Nobel laureate and renowned Nigerian playwright Professor Wole Soyinka has argued that elements of the slave trade persist in modern forms across Africa, citing the kidnapping and trafficking of children and young people into what he described as contemporary slave markets. Speaking at the opening of the Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice in Accra...
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Ablakwa says critics of UN slavery resolution are ‘revising their notes’ as reparations gain momentum
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says people who once dismissed Ghana’s United Nations resolution on the trans-Atlantic slave trade as merely an academic exercise is now being proven wrong, as reparatory justice gains global traction through apologies, acknowledgements and policy shifts. Addressing heads of state, foreign ministers, scholars and members of the African diaspora,...
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Macron Announces Memorial to Honour Human Rights and Slavery Victims
French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled plans for France to establish a memorial site in 2027 dedicated to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to commemorate the transatlantic slave trade. Delivering a virtual address to the ongoing Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice in Accra, President Macron explained that the memorial would serve as...
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Minority Caucus Backs Presbyterian Church’s Anti-Galamsey Campaign, Calls for Institutionalized Fight
The Minority in Parliament has thrown its weight behind the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s nationwide anti-galamsey initiative, dubbed “The Red Sunday,” describing it as a timely intervention in the fight against illegal mining. In a statement issued on June 17, 2026, the Caucus commended the Church for mobilizing its congregations across the country to raise...
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Education Minister Confirms No Arrears Under “No Fee Stress” Policy
Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has assured Parliament that there are no outstanding arrears under the government’s “No Fee Stress” initiative for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic years, emphasizing that all required funds have been fully released and are currently being disbursed. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, June 18, Mr. Iddrisu referenced...
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OSP Clarifies Legal Threshold for Trial in Absentia in Ofori-Atta Case
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that the issue of whether former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta can be tried in absentia has not yet arisen, stressing that the constitutional requirements have not been satisfied since formal service of charges has not been completed. In an explainer, the OSP’s Director of Strategy, Research,...
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Education Minister Reports 312,448 Students Benefited from “No Fee Stress” Policy
Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed that a total of 312,448 students have so far benefited from the government’s “No Fee Stress” initiative across the 2024 and 2025 academic years, at a cumulative cost of GHS 888.8 million. Addressing Parliament on Thursday, June 18, Mr. Iddrisu detailed the distribution of beneficiaries under the policy...
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Ashanti South Police Arrest Suspect in Car Snatching Robberies
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a series of car snatching robberies and vehicle thefts across the Ashanti Region. The suspect, identified as William Opoku, also known as Father Blessing, was picked up during an intelligence-led operation at Ahwiaa near Kumasi after Police traced hideouts used by...
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Ghana High Commission in Canada Expresses Gratitude for World Cup Ticket Support
The Ghana High Commission in Ottawa has extended appreciation to President H.E. John Dramani Mahama for providing FIFA World Cup tickets to Ghanaians in Canada, enabling them to support the Black Stars at the global tournament. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the Mission explained that the tickets were distributed through Ghanaian Community Associations...
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Police Caution Students Ahead of WASSCE Completion
As final-year students across the country prepare to complete the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) on Friday, June 19, the Ghana Police Service has urged candidates to remain disciplined, law-abiding, and to celebrate responsibly after their examinations. In a statement, the Service reminded students that acts of violence, vandalism, arson, assault, and other...