Ghana Politics

Pope Francis announced the appointment of 21 new cardinals on Sunday, further increasing the size of the College of Cardinals and solidifying his influence on the group responsible for selecting the next pope. This new cohort includes figures from around the world, reflecting the global reach of the Catholic Church. …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially launched the CitizenApp, a new mobile application designed to enhance public service delivery and citizen engagement in Accra. The CitizenApp provides a comprehensive platform where users can access various government services, report issues, and receive real-time updates on public matters. It is tailored …

Supporters of the Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill, are holding a protest today, Tuesday, October 8, to express their dissatisfaction with the delays in the bill’s final approval process. The protest aims to urge the president to give immediate assent to the bill, …

The Ghana Police Service has denied accusations that they coerced individuals arrested during Democracy Hub’s recent protest into re-enacting the events at the 37 Intersection in Accra. The allegations surfaced after reports claimed that some protesters were compelled to recreate their actions from the demonstration held on Sunday, September 22. …

Nine individuals, including activist Ama Governor, have been granted bail by the Accra High Court in connection with recent anti-galamsey protests. Justice Comfort Tasiame set the bail at GH¢70,000 per person, with each requiring two sureties. The other protestors granted bail are Emmanuel Gyan, Emmanuel Kwabena Addo, Ziblim Yakubu, Oheneba …

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the lead convenor of the ‘Democracy Hub’ protest, has once again been denied bail by the Accra High Court. The presiding judge expressed concerns that Barker-Vormawor may commit another offense if granted bail. Barker-Vormawor is one of 53 individuals facing charges including conspiracy, unlawful assembly, causing unlawful damage, …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has clarified that the Executive had no involvement in the recent arrests of protesters in Ghana, stressing that the legal actions taken were due to breaches of the rule of law and not an attempt to suppress dissent. In an interview with France 24, the …

President Akufo-Addo has defended the government’s actions regarding the detention of 53 anti-galamsey protesters, amid growing calls for their release. Speaking in an interview with France24 on October 4, 2024, the President emphasized that peaceful protest is a fundamental aspect of democracy, but he rejected claims that the government is …

The Fetish Priests Association of Ghana, led by its President, Kwaku Bonsam, has announced a nationwide protest against the increasing devastation caused by illegal mining, or galamsey. The association expressed deep concern over the destruction of water bodies and forests, which are being ravaged by these illegal activities. Speaking on …

The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, in collaboration with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious, Ghana, and Catholic Lay Faithful and Professionals, is organizing an Environmental Prayer Protest Walk against illegal mining (galamsey) on Friday, October 11, 2024. In a press release issued on October 4, the church highlighted the …