communication Africa Programme, in partnership with Africans Communicating Africa, is convening the […]

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20 h. ago Ghana and Egypt forge new strategic alliance for sustainable mining at 2025 Africa Down Under Summit

Ghana’s Lands Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, and the Minister for Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Egypt have forged a new strategic alliance for sustainable mining at the ongoing Africa Down Under in Perth, Australia.

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20 h. ago Forging Africa’s Trade Renaissance: Strategic Diplomacy in an Era of Continental Integration

The convergence of the African Continental Free Trade Area’s operational maturity and China’s recalibrated Belt and Road Initiative presents unprecedented opportunities for diplomatic innovation. Success will require a nuanced understanding of evolving trade dynamics, strategic migration patterns, and adaptive economic diplomacy. The New Architecture of African Economic Integration Four years after its operational launch, the […]

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