The Ministry of Education has condemned the violent assault at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, describing the incident as “reprehensible and criminal” and directing swift disciplinary action against those found culpable. In a statement issued on August 5, 2026, the Ministry reaffirmed its zero‑tolerance stance on lawlessness in educational institutions. The Honourable Minister for Education,...
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Ghana Not Blacklisted Under Saudi Arabia’s E‑Visa Programme, MFA Assures
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed claims circulating on social media that Ghana has been blacklisted by Saudi Arabia under its electronic tourist visa programme. In a statement issued yesterday, the Ministry explained that Saudi Arabia’s e‑visa system is determined solely by the Kingdom’s authorities and currently covers sixty‑six countries, primarily G20 members, North...
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Education Minister Inaugurates Ghana Commission for UNESCO General Assembly
The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated the General Assembly of the Ghana Commission for UNESCO at the Ministry of Education’s Conference Room, marking a significant step in strengthening Ghana’s collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Addressing members of the newly constituted Assembly, Hon. Iddrisu urged them to harness...
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POPVOX‑DPP Foundation Launches Digital Parliaments Project Africa
The POPVOX‑DPP Foundation, in collaboration with the House Democracy Partnership, has launched the Digital Parliaments Project Africa at a capacity‑building training hosted in Ghana’s Parliament. The initiative is designed to strengthen legislative processes across the continent by bridging the gap between research and parliamentary practice. It aims to enhance legislative effectiveness, improve governance outcomes, and...
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Ga Mantse Endorses Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Receives Donation Ahead of Homowo
The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has pledged his full support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), describing it as a critical national intervention capable of transforming access to specialised healthcare and restoring hope to thousands of Ghanaians battling chronic and life‑threatening diseases. The assurance came when GMTF Administrator...
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El-Sayed’s Victory Sends Tremors Through Democratic Party
The tremors from Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s Senate primary will have been felt hundreds of miles away by the Democratic Party leadership. In a year in which Republicans appear to be facing significant electoral headwinds, Democratic primary voters have taken a chance on a left-wing insurgent, raising the stakes in a Senate race in...
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EU Donates Patrol Boats to Ghana Navy to Boost Maritime Security
The European Union (EU), through its Support to West Africa Integrated Maritime Security (SWAIMS) Programme, has handed over two Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) to the Ghana Navy following the completion of a two‑week Boat Operators Training Course at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Nutekpor. The training, conducted by instructors from the Portuguese Navy, equipped...
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Ghana’s Caleb Yirenkyi set for record €30m move to Coventry City
Ghana international Caleb Yirenkyi is on the verge of becoming the most expensive player ever sold by a Danish club after FC Nordsjælland agreed a record transfer with English Premier League side Coventry City. According to Danish outlet Tipsbladet, Coventry City will pay a guaranteed €27 million for the 20-year-old midfielder, with a further €3...
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GSA to Enforce Vehicle Homologation Programme from October
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has announced that it will begin strict enforcement of the National Vehicle Homologation and Conformity Assessment Programme from October 1, 2026, to ensure all vehicles imported, assembled or manufactured in Ghana meet national safety, quality and environmental standards. The programme, according to the Authority, is designed to prevent the influx...
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PNP Joins Calls for Equal Justice, Rule of Law
The People’s National Party (PNP) has declared its support for ongoing demonstrations in defence of democracy and the rule of law, stressing that justice must be applied fairly and without political bias. In a press statement issued in Accra, the party announced it would join the New Patriotic Party (NPP) demonstration, citing concerns about selective...