Government allocates 50,000 training slots for PWDs under One Million Coders Programme

The Government has allocated 50,000 training slots for persons with disabilities (PWDs) under the national One Million Coders Programme, in a major move to expand digital inclusion and empower PWDs with globally recognised ICT skills.  The training allocation, fully funded, is intended to

Ghanaian workers in Qatar to enjoy better conditions of service under new Labour Mobility Agreement

Parliament has ratified a landmark Labour Mobility Agreement between Ghana and Qatar, a development which marks a major advancement in bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, labour relations, and diplomatic engagement to ensure improved working conditions for Ghanaian workers in Doha. The agreement, announced

Tamale: Suspected criminal killed in gunfire exchange with police

A suspected criminal has been killed in a said gun fire exchange with the police in Tamale in the Northern Region. The police team reportedly encountered a violent confrontation during an intelligence-led operation at the Aboabo Forest enclave in the Tamale Metropolis. While

GTEC warns public against six unaccredited University of Ghana learning centres

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued a stern warning after discovering six University of Ghana (UG) Learning Centres operating without valid accreditation. Certificates or qualifications obtained from these centres are deemed invalid for employment, further studies, or promotions. In a statement

Former President Kufuor urges renewed commitment to disability-inclusive society

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called on Ghanaians to reaffirm their commitment to building an inclusive society that respects the dignity and rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs). In a goodwill message issued on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, ahead of the International

Slavery is a horror from the history books – António Guterres urges sustained efforts to eradicate contemporary slavery

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has called for united global action to end contemporary forms of slavery, describing the horrors of the abolished transatlantic slave trade as both a Slavery is a horror from the history books and a relentless

Ghana Armed Forces enhance tactical readiness for emerging security challenges

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have affirmed their resolve to protect the country’s territorial integrity amid the growing insurgencies and contemporary security challenges confronting sub-Saharan Africa.  Major General Lawrence Gbetanu, the Chief of Army Staff, said the military was up to the task,

Falling tree kills two timber workers at Bekawopa

A tragic incident has left Bekawopa community in shock after two chainsaw operators were suddenly killed by another tree near Abrafo in the Twifo- Hemang- Lower- Denkyira District of the Central Region.  The deceased, Yaw Asare known as Tompuu in his 50s and Eric Tetteh in his 30s,

1,486 Illegal miners arrested, 443 excavators seized in 2025

A total of 1,486 persons have so far been arrested by security agencies in anti-galamsey operations in 2025. The operations, which were carried out in illegal mining hotspots between January 7 and November 30, led to the seizure of 443 excavators and 11

Ablakwa honors free visa pledge for Diaspora ahead of Diaspora Summit 2025

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has fulfilled his pledge by approving free visas for all registered participants of the upcoming Diaspora Summit 2025, scheduled for December 19–20 at the Accra International Conference Centre. The Ministry announced the initiative following an earlier