The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has raised concern over declining condom use among the youth, attributing it to reduced fear of HIV and AIDS infections. Mr Isaiah Doe Kwao, Director of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation at the Commission, said although condoms remained widely
President John Dramani Mahama has declared three days of national mourning in honour of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. A Government statement directed that flags should fly at half-mast nationwide to honour her service in women’s empowerment, child welfare, and social development. The former
The Minerals Commission has revoked 278 small-scale mining licences across Ghana for breaches of mining regulations and the expiration of some permits, the government has announced. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources invoked the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) and
A study by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Pure Earth has revealed alarming levels of mercury, arsenic, lead, and other toxic metals in areas of Ghana affected by illegal small-scale gold mining, otherwise known as “galamsey”. The research, which covered the Ashanti,
Ghana’s former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has passed away at the age of 76. According to sources close to the family, she passed away in the early hours of Thursday, 23 October, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. As of the time
Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, Inspector-General of Police, has deployed a special investigations team to support inquiries into the death of Cheith Toure, a Senegalese, in Kumasi. The team includes homicide investigators, forensic experts, and intelligence officers. A statement signed by Assistant Commissioner of
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the Government’s commitment to develop a transport and logistics system that genuinely advanced Ghana efficiently, safely, and inclusively. “We are modernizing Ghana’s rail, road, maritime, and aviation systems, while enhancing intermodal connectivity to ensure that passengers and
One person has been confirmed dead, while four others are receiving treatment for gunshot wounds following a violent clash during the Odwira Festival at Ahwerease in the Akuapem South Municipality of the Eastern Region. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 22, during traditional
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspects and rescued 57 Nigerian nationals from a human trafficking and cybercrime syndicate operating at Adom Estates, Community 25. The operation, which took place on October 22, 2025, was led
President John Dramani Mahama, has as part of his one-day working visit to the Western Region, inspected ongoing construction works on the Western Regional Hospital Project at Apemanim. The President also inspected the Effia Nkwanta and Public health laboratory before breaking ground for