President John Dramani Mahama has commended engineers of the Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) for their dedication and technical ingenuity in restoring the Akosombo Hydroelectric Dam to full operation. President Mahama gave the commendation at the 2026
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
Ethiopia is set to host Ghana Month in May 2026 to celebrate Ghanaian culture and heritage in Addis Ababa, as both countries continue to build on longstanding historical ties. The cultural celebration is scheduled to commence on May 8, 2026, featuring a rich
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Cabinet has approved visa waiver agreements between Ghana and Maldives, Antigua and Barbuda, and Zambia, pending parliamentary ratification. The visa waiver agreements will cover all categories of passports, diplomatic, service, and ordinary
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has issued a strong warning to government appointees against using political influence to meddle in chieftaincy affairs, stressing that positions of power are not permanent. Addressing the Asanteman Council on Monday, April 20, he expressed concern over
Etihad Airways is set to introduce direct flights between Accra and Abu Dhabi (AUH) from 17 May 2026 as part of a six-destination African expansion, a move expected to significantly improve international travel options for passengers to and from Ghana. The announcement, made
South Africa’s opposition leader and head of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema, has been handed a five-year prison sentence after a court found him guilty of unlawfully possessing and firing a firearm during a political gathering. The judgment was delivered by a
Over the weekend, the Muslim community in Kasoa marked Ramafest also known as the Ramadan Festival with a vibrant and colourful durbar. The event brought together chiefs adorned in beautiful traditional attire, alongside captivating music and cultural performances from various tribes within the
The Ghanaian Ambassador for Shea Butter, Hamamat Monita, has disclosed plans to expand her range of shea butter products into Ethiopia as part of a broader strategy to empower women economically and create sustainable jobs. She made the announcement during a meeting with