Gaza’s health system is on the brink of an unprecedented collapse, with thousands of patients facing death or disability amid a harsh Israeli siege on the enclave, a top health official has warned. Munir al-Barsh, director-general of Gaza’s Ministry of Health, told Al Jazeera on Tuesday that the situation inside the territory’s hospitals was “tragic...
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced plans to revoke the licenses of fifty large-scale mining companies found to be in breach of regulatory requirements. The decision follows a rigorous review of mining operations currently being undertaken by a special committee established at the directive of the Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. The...
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has voiced deep concern about the rising contamination of Ghana’s coastal waters, caused by illegal mining operations, commonly referred to as galamsey, as well as the careless disposal of plastic waste. She described the situation as a serious danger to the ocean environment and the livelihoods of fishing communities,...
The Forestry Commission (FC) has reinforced its leadership in sustainable forest governance with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Governments of Ghana and the United Kingdom. The Agreement marks a significant milestone in deepening collaboration on forest legality, climate resilience, and responsible forest management, reaffirming the Commission’s central role in...
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Honourable Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has tasked the newly inaugurated Governing Board of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO)to lead the transformation of Ghana’s vast bauxite resources into a thriving and sustainable aluminium. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, where 10 board members were sworn in, the Minister said the responsibility...
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s participation in the cybersecurity sector following a meeting with a delegation from the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) West Africa Affiliate. The delegation, led by WiCyS West Africa President Ms. Olayinka Naa Dzama Wilson-Kofi, engaged the CSA on ongoing collaboration, organisational growth, and future...
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), has held discussions with a delegation from Japan’s University of Tokyo to introduce a structured artificial intelligence (AI) and data science training programme for Ghanaian students. The engagement centered on the Resource Development in AI/Data Science for Africa’s Economic Growth Initiative, spearheaded...
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a sweeping reform of the country’s microfinance and specialised deposit-taking sector, aimed at restoring confidence, strengthening supervision and expanding access to financial services, particularly for vulnerable and underserved communities. Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiamah, outlined the reform agenda during the 2025 Governor’s Day...
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has brought festive cheer to children from care homes, basic schools, and partner institutions with an End-of-Year Christmas Party at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park. The colourful celebration was led by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, who described the...
Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa today met with the family of the late Nana Agyei Ahyia at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he conveyed his deepest condolences and outlined steps taken by government in response to the tragic loss. During the meeting, the Minister briefed the family on interventions already carried out by the...