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Weta Traditional Council urges restraint, due process and institutional fairness as public debate grows over the EOCO ma

Weta Traditional Council urges restraint, due process and institutional fairness as public debate grows over the EOCO matter involving Dr. Kwamigah-Atokple.

Will Ghana's education and energy systems hold under mounting pressure - and what role should external actors play?

JoyNews' Newsfile on Saturday examines SHS placement gaps, ECG's PSP, PUWU's World Bank dispute, and SOE governance.

Tune in to Prime Insight this Saturday as experts dissect the latest political storm involving Kennedy Agyapong and the impact of new utility tariffs.

This Saturday's Prime Insight on Joy Prime will tackle the controversy surrounding Kennedy Agyapong and recent utility tariff hikes. The discussions

The Tribunals Bill, 2026, is stirring a national debate, with some seeing it as a vital reform and others fearing a return to a controversial past.

Ghana's Parliament is currently debating the Tribunals Bill, 2026, sparking national discussion among MPs, lawyers, academics, and civil society.

US embassy denies funding Congo's 00m mine guard as Kinshasa shapes a nationwide security force for strategic mineral as

US embassy denies funding Congo's 00m mine guard as Kinshasa shapes a nationwide security force for strategic mineral assets, investors, and stability.

Why is the NPP UK branch demanding an independent audit into Ghana's gold purchasing, even as Parliament prepares for its own inquiry?

The UK branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is calling for an independent forensic audit into Ghana's domestic gold purchasing operations. This

Afenyo-Markin's political journey and leadership style are under the microscope, raising questions about his impact on the NPP.

Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, MP for Effutu, is a controversial figure in Ghanaian politics. His actions and inactions have drawn scrutiny

Kofi Bentil says the OSP power debate was settled before the law passed. What changed?

Kofi Bentil of IMANI Africa has reignited debate around the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP)-specifically its prosecutorial powers. Bentil claims the OSP's authority was settled long ago, but renewed controversy hints at deeper issues within Ghana's legal framework-what could they be?

The Chief Justice's decision on vacation judges is stirring up a storm-find out why lawyers and politicians are raising questions.

A controversy has erupted over the Chief Justice's selection of judges for legal vacation cases, following petitions from lawyers Godfred Dame and

Why was a well-regarded health director suddenly reassigned - and what does it mean for healthcare in the region?

The reassignment of the Western Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Marion Okoh Owusu, has raised eyebrows. Some speculate the move was influenced by political considerations - not routine decisions.

A Ghanaian Chief Justice's recent remarks about the nation's past eight years have ignited a political firestorm-what could he have said?

Ghana's Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, made observations during visits to state organizations that have sparked political debate. His comments

Why is a prominent political figure being urged to address serious allegations, and what steps are being taken to ensure accountability?

PAGA has urged Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to clear his name following allegations by GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi. The organization

NPP says recent arrests under the Mahama administration point to a clampdown on dissent, with Abronye DC's detention int

NPP says recent arrests under the Mahama administration point to a clampdown on dissent, with Abronye DC's detention intensifying the national debate.

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

The Minority Caucus and GoldBod's CEO are locked in a heated exchange over the interpretation of IMF findings on Ghana's gold purchase program.

Ghana's Minority in Parliament is demanding accountability from the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) regarding significant losses from the Bank of Ghana's

A government official is confident Mahama will pass the anti-LGBTQ bill - but his reasoning is raising eyebrows.

Local Government Minister Ahmed Ibrahim believes President Mahama will approve the anti-LGBTQ bill when passed- citing religious leaders' influence. He suggests figures like Rev. Wengam hold sway, but what could this mean for the bill's future?

Why is Burkina Faso's junta dissolving so many NGOs, and what does it mean for the region?

Burkina Faso's military government is escalating its crackdown on civil society - ordering the dissolution of 118 NGOs. This move raises concerns about the future of human rights and independent civic activity in the country.

A political firestorm erupts as an MP claims drug allegations are a campaign stunt - but what does Nana B know?

The Yendi MP accuses NPP National Organiser Nana B of exploiting drug-trafficking allegations to boost his campaign for First Vice Chairman.