Rwanda has formally agreed to accept up to 250 migrants deported from the United States, following a bilateral initiative signed in June 2025. The agreement marks a significant step in international cooperation on migration and resettlement. Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo described the arrangement as consistent with Rwanda’s national ethos of “reintegration and rehabilitation,” citing...
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after appearing in court on rape and sexual assault charges. The five charges relate to three women and the offences are reported to have taken place between 2021 and 2022. Partey denies all the charges against him. The hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday...
Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has announced that the government has received more than 115,000 applications for the National Apprenticeship Programme a flagship initiative designed to tackle youth unemployment through hands-on skills training. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series held in Accra on Monday, August 4, 2025, the Minister highlighted the...
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has officially confirmed the payment of the 20% Operational Support Allowance owed to its staff for the period spanning January to July 2025. This resolution follows a nationwide strike by NIA employees, which was sparked by the Ministry of Finance’s failure to provide a definitive timeline or commitment regarding the...
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has revealed disturbing details surrounding the gruesome murder of a Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) officer, Stephen King Amoah, whose charred body was discovered on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Stephen King Amoah, aged 38, a Ghana Immigration Service officer, was last seen alive on July 3,...
The Government of Ghana has unveiled a substantial hike in the producer price of cocoa for the 2025/2026 crop year, raising it from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per metric tonne marking a 62.58% surge in dollar terms. This decision was reached by the Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC), led by the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel...
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has joined the growing chorus of Ghanaians expressing frustration over the high cost of DStv subscription packages in the country. In a statement dated Sunday, August 3, and signed by the minority spokesperson on Communication and Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, the caucus called for fairer pricing and...
A fierce fire erupted on Sunday, August 3, consuming several makeshift wooden and metal structures near the Madina Redco Flats in Accra. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reported receiving a distress call at 12:36 p.m., prompting an immediate response. The first fire engine from the Madina Fire Station arrived on the scene just four...
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has agreed to new bail conditions submitted by lawyers representing Mr. Paul Adom-Otchere, the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL). The updated terms, which satisfy the requirements of the original bail arrangement, were secured by the Jospong Group of Companies, who have stepped in...
Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations,Samuel Nartey George has delivered a firm warning to DSTV, stating that the broadcaster’s licence will be revoked by Wednesday, August 7, if it fails to adjust its subscription rates in Ghana to meet regulatory standards. During the Government Accountability Series held on Friday, August 1, the Minister disclosed...