The Embassy of Ghana in Qatar has directed Ghanaian nationals living in Doha to submit the biodata pages of their passports by Tuesday, 17 March 2026, as part of preparations for an optional evacuation from the country. The directive follows an earlier communiqué
Health experts have raised alarm over the growing burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Ghana, revealing that about 13 per cent of the adult population, an estimated four million, are living with the condition, many without knowing. Dr Mensah Amoah, a Physician Specialist and Nephrology Fellow, in an interview
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
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
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
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 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
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.
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
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