Parliaments within the ECOWAS sub-region have been called upon to proactively develop policies aimed at addressing the root causes of instability in West Africa. This call was made by the Member of Parliament for Ho West, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, in a statement delivered on the floor of Ghana’s Parliament on Thursday as part of the...

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 55-year-old man, Theophilus Thompson, in connection with the recent assault on Joy News journalist Latif Iddrisu. The incident occurred on May 27, 2025, around 7:00 p.m., during a demonstration held in front of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra. The...

The Deputy Majority Leader of the Parliament of Ghana, Hon. Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, led a delegation on behalf of H.E. John Dramani Mahama, the NDC, and the Majority Leader to pay a condolence visit to Hon. Queenstar Pokuah Sawyerr, Member of Parliament for Agona East, following the sudden demise of her husband, Mr. Bernard Olu Sawyerr....

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called for the immediate formation of an independent mediation body to resolve the ongoing standoff between the government and striking nurses and midwives. The nationwide industrial action, now in its fourth day, has left many hospitals overwhelmed and patients stranded. Background Thousands of nurses and midwives have...

The vibrant community of Katamanso has officially welcomed its new Queen Mother, Naa Shasha Ahiam II, during a traditional enstoolment ceremony held at the historic Katamanso Palace. The event, which took place on Thursday,June, 5,2025 attracted a diverse gathering of community leaders, elders, and residents, all coming together to honor this significant milestone in the...

Vice President Dr. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reiterated the government’s dedication to launching a Women’s Development Bank, aimed at empowering women and bolstering the economy. She convened an important meeting with key stakeholders, including representatives from the Bank of Ghana, the Ministry of Finance, market leaders, microfinance and susu operators, as well as members of...

The 14th edition of the Africa Fintech Summit (AFS) is set to take place from 8th to 10th October 2025 in Accra, bringing together over 1,500 delegates and 3,000 virtual participants from around the globe. This three-day event forms part of a broader initiative to harness Ghana’s economic potential for socio-economic advancement, under the auspices...