Nearly 75 percent of public sector hires made in the closing weeks of the Akufo-Addo administration have been approved to remain in office, presidential spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced on Tuesday. Kwakye Ofosu explained that a presidential panel reviewing roughly 2,080 appointments, promotions, and recruitments recommended that 1,539 of them be maintained. At a press...
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Mahama Administration Revokes 541 Akufo-Addo-Era Appointments, Grants Clemency to Vulnerable Groups”
The Mahama administration has annulled 541 public sector recruitments, appointments, and promotions carried out in the final days of the Akufo-Addo government, following a thorough review by a presidential committee established to examine a disputed surge of hiring after the December 7, 2024 elections. Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu disclosed the outcome at a press...
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French Naval Delegation Strengthens Ties with Ghana Navy
The Commanding Officer of the French Offshore Patrol Vessel Commandant Bouan, Lieutenant Commander Damian Tocquer, has paid a courtesy call on the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Commodore Solomon Asiedu-Larbi, as part of a four-day official visit to Ghana. The visit, which commenced on Monday, is aimed at deepening bilateral naval cooperation between France...
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Man Arrested for Alleged Assault After Motor Accident at Maamobi
The Kotobabi District Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with an alleged assault following a motor accident at Maamobi. According to police reports, the incident occurred on Saturday, February 22, 2026, when the victim, Yakubu Manan Abdul, aged 24, was involved in a collision with the suspect, identified as Razak Kwanda. Preliminary...
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ATRAC Commander Opens UN Engagement Platoon Training at Bundase
The Commander of the Army Training Command (ATRAC), Brigadier General Joshua Amanor, has officially opened the United Nations Engagement Platoon training at the Army Peace Operations Training School (APOTS), Bundase. In his opening remarks, Brigadier General Amanor described the Engagement Platoon as a critical force multiplier in complex operational environments. He emphasized that personnel require...
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Deputy Health Minister Commissions First-Ever Eye Surgical Centre in Central Region
The government has taken a major step toward reducing preventable blindness in the Central Region, as Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, commissioned a state-of-the-art Surgical Eye and Training Centre at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital. The 33-bed facility, equipped with three modern operating theatres, is the first of its kind in the...
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Ghana, Tanzania Push for Permanent Joint Commission
President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana has held high-level bilateral talks with Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, at the State House in Arusha. The discussions, conducted in the spirit of Pan-African solidarity, focused on strengthening Ghana–Tanzania relations, deepening continental cooperation, and addressing pressing regional and global developments. On...
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Deputy Health Minister Tours Health Facilities in Tamale
As part of her working visit to the Northern Region, Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, toured several health facilities to assess infrastructure, equipment needs, and staffing gaps, reaffirming government’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery. At the Tamale Central Hospital, she visited the Out-Patient Department (OPD), interacting with staff and patients to gain...
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Ablakwa Commends Embassy Staff in UAE for Support to Black Queens
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has praised staff of the country’s embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for their dedication and professionalism in supporting the national women’s football team, the Black Queens. In a Facebook post, Ablakwa lauded the embassy team for their “remarkable patriotism, courage, compassion and professionalism” as they...
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Minority MPs Raise Cocoa Pods in Parliament After State of the Nation Address
In a striking display of symbolism, Members of the Minority in Ghana’s Parliament raised cocoa pods moments after President John Dramani Mahama delivered the State of the Nation Address, sending a clear message about the importance of Ghana’s cocoa industry. The gesture underscored cocoa’s central role in Ghana’s economy and identity. Renowned globally for its...