Cuts to a major U.S.-funded AIDS program have forced clinics to close, staff to lose their jobs, and HIV services to collapse across dozens of countries, according to a report released Tuesday. The report was produced by amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. It examines the fallout from disruptions to PEPFAR, the President’s Emergency Plan...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Black Stars Rise in FIFA Rankings
Ghana’s Black Stars have recorded a notable leap in the latest FIFA/Coca‑Cola Men’s World Ranking, climbing eight places after their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The national team now sits at 65th globally, up from 73rd in the previous list released before the tournament. According to FIFA, the new ranking published on July...
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OSP Clarifies Legal Proceedings Against Ofori‑Atta, Reaffirms Fugitive Status
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a public notice clarifying its position on legal proceedings involving Mr. Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori‑Atta, following reports circulating in the media about a transcript from a United States immigration court. The OSP stressed that immigration hearings in the U.S. do not determine the credibility of criminal...
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Health Ministry Dismisses False Ebola Reports, Urges Calm
The Ministry of Health has refuted claims circulating on social media alleging that Ghana has recorded thousands of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) cases. A statement issued by the Public Relations Unit described the reports, attributed to SABC, as “false, misleading, and should be disregarded.” The publication had claimed that Ghana’s Ebola cases had risen to...
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President Mahama Hosts AU Extraordinary Summit on Universal Health Coverage in Accra
President John Dramani Mahama is hosting the African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit on Universal Health Coverage and Ending AIDS in Accra from July 21 to 22, 2026, reaffirming Ghana’s leadership in advancing health equity across the continent. The summit, themed “Advancing Justice, Equity and Universal Health Coverage: Ending AIDS, TB, Improving Maternal Health, Addressing Endemic...
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Police Intercept Over 1,000 Vehicles in Greater Accra for Illegal Sirens and Modifications
The Ghana Police Service has intercepted 1,054 vehicles in the Greater Accra Region as part of a nationwide road traffic enforcement exercise targeting the unauthorized use of horns, sirens, strobe lights, beacon lights, and improvised vehicle modifications. According to the Service, drivers found in violation were educated on the relevant provisions of the Road Traffic...
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Ghana TVET Service to Release 2026 Recruitment Application Status Today
The Ghana TVET Service has announced that applicants who took part in the 2026 recruitment exercise can begin checking the status of their applications from 8:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. According to a public notice issued by the Service, candidates who submitted their applications online are required to log into the recruitment portal...
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Human Trafficking Management Board Calls For Stronger Collaboration At Second Quarter Meeting
The Human Trafficking Management Board has renewed its call for stronger collaboration and strategic action in the fight against human trafficking, as it held its second quarter meeting in Accra. The Board, which provides oversight and strategic direction for national interventions on prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnership, emphasized the need to intensify efforts to safeguard...
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Oil Market Volatility SPARKS Economic Concerns
The Bank of Ghana has cautioned that renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are driving fresh instability in global energy markets, with potential implications for Ghana’s economy. Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, addressing the opening session of the 131st Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, noted that hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz have reignited...
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Minority Caucus Declares Wontumi a “Political Prisoner,” Demands Judicial Consistency
The Parliamentary Minority Caucus has branded Bernard Antwi‑Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, a “political prisoner,” following his twenty‑year conviction under the Minerals and Mining Act. In a strongly worded conclusion to its statement, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo‑Markin insisted that the ruling was marred by constitutional defects, including denial of counsel of choice and refusal...