Women farmers urge government to boost agricultural productivity through financial support

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 officials worry about continued increase in HIV infections in Ashanti region

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

Police seize bus with 1,050 rounds; driver, mate held

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 grants Ghana access to prisoner of war ahead of February diplomatic visit

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

British High Commissioner praises Sarkodie ahead of Rapperholic concert, UK

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.

Ken Ofori-Atta detained by ICE over visa status

Ghana’s former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) yesterday amid questions over the legality of his stay in the United States,which has been confirmed by his legal team. According to a statement issued on January

Captain Ibrahim Traoré: Plot to kill Burkina Faso leader foiled, says junta

A plot to kill Burkina Faso’s military leader, Capt Ibrahim Traoré, has been thwarted, the West African nation has announced. The sophisticated plan had been hatched by Lt Col Paul Henri Damiba, the military officer ousted by Traoré in September 2022, the security

Dealing with diabetes, related diseases

Health experts use glucose levels in the blood and urine to diagnose diabetes. Diabetes was identified as early as 1550 BC, many centuries ago, and was considered a death sentence at the time. In 2011, the global burden of diabetes affected 366 million

IGP commends Asantehene for contribution to national security

Mr Christian Tetteh-Yohuno Inspector General of Police (IGP) has commended Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, for his contributions to peace and security in Ghana.  He said the Asantehene’s mediation efforts in the Dagbon chieftaincy dispute, Yendi and the protracted Bawku crisis had helped restore peace and stability.  The IGP said

IGP promotes 30 officers for exemplary performance

Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, Inspector-General of Police, has promoted 30 officers for exemplary performance during two major operations.  A police brief said the officers demonstrated professionalism, vigilance and commitment during operations that led to the retrieval of 2,600 AK-47 rounds at the Kantanso Asankare Police Barrier in the Ashanti Region.