In line with government’s commitment to safeguard the welfare of Ghanaians abroad, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), on Tuesday held a virtual meeting with Heads of Mission of Ghana’s diplomatic missions in the Middle East to discuss the evolving situation in the region. The Minister reassured the public that “so...
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Vice President Engages KAIPTC Leadership on Peace, Security, and Inclusion
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has held discussions with the leadership of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), focusing on the Centre’s mandate and its expanding role in advancing peace, security, and inclusion. During the meeting, the Vice President commended KAIPTC for its enduring contribution as a regional hub for peacekeeping training, research,...
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Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis Begins Official Visit to Ghana
The Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, The Honourable Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, has arrived in Ghana for a four-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. Dr. Drew’s visit, which runs from March 3 to March 7, coincides with Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebrations. He is expected to join...
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Voting Ends in Ayawaso East By-Election, Results Awaited
Voting in the Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election has officially concluded, with electoral officers now sorting and tallying ballots at polling centers across the constituency. The polls opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 5:00 p.m., wrapping up a full day of voting to select a new representative following the passing of the sitting MP, Naser...
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I’m not motivated by material things, I’m here to serve – Baba Jamal
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate in the Ayawaso East by-election, Baba Jamal, says his political ambition is driven by service, not personal gain. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, March 3, after casting his vote at the Alhaji Iddrisu House 2 polling station, Mr Jamal stated that his motivation for seeking office is rooted...
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Mahama Government Confirms Majority of Akufo-Addo’s Late-Term Appointments
Nearly 75 percent of public sector hires made in the closing weeks of the Akufo-Addo administration have been approved to remain in office, presidential spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced on Tuesday. Kwakye Ofosu explained that a presidential panel reviewing roughly 2,080 appointments, promotions, and recruitments recommended that 1,539 of them be maintained. At a press...
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Mahama Administration Revokes 541 Akufo-Addo-Era Appointments, Grants Clemency to Vulnerable Groups”
The Mahama administration has annulled 541 public sector recruitments, appointments, and promotions carried out in the final days of the Akufo-Addo government, following a thorough review by a presidential committee established to examine a disputed surge of hiring after the December 7, 2024 elections. Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu disclosed the outcome at a press...
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French Naval Delegation Strengthens Ties with Ghana Navy
The Commanding Officer of the French Offshore Patrol Vessel Commandant Bouan, Lieutenant Commander Damian Tocquer, has paid a courtesy call on the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Commodore Solomon Asiedu-Larbi, as part of a four-day official visit to Ghana. The visit, which commenced on Monday, is aimed at deepening bilateral naval cooperation between France...
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Man Arrested for Alleged Assault After Motor Accident at Maamobi
The Kotobabi District Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with an alleged assault following a motor accident at Maamobi. According to police reports, the incident occurred on Saturday, February 22, 2026, when the victim, Yakubu Manan Abdul, aged 24, was involved in a collision with the suspect, identified as Razak Kwanda. Preliminary...
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ATRAC Commander Opens UN Engagement Platoon Training at Bundase
The Commander of the Army Training Command (ATRAC), Brigadier General Joshua Amanor, has officially opened the United Nations Engagement Platoon training at the Army Peace Operations Training School (APOTS), Bundase. In his opening remarks, Brigadier General Amanor described the Engagement Platoon as a critical force multiplier in complex operational environments. He emphasized that personnel require...