Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that Ghanaians travelling to Israel after the recent deportation dispute have been received without any ill-treatment. In a Facebook post, the minister said this positive development should allow Israeli visitors to Ghana to also enjoy the country’s well-known hospitality. He reminded the public of his earlier […]
President John Dramani Mahama has joined the Police to observe the 2025 Police Memorial Day with a wreath laying at the Cenotaph at the Police Training School, Tesano, Accra. He also signed a book of condolence in honour of all the fallen heroes, which included the 20 police officers who lost their lives this year in their line of duties. […]
The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisation (GFD) branch in the Oti Region, has submitted a petition to Parliament through the Oti Regional Coordinating Council (ORCC), to expedite action on the passage of the Legislative Instrument (L.I) for the Disability Act 2006 (Act-715). The petition signed by Mr Emmanuel Donkor, Oti Regional President of GFD, and copied to the Ghana […]
Parliament on Thursday, December 11, 2025, passed the Road Traffic Amendments Bill, popularly known as the “Okada Bill,” after its third reading at the plenary. The legislation seeks to permit the commercial use of motorcycles and tricycles in the country, with riders adhering to strict safety regulations, including the mandatory use of protective gear. The […]
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) has partnered with youth-led environmental NGO BuzzstopBoys to clean the Osu Beach as part of activities marking its 10th anniversary in Ghana. The exercise reflects UNOPS’ commitment to promoting clean and sustainable environmental practices that improve living conditions and protect natural ecosystems. Over the past decade, the […]
Within the last 24 hours, Ghana and Israel have been at the center of international attention as six decades of diplomatic relations were shaken by deportations from Tel Aviv and corresponding counter-deportations from Accra, applied exactly to the number of affected individuals. Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, revealed in an interview on […]
At least six people have died, and several others have sustained injuries in a road crash between a Hyundai urvan and a trailer on the Obuasi-kyekyewere road within the Obuasi Municipality of the Ashanti region. The incident occurred around 8:30 pm on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. According to reports, the trailer lost control upon reaching […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the deportation of three Israeli nationals from Ghana, describing the move as a response to what it called the unjustifiable and ill-treatment of Ghanaian travelers by Israel. The action has sparked a diplomatic row after the ministry earlier warned of potential reciprocal measures, following reports that four members […]
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially inscribed Ghana’s indigenous Highlife music on the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, a development widely viewed as both a cultural milestone and a reminder of the need to safeguard the genre for future generations. The Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) list catalogs traditions, knowledge […]
The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, has warned that Ghana risks facing serious repercussions on its agricultural exports if illegal mining continues to pollute the environment and threaten the safety of export commodities. Speaking on the EU’s priority areas for Ghana, the Ambassador emphasized the Union’s commitment to supporting issues that affect […]
