First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor and Asutifi South MP Collins Dauda have officially taken their oaths as members of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative arm of the African Union. Their swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday, November 3, in South Africa. Established to serve as a continental forum for dialogue and policymaking, the Pan-African Parliament first convened in March 2004. Initially headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the institution later relocated to Midrand, South Africa. Its founding vision was to create a platform where representatives from across Africa could gather to deliberate and enact policies addressing shared challenges across the...
President Mahama Receives German President Steinmeier at Jubilee House
On Monday, November 3, President John Dramani Mahama officially welcomed the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, to the Jubilee House in Accra, marking the start of a three-day official visit to Ghana. President Steinmeier’s visit, which spans from Sunday, November 2 to Tuesday, November 4, 2025, aims to reinforce the enduring relationship between Ghana and Germany. The agenda focuses on enhancing collaboration in areas such as trade, investment, technological advancement, and sustainable development. A formal welcome ceremony took place at the Forecourt of the Presidency, where President Steinmeier reviewed a full military Guard of...
Asutifi North MP Denies Leading Mob Attack on NAIMOS Officers in Ahafo Region
Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has denied claims that he led a mob to attack officers of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) in the Ahafo Region. Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, Dr. Addo said, “It is not true. I have not led any mob action to attack NAIMOS. The taskforce is doing a great job, so why would I even think of mobilizing people to attack them? Even as an MP, that makes no sense.” He clarified that the incident occurred in Asutifi South, not his constituency, explaining...
Tempane District Ambush: Two Immigration Officers Shot and Injured
Two officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) have been shot and injured in an ambush at Nagani in the Tempane District of the Upper East Region. The incident occurred late Sunday night, November 2, while the officers were returning home after their night shift. According to sources within the GIS regional command, the officers were riding a motorbike when unidentified gunmen opened fire on them. “The assailants laid an ambush and shot at the unsuspecting officers,” one source revealed, adding that both men sustained serious injuries. The victims were rushed to the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga, where...
Nigeria–Us Tensions: Tinubu Rejects Trump’s Military Action Threat Over Religious Freedom Claims
The Nigerian government has dismissed the Trump administration’s warning of possible military action and its decision to designate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over religious freedom violations. US President, Donald Trump had claimed that “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria,” and directed the Pentagon to prepare military options while threatening to halt all aid and assistance to the country. In a swift response, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said the comments “do not reflect the national reality,” stressing that religious tolerance remains “a core tenet of our collective identity.” Nigeria was previously placed on the same US...
Mahama Will Act Against NDC Members Involved in Galamsey – NDC Communicator
Delali Sewoekpor, a representative of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Team, has affirmed that President John Dramani Mahama will not hesitate to discipline any party member found guilty of engaging in illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey. During an interview on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Monday, November 3, 2025, Mr. Sewoekpor emphasized that President Mahama maintains a resolute and uncompromising position on illegal mining, irrespective of political ties. “Pollution may begin locally, but its consequences are felt globally. I am fully confident in President Mahama’s determination to tackle galamsey. If any NDC Member of Parliament is...
CID Takes Over Investigation into Attack on NAIMOS Team in Ahafo Region
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has directed the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to take over investigations into the violent attack on the Director of Operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and his team at Hwidiem in the Ahafo Region. The directive follows a confrontation on Saturday, November 1, 2025, during which the NAIMOS team was reportedly assaulted by a mob after arresting a group of illegal miners near Bronikrom. Preliminary police reports indicate that several suspects were taken into custody, and a number of items were retrieved, including a Smith & Wesson pistol,...
Zongo Development Fund Pledges Support for 7-Year-Old Girl Burnt in Assault
The Zongo Development Fund (ZoDF) has pledged full support for the seven-year-old girl who was severely burnt by her guardian with a heated spoon at Mamobi. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, involved 24-year-old Ayisha Zakaria, who allegedly pressed a heated spoon against the child’s private parts and inner thighs as punishment for bedwetting. Following the reported news of the little girl’s plight, a delegation from the Fund met with the family and community leaders at the Pigfarm Central Mosque on Friday, 31st October, 2025 to assess the victim’s condition and assure them of continued assistance. The...
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Embark on Historic State Visit to Ghana
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is set to arrive in Ghana on Sunday, November 2, for a three-day State Visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties between the two nations. The visit, which runs through Tuesday, November 4, marks a significant diplomatic engagement between Germany and Ghana, with a focus on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and development. President Steinmeier will be officially received on Monday, November 3, with a ceremonial inspection of a full military Guard of Honour at the Forecourt of The Presidency in Accra. He will then hold a closed-door...
Ugandan Opposition Delegation Undertakes Benchmarking Tour of Ghana’s Parliamentary Service
A high-level delegation from the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of Uganda has commenced a five-day benchmarking tour in Ghana, aimed at deepening institutional learning and strengthening legislative practices. The delegation was received by the Clerk-to-Parliament of Ghana, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, along with senior management of the Parliamentary Service. The visit is part of a strategic effort to explore how Ghana’s Parliamentary Service fosters a vibrant and effective legislature within a multiparty democratic framework. During their engagement, both teams held discussions on shared institutional priorities, including enhancing parliamentary capacity in multiparty systems, improving committee...