Ghana Politics

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 …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has issued a statement urging all Ghanaians living in Lebanon to leave the country immediately, citing the rapidly worsening security situation. The Ghanaian government expressed deep concern about the potential danger to its citizens due to the ongoing crisis in Lebanon. The …

Independent presidential candidate and leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has officially introduced Dr. Maryam Issaka Kriese as his running mate for the upcoming December 7 presidential election. The announcement was made during a press conference held in Kumasi, where Nana Bediako praised Dr. …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Ghana for the disbursement of a fourth tranche of $360 million under the country’s $3 billion extended credit facility. This agreement comes after a two-week review of Ghana’s fiscal data by IMF mission staff, who praised the country’s overall …

Thirty-two protesters from the Democracy Hub have filed a lawsuit against the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Attorney General (AG) over alleged human rights violations. Represented by Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu, the protesters are seeking a court order to enforce their fundamental rights, including freedom of movement, protest, …

The Coalition of Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey is set to submit a petition to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources today, October 4, 2024, as part of its ongoing protest against illegal mining, or “galamsey.” This action is part of a three-day demonstration that began on October 3 under …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged organised labour to reconsider its planned nationwide strike set for October 10, 2024. This plea was made during a closed-door meeting on October 3, where the focus was on the critical issue of illegal mining, which is causing severe environmental damage. The President …

On October 2, 2024, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, the Member of Parliament for Techiman South, generously donated fifty (50) motorbikes and an undisclosed amount of cash to the Bono East Regional Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). This initiative aims to adequately equip the eleven (11) constituencies in the region …

Sports journalist Saddick Adams has voiced concerns over the continued detention of 53 Democracy Hub protesters, arrested during last week’s anti-galamsey demonstration. Speaking amid the ongoing three-day protest, which began on October 3, 2024, Adams questioned the rationale for denying them bail, especially since even serious crimes like murder can …