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Accra Floods: Calls for enforcement of environmental sanitation by-laws intensify
4+ hour ago (148+ words) The Coalition of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) has called on the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, to press upon Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to enforce environmental…...
Clinical trial begins for Ebola treatments in DR Congo
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (560+ words) GBC Ghana Online Clinical trial begins for Ebola treatments in DR Congo By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Health authorities have launched a critical medical study to combat a deadly Ebola outbreak currently spreading through the Democratic Republic of…...
When Disaster Relief Becomes Political Currency
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (319+ words) By Esther Tawiah, Executive Director of Gen CED The devastating floods affecting communities across Ghana have once again demonstrated the compassion of many Members of Parliament, who have visited affected areas with food, cash, mattresses, roofing sheets and other relief…...
"Results speak louder than noise" " Dr. Henry Kokofu makes his case for Ashanti NPP Chairmanship
2+ week, 3+ day ago (440+ words) As the race for the Ashanti Regional Chairmanship of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) gathers momentum, one contender is distinguishing himself not through fiery rhetoric or political theatrics, but through a message centered on performance, experience, and measurable impact. In…...
No government role in Bossman Asare's resignation " Kwakye Ofosu
2+ week, 6+ day ago (296+ words) Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has rejected claims that the government influenced the decision of the Electoral Commission's Deputy Chairperson in charge of Corporate Affairs, Dr Bossman Asare, to resign from his position. Mr Kwakye Ofosu's…...
Appiah-Kubi's withdrawal from Wontumi's case does not serve his interests - Solomon Owusu
3+ week, 2+ day ago (360+ words) By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Communications Director of the United Party, Solomon Owusu, has said that lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi's decision to withdraw from representing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, does not serve…...
Ghana warns citizens against non-essential travel to South Africa amid xenophobic attacks
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (511+ words) By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The government of Ghana has advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa until further notice. This emergency travel advisory follows a sharp rise in xenophobic attacks targeting African nationals. "The…...
President Mahama backs constitutional review to allow diaspora Ghanaians in national politics
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (203+ words) By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has indicated that the government is advancing constitutional reforms to enable Ghanaians in the diaspora, including dual passport holders, to actively participate in national politics at both parliamentary and ministerial…...
Local Content Bill to ensure Ghanaians benefit more from mining sector - Prez Mahama
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (337+ words) By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans by the government to strengthen Ghanaian participation in the country's extractive sector through a new Local Content Bill and reforms to the mining royalty regime. Speaking at…...
Compensation for affected residents on cleared 51km Accra'Kumasi Expressway stretch to begin in June ' Finance Minister
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (260+ words) Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, says about 51 kilometres of the proposed Accra'Kumasi Expressway corridor have been cleared so far as work progresses on the flagship infrastructure project. Dr Forson, who announced this on Facebook on Thursday, May 28, 2026, praised the…...