2 h. ago Christian Council commends government’s Sanitation Week initiative ahead of Christmas  

The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has commended the government for declaring December 13 to 20 as Sanitation Week ahead of the Christmas festivities. 

Politics

3 h. ago emPLE deepens regional impact with support for Special Project at ART X Lagos 2025

emPLE has reinforced its growing cultural and community footprint across West Africa after successfully completing its participation in ART X Lagos 2025, returning as a Bronze Sponsor and Presenting Partner for one of the fair’s headline Special Projects.

Politics

4 h. ago Africa’s Youth Unemployment Crisis Demands A New Social Contract

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-youth-unemployment-crisis-demands-a-new-social-contract/Across Africa, a quiet but urgent debate is unfolding—one that goes far beyond job statistics or economic forecasts. It is a debate about dignity, opportunity, and the future of a continent whose demographic trajectory is unlike any other. With more than 60 percent of Africans under the age of 25, the question of how to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-youth-unemployment-crisis-demands-a-new-social-contract/

Events

4 h. ago Ghana Leads the Charge: WHX Leaders Africa Summit Kicks Off in Accra

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-leads-the-charge-whx-leaders-africa-summit-kicks-off-in-accra/By Perdita Agyarko When the sun rose over Accra on 9 December 2025, the city felt electric. More than 300 health leaders—ministers, investors, CEOs and visionaries—gathered under the banner “Catalysing Africa’s Health Revolution.” The air buzzed with the promise of a continent ready to write its own health story. President John Dramani Mahama stepped onto the stage, his voice […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-leads-the-charge-whx-leaders-africa-summit-kicks-off-in-accra/

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5 h. ago WHX Leaders Push for Stronger Global Partnerships to Transform Africa’s Health Systems

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/whx-leaders-push-for-stronger-global-partnerships-to-transform-africas-health-systems/Global health leaders, policymakers, and industry experts have renewed a bold call for deeper partnerships to accelerate the transformation of Africa’s healthcare systems. Speaking at a high-level WHX Leaders Summit held in Accra-Ghana, speakers stressed that Africa’s development depends heavily on stronger public-private collaboration, data-driven reforms, and a unified continental approach to essential healthcare production, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/whx-leaders-push-for-stronger-global-partnerships-to-transform-africas-health-systems/

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6 h. ago Africa No Filter announces inaugural Council as it expands its reach on the continent and beyond.

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-no-filter-announces-inaugural-council-as-it-expands-its-reach-on-the-continent-and-beyond/DAKAR, Senegal, 09 December 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-It takes a village to shift a narrative — and Africa No Filter’s village just got stronger. Africa No Filter (ANF) today announced the formation of its inaugural Council: a collective of eight highly respected leaders whose expertise spans media, finance, philanthropy, law, advocacy and research. Their appointment signals […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-no-filter-announces-inaugural-council-as-it-expands-its-reach-on-the-continent-and-beyond/

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9 h. ago Pure Akan’s Nyame Mma Festival thrills fans with culture, music and creativity

The Nyame Mma Festival, curated by celebrated Ghanaian musician Pure Akan, came off at the Alliance Française in Accra, delivering a great fusion of music, culture and creative expression.

Culture

10 h. ago Apple Music Presents This Year’s Summertime Sounds Campaign with CIZA, JAZZWRLD, & Nandi Madida

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/apple-music-presents-this-years-summertime-sounds-campaign-with-ciza-jazzwrld-nandi-madida/Apple Music’s Summertime Sounds campaign has become the go-to space for all the hottest summer-themed content, and this year they’ve teamed up three electrifying artists – CIZA, JAZZWRLD, and Nandi Madida will all be curating the soundtracks to your festive season. 2025 was a breakout year for producer & DJ JAZZWRLD, who set the charts […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/apple-music-presents-this-years-summertime-sounds-campaign-with-ciza-jazzwrld-nandi-madida/

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10 h. ago Detty Rave 2025: Igniting the next wave of African dance, music and culture

Detty Rave, Africa’s defining afrodance music pilgrimage, returns with its boldest evolution yet as the 2025 theme, Raise the Heat, ushers in authentic creativity, deeper intensity and a renewed vibrancy at the festival’s core.

Culture

11 h. ago Mahama urges stronger global partnerships to transform Africa’s healthcare future

President John Mahama has urged global African leaders to strengthen partnerships and strategic collaborations aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the continent.

Politics

11 h. ago Wode Maya: Africa’s cultural diplomat championing tourism through digital storytelling

With a drone in one hand and a smile in every frame, WodeMaya has become more than just a YouTuber. He is Ghana’s and Africa’s official ambassador, showcasing the continent’s culture, people, and potential to millions across the globe.

Sport

13 h. ago GTA and GoldBod offer visitors Gold as part of December festivities

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has partnered with the Ghana GoldBod to offer visitors a unique incentive during the festive season, CEO Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto has announced. Under the initiative, tourists and local visitors can enjoy Ghana’s rich culture, cuisine, and entertainment go home with a small piece of gold.

Politics

18 h. ago Young African professionals urged to drive innovation to build a resilient future

Innovation is increasingly being recognised as a critical driver of resilient development across Africa. With the continent facing rapid urbanisation, rising youth unemployment, climate pressures, and persistent infrastructure gaps, experts say traditional development models are no longer adequate.

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23 h. ago Telecel director urges industry partnerships with academia to drive inclusive growth

Director of Enterprise and Wholesale at Telecel Ghana, Tawa Bolarin, has called for a continuous exchange partnership between telecom operators and research institutions in developing solutions to close the continent’s digital inclusion gap.

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27 h. ago AfroFuture Ghana 2025 adds Rema, KiDi and more to its December festival lineup

Organisers of AfroFuture Ghana have unveiled the second wave of confirmed artists for the 2025 edition of the festival, with Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema headlining the expanded lineup.

Politics

27 h. ago Africa Unites in Unprecedented Acts of Generosity for GivingTuesday 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-unites-in-unprecedented-acts-of-generosity-for-givingtuesday-2025/The Continent Adopts a Global Movement and Transforms it into a uniquely African Celebration of Care and Shared Humanity Millions across the world’s most generous continent by percentage of income donated came together on December 2, 2025, with unprecedented continental coordination to celebrate GivingTuesday, honouring giving traditions that have sustained communities for centuries and transforming […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-unites-in-unprecedented-acts-of-generosity-for-givingtuesday-2025/

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28 h. ago Mafi Traditional Council launches 77th Hogbetsotso Festival, celebrating heritage and unity

The Mafi Traditional Council has officially announced the 77th edition of the Mafi Hogbetsotso Festival, a week-long celebration that will bring together chiefs, community members, and guests from across Ghana and the diaspora to commemorate one of the most significant events in Ewe history.

Politics

29 h. ago The Paradox of power: Why military coups in Africa perpetuate rather than solve governance crises

The resurgence of military coups across Africa since 2020 represents a troubling regression in the continent's democratic trajectory. From the attempted coup in Benin on December 7, 2025, led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, to the successful overthrow in Guinea-Bissau on November 26, 2025, orchestrated by Brigadier General Dinis Incanha, the contemporary landscape reveals a disturbing pattern. This wave includes coups in Gabon (August 30, 2023) under General Brice Oligui Nguema, Niger (July 26, 2023) by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the dual coups in Burkina Faso (September 30, 2022, and January 24, 2022) led first by Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba and then Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Sudan's October 25, 2021, power grab by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Guinea's September 5, 2021, takeover by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, and Mali's May 24, 2021, coup orchestrated by Colonel Assimi Goïta. These events underscore a fundamental paradox: while military coups often emerge ...

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29 h. ago Road crashes aren’t linked with wizardry, but driver errors – Bono Region DVLA 

The Bono Regional Manager of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), George Okyere, says there is no evidence that road crashes that occur during Christmas and other festive seasons are linked to wizardry. 

Events

30 h. ago Africa launches a landmark cultural institution for fashion, art & creative sovereignty

Africa is set to unveil a groundbreaking cultural milestone with the introduction of The ÁLKÈ Ball, a new continental institution designed to reshape global understanding of African fashion, deepen the value of African creative economies, and secure long-term cultural sovereignty.

Culture