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A leaked letter has provided fresh insight into the decision by Ghana’s judiciary to clear the leadership of the Electoral Commission (EC) following allegations that sparked intense public debate. The document, reportedly authored by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, outlines the legal and procedura
Award-winning broadcaster, podcast host, children’s book author, and passionate advocate for African exploration, Carol Ofori has built a career, and a life, around storytelling, connection, and wanderlust. Fresh from a family holiday to Malindi in Kenya, Carol’s passion for African travel shi
Alhaji Umar Sanda Mohammed, an independent candidate in the Ayawaso East by-election, has disclosed that he was once promised the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) by President John Dramani Mahama, a plan that was later changed due to the influence of other political actors. Speaking in a
One message stood out, one particular briefing gave clarity and hope for better days ahead. Africa, will be heard; willingly or unwillingly and the resolution thereof, will no longer be a hope for years to come, but a reality to actualise.At a press conference during the 39th AU Summit in Addis Ab
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that three men — Yiritang Boosi, Yahaya Samad, and Adams Alhassan — were convicted and fined a total of GH¢2,400 each by a court in Wa for the illegal possession of firearms. The case forms part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to curb gun-related crime an
A 50-year-old man, Evans Amankwa, has been fined GH¢600 by the Adabraka District Court after pleading guilty to careless driving. The fine, which corresponds to 50 penalty units, was imposed as part of ongoing efforts by traffic authorities to enforce road safety and discourage reckless behaviour on
A 29-year-old farmer from Ajumako Breman Essiam has shared how his time in prison has positively impacted his life, prompting a personal transformation and a renewed appreciation for the consequences of his actions. Maxwell Oppong, who is currently serving a two-year, six-month sentence for stealing
The Ghana Police Service has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat violent crime in the Ashanti Region, following the arrest of three suspected members of a wanted robbery gang. The operation, carried out by the Ashanti South Regional Police Command, forms part of a broader
Police in Ghana’s Eastern Region have launched a full investigation after the body of a 16-year-old girl was discovered in a stream following her attendance at a Valentine’s Day party. The tragic incident occurred in Adawso, within the Akuapem North District, where the teenager was reported missing
Members of Ghana’s Parliament were thrown into a heated confrontation following reports of the killing of Ghanaian traders in Burkina Faso, sparking strong reactions and emotional exchanges in the House. The incident, which has raised serious concerns about the safety of Ghanaians living and doing b
The son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has been arrested following an alleged shooting at the family home in Hyde Park, Johannesburg. Authorities report that the incident involved the family’s gardener, who was shot after an apparent dispute at the residence. The victim has been rushed
More than 800 students of the Royal Nursing College at Tafo Nhyiaeso in the Ashanti Region have been left stranded following the sudden closure of their institution by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). The closure, announced on Thursday, 19 February 2026, has left students and parents
A public petition has been submitted calling on President John Dramani Mahama to remove Professor Gyampo from his leadership position following allegations linked to a “sex for grades” scandal at a Ghanaian university. The petition, reportedly signed by concerned citizens and members of civil societ
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is scheduled to appear before a United States immigration court for a bond hearing as part of an ongoing immigration-related legal case. The hearing, which is expected to take place on Thursday, February 19, 2026, will determine whether he will be gran
Ivory Coast is reportedly considering a reduction in the price paid to cocoa farmers, following a similar decision recently taken by Ghana. The potential move is drawing attention across West Africa’s cocoa sector, as both countries play a dominant role in global cocoa production and pricing. Ghana
