U.S. Embassy invites Ghanaians to collaborate on American recipes and products

The United States Embassy in Ghana has called on members of the Ghanaian public with ideas for collaboration around American recipes, food products, or chefs to engage with the Embassy as part of efforts to promote Culinary Diplomacy between the two countries. The

Agradaa’s prison term reduced; now to serve 12 months

The Amasaman High Court has slashed Patricia Asiedua, aka Agradaa’s 15-year jail term to one year. Agradaa, a fetish priestess turned evangelist’s reduced sentence takes effect from July 2025. Agradaa’s sentence was slashed after she appealed against the 15-year jail term imposed on

July closed season deepens hardship for fishing households – Sankofa study 

The annual July fishing closed season, while intended to rebuild Ghana’s dwindling fish stocks, has intensified economic hardship for fishing households, particularly women and children, a new Sankofa research study has revealed.  The Creating Synergies between Indigenous Practices and Scientific Knowledge (ISIPSK), popularly

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang reinforces call for removal of trade barriers to boost intra-African trade 

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reiterated the urgent need for African countries to remove trade barriers and integrate their economies to enhance intra-African trade.   Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Africa Prosperity Dialogues in Accra, on Wednesday, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang urged

Know cancer signs, seek early care – Ghana Health Service

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has urged the public to learn the signs and symptoms of cancer to support early detection and treatment.   Cancer refers to a group of more than 100 diseases marked by uncontrolled cell growth resulting from genetic mutations, which

U.S sends troops to Nigeria amid terrorism surge

The United States has deployed a small contingent of troops to Nigeria to support collaborative counter-terrorism efforts against a surge of militant attacks in the West African nation. The deployment, announced with few operational details, comes after repeated diplomatic engagements between Washington and

Motherhood in the fields: The unseen health toll on women farmers

Across many farming communities in Northern Ghana, women routinely carry their infants on their backs while engaging in strenuous farm labour. This practice, though rooted in necessity and resilience, exposes both mothers and their babies to significant health risks, particularly musculoskeletal strain and

Ashanti records alarming rise in road crashes, deaths in 2025 – NRSA

The Ashanti Region has seen a troubling decline in road safety in 2025, with a notable spike in road crashes, fatalities, and injuries compared to 2024, as revealed by the latest data from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA).  The figures, which span

Akwaaba Festival launches fifth edition to drive culture-led economic growth

The fifth edition of the Akwaaba Festival has been launched, positioning the multi-day cultural event as a driver of tourism, youth employment and national branding aligned with the country’s independence celebrations.  The festival, anchored to Ghana’s Independence Day, aims to make the celebrations a

Cocoa farmers threaten ‘demo’ over unpaid COCOBOD arrears

Cocoa farmers across the country are threatening a nationwide demonstration next week over unpaid monies owed by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) for cocoa beans supplied since November 2025. The farmers say months of delayed payments have plunged them into severe financial hardship,