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29 Jun•5 min read
Accra Floods Wash Warehouse Goods Into Streets As Residents Scramble For Items
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Heavy Monday morning rains in Accra caused severe flooding, washing goods from an unidentified warehouse onto the Tema M
Heavy Monday morning rains in Accra caused severe flooding, washing goods from an unidentified warehouse onto the Tema Motorway as residents
26 Jun•3 min read
Thousands seek way out as South Africa braces for anti-immigrant protests
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Thousands of migrants are rushing to leave South Africa ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests, sparking fears of unrest.
Migrants from Malawi and Zimbabwe are urgently seeking to depart South Africa. This mass exodus comes as the nation prepares for widespread
30 Apr•4 min read
Church elder arrested as alleged galamsey foreman in Ashanti region
Summary
A church elder was arrested at a galamsey site - but his surprising confession is what has everyone talking.
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has apprehended a foreman at an illegal small-scale mining site in the Ashanti Region. The suspect's surprising identity and confession raise questions about the reach of illegal mining - and the individuals involved.
17 Mar•3 min read
'This nonsense protest must stop' - Minority slams Ejisu NDC youth over NHIA office attack
Summary
Why is the Minority Caucus saying 'this nonsense protest must stop' following the NHIA office attack?
The Minority Caucus is upset about the closure of the NHIA office at Ejisu-Juaben. They are calling for arrests and condemning the disruption of essential healthcare services.
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.
14 Apr•2 min read
Akandoh criticises Akufo-Addo over Agenda 111, promises completion of stalled hospitals
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Akandoh slams Akufo-Addo's Agenda 111 - a new plan is in the works, but can they deliver?
Health Minister Akandoh has taken aim at the previous government's Agenda 111 hospital project, citing planning issues. The Minister promises a new approach to complete stalled hospitals - but what will that entail?
2 May•3 min read
Tano North MP sounds alarm over galamsey devastation, accuses officials of shielding perpetrators
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An MP raises concerns about illegal mining and logging - but who is protecting the perpetrators?
Dr. Gideon Boako, Tano North MP, is concerned about increased illegal mining and logging. He alleges government appointees are enabling environmental destruction- but what impact will this have?
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?
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.
8 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
17 Mar•3 min read
We have the men for the job; appoint us - Ejisu NDC Organiser justifies NHIA office lock-up
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Why did angry NDC supporters lock up the NHIA office? It seems appointments are at the heart of the matter...
An NDC organiser in Ejisu has justified the locking up of the local NHIA office - a move that has stirred up controversy. The organiser claims the party's grassroots are being sidelined, but what does this mean for the future?
25 May•2 min read
Security service recruitment: Drug test detected up to a month-old substance used - Deputy NACOC boss
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Recent security service applicant drug tests could detect substance use weeks prior- but what does this mean for recruitment?
NACOC's Deputy Director-General, Alexander Twum Barimah, discussed the recent security service recruitment drug screening. The tests were comprehensive, going beyond immediate substance use- raising questions about the process's 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
1 May•4 min read
Adongo defends grassroots projects as 'fit-for-purpose' push gains attention in Sumbrungu
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MP Adongo's 'fit-for-purpose' push gains attention - but what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for Sumbrungu?
Isaac Adongo is inspecting projects in Sumbrungu, including healthcare and agriculture. He's engaging residents and stakeholders- but the focus on grassroots initiatives raises questions about their impact.
4d ago•2 min read
Seven arrested after disruption at NPP constituency executive elections in Wiamoase
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A recent disruption at the NPP constituency executive elections in Wiamoase led to several arrests- what exactly unfolded to cause such a stir?
Seven individuals have been apprehended following a disturbance that disrupted the NPP Efigya Sekyere East Constituency Executive Elections in
16 Mar•2 min read
Freddie Blay remanded in custody, case adjourned to April 9
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Why was former NPP Chairman Freddie Blay arrested and remanded - and what does it have to do with a land dispute?
Freddie Blay, former NPP National Chairman, faces legal challenges following his arrest - a case with roots in a property dispute. The situation raises questions about land ownership and justice.
25 May•3 min read
Go After Galamsey Financiers … AU Envoys Charge Mahama
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Ghana may be importing water for domestic use in the future - if illegal mining financiers aren't stopped.
AU envoys have expressed concerns about water scarcity in Ghana and Africa. They are calling on the government to take action against those financing illegal mining activities - but what could happen if they don't?