The Embassy of Ghana in Washington, DC, has said former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta declined to meet consular officials without his lawyers present after he was taken into custody by United States immigration authorities. In a press release dated January 10,
Some local tourists have called for renewed interest and deeper engagement by Ghanaians with the Elmina Castle and surrounding heritage sites, saying such efforts would strengthen national history, identity and consciousness. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) observed that although Elmina Castle continues to record high patronage, especially
The Accra Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Eastern Regional Police, has arrested seven members of a notorious highway robbery syndicate allegedly involved in violent robberies across parts of the Greater Accra, Eastern and Ashanti Regions. The suspects are Kwame Bediako, alias “Star Boy” or “Nkokorpor,” identified as
The wanton pollution and destruction of the Tano River at Tanoso in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region by illegal mining activities around the river course have attracted a huge public concern in the area. During a visit, the Ghana News Agency (GNA) noticed that the river
President John Mahama has issued a strong warning against the misuse of state resources, declaring that his government will not tolerate waste, indiscipline, or the abuse of assets intended for national security. The caution came on Thursday, January 8, when the President handed
Women farmers in Tema have appealed to the government to provide targeted financial support through the proposed Women’s Development Bank (WDB) to enhance agricultural productivity and strengthen national food security. Madam Serlom Asamoah, a farmer in Tema, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that women engaged
Health authorities in the Ashanti Region have expressed worry about the continuous increase in HIV infections among residents, despite various interventions to control the spread. The Ghana AIDS Commission’s (GAC) regional estimates, showed the Ashanti region recording 2,997 new HIV infections in 2024, with
A driver and his mate have been arrested and detained by the Police after a fertilizer sack load of 1,050 ammunition was found on their bus. Mohammed Gzali. 42, the driver and Mohammed Jabir, 22, were nabbed at Kantanso-Asankare Police Barrier in the Ashanti Region whiles traveling from
Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrii Sybiha, has approved access for a Ghanaian diplomatic delegation to an unnamed Ghanaian national currently held in Ukrainian custody as a prisoner of war, following his capture on the frontline of the ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict. The individual
The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Christian Rogg, has celebrated award-winning Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie ahead of his Rapperholic UK 2026 tour, urging the diaspora community and fans in the UK to attend as the “Landlord” brings the Accra and Kumasi experience to London.