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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.…
AWIM Spotlights Rebecca Ekpe for Advancing Ethical Journalism and Mentoring Young Women
By Vivian Amoah African Women in Media (AWIM) has spotlighted Rebecca Ekpe, Editor-in-Chief of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) and Vice President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), for her outstanding contributions to ethical journalism, media leadership and mentoring the next generation of African journalists. The recognition highlights Ekpe’s decades-long commitment to public-interest journalism, gender equality and inclusive storytelling, as…
Two MoUs Signed as Ghana and Gabon Boost Bilateral Cooperation
Ghana and Gabon have taken steps to deepen their bilateral relations with the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding at the Presidency in Accra. The agreements, which cover political consultations and the training of diplomats, followed bilateral discussions between the two countries aimed at strengthening cooperation. The signing ceremony was witnessed by President John Dramani Mahama and the visiting President of…
Amadu Mohammed Secures Medal for Ghana, Storms into Commonwealth Games Boxing Semi-Finals
Team Ghana’s medal hopes in boxing remain firmly alive after Amadu Mohammed booked his place in the semi-finals of the men’s 55-kilogram bantamweight division at the ongoing Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The boxer produced a disciplined and determined performance to defeat England’s Ellis Trowbridge, earning a deserved victory and moving to within one win of the gold medal bout.…
Study reveals progress on women on executive boards at German firms stalls
Progress in increasing the number of women in senior leadership positions at Germany's largest listed companies has largely stalled, with female representation on management boards declining over the past year, according to a study published on Wednesday. "The years-long increase in the share of women in leadership positions in the private sector has largely come to a halt," the advocacy…
