The Government of Ghana has proclaimed a three-day national mourning period following the death of former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. President John Dramani Mahama made the announcement on Friday, noting that the observance will take place from Friday, October 24, to Sunday, October 26, 2025. In an official statement on behalf of the government,...
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President Mahama swears in 37 High Court Judges, calls for swift justice and ethical excellence
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday reinforced his administration’s commitment to an independent yet accountable judiciary at the induction of 37 new High Court judges. “Judicial independence is the lifeblood of our democracy, and it must never be compromised,” President Mahama declared during the swearing-in ceremony. “But independence does not mean isolation. Courts must remain...
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Government and Former Leaders Honor Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings with Tributes
Expressions of grief and admiration continue to flow from current and former government figures following the death of Ghana’s former First Lady and founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. She passed away on Thursday, October 23, at the age of 76. President John Dramani Mahama shared his sorrow in a Facebook...
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Majority Caucus Mourns Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
The Majority Caucus in Parliament, under the leadership of Mahama Ayariga, has expressed its sympathies to the family of the late former First Lady, Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. She was 76 years old. In a statement, the Caucus...
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GMTF-MahamaCares, NLA Explore Partnership to Boost Healthcare Delivery
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF)–MahamaCares has initiated discussions with the National Lottery Authority (NLA) to strengthen healthcare delivery across the country. On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, a delegation from GMTF, led by its Administrator, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, paid a courtesy call on the Director-General of the NLA, Mohammed Abdul-Salam, at the Authority’s headquarters in Accra....
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Profile of Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings
Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings, Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady and one of the country’s most influential women in politics and social development, leaves behind a legacy defined by resilience, advocacy, and trailblazing leadership. Born on November 17, 1948, Nana Konadu was educated at Achimota School and later at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST),...
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Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings Passes Away at 76
Ghana is mourning the loss of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, who passed away in the early hours of Thursday, October 23, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. She was 76. Sources close to the family confirmed her passing, marking the end of a remarkable life dedicated to public service, women’s empowerment, and national...
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Comms. Minister Engages Group Vivendi Africa on Affordable Fibre Rollout
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George has held discussions with executives of Group Vivendi Africa (GVA) on the company’s plans to commercially launch high-speed fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) internet services in Ghana. Welcoming the delegation in Accra, Mr. George described GVA’s proposed pricing model as “revolutionary” and aligned with government’s agenda to...
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Africa Must Lead Its Own Digital Revolution – Sam George
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has urged African nations to take ownership of their digital transformation, declaring that the continent can no longer afford to remain a bystander in the global digital economy. Speaking at the opening of the Mobex Africa Tech Expo and Innovation Conference 2025 at the...
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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Engages Ghanaian Community in Iowa
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Wednesday met with members of the Ghanaian community in Iowa, USA, as part of her participation in the Norman Borlaug International Dialogue, organised by the World Food Prize Foundation. Addressing a gathering largely made up of young Ghanaians and students, the Vice President underscored the Mahama administration’s commitment to...