A high-level delegation from the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of Uganda has commenced a five-day benchmarking tour in Ghana, aimed at deepening institutional learning and strengthening legislative practices. The delegation was received by the Clerk-to-Parliament of Ghana, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, along with senior management of the Parliamentary Service....
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Parliament Partners with IPU to Tackle Methane Emissions and Climate Change
In a bold step toward advancing Ghana’s climate agenda, the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has officially launched a strategic partnership with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) under a new initiative titled “Enhancing Parliamentary Action on Climate Change: Strengthening the Role of Parliament in Reducing Methane Emissions.” The project aims to empower...
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President Mahama Arrives in Cairo for Grand Egyptian Museum Inauguration
Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has arrived in Cairo ahead of the highly anticipated inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum, scheduled for Saturday. The landmark event will be held under the patronage of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and is expected to draw a distinguished gathering of world leaders, monarchs, and dignitaries from...
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Heath Goldfields Under Probe: Lands Ministry Launches Investigation into Bogoso-Prestea Mine Operations
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has begun an investigation into Heath Goldfields Limited over alleged regulatory breaches, financial irregularities, and questionable mining practices at the Bogoso-Prestea Mine in the Western Region. According to a report by The Herald on Monday, October 27, 2025, the company whose board includes former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena...
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GNFS Quells Dormitory Fire at Kwapong Nursing College in Ahafo Region
Swift intervention by personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) averted a major disaster at the Kwapong Nursing and Midwifery Training College in the Ahafo Region, after a fire broke out in one of the dormitory blocks early Friday morning. According to the Public Relations Officer for the Ahafo Region, the distress call was...
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Mahama, Macron Hold Strategic Talks in Paris: Ghana Seeks French Support on Piracy, Health, and Education
President John Dramani Mahama and French President Emmanuel Macron held high-level bilateral discussions at the Élysée Palace on Thursday, focusing on deepening Ghana-France cooperation in security, economic development, and regional stability. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 2025 Paris Peace Forum. The talks began on a solemn note, with President Macron extending...
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Police Restore Calm After Irate Youth Attack Nsuaem Police Station
Calm has been restored at Nsuaem in the Western Region after irate youth attacked the local police station on Wednesday evening, October 29, 2025. The violent incident prompted swift intervention by police and military reinforcements. According to a statement issued by the Western Central Regional Police Command, the unrest began when a group of about...
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Ghana Reaffirms Commitment To Media Freedom At Paris Peace Forum
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s unwavering commitment to media freedom and the promotion of credible, independent journalism on the global stage. Speaking at the closing session of the 2025 Paris Peace Forum, which focused on Information Integrity and Independent Media, President Mahama underscored the importance of safeguarding press freedom as a cornerstone of...
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Audit Reveals Over 20 MPs Skipped Numerous Parliamentary Sessions Without Permission
A newly released report assessing parliamentary participation has uncovered that a significant number of Members of Parliament were absent from proceedings without sanctioned leave. The audit, which spans 43 sittings held during the first quarter of 2025, highlights a troubling pattern of repeated absenteeism among several lawmakers. The data shows that some MPs failed to...
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Former President of Ghana Pays Final Respects to Kenya’s Democracy Icon Raila Odinga
In a solemn and heartfelt tribute, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana journeyed to Bondo in Siaya County, Kenya, yesterday to honor the memory of the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya and revered champion of democracy across Africa. President Akufo-Addo was joined by senior officials of the Kenyan...