Australia, Canada and UK High Commissions in Accra unite to combat visa fraud 

Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom (UK) High Commissions in Accra have United to combat visa fraud in Ghana.  A statement issued by the three High Commissions said they had joined forces to launch a one-week public awareness campaign aimed at tackling the

Ghana Armed Forces recruitment body screening to resume in Greater Accra on Thursday at 8 sub-centres

The body screening as part of the recruitment process into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will resume in Greater Accra on Thursday, [November 20, 2025] after last week’s suspension following the stampede that killed six people at the El-Wak Stadium. This time around,

Cardi B welcomes fourth child, her first with boyfriend Stefon Diggs

US rap star Cardi B has welcomed her fourth child – her first with American footballer Stefon Diggs. The Grammy winner shared news of the baby boy’s arrival on Instagram, writing: “I brought new music and a new album to the world! A

2 in critical condition, several injured after bee attack on funeral mourners at Agona Otwii-Krom

Two people are in critical condition and several others have sustained injuries after a swarm of bees launched a sudden attack on funeral mourners at Agona Otwii-Krom in the Agona East District of the Central Region. Residents and visitors had gathered at the

Kwahu Traditional Council sets record straight on alleged abduction of Queen Mother

The Kwahu Traditional Council has dismissed reports suggesting that the Paramount Queen Mother, Nana Adwoa Gyamfuah III, was abducted, calling the claims baseless and misleading. In a statement released on Monday, November 17, the Council clarified that the Queen Mother was not taken

7,842 Qualified nurses, midwives, nurse assistants inducted

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana (NMC) has inducted 7,842 newly qualified nurses, midwives and nurse assistants from the southern part of the country.  The inductees are part of the over 32,000 nurses, midwives and nurse assistants who passed the council’s Licensing

Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced an official investigation the unrest that broke out during election week, following accusations that her government was responsible for violently crushing historic protests. She was declared the winner of last month’s presidential poll with 98% of

Central Tongu DCE, MP absorbs BECE Data Processing fees for candidates

The Ghana Education Service (GES) Directorate in the Central Tongu District has directed all Headteachers of Junior High School (JHS) in the area to desist from collecting any form of data processing fees from candidates sitting for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in 2026. 

Ghana’s Mental Health Fund dormant since creation, experts reveal 

Ghana’s Mental Health Fund, established under the Mental Health Act, 2012 (Act 846) to finance mental healthcare and improve services nationwide, has remained dormant since its creation, mental health stakeholders have revealed.  “We have a Mental Health Fund that has been set up, but there are no

Government commits GH¢20 Million to Creative Arts Fund in bid to power Ghana’s cultural economy

Government has quietly put money where talk often goes by creating a Creative Arts Fund and seeding it in the 2026 budget. The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, told Parliament that the fund will receive GH¢20 million as startup capital to support