The Minority Caucus has strongly criticized the government’s choice to refrain from participating in a pivotal vote concerning LGBTQ matters at the United Nations Human Rights Council. Members of Parliament from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) labeled the decision a betrayal of Ghanaian cultural principles and expressed concern over what they viewed as governmental apathy. Samuel Abu Jinapor, the MP for Damongo and lead member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, released a statement condemning the move, asserting that “not voting equates to silent endorsement.” He maintained that Ghana’s refusal to cast a vote during the 59th session of the UN...
Sam George Maintains Firm Position on LGBTQ+ Issues, Calls for Prompt Action by Parliament
Samuel Nartey George, the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, has reiterated his firm position on LGBTQ+ matters following Ghana’s recent choice to abstain from voting on draft resolution L.24. In a Facebook post, Mr. Nartey stated, “My viewpoint on LGBTQ+ matters remains resolute. I’ve reviewed Ghana’s complete statement delivered on the parliamentary floor regarding our stand on draft resolution L.24. I fully support both the content and intent of the message.” He voiced strong disapproval of Ghana’s abstention during the subsequent vote, saying, “I cannot, in good faith, comprehend the decision to abstain. This vote contradicts the stance Ghana has...
Trump Lauds Liberian President’s Fluency, Stirs Controversy Across Africa
US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language on Wednesday. But the African leader was educated in Liberia, where English is the official language. During a meeting with five African leaders at the White House, President Trump reportedly asked President Boakai, “Such good English, it’s beautiful. Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?” The question came as a surprise to many, including President Boakai himself, who clarified that he was educated in Liberia where English is the official language. While some present interpreted the remark as a compliment, others, especially...
Israeli Strike in Gaza Claims Lives of Children and Women as Ceasefire Talks Stall
At least 15 Palestinians, including eight children and two women, lost their lives following an Israeli airstrike near a health post in central Gaza, according to officials from Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. The deadly incident occurred in Deir al-Balah, where vulnerable families had gathered to receive nutritional supplements amidst the worsening humanitarian crisis. Witnesses report harrowing scenes at the hospital, with graphic footage showing lifeless bodies and severely wounded victims — many of them children. The Israeli Defence Forces have said they are investigating the incident. Elsewhere in the Gaza Strip, an additional 26 fatalities were reported from multiple airstrikes on...
President Mahama Inuagrates Nine-Member Team Tasked with Supervising UGMC’s Transition to University of Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama has formally introduced a nine-member transitional body responsible for managing the shift of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) from the Ministry of Health’s authority to that of the University of Ghana. The inauguration took place on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Comprising scholars, healthcare experts, and legal professionals, the committee has been given a three-month timeframe to finalize the transfer. Its primary duty is to oversee the full assimilation of UGMC into the university’s administrative framework. Leading the committee are two co-chairs: Professor Aaron Lawson, former Provost of the College of Health Sciences at the...
High Court Dismisses Injunction Application Against Ablekuma North Election Rerun
The Accra High Court has thrown out a suit filed by Nana Akua Afriyie, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary hopeful, which sought to halt a scheduled rerun in 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North constituency. The rerun, set for July 11, 2025 is part of the Electoral Commission’s efforts to bring closure to the disputed December 7, 2024, parliamentary elections in the area. Presiding over the case, Justice Ali Baba Abature dismissed the application for an interim injunction, describing it as “unmeritorious.” He noted that the public interest was best served by allowing the Electoral Commission (EC) to...
ENI Increases Ghana’s Daily Gas Supply by 30 Million Cubic Feet – Energy Ministry Rolls Out Strategic Plan
In a major move aimed at strengthening Ghana’s energy sector, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced a strategic boost to the country’s natural gas supply, courtesy of energy giant ENI. Starting Sunday, July 13, 2025, ENI will scale up its supply of natural gas by 30 million standard cubic feet per day, raising the total to a robust 270 MMscfd. This increment is expected to support critical national infrastructure and sustain reliable electricity generation across Ghana. To make this upgrade possible, ENI will temporarily halt gas exports—a calculated decision the Ministry says is necessary to optimize internal...
Police Exhume Human Remains From Shrine in Central Tongu
The Homicide Unit of the Ghana Police Service has uncovered and exhumed multiple human remains from a shrine at Gblorkope in the Central Tongu District, in connection with the suspected ritual murder of 28-year-old Nelson Anyana. The discovery followed an intensive investigation into Nelson’s disappearance, which led police detectives from the Ho Homicide Unit, accompanied by three key suspects, to a compound suspected to be used for ritual activities. At the shrine, police exhumed a decomposed body suspected to be Nelson, confirming earlier suspicions of foul play. In a shocking twist, the team also found three additional skeletal remains buried...
IMF’s Alert on Cedi’s Artificial Stability Validates Our Fears – IERPP
The Institute for Economic and Research Policy Promotion (IERPP) asserts that it feels justified by the International Monetary Fund’s recent remarks warning the government about its approach to managing the Cedi’s value. In the IMF’s fourth assessment under Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility program, the organization criticized the government’s ongoing strategy of injecting foreign currency into the economy to uphold the Cedi against international currencies rather than allowing natural market mechanisms to determine its exchange rate. “The Bank of Ghana must sustain a suitably firm monetary policy until inflation meets its target. It should also scale down its participation in the...
NHIA Disburses GH¢267.67m to Health Facilities
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed an additional GH¢267.67 million to health facilities across the country, reinforcing the government’s pledge to ensure financial sustainability in the health sector. This significant release, authorised by NHIA Chief Executive, Dr. Victor Asare-Bampoe, settles verified claims submitted by service providers up to April 2025. The amount is part of a broader effort that has seen over GH¢1.5 billion paid by the Authority over the past seven months. According to figures from the NHIA, public health institutions received GH¢120,700,932.62, accounting for 45 per cent of the total payout. Private facilities were allocated GH¢100,210,906.44...