Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is in "critical condition, receiving life-saving care" at hospital, after surviving two lethal injection attempts, leading the state's governor to halt all executions for the year.
The Conservative leader says referendums on whether asylum seekers should be housed in military camps are "a good way of showing the strength of public feeling".
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she would support a ban on face coverings at protests if police believe one is needed.
The Ghana Institute of Horticulturists (GhIH) has called on the government to formally engage horticultural professionals as part of efforts to address the persistent challenges confronting Ghana’s tomato sector.
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has directed the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE), the managers of the Aayalolo buses, to stick to advertised times in the operation of the contra-flow system.
Lawyer for Manhyia South Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah says the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has formally charged his client with offences including money laundering and causing financial loss to the state.
Lawyer for Manhyia South Member of Parliament (MP) Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has questioned the basis of the Economic and Organised Crime Office’s (EOCO) ongoing search of his client’s former law firm.
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, says he would not have ignored an invitation from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), but insists he had not received any invitation from the agency. He said he was therefore surprised to see the Deputy Attorney General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, announce on social media that EOCO had secured an arrest warrant for him. According to Baffour Awuah, the Deputy Attorney General’s post also indicated that he had been invited several times but failed to appear.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched “ECOWAS for All”, a national citizens' engagement and public sensitisation campaign aimed at bringing the regional bloc closer to Ghanaians.
The Rights Accountability Network Africa (RANA) has raised concerns about the human-rights implications of the arrest, detention and prosecution of senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh, warning that the case could have a chilling effect on freedom of expression in Ghana. In a statement, the organisation said its concern went beyond whether Ms Bafoh is ultimately convicted or acquitted, focusing instead on the wider implications of how speech-related offences are investigated and prosecuted. Article 21(1)(a) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression.
The President of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), Samuel Afotey Otu, has appeal to the government to urgently improve the remuneration and conditions of service for judges, magistrates, and staff of the Judicial Service.
Senior Presidential Aide and Senior Presidential Advisor to President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has underscored the importance of integrity, professional development and commitment among lawyers in strengthening Ghana’s justice system.
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) working in the fisheries and coastal sectors have called on the government to urgently review offshore gold reconnaissance activities along Ghana’s western continental coast.
When Vladimir Putin arrived to address Russia's parliament on Wednesday, a warm welcome was guaranteed.
NPP Diaspora executives have backed calls for Ghana to remove constitutional restrictions preventing dual citizens from contesting parliamentary elections, arguing that the country must create greater opportunities for qualified Ghanaians abroad to contribute to national development.
It is too early to say if Iran had any involvement in an attack by a pilot who stabbed another pilot and tried to take over a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Israel's prime minister has said.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) says victims of the Avenor Industrial Area fire will not be allowed to resettle at the affected site after they are evacuated.
The leadership of the three major pre-tertiary teacher unions in the Western Region has reaffirmed its commitment to the ongoing strike, directing members to remain away from work until further notice.
“Ghana’s budget for free secondary education is GH¢5 billion, and feeding accounts for about half of this amount. Let us even say GH¢3 billion,” Dr Forson said.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has warned its members against charging above the newly approved transport fares, saying offenders risk fines or even jail time.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, says government is rallying sectors responsible for the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal to explore funding options to complete the project.
Deputy Attorney-General (AG) and Minister for Justice, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, has warned that parliamentary immunity could become a shield for impunity if constitutional protections for Members of Parliament (MPs) are applied without careful consideration.
Senior aide to NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has challenged the government to demonstrate through concrete action that Ghana does not deserve the increasingly used “Cocaine Coast” description.
Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has reported himself to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) following a High Court warrant issued for his arrest.
The planned engagement comes after a poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
Dr Patrick Herminie, President of the Republic of Seychelles, joined a distinguished gathering of African Union leaders, policymakers, development finance institutions, investors and business executives in New York for the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium (FALS) Global Conversations 2026. The dialogue was convened in partnership with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) under the theme “Building […]
The Black Starlets, who played with 10 men for the greater part of the second half, showed tremendous character but were ultimately undone by a late counter-attack from the hosts.
Government has identified a payment discrepancy between the Accountant-General’s Department, the Finance Ministry and the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) as the key issue delaying the resolution of the teachers’ strike.
Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has called for a thorough bipartisan parliamentary inquiry into major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana.
Government has assured striking teachers that it will meet its payment commitments once outstanding issues in the payment process are resolved.
Government has extended the GH¢2-per-litre subsidy on diesel for two more months as it continues its efforts to cushion consumers from rising fuel prices.
The government is reviewing its diesel subsidy as the new 8% increase in public transport fares takes effect.
SEND-Ghana in collaboration with the Department of Food and Nutrition of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) on Wednesday, held a public education float to advocate the introduction of mandatory Front-of-Pack Warning Labelling (FOPWL) for processed foods.
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has admitted that rivalry among security agencies is undermining efforts to secure Ghana’s ports against drug trafficking.
From a development finance perspective, this separation of functions is important. A dedicated financing vehicle can create greater clarity around the purpose of the funding, the cash flows supporting repayment and the responsibilities of the various participants in the financing structure.
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, coordinator of the collective leadership of Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party, has been appointed Head of Government by King Mohammed VI.
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country’s new Head of Government and tasked her with forming a new government.
Medeama SC have moved to the top of the Ghana Premier League table after beating Port City FC 1-0 in their outstanding Week 2 fixture on Wednesday.
Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has rejected claims that an Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) officer attempted to kidnap Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah.
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has rejected EOCO’s reasons for seeking a court warrant to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, including its claim that it had exhausted reasonable means of securing his voluntary attendance and feared relevant documents could be concealed, altered or destroyed.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been cautioned by MTN against sharing their personal identification numbers (PINs) or responding to suspicious codes and links, stressing that digital security starts with the individual user.
Nursing students at the Yendi College of Health Sciences say they are being denied access to their skills laboratory, raising concerns that the situation could affect their practical training and preparation for professional nursing.
Minority Chief Whip in Parliament, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, says the Minority is yet to receive formal notice of the High Court’s warrant authorising the arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah.
Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has rejected claims that being a Member of Parliament should shield anyone from law enforcement.
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has questioned the decision by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to seek a court warrant to arrest the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah.
The Global President of the Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC) Alumni Association, Dr Ernest Ofori-Sarpong, has been named Old Schools Alumni President of the Year 2026 in recognition of his contributions to the association and his alma mater.
The government has announced an emergency Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) package for victims of the flooding that hit the Hohoe Municipality in the Volta Region on Monday.
Dear President Mahama, There is a difficult conversation Ghanaian football can no longer avoid. It is not a conversation about witch-hunting the Ghana Football Association. It is not about wishing for the failure of Kurt Okraku, his Executive Council, or anyone entrusted with the administration of our football.
Minister of State at the Presidency in charge of Special Presidential Initiatives, Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has backed Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to reject a Minority motion seeking a parliamentary inquiry into recent major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana.
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for greater efforts to ensure girls and young women have equal opportunities to participate in Ghana’s technology-driven future. She said digital skills were becoming increasingly important as technology continued to reshape education, employment, business and other sectors of the economy. The Vice President made the call at the graduation ceremony of the fifth cohort of the Heritage and Cultural Society of Africa Foundation’s (HACSA) Tech4Girls programme in Accra on Tuesday, September 29. The ceremony saw 80 young women graduate from the programme and formed part of activities marking HACSA’s 10th anniversary.