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GJA Vice President Rebecca Ekpe Explores Collaboration with CJID to Advance Media Innovation and Press Freedom
The Vice President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Rebecca Ekpe, has reaffirmed the importance of stronger regional collaboration in promoting press freedom, innovation, and sustainable journalism following a high-level engagement with the leadership of Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) in Abuja. The engagement with by CJID Chief Executive Officer Dapo Olorunyomi and his team, in Accra, provided…
Dagbon’s New Dawn: How One King’s Peace Legacy Is Redefining a Kingdom’s Future
By Rebecca Ekpe For generations, the transition of a Yaa Naa carried memories of uncertainty, tension and division. But the passing of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama has written a different chapter in Dagbon’s history — one defined not by conflict, but by peace, dignity and continuity. At the enskinment of the Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya Naa Yakubu Abdulai, President John…
President Mahama in Jamaica to Deepen Ghana-Caribbean Ties, Advance Reparations Agenda
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Jamaica as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana's relationship with the Caribbean and build momentum for the global reparation's movement. The visit is expected to reinforce historical, cultural, and economic ties between Ghana and Caribbean nations while opening new avenues for trade, investment, tourism, and diplomatic cooperation. The trip comes at a time…
AU Executive Council Is Advancing Key Decisions Following 49th Ordinary Session
The African Union (AU) is advancing the implementation of key decisions adopted at the conclusion of the 49th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council, as Member States and the African Union Commission (AUC) begin translating commitments into concrete actions aimed at accelerating Africa's development agenda. The meeting, held in Addis Ababa from July 28 to 29, focused on strengthening regional…
Ghana Red Cross launches GH¢8.3m flood response operation
By Vivian Amoah The Ghana Red Cross Society has launched a GH¢8.3 million emergency flood response operation to support 30,000 people affected by the devastating June 2026 floods across the Greater Accra, Central, Volta and Western North regions. Speaking at the launch in Accra, the Secretary General of the Ghana Red Cross Society, Eric Gregory Kwatia, said the six-month operation,…
Dagbon’s Peaceful Transition: A New Chapter After Years of Conflict
A kingdom once defined by uncertainty and divisions has shown the world a different story — one of unity, tradition and a renewed commitment to peace. The peaceful funeral rites of the late Ndan Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama and the successful enskinment of Regent Kampakuya Naa Yakubu Abdulai have become a defining moment in Dagbon’s history. The National Peace Council…
TOR Set for Major Revival as Mahama Announces First One Million-Barrel Jubilee Crude Supply
Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is set to receive its first one-million-barrel shipment of crude oil from the Jubilee Field for refining, marking a major step towards efforts to restore the refinery’s operations and strengthen Ghana’s petroleum sector. President John Dramani Mahama announced the development during the official inauguration of the refurbished Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) at the Tema Oil Refinery…
GJA Hosts Cambridge Researcher Exploring the Legacy of Pan-Africanist and Journalist Sam Morris
By Rebecca Ekpe The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has welcomed Miss Cassidy Walcott of Queens' College, University of Cambridge, as part of her academic and personal research into her family history and the remarkable legacy of Sam Morris, a distinguished Pan-Africanist and journalist who shared a close professional relationship with Ghana's first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Miss Walcott, accompanied…
President Nguema Pays Tribute to Jerry John Rawlings, Hails His Enduring Pan-African Legacy
President of the Gabonese Republic, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has paid glowing tribute to Ghana's late former President, Jerry John Rawlings, describing him as an outstanding African statesman, patriot, and champion of justice whose legacy continues to inspire people across the continent. During a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the tomb of the late President Rawlings in Accra, President Nguema honoured…
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Calls for Inclusive and Resilient Pension Systems at APSA 2026 Conference
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for stronger, more inclusive and sustainable pension systems across Africa to ensure that all workers, particularly those in the informal sector, enjoy adequate retirement protection. Speaking at the opening of the 7th Annual Conference of the Africa Pension Supervisors Association (APSA) 2026, hosted in Accra by the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA),…
President Mahama Celebrates 34 Years of Marriage, Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Lordina
Love, commitment and enduring partnership took centre stage as President John Dramani Mahama marked his 34th wedding anniversary with a heartfelt message to his wife, Lordina Mahama. In a touching tribute shared to commemorate the milestone, the President reflected on more than three decades of marriage, expressing gratitude for the unwavering support and companionship that have defined their journey together.…
