Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has appealed to the British High Commissioner, to Ghana, Christian Rogg to consider exempting Ghanaian students from taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination as a requirement for admission into universities in the United Kingdom. The appeal is grounded in the argument that English has been the […]
The government has allocated GH¢500 million in the 2026 budget for the commencement of the Teachers’ Housing Scheme, also known as the Teacher Dabre Project. President John Dramani Mahama, who announced this, said the initiative aimed at promoting the welfare of teachers would be scaled up to GH¢1 billion in the 2027 budget. He made the announcement at the […]
The Kasoa Ofaakor Circuit Court, presided over by Her Honour Nana Asantewaa Atakorah, has sentenced three persons to 24 months’ imprisonment with hard labour, while a fourth suspect is standing trial over fraud and adoption-related offences linked to a QNET scam at Kasoa. The convicts were arrested by the Central East Regional Police Intelligence Directorate […]
The stage performances at the AfroFuture Festival were more than entertainment; they told powerful stories of Africa’s culture, heritage, and traditions. Each set carried a unique emotion joy, pride, memory, and freedom reflecting the depth and diversity of African identity. Diasporans from different parts of the world gathered to celebrate the future of African culture […]
The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, has sounded a fresh alarm over the deteriorating state of Ghana’s environment, warning that illegal logging, galamsey activities, and widespread pollution of water bodies pose a serious threat to the country’s future. He made the call during the launch of the Atiwa Centenary Celebration and the Green Atiwa Forest Festival (GAFFES) in […]
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two women in connection with the alleged assault of a 12-year-old girl at the La Roman Junior High School area on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The suspects, identified as Precious Giftan Mesopeh, 22, and Princess Giftan Mesopeh, 25, are alleged to have assaulted the victim following an earlier altercation between the girl […]
Last year, 418 people lost their lives in civil aviation accidents worldwide, according to figures released on Friday. The figures from the Aviation Safety Network reported by the German Aviation Association (BDL) show that the victims included 352 passengers, 33 crew members and 33 people on the ground. In 2024, there were 334 fatalities following […]
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has asked that the management of the University of Ghana should reverse any recent fee increases and/or dues for the 2025/2026 academic year immediately. According to GTEC, publicly funded universities cannot review student fees without adhering to proper procedures, including seeking Parliamentary approval as mandated by law. Accordingly, the […]
The academic year is set for a turbulent start as the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers has issued a final ultimatum to the government, warning of a massive street demonstration and a looming legal battle over a year’s worth of unpaid salary arrears. Despite a series of protests held throughout 2025, the group claims that over […]
The AfroFuture journey began in 2017, when the festival was launched under its original name, Afrochella, with the aim of showcasing Africa’s rich cultural diversity, creativity, and the contributions of talents from the continent and the diaspora. Through music, fashion, cuisine, art, and immersive festival experiences, Afrochella set out to tell a new African story. […]
