Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women’s events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy that aligns with US President Donald Trump’s executive order on sports ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics. “Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is now limited to biological females,” the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said, noting this is to be determined by a mandatory gene test once in an athlete’s career. It is unclear how many, if any, transgender women are competing at...
Iran’s Rejection Of US Talks Reflects Deep Mistrust
Washington and Tehran are once again at odds over the prospect of peace. This week, US President Donald Trump declared that “very good and productive conversations” had taken place with Iran about ending the war. Within hours, Iranian officials flatly denied any such talks, with one military spokesperson mocking the claim, saying Americans had been “negotiating with themselves.” The sharp divergence underscores the deep mistrust between the two sides. While Washington speaks of progress, Tehran insists there has been none. That mistrust is rooted in recent history: twice in the past year, talks raised hopes of easing tensions, only to...
UK High Commissioner Meets Gender Minister to Strengthen Collaboration on Equality and Social Protection
The United Kingdom High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Christian Rogg, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, to deepen collaboration on gender equality and inclusive development. The meeting provided a platform for both parties to discuss shared priorities and explore avenues for strengthening cooperation between the UK and the Ministry. During the engagement, Dr. Lartey announced that a Legislative Instrument has been presented in Parliament to implement the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024. She explained that the initiative seeks to enhance collaboration among agencies and...
Minority Demands Transparency in Damang Bidding Process
The Minority in Parliament has raised alarm over what it calls a “blueprint for capture” in the impending award of Ghana’s Damang Gold Mine to Engineers & Planners, owned by Ibrahim Mahama, brother of President John Dramani Mahama. The Damang lease, held by Gold Fields’ subsidiary Abosso Goldfields, expires in April 2026. E&P, already a long-time contractor at the mine with contracts exceeding $400 million, has publicly announced plans to invest $1.2 billion and mobilised heavy equipment ahead of the tender. The Minority says this pre-bid mobilisation signals a predetermined outcome rather than a competitive process. They argue that the...
Minority Accuses President of Breaching Constitution with Private Jet Use
Minority Caucus has accused President John Dramani Mahama of breaching the nation’s conflict-of-interest laws by repeatedly using his brother Ibrahim Mahama’s private jet for official state travel. Since January 2025, the President has flown on aircraft owned by Engineers & Planners (E&P), Ibrahim Mahama’s company, including a brand-new Bombardier Global 6500 valued at up to $70 million. Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu admitted that the State only pays for fuel and landing charges, while all other costs are absorbed by the President’s brother. The Minority argues this arrangement violates Article 284 of the Constitution, which prohibits public officials from placing...
Peace Council Condemns Renewed Violence In Nkwanta
The National Peace Council (NPC) has condemned the renewed violence in Nkwanta in the Oti Region, which has claimed at least five lives, describing the development as both troubling and unexpected. According to the Council, the escalation comes barely weeks after it facilitated dialogue among key stakeholders in the area, culminating in a 13-point peace agreement aimed at restoring lasting calm. Speaking to Citi News, the Public Relations Officer of the Council, Kwesi Yirenkyi, expressed disappointment over the resurgence of tensions despite commitments made during the engagement “We were in Nkwanta from the 1st to the 3rd of March to...
Ofori-Atta Corruption Trial Adjourned to April 2026
The criminal proceedings involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others, accused of corruption and related offences, were on Thursday postponed to April 23, 2026. This followed a submission by the State’s Principal Prosecutor, Adelaide Kobiri-Woode, who informed the court that the process of serving Ofori-Atta (the first accused) and Ernest Darko Akore (the second accused) with criminal summons and charge sheets had not yet been finalized. The court was further told that the extradition of Ofori-Atta from the United States to Ghana to stand trial remains incomplete. The remaining defendants are Emmanuel Kofi Nti, Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, Isaac Crentsil,...
Parliament Passes Legal Education Bill, 2025
Parliament has approved the Legal Education Bill, 2025, marking the beginning of major changes to Ghana’s legal education framework. The legislation creates a Council for Legal Education and Training, tasked with overseeing legal education and setting curriculum standards across institutions. One of the central provisions is the transfer of professional legal education and training from the Ghana School of Law to accredited universities. Under this new arrangement, universities will run a Law Practice Training Course to prepare qualified candidates for the National Bar Examination. During the debate, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga highlighted that the passage of the Bill delivers on...
Finance Minister Reaffirms Ghana’s Economic Recovery at Investor Town Hall
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured investors and financial stakeholders that the country’s economic fundamentals are strengthening, as he hosted the nation’s first investor town hall engagement since 2021. The event brought together bankers, bond market specialists, and investors to reaffirm confidence in Ghana’s recovery trajectory. Dr. Forson highlighted key indicators of progress, noting that inflation has dropped to 3.3 percent, economic growth is rebounding, and fiscal consolidation is firmly back on track with a primary surplus achieved. “Discipline is delivering results, and Ghana’s economy is firmly on the right path,” he told participants. The Minister emphasized...
Police Pledge Full Probe into Ibrahim Mahama Assault Allegations
The Ghana Police Service has given assurances of a comprehensive inquiry into allegations by celebrated visual artist Ibrahim Mahama that he was assaulted by police officers in Tamale. This commitment was made following a meeting between Mr. Mahama and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), together with members of the Police Management Board, as part of ongoing efforts to address the matter, which reportedly took place on March 21. Addressing journalists after the engagement, Director-General of Public Affairs, DCOP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, said the IGP had personally spoken with Mr. Mahama and reiterated the Service’s resolve to establish the facts. “Following...