Ghana High Commission in South Africa, Pretoria has issued a security advisory urging Ghanaian nationals in South Africa to exercise heightened vigilance and prioritise their personal safety amid planned demonstrations in the city. The advisory, released on April 28, 2026, cautioned members of
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ghana has cautioned Ghanaian traders using the Mali route to suspend travel following heightened terrorist attacks that have destabilised parts of the country and raised concerns over the safety of transit corridors used by regional traders. In
A newborn baby has been rescued after being found abandoned in a bush at Dechimso-Hafia in the Manhyia South Municipality of the Ashanti Region, in an incident that has triggered police investigations and renewed concerns about child welfare in the area. The baby
About three million people in Ghana remain vulnerable to poor or borderline food consumption despite signs of national resilience, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has said. The Food Insecurity Vulnerability Report, produced under the Mobile Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (mVAM) Survey, showed that
Ghana has achieved a sharp reduction in malaria-related deaths over the past decade, but sustained transmission continues to hinder elimination efforts, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said. The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) said that malaria deaths fell from about 3,300 in 2011 to 52 in
Mulan Neurodiversity School in Accra, in collaboration with the National Assessment and Resource Centre, has organised an autism screening and awareness, calling for greater inclusion, early intervention, and government support for children with developmental and learning challenges. The initiative, held as part of the Autism
Twenty-two-year-old commercial motor rider Saviour Awi has been arraigned before the Cape Coast Circuit I for allegedly defiling an 11-year-old girl at Twifo Nyinase in the Central Region. Awi allegedly lured the girl into an uncompleted building in their neighbourhood on Sunday, March
The South African Police Service has warned that persons found participating in, inciting or supporting xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians and other foreign nationals will be arrested and prosecuted, as authorities move to contain rising anti-migrant tensions. The warning comes amid heightened attacks and
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says leading the Black Stars to the 2026 World Cup represents the biggest challenge of his career but expressed confidence in his ability to succeed. The vastly experienced coach, appointed on a four-month contract, was officially unveiled at
Two persons have been confirmed dead, while one other remains in a critical condition following the collapse of an illegal mining (galamsey) pit at Assin Dansame in the Assin North District of the Central Region. The incident occurred at about 1 p.m. on