Ghana has declared its first ever Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the Greater Cape Three Points enclave of the Western Region, marking a historic milestone towards its ocean governance and environmental conservation. The MPA would cover about 700 square kilometres of biodiversity-rich coastal waters in
The Ghana Immigration Service has conducted an intelligence-led anti-trafficking operation to rescue victims and disrupt exploitative street begging networks. The operation, undertaken in the early hours of Wednesday, 15th April, 2026, clamped down on the exploitation of foreign nationals through organized street begging,
Egg suppliers in Koforidua have joined growing calls for government intervention to resolve a trade impasse with Burkina Faso, which has halted egg exports for more than two months and triggered a glut on the domestic market. The appeal follows concerns raised by
Some sachet water retailers in Tema have increased the price of a single sachet from GH¢0.50 to GH¢0.70, despite recent calls by authorities to suspend price hikes. The increment follows a pricing recommendation by the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers,
Two suspected armed robbers have been shot dead following a robbery incident targeting a mobile money (MoMo) vendor at Tema Community 5. According to a statement signed by Dede Dzakpasu, Head of Public Affairs for the Tema Region, the incident occurred on Monday,
At least 10 people have been injured in a road accident at Mile 44 on the Accra–Kumasi Highway. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, April 13, at about 4:24 a.m., involving a VIP bus and a diesel trailer. According to
Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has been appointed as Ghana’s head coach for the upcoming World Cup. The 73-year-old Portuguese has replaced Otto Addo, who was sacked on 31 March after friendly defeats by Germany and Austria. The Black Stars, who are in
Over the weekend, the Muslim community in Kasoa marked Ramafest also known as the Ramadan Festival with a vibrant and colourful durbar. The event brought together chiefs adorned in beautiful traditional attire, alongside captivating music and cultural performances from various tribes within the
A pastor has been arrested in connection with the alleged attempt to bury a five-month-old baby alive at Abofrem in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. The suspect, Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, Head Pastor of Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp,
A United States District Court in Nevada has certified the extradition of Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu,, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MASLOC to Ghana to serve her 10 year sentence. Madam Tamakloe-Ationu was facing multiple criminal charges relating to financial crimes committed during