Ghana was plunged into grief today following reports that Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, the country’s longest-serving First Lady and a formidable advocate for women’s empowerment, passed away at the age of 76. Her death, confirmed by family sources and the Presidency, occurred in the early hours at Ridge Hospital in Accra following a short illness. The…
By Kwame Osei, The recent ruling by Circuit Court Judge Samuel Bright Acquah denying bail to Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, raises many questions about Ghana’s fragile post-election landscape. On September 12, the Accra Circuit Court remanded the outspoken New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bono Regional Chairman for a second time. The court charged…
In an unprecedented move, President John Dramani Mahama has removed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, from office, marking the first time a Chief Justice has been removed from office since Ghana’s independence in 1957. The decision follows a detailed investigation by a parliamentary committee that uncovered serious allegations of misconduct, including the unlawful expenditure of public…
Ghana’s ruling party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has issued a stern ultimatum to the Ghana Police Service, demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of individuals accused of attacking its national chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, along with other party executives, during the funeral of Akwatia Member of Parliament Ernest Kumi on Saturday, August 30. The…
By Ejiroghene Barrett Respected Ghanaian journalist and publisher, Ben Asante has died. The renowned war correspondent passed on August 12 in Accra after a prolonged illness. Asante reported and commented extensively on politics and social development across Africa for over fifty years. Asante was one of the frontline journalists during the Liberian and Sierra Leonean…
Ghanaians are still grieving after a deadly helicopter crash on August 6 in the Ashanti region claimed the lives of two prominent government ministers and six others near the town of Adansi Akrofuom. Julius Debrah, President John Mahama’s Chief of Staff, acknowledged the tragedy as a “national disaster” and said flags would be flown at…
In a major move to empower its cocoa farmers, the Ghanaian government has announced a 62.6% increase in the producer price of cocoa, raising it from $3,100 to $5,040 per tonne for the 2025/2026 season. The new price, which will take effect from August 7, reflects President John Mahama’s commitment to ensure farmers receive at…
Danny Manu, draws global attention with his earbuds invention London, UK, June 15, 2025 A new invention has attracted attention in the tech sector. A pair of earbuds that has given the world a major breakthrough in seamless communication, scaling language barriers. The invention emerges from the stables of a Ghanaian tech expert. Crafted by Danny…
Accra, Ghana, June 4 In bustling markets and trading halls across Ghana, there is an obvious economic resurgence. The country, the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, has seen its cocoa earnings triple in a matter of months, jumping from $579 million to $1.8 billion. Widely circulated reports capture a sentiment rippling across the continent. President John…
Accra, Ghana, May 27, 2025 The Ghanaian cedi has witnessed an impressive turnaround from its sharp depreciation seen in recent years and marks an all-time high in percentage terms. The numbers tell a surprising story. The currency has clawed back significant ground against major world currencies. Fresh figures from the Bank of Ghana reveal the…
