Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has uncovered a remarkable Ghanaian connection to Kyrgyzstan’s national football team during bilateral meetings with the Kyrgyz President and Foreign Minister. The officials revealed that Joel Kojo, a Ghanaian-born striker, is celebrated as a national hero and star player for the Kyrgyz national team, the White Falcons. Kojo, originally from Juapong in Ghana’s North Tongu constituency, switched nationality to represent Kyrgyzstan and has since become their all-time top scorer. He was named Best Kyrgyz Player in 2025 and played a pivotal role in qualifying the team for the Asian Cup. Another...
President Mahama Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency and Economic Growth
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated government’s commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and sustainable economic growth during a high-level dialogue with Organised Labour at the Presidency. Addressing labour leaders, the President assured that government remains open about the true state of the economy, stressing that shared understanding is essential for the equitable distribution of national resources. He further called for continued collaboration between government and Organised Labour, noting that reforms will be implemented in phases through sustained consultation. President Mahama reaffirmed that the ultimate goal is to improve worker welfare while growing the economy to create more jobs, better wages,...
Parliament Reads University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Bill for Second Time
Parliament has debated and read for the second time the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Bill, 2025, which seeks to establish a new university dedicated to advancing engineering and agricultural sciences in Ghana. Moving the motion, the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, explained that the Bill aims to provide for the governance arrangements and management of the University, ensuring a clear framework for its operations. Presenting the Committee on Education’s report, Chairman Hon. Peter Kwasi Nortsu-Kotoe noted that the Bill outlines governance structures, finance, administration, and regulation of the University’s activities in a structured and coordinated manner. The...
Nursing Colleges to Award Degrees in Major Health Reform – Hon. Akandoh
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced sweeping reforms aimed at transforming nursing and midwifery education in Ghana, including the transition of training colleges into degree-awarding institutions and the introduction of specialised programmes. Speaking at the inauguration of Advisory Boards for Health Training Institutions, the Minister said the reforms are designed to produce a highly skilled and responsive health workforce capable of meeting the country’s evolving healthcare needs. He revealed that more than forty nursing and midwifery colleges are set to begin offering degree programmes, while new specialised courses in critical care, oncology, and emergency nursing will...
British High Commissioner Highlights Strength of Ghana-UK Health Partnership
A delegation led by the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Christian Rogg, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to discuss ongoing health sector reforms and deepen bilateral cooperation. During the meeting, Hon. Akandoh outlined Ghana’s progress in strengthening healthcare delivery, citing the expansion of the National Health Insurance Scheme, investment in primary healthcare, local pharmaceutical manufacturing, retooling of health facilities, and the rollout of specialised nursing and medical training programmes. He emphasized government’s commitment to addressing workforce challenges, enhancing technology in healthcare, and completing ongoing hospital projects. The Minister further underscored Ghana’s...
MoGCSP Strengthens Child Protection Data Systems with SWIMS Workshop
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), through the Department of Social Welfare, has organised a two-day workshop on the Social Welfare Information Management System (SWIMS) Residential Homes for Children (RHC) Registry, aimed at enhancing data management and case documentation within Ghana’s child protection system. The workshop brought together key stakeholders to deepen their understanding of the SWIMS RHC Registry, its functionalities, and its role in supporting the documentation and management of child welfare cases. The initiative forms part of efforts to maintain a reliable and up-to-date database of children in Residential Homes for Children, in line with...
Deputy Health Minister Swears in 28 Advisory Boards for Health Training Institutions
The Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has inaugurated and sworn in 28 advisory boards for Health Training Institutions across Ghana’s Middle Belt, underscoring government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery through quality training. Speaking at the ceremony in Kumasi, Prof. Ayensu-Danquah stressed that the Ministry of Health’s ability to deliver equitable and effective healthcare nationwide depends largely on the calibre of professionals produced by these institutions. She highlighted the need for strong governance, high standards, effective leadership, and long-term institutional development. The Deputy Minister urged the newly sworn-in members to build robust and reputable institutions capable of producing...
Sri Lanka Declares Midweek Holiday to Save Fuel Amid Global Crisis
Sri Lanka has announced that every Wednesday will be a holiday for public institutions as part of emergency measures to conserve fuel, with the country bracing for possible shortages triggered by the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran. “We must prepare for the worst, but hope for the best,” President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told senior officials during an emergency meeting on Monday. The move is the latest in a wave of austerity steps across Asia after fighting in the Gulf disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor that last year carried nearly 90% of oil...
Fifa Rejects Calls To Relocate Iran’s World Cup Fixtures
Fifa has dismissed suggestions that Iran’s matches at this summer’s World Cup be shifted from the United States to Mexico, despite safety concerns raised by Iranian officials. The president of Iran’s football federation had earlier indicated that talks were ongoing to move the fixtures, citing fears for the players’ security amid escalating hostilities between the US, Israel, and Iran. On Tuesday, however, Fifa issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to the existing schedule, saying it looked forward to nations “competing as per the match schedule.” The tournament, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, runs from 11 June to 19...
Minority Demands Urgent Action on Scholarship Arrears in UK
The Minority in Parliament has urged government to immediately settle outstanding fees owed to Ghanaian scholarship students at the University of Birmingham and other institutions in the United Kingdom. Speaking at a press briefing on March 17, the Member of Parliament for Savelugu, Hajia Abdul Aziz Fatahiya, revealed that the situation has forced some affected students to rely on public food banks for sustenance. “We are very concerned with troubling petitions from a group of Ghanaian students currently studying at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom under the sponsorship of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat,” she said. She explained...