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The body of 48-year-old fisherman Etsey Paul Kabotso was found washed ashore at Tegbi Ashiata in Ghana’s Volta Region after he went missing while fishing alone. He was last seen on October 24 and discovered dead on October 26, with police notified and an assembly member expressi…
At a Ghana Journalists Association awards event in Ho, MP Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah called on journalists to identify and promote lesser-known tourist sites in the Volta Region to help boost tourism, create jobs and attract investment. Other local voices, including the regional min…
Police in the Central East Region have arrested three suspects, including a juvenile, in connection with the alleged murder of mobile money vendor Christian Amponsah, 34, at a guest house near Kasoa in Ghana’s Central Region.
At a Central Regional forum in Cape Coast, stakeholders discussed vote-buying and the broader monetisation of elections, warning that it undermines democratic accountability and can reward wealthy candidates over credible ideas. Participants at the Centre for National Culture in…
Ghana’s Black Maidens were knocked out of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Japan in Rabat. Coach Joe Nana Adarkwa said he was proud of his players’ effort and determination despite the loss.
A Syrian national was arrested at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport after arriving from Accra with 40kg of suspected cocaine, according to Lebanese security officials. Lebanon’s General Directorate of General Security said the suspect had been under surveillance after …
Ghana and Nigeria remain in contention at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after reaching the Round of 16. Nigeria advanced by beating Korea DPR and Mexico, while Ghana responded to an opening loss by drawing Brazil, defeating Canada and eliminating Argentina on penalt…
President John Dramani Mahama returned to Ghana after taking part in the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, where he outlined Ghana’s cooperation plans with Russia. He said Ghana has begun discussions with Rosatom on a first nuclear power plant, invited Russian investment in …
Multiple institutions and agencies reported breast cancer awareness efforts, including health ministry outreach on early detection, a provincial assembly marking October as breast cancer awareness month, calls not to limit awareness to October, local police and council cooperati…
Saudi Coalition Says It Intercepted Houthi Drones Over Eastern, Southern Regions. Covered by 4 reports from 3 sources.
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana says it will begin an indefinite strike on Monday, November 2, 2026, after the government failed to approve a proposed review of salaries and related allowances for Judicial Service staff. The union says members should stay away fr…
Two newly elected NDC constituency chairmen in Ghana’s Central Region and Effutu have called on party members to unite after internal elections, focus on strengthening the party base, and work toward retaining or winning parliamentary seats in future elections.
The 2026 Youth Olympic Games opened in Dakar, Senegal, marking the first Olympic sporting event held on African soil. Reporting says Nigeria sent 19 athletes and hopes for an improved medal performance, while other coverage highlights the opening ceremony and Team Ghana’s prepar…
The National Identification Authority says it arrested six staff members and terminated seven others after allegations that members of a Free Ghana Card registration team demanded money from parents in Galaka in the Upper East Region. The authority says the arrested staff are as…
Ghana recorded 13,951 new HIV infections in 2025, with women accounting for 63.8% of cases. Health authorities said risky sexual behaviour is a key driver and urged stronger prevention, testing and treatment efforts, while Greater Accra had the highest number of new infections.
Multimedia Group’s Hitz FM and Joy FM are scheduled to host a joint Beach Rave at Rehab Beach Club on Saturday, October 31, at 2:00 p.m. The event will feature 19 performers from Ghana’s entertainment industry, along with DJs, games and beachside entertainment, and tickets are p…
The Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence is expected to have an ice bath facility ready by January to improve training and recovery for Ghana’s national football teams, according to director Winnifred Mawudeku. She said the facility would be the first of its kind at the centre a…
The Methodist Church Ghana condemned allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation involving about 19 female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School and called for a thorough, independent and transparent investigation. A coalition also condemned the alleged misconduct at …
The Ghana Agricultural Fund for Education and Transformation (GAFET) donated 1,000 bags of 10-kilogramme organic fertiliser to support the 42nd National Farmers’ Day celebration, with the items presented in Accra to Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture John Dumelo. The contri…
President John Dramani Mahama visited a kente exhibition in Moscow during activities linked to the Third Russia-Africa Summit. The exhibition was organized by the Russia-Ghana Parliamentary Forum with Ghana’s Export Promotion Authority and Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Ind…
