President John Dramani Mahama has directed ministers, chief executive officers of state institutions and other political appointees not to accept awards from private organisations without prior approval from the Presidency, citing concerns about transparency, credibility and public accountability. ACCRA, Ghana…
A rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has surpassed 530 confirmed cases and more than 90 deaths, prompting an emergency continental response. With no approved vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo strain, health authorities…
Michael Olise underlined his growing importance to France’s World Cup ambitions with a hat-trick in a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland, while Patrick Kelly’s goal ensured the visitors left Lille with plenty of encouragement despite defeat. LILLE, France — Michael…
Kenya’s former Chief Justice and 2027 presidential hopeful David Maraga was briefly arrested alongside environmental activists protesting against proposed construction projects within Nairobi National Park. The incident has reignited debate over conservation, public participation and the future of one of…
Ghana’s Health Ministry has defended the suspension of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Chief Executive Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, insisting the measure was administrative rather than punitive, as doctors and nurses continue industrial action over the decision. KUMASI, Ghana — Ghana’s…
The death toll from the collapse of a four-storey building at Avenor in Accra has risen to three after one of the survivors rescued from the rubble died in hospital, as investigators examine possible regulatory and construction failures behind the…
Metro Mass Transit Limited says the government’s newly commissioned fleet of 100 buses is intended mainly for intercity transport services across Ghana, clarifying public expectations that the vehicles would be deployed to ease congestion and long waiting times in Accra.…
Unilever Ghana PLC has announced a final dividend of GH¢1.00 per share for the 2025 financial year after reporting a sharp increase in profit and stronger cash generation, reinforcing investor confidence in one of Ghana’s leading consumer goods companies. ACCRA,…
Ghana has completed a large-scale evacuation programme for citizens affected by recent xenophobia-related incidents in South Africa, with nearly 1,000 people repatriated as government officials shift focus to reintegration, employment and social support. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s government has completed…
The interior minister says authorities will move swiftly to remove dangerous structures as concerns grow over building safety in the capital ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s government has identified 16 structurally unsafe buildings across the Greater Accra Region for demolition following…
Two people have died and two others were rescued after a three-storey building collapsed at Avenor in Accra’s North Kaneshie area, prompting renewed calls for stricter enforcement of Ghana’s building regulations ACCRA, Ghana — Two people have been confirmed dead…
Emergency responders are searching for at least two people believed to be trapped beneath rubble after a building collapsed near Melcom Plus in Accra’s North Industrial Area early Sunday, triggering a major rescue operation. ACCRA, Ghana — Emergency crews are…
Ghana has repatriated another 345 citizens from South Africa amid renewed xenophobic violence, with Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa saying several African governments are now studying Ghana’s emergency evacuation strategy. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana has evacuated another 345 citizens…
The Ghana Medical Association has thrown its support behind striking doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, demanding the immediate reinstatement of suspended Chief Executive Officer Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo and warning of possible further action if the dispute is not…
Senegal enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of Africa’s strongest teams. Their rise offers lessons in talent development, diaspora recruitment and long-term planning, but it also exposes difficult questions about who truly benefits from African football success. When…
Born to a Ghanaian father and Irish mother, Kanya King transformed the British music industry through the MOBO Awards, creating opportunities for generations of Black artists and helping reshape cultural representation in the UK. LONDON — Kanya King, the founder…
