Iran cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup after the United States killed its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, says the country’s sports minister Ahmad Donyamali. “Considering that this corrupt regime [the US] has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup,” the minister told state television on Wednesday. The US will...
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Ghana Condemns Drone Attack in Dubai Injuring Two Nationals
The Government of Ghana has strongly condemned a drone attack near Dubai International Airport that left two Ghanaian nationals injured earlier today. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, authorities confirmed that the incident occurred in the vicinity of the airport and posed serious risks to civilian lives and critical infrastructure. The...
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Vice President Visits Roads Ministry, Highlights Big Push Infrastructure Gains
The Vice President has paid an official working visit to the Ministry of Roads and Highways, where significant progress under the government’s Big Push Infrastructure Programme was outlined. Hon. Kwame Agbodza, Minister of Roads and Highways, briefed the Vice President on key achievements, including the award of 50 projects covering 1,144 kilometers nationwide. He emphasized...
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Only 1,000 recruited from 180,000 Immigration applicants – Muntaka
Only 1,000 applicants will be recruited into the Ghana Immigration Service out of more than 180,000 young people who applied during the recent recruitment exercise, according to the Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka. Addressing a press briefing on Wednesday, March 11, to clarify issues surrounding recruitment into the security agencies, Mr. Muntaka said the overwhelming number...
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Strong Ties, Shared Values – Mahama Reaffirms Ghana–Korea Partnership
President John Dramani Mahama has held bilateral talks with the President of South Korea, Lee Jae Myung, reaffirming what he described as the “strong ties and shared values” that continue to define relations between Ghana and South Korea. During the discussions, President Mahama highlighted the historic connection between the two nations, noting their common commitment...
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Ghana and Korea Strengthen Partnership with New Cooperation Agreements
President John Dramani Mahama today held bilateral talks with the President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae Myung, reaffirming the strong and historic partnership between Ghana and Korea. The meeting concluded with the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering maritime security, climate change cooperation, and digital technology. The agreements mark a significant...
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Scrap AI Aptitude Tests For Security Recruitment – Afenyo-Markin
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for the abolition of artificial intelligence-based aptitude tests used in the ongoing recruitment into Ghana’s security services, citing major challenges faced by applicants. The Member of Parliament for Effutu said his caucus, together with several lawmakers, had received numerous complaints from constituents who were disqualified during the recruitment process...
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NPA Assures Public of Stable Fuel Supply Amid Global Market Concerns
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has moved to calm public concerns over fuel availability and pricing, assuring Ghanaians that the country has adequate stocks of petroleum products and that the national fuel supply situation remains stable. In a press release issued on Wednesday, the NPA emphasized that recent developments in global energy markets will not...
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Parliamentary OGP Caucus Engages Internal Audit Agency on Transparency Commitments
The Parliamentary Open Government Partnership (OGP) Caucus has paid a working visit to the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) as part of its ongoing engagements with implementing agencies under the national OGP initiative. The visit was aimed at gathering insights on progress made, challenges encountered, and exploring collaborative strategies to ensure the successful implementation of Ghana’s...
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Finance Ministry Pledges Stricter Controls Following Auditor-General’s Report
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, on behalf of the Finance Minister, Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has presented a statement to Parliament addressing the Auditor-General’s special report on arrears and payables as of the end of 2024. Hon. Ampem described the findings as evidence of a “systematic plunder and abuse” of...