The United Party (UP) has expressed deep shock and sadness over the tragic stampede that claimed six lives during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra. In a statement signed by the party’s Director of Communications, Solomon Owusu, the UP extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished...
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Bank of Ghana Unveils New Foreign Exchange Operations Framework
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has introduced a new Foreign Exchange (FX) Operations Framework aimed at enhancing transparency, strengthening market confidence, and promoting macroeconomic stability. According to a statement issued by the Bank’s Communications Department, the new framework, approved by the BoG Board, is designed to clarify the objectives and guiding principles for the Bank’s...
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Mahama Visits 37 Military Hospital to Console Injured Recruits After El-Wak Stampede
President John Dramani Mahama has paid a visit to the 37 Military Hospital to express sympathy and support for prospective military recruits who are receiving medical care following a tragic stampede earlier today at the El-Wak Sports Stadium. The incident, which occurred during a nationwide recruitment exercise by the Ghana Armed Forces, resulted in multiple...
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Prez. Mahama Directs School Feeding Caterers to Source Eggs Locally to Support Farmers
President John Dramani Mahama has called on caterers under the School Feeding Programme to procure eggs directly from local vendors facing low sales, in a bid to support struggling poultry farmers and improve nutrition for school children. Speaking at the launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative in the Ashanti Region, the president highlighted the plight...
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Mahama Announces Additional GH¢200 Million Support for Maize and Rice Farmers
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a renewed financial intervention to support Ghanaian farmers grappling with unsold maize and falling market prices. Speaking at the launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme in the Ashanti Region, the president pledged an additional GH¢200 million to the National Food Buffer Stock Company to purchase surplus maize and rice...
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Prez. Mahama Orders Suspension of Military Recruitment Over Fatalities and Chaos in Accra, Kumasi
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Ghana Armed Forces to put a temporary stop to its ongoing nationwide recruitment campaign following reports of injuries and fatalities in Accra and Kumasi. He stated that the suspension would facilitate a comprehensive probe into the incidents and help ensure that future recruitment efforts are carried out in...
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6 Dead, Several Injured in Stampede at Ghana Armed Forces Recruitment Exercise
A tragic stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 morning has left six potential recruits dead and several others injured during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) 2025/2026 recruitment exercise. According to a statement issued by the Department of Public Relations at the GAF Headquarters, preliminary investigations revealed that the...
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Ghana Deepens Global Health Collaboration To Advance Health Sovereignty
Ghana has taken a bold step toward strengthening its health sovereignty through enhanced global cooperation, as the Ministry of Health hosted a high-level delegation from the Alliance for Health Policy and the Institute Research Board. The meeting focused on a U.S.-led initiative promoting bilateral collaboration in pathogen sharing and policy alignment. Minister for Health, Hon....
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Ministry Of Health Engages WHO On Free Primary Health Care And Medical Trust Fund Initiatives
In a significant move to bolster Ghana’s health sector, the Ministry of Health has engaged with a delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO) to discuss technical support for two flagship initiatives: the Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) programme and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF). The meeting, held in Accra, underscores the government’s commitment...
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NSA Scandal: Gifty Oware released after meeting GH¢10m bail
Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has confirmed the release of former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware Mensah, after she met the GH¢10 million bail condition set by the court. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, November 12, Haruna, however, disclosed...