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President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Malik Basintale, Deputy National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA). The appointment follows the resignation of Kofi Baah Agyepong, the outgoing CEO, who stepped down to focus on personal …

Political Science lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, Dr. Jonathan Asante, has attributed 60 percent of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general election to the leadership of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The lecturer’s remarks come in the wake of comments made by the …

Ghanaian sprinting star and national 100m record holder, Benjamin Azamati, has extended a helping hand to victims of the devastating fire that engulfed the Kantamanto Market. The athlete donated GH¢10,000 to assist those affected by the tragedy. The fire, which broke out on January 1, 2025, in Accra’s bustling Central …

The statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, located at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital roundabout in Sekondi, Western Region, has been completely vandalised. This is the second instance of damage to the monument, which was erected to honour the former president’s contributions during his tenure. The first attack …

Three individuals have reportedly been shot dead by police officers at Acherensua in the Ahafo Region during an operation targeting illegal mining activities. The victims were among a group of eight people who allegedly entered the Newmont Ahafo South mines to conduct illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The incident …

Ghana has been identified as the second most indebted African country to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in terms of concessional lending, according to the IMF’s Quarterly Finances report. As of October 31, 2024, Ghana’s outstanding loans to the IMF amounted to $2.914 billion, representing 17% of Africa’s total borrowings …

Mubarak Bala, a prominent Nigerian atheist and outspoken critic of religion, has been released from prison after serving over four years on charges of blasphemy. Despite his freedom, Bala now faces grave safety concerns and is living in a safe house as his legal team works to ensure his protection. …

Ghana’s new President, John Dramani Mahama, has lauded Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), for his prompt and gracious concession of defeat in the recent elections. Dr. Bawumia conceded defeat on December 8, just a day after the polls, and personally extended his …

Nigerian gospel artist and pastor Nathaniel Bassey has been invited to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The event will take place on January 20, 2025, at the Waldorf Astoria Presidential Ballroom in Washington, D.C., just hours before the official inauguration ceremony. Bassey, known …

At least 69 migrants, including 25 Malian nationals, lost their lives when a boat bound for Spain capsized off the coast of Morocco on December 19. The Malian Ministry of Malians Abroad confirmed the tragedy, revealing that the makeshift boat carried around 80 people. Only 11 individuals survived. Authorities in …