7 reported dead, several injured in accident in Kintampo

A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of seven people, with several others sustaining injuries near Babatokuma in the Kintampo Municipality. Adom News’ Wiafe Akenten reported that the incident occurred in the early hours of Good Friday, April 3, 2026. The crash

Ghana to grant free visas to all Africans from May 25 – President Mahama announces

Ghana is set to deepen its commitment to continental integration with the introduction of a free visa regime for all African nationals, as President John Dramani Mahama moves to expand mobility and economic cooperation across the continent. The policy, which will take effect

Six arrested over Nkwanta communal violence

The Regional Headquarters of the Ghana Police Service in the Oti Region has announced a breakthrough in the ongoing investigations into the recent communal violence at Nkwanta South.  A statement signed and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) by the Deputy Superintendent

Autism awareness event held to mark world autism day

The Liztino Centre for Children with Special Needs, championed by autistic advocate Young Phil Bertino, has held an Autism Awareness Event at the St. Peter’s Senior High School, as part of activities ahead of this year’s World Autism Day, observed annually on April 2.  The programme, which marked

Ghana High Commission in UK dismisses free food flyer as fake

The Ghana High Commission UK has issued a warning dismissing as fake a circulating flyer claiming that Ghanaian nationals in the United Kingdom can receive free food from several major retail chains by presenting their Ghana Card. The commission emphasised that the flyer,

Global Maternal Deaths Decline, Progress Slows in Recent Years

A new study indicates that global maternal deaths have declined over the past three decades, but progress has slowed in recent years and remains uneven across countries.  The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 research, published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health, estimates that 240,000 women died from maternal

GTA sets Kwahu Paragliding festival for April 3–6

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has announced the 2026 edition of the Kwahu Easter Paragliding Festival, scheduled for April 3 to April 6 at the Odweanoma Mountains in the Eastern Region.

GFA parts ways with Otto Addo after consecutive defeats against Germany, Austria

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the departure of Black Stars head coach Otto Addo.  This comes after Black Stars suffered backtoback friendly defeats against Germany and Austria.  The GFA said in a statement that it “sincerely thanks Otto Addo for his contribution to

Homes submerged, properties destroyed after 10-hour downpour in Ada

Residents in parts of the Ada East and Ada West Districts have been displaced, and properties destroyed following a nearly 10-hour downpour that hit the area over the weekend.  The heavy rains, which began around 21:00 hours on Saturday and ended at about 07:00 hours on Sunday,

New political party to challenge dominance of two major parties

A new political party, the Action Alliance Party (AAP), has been launched with a strong resolve to challenge the dominance of Ghana’s two major political parties and offer a people-centred leadership alternative focused on youth empowerment, job creation, and anti-corruption.  Addressing the party