58 m. ago ICC judges reject Israel’s request to withdraw Netanyahu arrest warrant 

Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday rejected Israel's request to withdraw arrest warrants against its prime minister and former defence minister while the ICC reviews Israeli challenges to its jurisdiction over the conduct of the Gaza war.

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7 h. ago National Boardroom Summit launched to strengthen governance and drive institutional growth

The maiden edition of the National Boardroom Summit has been officially launched, with a strong call for improved governance structures across public institutions in Ghana. The initiative, unveiled by Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, seeks to bring together board of directors and governance experts to deliberate on effective practices, oversight responsibilities, and strategic decision-making aimed […]

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9 h. ago A modernised, expanded, responsive and happier Military is my goal – Defence Minister

In an address to troops at Burma Camp, Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah reiterated his commitment to building a modern, well-resourced and highly professional Ghana Armed Forces.

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15 h. ago 4 dead, scores trapped as mining pit collapses in Akyem Wenchi

Emergency response teams are continuing rescue efforts in Akyem Wenchi, Denkyembour District, after the collapse of a mining pit that killed four people and left approximately 20 others trapped underground on Tuesday, July 16, 2025.

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15 h. ago We’ll arrest all underage ‘pragyia’ riders and hold owners responsible – MTTD

The Manhyia Divisional Commander of the Police MTTD, Superintendent Mary Affanyi, has hinted at a crackdown on underage riders of commercial tricycles, known popularly as 'Pragyia'.

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22 h. ago I’m not a violent person – Hawa Koomson speaks after Ablekuma North rerun chaos

Former Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has rejected claims that she was responsible for the violence that erupted during the parliamentary rerun election in the Ablekuma North constituency. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, the former Fisheries Minister said she is not a violent person and would never endanger […]

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39 h. ago Mahama declares galamsey a national emergency, orders arrest of rogue taskforces

President John Mahama has declared the widespread environmental devastation caused by illegal mining a national emergency, promising urgent action to confront the deepening crisis.

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49 h. ago Heath Goldfields Ltd appoints Patrick Appiah Mensah as Managing Director of Bogoso Prestea Gold Mine

Heath Goldfields Ltd has announced the appointment of Mr. Patrick Appiah Mensah as the Managing Director of the Bogoso Prestea Gold Mine, effective immediately. This executive leadership appointment marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to restart operations and restore the mine as a benchmark for responsible and sustainable gold mining in Ghana. Mr. […]

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51 h. ago Village Savings and Loan Groups in Wassa Amenfi West receive financial literacy training

Leaders of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in Ghana’s Wassa Amenfi West Municipal have received financial literacy and governance training under a cocoa sustainability initiative aimed at boosting rural livelihoods and promoting responsible sourcing. As part of the ongoing Wassa Amenfi Cocoa Landscape Initiative (WACLI), 29 leaders from VSLAs in the municipality completed intensive training in financial management, record-keeping, budgeting, and effective group governance.

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53 h. ago Krobo youth group to stage protest over abandoned Somanya–Kpong road project

A Krobo-based youth and advocacy organisation, Kloma Hengme, has announced plans to stage a protest on Thursday, 24th July 2025, in response to what it describes as the prolonged neglect of the Somanya–Kpong Highway project.

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54 h. ago “No matter how badly they treat you, never drop to their level”

Essikado-Ketan Member of Parliament, Prof Dr Grace Ayensu Danquah, has issued what appears to be a pointed response to the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s controversial comments on her recent appointment. The Minority Leader suggested in Parliament that the elevation of Dr Grace Ayensu, who has been nominated as a Deputy Health Minister, was for “strange […]

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60 h. ago Teddy bear made from fake human skin leads to California arrest

A man in California has been arrested after police say he staged a "macabre teddy bear" made to look as if it were constructed from human flesh at a petrol station.

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65 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.

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68 h. ago Okada rider dies after alleged assault by galamsey taskforce at Amenam

A 29-year-old okada rider, identified as Kwasi Isaac, has reportedly died after being brutally assaulted by members of an illegal mining (galamsey) taskforce at Akyem Amenam near New Abirem in the Birim North Municipality of the Eastern Region.

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69 h. ago Ablekuma North: If any NDC boy is harmed, we’ll hold you responsible – Gbande warns NPP

Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has issued a stern warning to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over what he described as a reckless and dangerous campaign to label NDC members as violent criminals.

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3 d. ago GBfoods Ghana plants 1,000 trees in Dodowa as part of sustainability agenda

As part of its continued commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, GBfoods Ghana, in collaboration with the Forestry Commission of Ghana, has successfully planted 1,000 trees in the Chipa Forest Reserve in Dodowa. The initiative forms a key component of the company’s global sustainability framework, Project Earth, and reflects GBfoods’ long-term commitment to environmental stewardship […]

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3 d. ago Perpetrators of Ablekuma North violence will face justice without favour – Interior Minister assures

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has vowed that those responsible for the recent violence during the Ablekuma North rerun will be arrested and prosecuted.

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3 d. ago Spiritual Society distances itself from Gblorkope Shrine murder, pledges full cooperation with police

The Dodi Misorgbe Spiritual Worship Society has disassociated itself from a shrine implicated in the recent murder of Nelson Anyana, following the arrest of six suspects by the Adidome Police.

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4 d. ago Ablekuma North violence: Ghana’s democracy on a knife’s edge – Prof Kwesi Aning warns

Security analyst, Professor Kwesi Aning, has issued a warning in response to the violence that rocked the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun, stating that Ghana’s democracy is “on a knife’s edge”.

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4 d. ago President of Concerned Small Scale Miners refutes allegations of intervening in Anti

President of the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association, Michael Kwadwo Peprah, has described as misleading reports of his intervention in pleading for clemency for miners invading the Desiri Forest of the Ahafo Ano North District in Ashanti Region. According to him, he had only inquired about the police operations, leading to his arrest. In a […]

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