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8 May•2 min read
US to revoke passports of parents with child support debt
Summary
A new US State Department policy could impact parents who owe child support - find out how this might affect travel.
The US State Department is planning a new policy that could affect many American parents. This policy change may have significant consequences for those who owe child support - but how?
21 Jul•4 min read
Diplomatic efforts seek to avert Trump split with UN refugee agency, sources say
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Diplomatic efforts are underway to persuade the United States to continue its support for the U.N. refugee agency amid considerations of
The Trump administration has been weighing a significant move regarding its relationship with the U.N. refugee agency, prompting a diplomatic
10 Sept•3 min read
NDPC, Youth Empowerment Ministry collaborate to mainstream youth into National Development Planning
Summary
What new mechanism could ensure young people shape Ghana's future development plans?
The NDPC and the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment are meeting to integrate youth priorities into Ghana's national development plan.
4 May•4 min read
Minority accuses NDC of hiding BoG's true financial crisis amidst claims of GH¢44bn loss
Summary
The Minority is pointing to hidden figures in the Bank of Ghana's report - but what do they mean?
Ghana's Minority caucus is raising concerns about the Bank of Ghana's financial health based on recently released statements. They are accusing the central bank of obscuring the true extent of its financial difficulties - but what could this mean for the nation's economy?
12 Aug•3 min read
Government reaffirms commitment to empower Ghanaian youth on International Youth Day
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Discover how Ghana is empowering its youth in the digital age and fostering patriotism through new initiatives.
Ghana's Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has reaffirmed its commitment to creating opportunities for young Ghanaians. This commitment
26 May•4 min read
The case for appointing a substantive Defence Minister; President Mahama must see the urgency
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Why does Ghana's Defence Ministry need a substantive minister now-despite recent successes?
Ghana's Ministry of Defence, crucial for national security, currently operates without a substantive minister. Increased budgetary allocations and operational successes highlight the Ministry's importance-but questions remain about long-term leadership.
16 Mar•3 min read
Hit-and-run case: Bring report of death to parliament - Nanton MP
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Why is an MP demanding a report on a hit-and-run be brought before Ghana's Parliament?
Nanton MP- Dr Abdul-Khaliq Mohammed Sherif- is calling for a parliamentary review of a hit-and-run case. He wants the House's health committee to examine the report's findings - but what will they uncover?
8 Jul•5 min read
KMA Sanitation Court Faces Scrutiny Over Filthy Public Urinal
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KMA faces scrutiny after a court used for sanitation prosecutions was found with a filthy urinal, even as offenders face
KMA faces scrutiny after a court used for sanitation prosecutions was found with a filthy urinal, even as offenders face fines and possible jail
14 Jul•6 min read
Accra's Korle Drains Choked With Refuse Spark Fears of Flooding and Disease Outbreaks
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Rampant waste dumping by tricycle riders and locals has severely clogged Accra's Korle drains, leaving traders fearful o
Rampant waste dumping by tricycle riders and locals has severely clogged Accra's Korle drains, leaving traders fearful of deadly floods and disease
26 Jun•7 min read
Ghana Considers New Anti-Witchcraft Bill to Criminalize False Accusations and Protect Victims
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Ghana’s government is advancing a vital anti-witchcraft bill to criminalize false accusations, protect vulnerable citi
Ghana’s government is advancing a vital anti-witchcraft bill to criminalize false accusations, protect vulnerable citizens, and end related violence.
28 Aug•4 min read
Muntaka pushes mandatory drug tests for public-sector recruits
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A new government policy could soon require all public sector job applicants to undergo mandatory drug tests, raising questions about public health
Ghana's government is considering mandatory drug testing for all public sector recruits, a policy shift prompted by recent security services
11 Aug•2 min read
Govt has abandoned most of its major promises, clinging to 2 or 3 achievements - Oppong Nkrumah
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Is the government truly abandoning its key pledges, or is there more to its strategy than meets the eye?
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has raised concerns about the government's delivery on its
9 Jul•4 min read
Security Analysts Call For Suspension Of Gun Licence Revocation
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Why are security analysts calling for a halt to the government's new gun license revocation policy, despite supporting stronger regulations?
Security analysts in Ghana are urging the government to suspend its directive revoking civilian firearm licenses. They argue that while the
30 Aug•3 min read
"Styrofoam ban is first phase of single-use plastics crackdown" - EPA
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The EPA's CEO addressed concerns about the styrofoam ban, hinting at a larger environmental agenda beyond just one material.
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has clarified that the recent ban on styrofoam food containers is merely the initial step in a
7 Apr•3 min read
NPP behind every monumental agenda in Ghana - Miracles Aboagye
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The NPP claims to be behind every monumental agenda in Ghana - but what does the data say?
Dennis Miracle Aboagye, Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, claims the NPP has driven every "monumental agenda" in Ghana. Aboagye highlighted NPP achievements across healthcare, education, and social intervention programmes - leaving Ghanaians to wonder about their impact.
9 Jul•7 min read
The Silent Crisis: Why Redefining Masculinity Is Key to Tackling Men's Mental Health Challenges
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Explore the urgent crisis in men's mental health. Discover how cultural pressures, work identity, and substance abuse im
Explore the urgent crisis in men's mental health. Discover how cultural pressures, work identity, and substance abuse impact men, and why redefining
8 May•2 min read
'No bed syndrome': GMA calls for National Emergency Healthcare Policy
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GMA calls for a National Emergency Healthcare Policy - but what changes are needed to address the 'no bed syndrome'?
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) is concerned about the 'no bed syndrome' in Ghana. GMA is advocating for a comprehensive national emergency healthcare policy - but what changes are needed?