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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 …

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, …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled Nana Amofa Twumasi II, the chief of Mpasaaso No.2 in the Ashanti Region, over multiple allegations, including illegal mining. Other accusations against the chief include concerns about his royal lineage and a lack of accountability to his community and traditional leaders. Having …

A 24-year-old mobile money (MoMo) vendor, known only as ‘Junior,’ has been found dead in his one-room apartment at Kwadaso in the Ashanti Region, after being attacked by unknown assailants. The attackers reportedly fled with an undisclosed amount of money, leaving the young vendor in a pool of blood. Junior, …

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 …

The driver involved in the tragic hit-and-run accident that claimed the lives of two former Achimota School students, Davida Asante Boateng and Lilian Akorli, has been apprehended, the bereaved families have confirmed. The arrest occurred on March 7 following a police pursuit on the night of the accident. Witnesses reported …

A deadly attack in Gumyoko, a suburb of the Binduri District in the Upper East Region, has left three people dead, including a woman. The attack occurred on the night of Saturday, March 9, 2025, when unidentified gunmen stormed the victims’ residence and opened fire, killing them on the spot. …

Customs officials in the Northern Region have intercepted a large quantity of restricted goods, including illicit cigarettes and controlled pharmaceuticals, following a targeted operation by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The operation, conducted along the Nanton-Gushegu road on February 11, 2025, resulted in the seizure of …

Record hopeful Afua Asantewaa has disclosed that her team initially planned to hold her second sing-a-thon attempt at Times Square in New York City, USA. Following her widely publicized debut attempt in Accra in December 2023, Asantewaa made a second attempt in Kumasi in December 2024. However, this attempt was …

The Chief Imam of the Bole Traditional Area, Alhaji Mohammed Iddrisu, has officially banned extravagant Islamic weddings within his jurisdiction, with the directive taking effect from Wednesday, March 5, 2025. This decision follows extensive consultations with Islamic clerics and aims to reduce the financial burden associated with wedding ceremonies, ensuring …