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Political scientist Professor Ransford Gyampo has warned that Ghana’s fight against corruption risks being undermined unless prosecutions are backed by strong evidence and handled by competent prosecutors, following a recent Court of Appeal judgment.
The Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Dr Yusif Sulemana, has expressed gratitude to supporters following his graduation with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration from NiBS University.
Fifteen suspected illegal miners, including an alleged kingpin, have been arrested and three excavators seized during a joint security operation at an illegal mining site located near the Sanso Methodist School in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region.
Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has criticised the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, arguing that the appellate court failed to properly evaluate the evidence presented at her trial.
Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Government over alleged “executive incompetence, majority tyranny, and a timid judiciary.”
The Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities has given the government a one-week ultimatum to recruit qualified persons with disabilities who applied during the recent Ghana Education Service (GES) recruitment exercise, or face an indefinite, peaceful occupation of Jubilee House, the Ministry of Finance, and the GES headquarters.
The Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, has criticised provisions in the newly passed Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) Act, arguing that they infringe on the rights of cocoa farmers by preventing them from deciding how to use their land.
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to take greater responsibility for protecting the environment after reacting to a viral video by environmental advocacy group Buz Stop Boys showing fish being processed under insanitary conditions at Tema New Town.
Motorists could soon see fuel prices changing almost every day instead of every two weeks after Bulk Oil Distribution Companies (BDCs) shifted to spot pricing for petroleum products, a move driven by rising volatility on the international oil market.
The Minority Caucus in Parliament on Friday criticised the Minerals Commission over what it describes as alleged serious deficiencies in six mining lease agreements approved by the House. At a press conference in Parliament House, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, the Ranking Member on the Lands and Natural Resources Committee of Parliament, accused the Commission of allegedly failing […]
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Oti Region is set to elect a new crop of regional executives on August 15, with 219 accredited delegates expected to cast their ballots in the regional executive elections.
For years, the name Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu has been synonymous with one of Ghana’s most sensational corruption trials. As CEO of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), she was accused of siphoning millions meant for traders, farmers, and fire victims. The state painted a damning portrait: cash handovers at petrol stations, phantom training programmes, inflated contracts for buses and mobile phones, and unapproved payouts at the twilight of her tenure.
Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy can boost productivity, jobs and exports, but its success will depend on strong infrastructure, private-sector leadership and effective implementation, Prof. Anthony Amoah has said.
Sam Jonah has thrown his full support behind the newly installed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Professor Aheto, urging him to pursue bold reforms and promising to stand by him when resistance comes.
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to refrain from speaking negatively about the country, saying constant pessimism and a lack of belief in the nation's potential undermine efforts to build a prosperous and united Ghana.
Two persons died and eight others sustained injuries in a road crash at Dompoase near Komenda on the Cape Coast-Takoradi Highway on Friday evening.
Sabah Zita Benson, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, has underscored the importance of collaboration and sustained stakeholder engagement in advancing Ghana’s diplomatic and bilateral interests.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Volta and Oti Regions has announced a temporary load management exercise following a technical fault on a transformer at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) Asiekpe Bulk Supply Point (BSP).
Colonel (Rtd) Peter Nyarko Duodu, the President of the South East Ghana Union Mission (SEGUM) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, has urged Ghanaians to place the interests of the nation above political affiliations and personal ambitions in order to build a prosperous and united country.
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has formally inducted Professor Denis Worlanyo Aheto as its 12th Vice-Chancellor, with a charge to reposition the institution as a hub for practical and skills-based learning to produce competent graduates to solve real problems.
Dr Yussif Sulemana, Technical Advisor to the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, says Government is investing in power infrastructure to improve grid reliability.
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has marked the 2026 African Anti-Corruption Day with a public education campaign on corruption in six selected basic schools in the Ahafo Region.
Dr Ishmael Yamson, the Board Chairman of MTN Ghana, has described the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a critical step towards unlocking Africa’s economic potential and transforming the continent’s future.
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the Government’s commitment to expanding the production capability of the state-owned oil Refinery, Tema Oil Refinery Limited (TOR).
President John Dramani Mahama has described the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho as a rare nation builder whose distinguished public service strengthened Ghana’s standing internationally.
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the refurbished Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) of the Tema Oil Refinery Limited (TOR), bringing the strategic state-owned Oil Refinery back into full operation.
Veteran businessman and Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Sir Sam Jonah, has challenged Ghana’s universities to radically rethink higher education.
Artificial intelligence has ended the era when universities existed to transmit knowledge, and institutions that fail to redefine their purpose risk becoming obsolete.
The strong box office performance gives a boost to Disney ahead of the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.
Armed men killed at least 12 people and abducted women and children during a night attack on a village in Nigeria's northwestern Sokoto state, witnesses said.
At least 25 people were killed and 44 injured on Friday, after a passenger bus overturned in Algeria's Boumerdès governorate, the Civil Protection agency said.
Spain said migrant crossings into its North African enclave of Ceuta stopped overnight, as police began installing a 500-metre (1,640-foot) floating barrier on Saturday off its border with Morocco following a mass rush that killed at least 67 people.
Massive Attack have said they were "surprised and disappointed" by their treatment by Singaporean authorities after expressing pro-Palestine sentiments during a performance in the city-state.
The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
UK drivers have stolen almost £200,000 of fuel from petrol stations on average every day since the Iran war broke out and sent prices soaring, according to industry analysis.
US President Donald Trump has said new talks with Iran will begin on Monday, after calling off what he said would have been "massive" strikes on the country.
Japan and the US have confirmed that they jointly intervened last week to halt a slide in the yen after it weakened to a fresh 40-year low.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day brought in $927m (£687m) of global ticket sales to make it the second-biggest opening weekend ever as it shot past its estimated $225m production budget.
A teenage boy in Malaysia is set to go on trial on Monday for allegedly killing a female schoolmate, in a high-profile case that has sparked debate about the effects of social media on children.
Democratic Republic of Congo's fast-spreading Ebola outbreak is now the world's second-largest on record, government data showed on Friday, as transmission continues to outpace efforts to contain the epidemic.
Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.
The death toll from a mass rush of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week reached at least 72 on Sunday, as five more bodies were found along the North African coast, officials said.
An earthquake measuring 5.6 in magnitude struck 38 km (24 miles) north of the Egyptian city of Suez just after 3:00 a.m. (0000 GMT) on Monday, Egypt's National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics said.
Oil prices skidded, and stocks wobbled on Monday as hopes of peace in the Middle East grew, while the yen jumped suddenly after the U.S. and Japan confirmed joint intervention to prop up the frail currency.
The first mass mortality event in Australia from H5 bird flu has occurred in a large group of native seabirds in the state of South Australia, the federal government said on Monday.
Cuba's national electricity grid collapsed late on Sunday, the state-owned national electric utility said in an post on social media website X.
The high-profile case has shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about the effect of social media on children.
The UK band says they are "surprised and disappointed" by their treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.
Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.
One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he is "very happy" to be welcoming Mykhailo Mudryk back into his squad, but it is "too early" to understand what he can do.
Roberto de Zerbi says Tottenham "don't know" whether forward Richarlison will stay at the club as he "sometimes" wants to leave.
On the flight home from Chicago, as he reflects on the 4-2 loss to Leeds that ended Liverpool's United States tour, manager Andoni Iraola will have plenty to think about.
Bournemouth are finalising an £11.1m move for Sevilla right-back Juanlu as new manager Marco Rose's squad nears completion.
Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strikes to resume.
New manager Enzo Maresca is a "perfect one" for Manchester City, says defender Josko Gvardiol.
Lionel Messi returned to action on Saturday following Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain, coming on as a substitute for Inter Miami in a 2-2 draw with Columbus Crew as team-mate Casemiro scored an own goal.
Watching Xabi Alonso coach his Chelsea team conjures flashbacks of his playing days at Liverpool and Real Madrid.
Two families reveal the human toll of India's medical entrance examination paper leak.
More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.
The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour next month, her representative says.
Three people have been killed and 21 injured after an explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant, Russian media reports.
Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.
Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.
Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.
Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.
State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.
At least three people have been killed and 21 injured after a homemade explosive device was detonated at an Italian restaurant in Moscow, Russian state media reports, quoting security officials.
A small plane carrying tourists has crashed in Peru, killing all 13 people on board, according to local news reports and Peruvian officials.
Donald Trump says he has cancelled strikes against Iran provided a deal was struck "rapidly" with the country.
The US president claims Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to hold off on any attack as the "perimeters" of a deal had been agreed.
Security officials said a woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a security guard.
The renowned mountaineer was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
Parents take home school uniform for free at a pop-up that organisers hope can become a regular event.
The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.
The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.
Shatta Wale's management has expressed deep sorrow following the cancellation of ShattaFest UK after a stampede at the event venue in London, saying its thoughts are with those affected while investigations continue. In a statement issued after the incident, the management said the decision to cancel the concert was taken because the safety of patrons remained the top priority. "It is with a very heavy heart that we address the unfortunate events surrounding SHATTAFEST UK," the statement said.
A growing number of what the internet has dubbed "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.
The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.
The ship carried armoured personnel carriers and trucks through the English Channel to Africa, satellite images show.
Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.
Pastore, who played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in the hit US show, was found at his home in New York City, US media report.
The Founder of the Heritage and Cultural Society of Africa (HACSA), Ambassador Johanna Swaniker, has called for increased financial and institutional support to expand the Tech for Girls programme, saying greater investment is needed to equip more young women with digital skills for the future of work. Speaking at the graduation ceremony for the programme's fourth cohort, Ambassador Swaniker said funding remains the biggest challenge to scaling the initiative despite growing demand for training in coding, innovation and digital technology.
The battle for places at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) national championship has ended in the Ahafo Region, with three schools earning qualification after a day of intense competition. Serwaa Kesse Girls’ Senior High School opened the contest with a commanding performance, topping the first round of qualifiers with 37 points to book their place at the national championship.
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, together with the Board and management of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), to develop a strategic roadmap to expand the refinery's production capacity to 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The directive was announced on Saturday, August 1, during the commissioning of the refurbished refinery at the Tema Industrial Enclave, where the President outlined an ambitious vision to transform the state-owned refinery into a key driver of Ghana's industrialisation agenda.
Asisat Oshoala scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Zambia at Wafcon 2026 to revive the West Africans' hopes of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president after the implosion of the controversial World Cup investment plan?
The new Regent of Dagbon, His Royal Highness Kampakuya Naa Yakubu II, has pledged to preserve the kingdom’s hard-won peace and uphold the rotational chieftaincy succession arrangement between the Andani and Abudu gates, declaring that he would not undo the legacy of his late father. Delivering his maiden address at the Gbewaa Palace on Friday, […]
Speaking at the event, Nuumo Nikoi Amasah II, Klan Wulomo and Vice President of the Ga Adangbe Wulomei Council, thanked the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Traditional Council, Bills Micro Credit and the company's Founder, Richard Nii-Armah Quaye, for their continued support of the annual Health Walk.
For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.
Ghana stands at a defining moment in its national development journey. The country possesses abundant natural resources, a youthful and energetic population, democratic stability, and significant entrepreneurial potential. Yet these strengths continue to be overshadowed by persistent unemployment, stalled development projects, fiscal constraints, governance challenges, and widening socio-economic inequalities. The question confronting policymakers, industry leaders, […]
"The United States is unequivocal: we recognise Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara and support Morocco's serious, credible, and realistic Autonomy Proposal as the only basis for a just and lasting solution. Any other path prolongs the status quo and is unacceptable. This dispute must end now, and the United States will continue to push toward that goal."
As Europe faces its worst wildfires in decades, Australia offers lessons in disaster preparedness.
Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team has been stripped of what would have been a historic bronze medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games after Canada successfully overturned its disqualification following a protest. The dramatic reversal came just hours after Ghana had been elevated to the bronze medal position when Canada, which had originally finished second, […]
ShattaFest in the United Kingdom has been cancelled after police shut down the event over safety concerns arising from overcrowding.
There have been tense exchanges between Spain and other EU states over the influx of migrants into the enclave of Ceuta.
President John Mahama has commissioned the refurbished Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), marking a major step in efforts to restore the operations of the state-owned refinery.
Senior Manager for Financial Operations at MobileMoney Fintech LTD, Makafui K. Mattah, has told students that a university degree alone is no longer enough to secure jobs in today’s economy.
Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through the city's waterways.
Thunderstorms accompanied by rain are expected to persist across parts of northern Ghana this evening, with mostly cloudy conditions forecast across the country.