Lordina Foundation renovates, equips Anyima Health Centre

The Lordina Foundation has renovated and equipped the Anyima Health Centre in the Kintampo South District of the Bono East Region to improve maternal and child healthcare delivery in the area. Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, Founder and President of the Lordina Foundation, commissioned

Fabric to fine art: modern evolution of Kente beading

Kente cloth and beads have long been symbols of Ghanaian culture, telling stories of many ethnic groups and traditions.  In recent times, artisans have begun blending Kente fabric with colourful bead embroidery, adding a touch of elegance and modern creativity to traditional outfits such as ‘kaba and

We are creating pathways for diaspora investment – Prof. Jane Naana assures diaspora community

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has stated that the Government of Ghana is adopting a comprehensive diaspora engagement policy to ensure that the country’s historic ties with its global diaspora community translate into strategic investments and national development. Speaking at a ceremony in

155 Granted Ghanaian citizenship

The government conferred Ghanaian citizenship on 155 members of the African diaspora at a colourful ceremony in Accra yesterday after the completion of the required application and vetting process. Waving miniature Ghana flags, and dressed in a mix of traditional and formal attire,

Five dead, others injured in Gbeniyiri clash

Five people have been killed and five others injured in a clash between residents and herdsmen in Gbeniyiri and surrounding communities in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region. Two of the deceased have already been buried in Sawla, while the remaining three

Couple arrested for allegedly beheading newborn for ritual purposes in Awutu Bontrase

The Awutu Bereku District Police Command, led by Superintendent Edmond Nyamekye, has arrested a couple for allegedly beheading their newborn baby and removing its left hand for suspected money rituals in Awutu Bontrase, in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region.

Ghana Month: Popular ‘Akyeke’ vendor in Sunyani urges Gov’t support

Miss Mariam Abubakari, a popular vendor of ‘Akyeke’, says the local Ivorian cuisine remains a lucrative venture and a significant source of livelihood for many indigenous women in Ghana.  She has therefore appealed for government support as the nation marks the Ghana Heritage Month.  She

Mpox No Longer Classified as Public Health Emergency – Health Minister 

The Minister of Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that Mpox is no longer classified as a public health emergency of international concern.  He explained that coordinated multisectoral measures, sustained vaccinations, and intensified public sensitisation had significantly reduced infections nationwide.  Currently, only one person is

The curse of presidential term amendments in Africa

Last week, the Zimbabwean Cabinet approved a draft bill proposing amendments to the country’s Constitution that would extend the presidential term from five years to seven years. The proposal could potentially prolong President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure in office until 2030. The bill reportedly

Ghana lodges protest with UN after missiles on Peacekeepers in Lebanon

Ghana has formally lodged a protest with the United Nations following an attack that injured two members of the Ghanaian Battalion serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon on March 6, 2026. The protest was submitted on