President John Dramani Mahama has won a pledge from African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf to place the ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa on the agenda of the next AU Summit. The assurance came during bilateral talks on the sidelines of the AU Extraordinary Summit in Accra, where President Mahama underscored Ghana’s concern...
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Ghana Medical Trust Fund Donates Oxygen Concentrators to Tamale Teaching Hospital NICU
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has donated five oxygen concentrators, including one mobile unit, to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Tamale Teaching Hospital, bolstering the facility’s capacity to deliver lifesaving care to newborns. The equipment, generously provided by Rikair Company Limited, is expected to enhance the NICU’s ability to support infants requiring oxygen...
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Dr. Bawumia Calls for End to Prosecutions Undertaken in His Name
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the Ghana Police Service and the Attorney‑General to discontinue prosecutions allegedly initiated on his behalf, stressing his commitment to free speech and democratic values. The statement follows the arrest and arraignment of a National Democratic Congress organiser in Agona West, accused of publishing...
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Police Seize Suspected Narcotics at Asawase Market; Two Arrested
The Manhyia District Police Command has intercepted a large consignment of suspected narcotic drugs at the Asawase Market, leading to the arrest of two men. According to a statement from the Ashanti Regional Police Headquarters, the suspects — Osman Bassein, 37, and Mohammed Abdul‑Razak, 38 — were apprehended while transporting fertilizer sacks believed to contain...
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Africa’s Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plan Moves Beyond Paper, Mahama Declares
President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Africa’s ambition to build a strong pharmaceutical manufacturing industry is no longer “a mere scribble on paper” but a vision steadily advancing toward reality. Speaking on Day Two of the African Union Extraordinary Summit, President Mahama urged the continent to reduce its heavy dependence on imported medicines and...
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Ghana to Host 3rd China–West Africa Medical Expo Focused on Innovation, Investment and Digital Health
Ghana will host the 3rd China–West Africa Medical & Health Industry and AI Diagnosis & Project Cooperation Summit & Expo 2026, with a strong focus on innovation, investment, and digital health. The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWA), the Ghana Health Service, and other partners, officially launched...
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CSA Warns of Rising Restaurant and Food‑Vendor Impersonation Scams
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has issued a public alert warning of a surge in online impersonation scams targeting restaurants and food vendors, with financial losses tripling in the first half of 2026. Between January and June, the CSA recorded 112 cases compared to 61 over the same period last year, with losses rising sharply...
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Mahama Rallies Africa’s Leaders to Confront Health Challenges
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stirring call to African leaders to seize the moment and accelerate collective action toward achieving Universal Health Coverage and ending preventable diseases across the continent. “We have gathered here because we are the front line of this liberation struggle. We are the generals of the Continent’s Battalion of...
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Carlos Queiroz Could Join CAF Review After Ghana’s World Cup Campaign
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz could be involved in a CAF review meeting aimed at assessing Africa’s performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CAF president Patrice Motsepe has announced plans to bring together national team coaches, football experts and former players after African teams achieved a record-breaking showing at the tournament. Queiroz, who guided Ghana...
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Mother-of-four In court Over Alleged Offensive Remarks About Mahama On TikTok
TikToker Rita Konadu, popularly known as “Mama One,” has been granted GH¢50,000 bail with two sureties after appearing before court over allegations of making offensive remarks about President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama. The 49-year-old mother of four, who hails from Juaben in the Ashanti Region, was granted bail after being arraigned...