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NDC flagbearer race tightens as Asiedu Nketia and Julius Debrah lead — APL survey

A new survey by Africa Policy Lens (APL) has revealed that the race to become the National Democratic Congress's flagbearer for the 2028 general...

Court rejects Adu-Boahene’s WhatsApp chats with AG’s witness as ‘irrelevant’ to charges

The Accra High Court has dealt another blow to the defence of former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, rejecting an attempt to...

Ghana risks losing billions yearly if dumsor crisis persists, ASEC warns

Ghana could lose up to US$2 billion annually if the country fails to address the recurring power outages popularly known as “dumsor,” the Africa...

Obuasi MCE commissions GH¢1.18 million projects to boost development in four communities

mceThe Municipal Chief Executive for Obuasi, Faustilove Appiah Kannin, has commissioned a series of development projects worth over GH¢1.18 million across four communities, marking...

Abu trica granted GH¢30 million bail as extradition battle continues after months in custody

A major turn has emerged in one of Ghana’s most closely watched legal cases, as Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has been...

Tinubu appoints Dr. Fatima Zuntu to lead Nigeria’s biosafety agency amid growing biotechnology push

Nigeria has taken a decisive step in strengthening its biotechnology governance with the appointment of Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as the new Director-General of...

ECOWAS Vice-President’s office holds annual retreat to boost institutional efficiency and team cohesion

The Office of the Vice-President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has convened its annual retreat, bringing together staff to strengthen...

Burkina Faso pushes for bigger gold stake as Kiaka mine output surges and investors react

Burkina Faso is intensifying its push to assert greater control over its mining sector, formally seeking a 40 percent stake in the Kiaka gold...

Trump warns of devastating strikes on Iran infrastructure if talks collapse

United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to destroy key infrastructure including power plants and bridges if high-stakes...

NPP announces plan to march “Yen Suro Ahunahuna” demonstration

Ghana's main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that it will stage another round of its "Yen Suro Ahunahuna" demonstration on Wednesday, April...

GES to clear teacher salary arrears in four-month rollout plan

Ghana’s public education sector is set for relief as the Ghana Education Service (GES) moves to clear long-standing salary arrears owed to newly recruited...

Court gives Wontumi final chance to file defence in mining case

An Accra High Court has given NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, until May 5, 2026, to file...

Iran war sends shockwaves through world economy as Hormuz closure deepens global energy fears

Fears of a major global economic shock are intensifying as Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz tightens, with some of the world's most...

VEEP meets Ghanaians in Spain, shares update on Mahama government’s agenda

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has met with members of the Ghanaian diaspora community in Barcelona, Spain, conveying warm greetings from President John...

Togbe Afede takes Ghana to World Trade Centers forum in Philadelphia

Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State and Executive Chairman of World Trade Centre Accra, is leading a Ghanaian delegation to the...

PRETAG calls on government to commit to a firm salary arrears payment schedule

The Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) has added its voice to growing demands from teacher groups across the country, calling on the government...