Agyeman‑Rawlings calls for stronger child protection in armed conflict

Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, has urged stronger national systems and closer institutional collaboration to prevent children from recruitment or use in armed conflict.  ‎She said child protection must extend beyond responding to consequences of conflict, stressing the

Queiroz targets AFCON success, 2030 World Cup dream after Black Stars reappointment

Reappointed Black Stars Head Coach Carlos Queiroz has pledged to build a stronger and more competitive Ghana national team, describing the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers as a crucial step.  Following the confirmation of his reappointment by the Ghana Football Association

13 dead, five critically injured in Sege-Ada highway crash

Thirteen people have died and five others sustained critical injuries in a road crash involving a Ford Transit and a Toyota Hiace on the Sege-Ada highway. The accident occurred on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, when the two vehicles were travelling from Sege towards

Ghana’s marine ecosystems face mounting pressures – marine scientist‎ 

Ghana’s marine ecosystems are under increasing pressure from pollution, declining fisheries, habitat degradation and climate change.‎  ‎The pressures are threatening the long-term health and productivity of the country’s oceans and the essential services they provide, including food, livelihoods, climate regulation and cultural benefits.‎ 

Six injured, two dead in crash on Accra–Kumasi Highway

Two people have died and six others sustained injuries in a road crash at Dr. Marbel Junction on the Accra–Kumasi Highway in the Eastern Region. The accident occurred on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and involved a DAF truck with registration number BF 1722E6,

GAF announces 2026/2027 enlistment for degree holders

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has opened applications for its 2026/2027 recruitment exercise, with the sale of application forms set to begin on Thursday, September 3, 2026. According to a post shared on Facebook on Monday, August 31, the exercise is open to

Seven suspects arrested over deadly New Winneba attack

The Central Regional Police Command has arrested seven suspects in connection with the violent attack at New Winneba in the Central Region on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The incident, which is believed to have originated from a land dispute, resulted in the deaths

GIS apprehends 1,055 West Africans engaged in illicit activities

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has apprehended more than 1,055 people in an anti-human intelligence-led operation targeting exploitative street begging networks in the Greater Accra and the Ashanti regions. The GIS also rescued many victims —- 662 children, 145 men and 248 women

Ketu South residents to demonstrate against ECG

Concerned customers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, have planned to stage a peaceful demonstration against the company on September 1, 2026.  The customers would protest what they described as persistent over-billing, estimated

Support your disable relatives to register and receive financial assistance – DCE urges relatives of PWDs

Mr Mba Zechariah Alenbilla, the District Chief Executive for Atwima Nwabiagya North, has urged relatives of People with Disabilities (PWDs), to encourage and support them to register with the district assembly to enable them to receive financial and material support.  He said, the Assembly remained committed to