The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced January 10 as the new reopening date for public Senior High Schools across the country. In a press statement dated January 7 and signed by the Head of the Public Relations Unit of GES, Cassandra Twum Ampofo, the new date was to allow Read more
The former Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen has thanked President Akufo-Addo for assenting to his resignation. In a post on Facebook, Mr Kyerematen noted that he was thankful to have served under the government. He added that he was also grateful for the support from his party members, friends Read more
Residents of Tamale in the Northern Region have braved the cold harmattan weather to join the Fix The Country demonstration. They also described the event as well organised and attended. At every intersection they crossed, the demonstrators held up traffic for close to 20 minutes. Dressed in red and black, Read more
After Chance The Rapper landed in Ghana in January 2022, he and Vic Mensa developed one mission – to get others to experience what he had. The nation and its people enamoured him. Their welcoming smiles, lifestyle, and embrace had him enthralled. To cap it all off, he found out Read more
An Accra High Court has ordered the management of the University of Ghana to refrain from revoking the residential status of continuing students in both Commonwealth and Mensah Sarbah halls. This decision of the court was issued after some disgruntled students filed an interlocutory injunction on January 6, 2023. The Read more
The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu Constituency has expressed concern over the appointment of the Finance Minister as caretaker of the Ministry of Trade and Industry. According to the MP, document in his possession reveals that Ken Ofori-Atta and his spouse are involved in some underhand dealings with Read more
The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey has denied reports suggesting a date on which the party will undertake its parliamentary and presidential primaries. According to earlier reports, a timetable is said to have been released to the media stating that the political party will Read more
At least 29 people were killed during the bloody operation to arrest of the son of Mexican drugs kingpin “El Chapo”, the Mexican authorities say. Ovidio Guzmán-López, 32, alleged to be a leader of his father’s former cartel, was captured in Culiacán and flown to Mexico City on Thursday. But Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says for the country to prolong her democratic journey, it is imperative to enhance transparency and accountability in the governance structures that could fight corruption and the dissipation of public funds. Additionally, the Electoral Commission should work to ensure that all the stakeholders in the Read more
A group of entrepreneurs speak to the BBC about the challenges of running start-ups during a war. Source: BBC
President Akufo-Addo has praised the country for practicing democracy as a form of governance. Addressing the nation on Friday on the 30th anniversary of the 4th Republic, he said “Ghana is a beacon of democracy and stability in Africa.” He noted that the respect for the principles of democratic accountability, Read more
There’s been speculation public meetings with President Putin have been staged. Source: BBC
Novak Djokovic defeated Denis Shapovalov 6-3 6-4 to reach the Adelaide International semi-finals where he will face Daniil Medvedev. Djokovic, 35, will meet Medvedev after the Russian came through his last eight match with Karen Khachanov 6-3 6-3. The pair last met in November with Djokovic victorious in the final Read more
For African countries to address their political, economic and development challenges, the new generation of leaders from the continent must speak truth to power. This was the opinion of Sir Sam Jonah, the CEO of Jonah Capital during an interview with Africa Policy Journal’s Enitan Okedji, Lead Interview Editor (Policy Read more
I have never belonged to any of the political parties. But I worked with Akufo-Addo in the early 90s, at Alliance For Change (AFC). At the time I found him magical. A very careful planner, he was very diligent. In organising Kume Preko, he covered all bases. Ensured all legal Read more
A group of 50 Jewish students from Montreal, Canada, visited in early January 2023, the Jewish museum “Bayt Dakira” (House of Memory), located in the heart of the medina of the city of Essaouira, Morocco. This was in the presence of André Azoulay, Senior Advisor to His Majesty the King, Read more
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp would be in favour of scrapping FA Cup replays and says “other solutions” must be found to support smaller clubs financially. It comes as leading figures in English football meet to discuss proposals from top-flight clubs to restructure aspects of the domestic game. “The lifelines for Read more
Fellow Ghanaians, It has been said that “democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others”. We, in Ghana, should know, for we have tried virtually all the others. We have held elections that were not free and fair; we have had constitutional regimes without limitations placed Read more
President Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to continue to appreciate the country’s feat it has achieved with the practice of democracy. Addressing the nation on Friday ahead of the 30th anniversary of the 4th republic, the President said “we have come a long way and we should not take it for Read more
President Akufo-Addo has reiterated that his government is committed to fighting corruption in the country. Addressing the nation on Friday on the 30th anniversary of the 4th Republic, he noted that his government has taken bold steps to fight the canker. January 7, 2023 marks 30th anniversary of Ghana’s 4th Read more