NSMQ Star Prince Debrah Jr Lands Google Engineering Role After MIT Graduation
Former NSMQ finalist Prince Debrah Jr has joined Google as a software engineer after graduating from MIT, inspiring a new generation of Ghanaian students.
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Southwark Council Recovers Property Linked to Sierra Leone First Lady After Housing Investigation
Southwark Council has recovered a council property linked to Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Bio, following a year-long investigation into the tenancy. The case has drawn attention in both Britain and Sierra Leone, raising wider questions about public accountability, social…
South Africa’s World Cup Defeat Sparks Debate Over Migration and African Solidarity
South Africa's World Cup defeat to Mexico sparked a broader debate across Africa about migration, xenophobia and the meaning of continental solidarity.
Europe-Bound KLM Flight Returns to Accra Shortly After Takeoff as Questions Remain Over Mid-Air Incident
A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight from Accra to Amsterdam was forced to return to Kotoka International Airport less than an hour after takeoff on Thursday night, disrupting travel plans for hundreds of passengers. No injuries were reported, but questions…
Trump Iran Peace Deal Leak Sparks Fury as President Rejects Reported Terms in High-Stakes Nuclear Negotiations
Trump Denies Leaked Iran Deal Terms U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday angrily dismissed reports detailing alleged terms of a proposed peace agreement with Iran, accusing Tehran of leaking misleading information during sensitive negotiations aimed at preventing a wider Middle…
Government Repatriates 327 Ghanaians Displaced by Demolitions in Côte d’Ivoire
Hundreds of Ghanaian migrants affected by a demolition exercise in Abidjan are being assisted to return home as authorities pursue compensation discussions with Côte d’Ivoire. ACCRA, Ghana — The Government of Ghana has repatriated 327 Ghanaian nationals stranded in Côte…
Three Arrested in Police Raid on Illegal Mining Site Along Ghana Water Pipeline
Police in Ghana’s Central Region have arrested three suspected illegal miners during an operation targeting a site located along a major Ghana Water Limited pipeline, with officers seizing pumping equipment and other mining tools. CAPE COAST, Ghana — Police in…
PBC Workers Renew Appeal to Mahama as Salary Arrears Reach 27 Months, Union Says
Employees say prolonged salary delays, operational challenges and uncertainty over a subsidiary have deepened concerns about the future of the cocoa-buying company. KUMASI, Ghana — Workers of PBC Limited have renewed calls on President John Dramani Mahama to intervene in…
Ghana Embassy in US Yet to Receive World Cup Tickets for Diaspora Distribution
Ghana’s Embassy in Washington says it has not yet received tickets allocated for distribution to Ghanaian supporters in the United States but will announce allocation procedures once they become available. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ghana’s Embassy in Washington has announced that…
Nigeria Begins Repatriation from South Africa as Anti-Migrant Tensions Spark Regional Concern
Nigeria has begun evacuating citizens from South Africa amid growing anti-migrant tensions, becoming the latest African country to organise repatriation flights as fears of xenophobic violence spread across the region. The developments have raised concerns for African migrants, including Ghanaians,…
Missing Newborn at Salaga Hospital Sparks Police Investigation
Police are investigating the reported disappearance of a newborn baby from Salaga Municipal Hospital in Ghana's Savannah Region, with two midwives assisting enquiries.
Ghana Intensifies Ebola Surveillance Amid Rising Regional Health Concerns
Authorities Increase Monitoring Measures Ghanaian health authorities have stepped up disease surveillance and emergency preparedness efforts following renewed concerns over Ebola outbreaks reported in parts of Central Africa, officials said on Thursday. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) said it has…
Ghana International Bank Names Ian Greenstreet as CEO After Leadership Change
Veteran international banker Ian Greenstreet has been appointed CEO of Ghana International Bank as the institution seeks to build on recent recovery efforts and expand its role in global finance.
From Poverty to Cambridge: Three Ghanaian Women Defy the Odds to Earn Master’s Degrees
Franciska Arhinful, Jemimah Mensah and Fadila Issah have completed master's degrees at Cambridge after overcoming poverty and educational barriers in Ghana.
Manhunt Under Way in South Africa After 12 Killed in Mass Shooting Near Johannesburg
South African police are hunting more than 10 suspects after a mass shooting near Johannesburg killed 12 people and injured nine others. Investigators are examining possible links to illegal mining.
Belfast Violence Spreads After Knife Attack as Homes Burn and Bus Set Ablaze
Several homes were set on fire, and public transport services were disrupted as disorder spread across parts of Northern Ireland following a knife attack that left a man seriously injured. Police and political leaders appealed for calm as investigations into…
