A manhunt is underway in South Africa after a group of 10 armed men opened fire killing 12 people at an informal settlement in Johannesburg late on Tuesday. Police said the shooters were dropped at the site in a minibus and moved through the area, opening fire on residents at multiple locations before fleeing in...
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Minority slams gov’t over delay in opening Afari Military Hospital
Minority members on Parliament’s Health Committee have criticised the John Mahama-led administration over what they describe as the failure to operationalise the 500-bed Afari Military Hospital, warning that the continued delay is undermining efforts to improve healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region. Led by the Ranking Member of the Committee, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, the...
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Supreme Court set to rule on Noah Adamtey’s challenge to OSP prosecutorial powers on July 29
The Supreme Court is expected to deliver a landmark judgment on July 29, 2026, in a constitutional case brought by private citizen and lawyer Noah Ephraem Tetteh Adamtey, which questions the legality of the prosecutorial powers exercised by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The case has attracted significant public and legal interest because...
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Minority Leader Defends Free Speech as Cornerstone of Democracy
The Minority Leader, Hon. Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has mounted a strong defense of free speech in Ghana’s Parliament, warning against any attempt to suppress political dissent. Speaking on the floor of the House, he argued that history has shown the dangers of silencing opposing voices. “Governments that stifle dissent do not strengthen themselves but...
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“Africa Must Finance and Lead Its Own Health Future,” Vice President Declares at Health Summit
The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has urged African nations to break away from aid dependency and prioritize healthcare as a matter of national security and economic stability. Speaking at the 2026 Annual Health Summit organized by the Ministry of Health, she emphasized that Africa’s health future must be...
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REGSEC Declares Emergency Measures in Greater Accra Ahead of Rainy Season and Homowo Festival
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC), chaired by Regional Minister Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has declared a state of heightened operational readiness across the capital. The move follows an emergency high-level review of ecological vulnerabilities and cultural activities, with the Council unveiling a comprehensive, intelligence-led blueprint to mitigate flood risks and safeguard the...
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Chef Nyhiraba Completes Her Cook-A-Ton Attempt, Awaits Guinness Review
Chef Nyhiraba Zulaiha has successfully concluded her historic cook‑a‑thon attempt at the Madina Zongo Astro Turf, drawing nationwide attention and international support. The marathon cooking challenge, which began on June 1, attracted dignitaries, government officials, media practitioners, and enthusiastic citizens who rallied behind her mission to celebrate Ghanaian cuisine. The initiative sought to inspire young...
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Ghana Launches Revised National Cultural Policy
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has joined the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, traditional leaders, creatives, development partners, members of the diplomatic community, and stakeholders to launch Ghana’s Revised National Cultural Policy. The new policy underscores Ghana’s commitment to protecting, promoting, and preserving its rich cultural heritage while positioning...
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Parliament Launches Youth-Focused Civic Education Series
Parliament has unveiled a new educational initiative dubbed “Parliament and You” under the theme “Promoting Parliamentary Education Among the Young.” The programme, launched in partnership with Graphic Communications Group Limited, seeks to deepen young people’s understanding of parliamentary democracy, governance, and civic responsibility. Speaking on behalf of the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana...
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Ghana and Brazil Explore Stronger Cultural and Tourism Partnership
Ghana is set to deepen cultural and tourism ties with Brazil following high-level discussions between the Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Yussif Issaka Jajah, and a Brazilian delegation led by renowned cultural ambassador Wode Maya. The engagement focused on opportunities to strengthen relations through festivals, cultural exchange, and tourism promotion. The...