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2 Apr•2 min read
YEA says no such programme exists, denies GH¢9m turkey berries production claim
Summary
The YEA is responding to claims of a multi-million cedi investment - but is there more to the story?
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) is addressing reports about a supposed GH¢9 million turkey berries production programme. The agency is keen to set the record straight - but what could be the implications of these allegations?
8 Jul•7 min read
Kantanka Succession Dispute: Legal Counsel Clarifies Kristo Asafo Mission Leadership Position
Summary
Legal practitioner Kwame Akufo clarifies that Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka's will does not name a church successor, dism
Legal practitioner Kwame Akufo clarifies that Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka's will does not name a church successor, dismissing claims regarding
14 Sept•2 min read
Bagbin urges Ewe diaspora to convert cultural network into investment platform
Summary
Can a cultural network become an economic engine for Ghana's Volta Region?
Ghana's Speaker of Parliament challenges the Ewe diaspora in North America to shift from cultural ties to investment.
3 Nov•4 min read
Emelia Arthur: Ghana's ocean diplomat; How one Minister turned Ghana from a country under scrutiny into a country the world now cites on fisheries
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How one minister's legal overhaul is turning global scrutiny into international recognition for Ghana's fisheries.
Ghana's Fisheries Minister Emelia Arthur has reshaped national ocean policy with a new legal framework.
3h ago•3 min read
GH¢10m media fund: 'We need clear rules' - MFWA
Summary
A new media fund is coming, but will history repeat itself without proper safeguards?
The Media Foundation for West Africa is urging clear governance for Ghana's proposed GH¢10m media fund.
3 Jul•4 min read
National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving an annual national observance, not a response to floods - Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah
Summary
Amidst public speculation, a presidential envoy sets the record straight on the true nature of a national observance and its timing.
Presidential Envoy Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah clarified that Ghana's National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving is an annual event, not a direct response to
30 Mar•3 min read
Partial government shutdown becomes the longest in US history
Summary
Lawmakers are in a standoff over funding, and the consequences are being felt across the country - but how?
A partial US government shutdown continues as lawmakers fight over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. The impasse has led to chaos and raised concerns- but the feud continues.
5 Aug•4 min read
2 cedis diesel relief not generosity - Minority
Summary
The opposition challenges the government's portrayal of a recent diesel price reduction, suggesting it falls short of genuine relief for Ghanaians.
Ghana's opposition New Patriotic Party has criticized the government's recent two-cedi diesel relief, arguing it is merely a temporary measure. They
4 Sept•2 min read
OSP begins probe into alleged GH¢70,000 payment linked to Parliament's Appointments Committee
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A circulating document has caught the attention of the OSP, prompting an investigation into alleged financial transactions tied to parliamentary
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched an investigation into a document alleging a payment linked to Parliament's Appointments
18 Aug•2 min read
Oti NPP executives demand completion of stalled government projects
Summary
The Oti NPP is pressing for the completion of several government projects, raising questions about the reasons behind their prolonged abandonment.
Oti Region's NPP executives are urging the government to complete stalled projects, including the Regional Coordinating Council office and staff
23 Aug•4 min read
GoldBod row: Afenyo-Markin refuses to back down
Summary
Why is the Minority Leader facing backlash for questioning the Bank of Ghana's gold purchase program, and what are the alleged financial implications?
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is defending his scrutiny of the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) and the Ghana Gold
18 Sept•3 min read
Photos: Gender Minister monitors LEAP payments in Adenta
Summary
Minister on ground in Adenta as new LEAP payment structure rolls out - but what changes for beneficiaries?
Gender Minister Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey visits Adenta Municipality to oversee LEAP payment disbursements to beneficiaries.
23 May•4 min read
Free speech: MFWA slams 'weaponisation' of state laws
Summary
A new report suggests free speech is under attack - but who is being targeted and why?
The MFWA is raising concerns about the government's use of certain laws - saying they are being weaponized against free speech. The foundation's report highlights a concerning trend, but what could this mean for Ghana's democracy?
18 Oct•3 min read
Gov't spends GH¢49.7m to evacuate 1,964 citizens from South Africa, names published
Summary
A costly rescue mission brings home nearly 2,000 citizens - but what happened to those left behind?
The government has disclosed details of a major evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa amid renewed xenophobic attacks.
3 May•3 min read
Ghana moves up global press freedom rankings as GJA marks World Press Freedom Day
Summary
Ghana's press freedom is in the spotlight - but what does this mean for the country's global standing?
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) joins the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day. The association is using the occasion to highlight the importance of press freedom - but what advancements have been made?
7 Oct•2 min read
GJA gives Armed Forces 14 days to account for alleged assaults on Sika Official, Bullet TV's Philip Abutiate
Summary
Will the military face consequences for alleged journalist assaults? GJA sets a 14-day deadline for answers.
The Ghana Journalists Association has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Ghana Armed Forces over alleged assaults on two journalists in Accra.
2 Oct•4 min read
GIBA calls for constitutional protection of media freedom in ongoing review
Summary
Why are broadcasters worried that ordinary laws may not shield the media from political interference?
Ghana's broadcasters are pressing for media freedom protections in the ongoing constitutional review.