Ghana Politics

The Chief Executive of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), William Agyapong Quaittoo, has announced that the Ghanaian government has committed to investing $60 million in the cashew sector, with a focus on processing. This investment is part of a larger $100 million loan from the World Bank, with the …

In response to the recent fire incident at the Madina Market, the government has initiated plans to construct a new three-story, 120-store facility Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia announced. During a visit to the affected area last Friday (19 April), Dr. Bawumia expressed condolences to the affected traders and pledged financial support …

In a recent address, the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has pledged to prioritize the resolution of challenges associated with the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy if elected president. This commitment comes amidst growing concerns over the execution and funding …

Former President John Mahama has raised concerns over the safety protocols following a train accident involving a newly imported train on its test run along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line. The incident occurred on April 18, 2024, prompting Mahama to question the adequacy of pre-operational checks. In a post on social …

The government has commenced the restoration of crucial roads within communities in the Ejisu Municipality, with a commitment to completing the projects on schedule. Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso Boakye, along with officials from the Ministry, inspected the ongoing projects on Thursday, April 18, and dismissed claims that the …

The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has announced the imposition of a curfew on Sampa Township in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region. This decision, made on the advice of the Bono Regional Security Council, comes amidst ongoing tensions related to the Jaman chieftaincy dispute. The curfew, …

Residents of Mallam, particularly those along the ‘borla’ road within the Weija-Gbawe Municipality, took to the streets in protest on Thursday, demanding the asphalting of their 1km road. The protest, which saw around a hundred residents marching and carrying placards, was guarded by police officers. The residents’ grievances centered around …

An Accra High Court has postponed the case involving a judicial review of the anti-LGBTQ Bill’s presentation for presidential assent. This delay allows lawyers representing MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor of South Dayi constituency to respond to the Attorney General’s (AG) documents opposing the application. During the court session on Thursday, April …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, displayed a gesture of deep respect and reverence as he knelt before an Anglican Bishop during a memorial service in Kumasi. The service, held at St. Anne’s Anglican Church in Ashanti New Town, commemorated the late Oheneba Mensah Bonsu, Hiahene (1952-1998), a revered traditional …

Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has announced that efforts are underway to extradite Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, the former CEO of MASLOC, back to Ghana to serve a 10-year prison sentence with hard labor. The High Court handed down the sentence on Tuesday, April 16, also sentencing Daniel Axim, the former …