President John Dramani Mahama has engaged in bilateral discussions with Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, concerning the country’s withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). As part of his ‘Good Neighbourliness Tour,’ Mahama acknowledged the grievances of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Guinea regarding their strained relationship …
Read More »Photos: Mahama Meets Burkina Faso’s Leader as Part of Regional Tour
President John Dramani Mahama arrived in Burkina Faso today as part of his ‘Good Neighbourliness’ tour, aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties with neighboring countries. Upon arrival, Mahama was warmly welcomed at the airport by Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The two leaders later engaged in a closed-door meeting, …
Read More »Economic Stability in Sight as Treasury Bill Rates Drop Below 20% for First Time in 20 Months
Ghana has reached a key financial milestone, with Treasury bill rates falling below 20% in March 2025 for the first time in 20 months. The Bank of Ghana announced that the 91-day Treasury bill rate now stands at 17.72%, the 182-day at 18.97%, and the 364-day at 19.98%. This achievement …
Read More »GES Directs Validation of Revoked Appointments by March 14
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has instructed all staff affected by the recent revocation of appointments and recruitments to validate their status by March 14, 2025. This directive is part of an initiative to clean up the GES payroll and maintain an accurate database of recruited staff. In a letter …
Read More »Ghana Celebrates 68th Independence Day with Theme “Reflect, Review, Reset”
Ghana is marking its 68th Independence Day today under the theme “Reflect, Review, Reset,” emphasizing the need to assess the nation’s progress, evaluate its current state, and strategize for a prosperous future. Unlike previous years, the celebrations are being held on a more modest scale due to economic constraints. The …
Read More »UNICEF Report: One-Year-Olds Among Rape Victims in Sudan’s Civil War
A shocking report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that children as young as one year old have been subjected to rape and sexual assault during Sudan’s ongoing civil war. The report, released on March 4, 2025, provides harrowing details of mass sexual violence being used as …
Read More »NPP to Deliver ‘True State of the Nation’ Address on March 4
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will present a ‘True State of the Nation Address’ on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in response to President John Dramani Mahama’s recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 27, 2025. The NPP claims that President Mahama’s address omitted critical national issues and misrepresented …
Read More »Govt Unveils Activities for 68th Independence Day
The National Celebrations Planning Committee (NCPC) has announced a lineup of activities to commemorate Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary. The events will include historical remembrances, educational competitions, and a grand ceremonial parade, all designed to engage citizens, particularly the youth, in national history and patriotism. The planned activities will begin with …
Read More »Sokode SHTS Closed Down Indefinitely Following Violent Clashes
The Sokode Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region has been indefinitely closed following a violent clash between students and community members. Reports indicate that the clash erupted after a student was assaulted by some town folks over a complaint lodged by a colleague. …
Read More »Simon Madjie Appointed as New GIPC CEO, Replacing Bernice Makafui Brempong
Simon Madjie has been named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), taking over from Dr. Bernice Makafui Brempong, who served in the role for only two weeks. Dr. Brempong’s sudden reassignment has sparked curiosity, as no official explanation has been provided by the …
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