Authorities in Kenya have released a damning report from a parliamentary inquiry accusing the British Army’s training unit in the country — BATUK — of serious human-rights violations, environmental damage, and misconduct spanning decades. The investigation, conducted by the Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee, documented repeated incidents of sexual abuse, including rape and assault, often followed by abandonment of children fathered by soldiers. ) Among the most notorious cases cited is the 2012 death of a young Kenyan woman, whose body was found in a hotel septic tank — a case long associated with soldiers from the BATUK base....
2026 World Cup draw: Uruguayan journalist Alejandro Figueredo hopes for Ghana-Uruguay pairing
Uruguayan journalist Alejandro Figueredo wants to see Ghana paired against the South American country for the second consecutive time in the group stage. Ghana has a bitter history with Uruguay from the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, where the infamous Luis Suarez handball incident happened. The rivalry was renewed in Qatar 2022 with the Black Stars squandering a chance to avenge that painful defeat. But Figueredo has fond memories of both encounters being on the winning side. Speaking to the head of 3Sports, Owuraku Ampofo, ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw today, he shared: “Oh, I love...
Mahama Urges Professionals to Embrace Farming
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians, particularly those in formal employment, to take up agriculture as an additional source of income, stressing that farming should not be seen as the preserve of rural dwellers or full-time farmers. Speaking at the 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration in Ho on Friday, December 5, President Mahama said the perception that agriculture is only for “village folks” is outdated and restrictive. “Agriculture isn’t only for the village folks,” he said. “You can work and still be a farmer. Teachers and civil servants can go to work and have farms, and the money from...
Prez Mahama: Volta Region Benefits from Big Push Road Projects
President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that a significant share of road contracts under the government’s flagship Big Push infrastructure programme has been awarded to the Volta Region. Speaking at the 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration in Ho on Friday, December 5, the President said the region has emerged as one of the major beneficiaries of the initiative, which is aimed at rapidly expanding Ghana’s road network and stimulating economic growth across all regions. “A good percentage of the roads awarded under the Big Push are from the Volta Region,” President Mahama stated, stressing that the allocation reflects a deliberate...
Mahama Calls for Single-Digit Credit to Boost Agriculture
President John Dramani Mahama has renewed calls for agricultural financing in Ghana to be offered at single-digit interest rates, stressing that affordable credit is vital for increasing food production and shielding farmers from unsustainable debt. Addressing the 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration in Ho on Friday, December 5, President Mahama described high-interest loans as one of the greatest hurdles confronting farmers, many of whom end up “working for the banks instead of working for themselves.” He explained that farmers who borrow at exorbitant rates often see their profits swallowed by loan repayments, leaving them unable to expand their farms, invest...
Togbe Afede Calls for Renewed Commitment to Agriculture
The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State and President of the Asogli Traditional Area, Togbe Afede XIV, has called for stronger national dedication to reviving Ghana’s agricultural sector. Speaking as Chairman at the 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration in Ho on Friday, December 5, 2025, he commended farmers for their crucial role in national development but cautioned that the sector continues to grapple with major challenges. “Indeed, farmers have played important roles in our country. They feed us, their exports from crops like cocoa and other cash crops give us the foreign exchange that we need, and the sector also employs...
Bryan Acheampong Salutes Farmers on Farmers’ Day
Flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Bryan Acheampong, has lauded Ghanaian farmers for their immense contribution to national development as the country celebrates Farmers’ Day. In a message to mark the occasion, Dr Acheampong emphasised that farmers remain the backbone of Ghana’s food security and economic stability. He noted, “the hardworking farmers of Ghana, the men and women whose hands feed the nation and sustain its future.” He added that their “dedication, resilience, and commitment to the land remain the true foundation of Ghana’s food security and economy.” Reflecting on his time in the agricultural sector, Dr...
Agric Minister Showcases Gains Under Feed Ghana at Farmers’ Day
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s agricultural sector, citing significant progress made under the Feed Ghana programme. Speaking at the 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration in Ho, the Minister said the Ministry has, over the past 11 months, laid a strong foundation for agricultural transformation. “Over the past 11 months, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture has laid a solid foundation for agricultural transformation. All our actions have been informed by science and we believe that collaboration between the research institutions and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture is indispensable for...
2025 Farmer’s Day: Farmers demand a 2% interest rate on loans to boost farming activities
President of the Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana, Nana Oboadie Boateng Bonsu, has urged the government to introduce 2% interest rates on loans to support and expand the farming activities of registered and recognised farmers. Speaking on Joy News on Friday, December 5, he noted that the interest rates ranging from 22% to 33% make it difficult for farmers to carry out their work efficiently. “We want a single-digit interest rate, which is 2%, to support farming activities. The interest rate is small to do our job very well. Interest rates are almost 33%, 22%, and 28%,” he noted. According...
Minority Raises Concerns Over Declining Conditions in Fishing Communities
The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about deteriorating conditions in Ghana’s fishing communities, accusing the government of neglect and logistical shortcomings that endanger food security and livelihoods. In a statement issued to mark National Farmers’ Day on Friday, December 5, the Minority pointed to the severe lack of premix fuel in Keta and other coastal towns, which has forced fishing boats to remain idle and left families struggling to cope. “A government that cannot ensure the reliable distribution of a fundamental input like premix fuel has failed in its most basic duty to sustain a critical sector. We stand...