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Staff of Ghana’s embassy in Iran have been successfully evacuated – Ablakwa
Posted on with No CommentThe Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that staff of Ghana’s embassy in Iran have been evacuated from that country. This follows renewed strikes on the country by US-Israeli sponsored missiles. “I am delighted to announce that … Read more →
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Launch of ‘Adwumawura’: My government wants to invest in your future – Mahama to youth
Posted on | CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama has assured the youth of Ghana that his government will invest in their future. He said this after launching the ‘Adwumawura’ initiative in Accra on Monday, April 28. President John Dramani Mahama said the flagship initiative, … Read more →
U.S. Colleges warn international students not to travel overseas this summer
Posted on | CommentUniversities are continuing to warn international students about travelling abroad this summer as the Trump administration said Friday it would restore legal status to those who’d had it revoked. The University of California, Berkeley, reiterated hours after the announcement that … Read more →
What happens to your current valid passport as Ghana rolls out chip-embedded passports?
Posted on | CommentAs Ghana ushers in a new era of passport reforms, many citizens are asking: What happens to my current passport? Can I still travel? Will I be forced to switch immediately? From Monday, April 28, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign … Read more →
UK deports 43 immigration offenders to Ghana and Nigeria
Posted on | CommentThe United Kingdom has deported 43 individuals to Ghana and Nigeria as part of its heightened efforts to strengthen border security under its “Plan for Change” immigration policy. The group included 15 failed asylum seekers and 11 foreign nationals who … Read more →
July 1 declared Ghana’s National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving
Posted on | CommentPresident John Mahama has announced that July 1, traditionally observed as Republic Day, will now also be celebrated as Ghana’s National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving. Speaking during the inauguration of the planning committee for the new event, President Mahama … Read more →
Ghana achieves 97% reduction in malaria deaths
Posted on | CommentThe country has been able to reduce deaths caused by malaria by over 97 per cent between 2014 and 2024. In addition to this, outpatient department cases have also seen a three per cent decline, while hospital admissions due to … Read more →
Full List: From Donald Trump to Prince William, World Leaders to attend Pope Francis’ funeral
Posted on | CommentWorld leaders from all around the globe are scheduled to attend Pope Francis’s funeral at St. Peter’s Square on Saturday. Several heads of state, royals and top officials are set to mark their presence at the gathering in Vatican city … Read more →
IMF to Ghana, African nations: Tighten fiscal policies as global risks rise
Posted on | CommentThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Ghana and other African economies to reinforce fiscal discipline and deepen structural reforms as global headwinds threaten growth. Speaking at a press conference during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, Managing Director Kristalina … Read more →
Banks reported a total count of 716 fraud cases in 2024 – BoG report
Posted on | CommentA report by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed that in 2024, banks reported a total count of 716 fraud cases. This indicates a 26% drop from the count of 969 cases in 2023. According to the report, this … Read more →
FIC freezes Chairman Wontumi’s bank accounts over alleged financial irregularities, mining probe
Posted on | CommentThe Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has frozen all bank accounts linked to Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, and his mining company, Akonta Mining, amid allegations of financial irregularities. According to sources at the FIC, the freeze was initiated under … Read more →
Trump’s ultimatum to Putin and Zelensky
Posted on | CommentSince Donald Trump’s arrival at the White House, Washington has been attempting to mediate between the two belligerents to end the conflict, but according to American press, his patience has limits and he’s reportedly on the verge of abandoning negotiations. … Read more →
Kasa for Safety road safety campaign goes to Takoradi
Posted on | CommentTakoradi witnessed a wave of change on 15th and 17th April 2025 as the Kasa for Safety road safety campaign made its highly anticipated stop in the Western Region. The activation took place at two major transport hubs in the … Read more →
Minority condemns Mahama’s suspension of Chief Justice as ‘judicial coup’
Posted on | CommentThe Minority has condemned the actions of President John Mahama on the suspension of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo. President John Mahama suspended the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo on Tuesday, April 22. This follows the establishment of a committee to … Read more →
GoldBod begins licensing of gold trading service providers in Ghana
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has officially begun licensing service providers in the gold trading sector, starting today, Wednesday, 23 April 2025. In a public statement released on Wednesday, GoldBod announced that Ghanaians aged 18 and above, as well as … Read more →
Peter Turkson: Impeccable profile of African cardinal tipped to succeed Pope Francis
Posted on | CommentCardinal Peter Kodwo Turkson of Ghana is among the leading candidates considered to succeed the late Pope Francis. This follows the pontiff’s death on Easter Monday, April 21, from a stroke and heart failure, according to the Vatican. Turkson is … Read more →
Vatican releases pictures of Pope Francis in open casket, confirms funeral will be on Saturday
Posted on | CommentThe world is mourning Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday aged 88 from a cerebral stroke and subsequent heart failure. Cardinals are meeting to plan the pontiff’s funeral, which will be held on Saturday. Pope Francis’s funeral will take … Read more →
Harvard University sues Trump administration to stop funding freeze
Posted on | CommentHarvard University filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop billions of dollars in proposed cuts. The suit filed Monday is part of a feud that escalated last week when the elite institution rejected a list of demands … Read more →
British Royal Family, Prez. Mahama, Joe Biden and other world leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis
Posted on | CommentThe Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis in the morning of Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. His Eminence, Cardinal Farrell expressed the deepest sorrow in announcing the death of Pope Francis. Pope Francis had been unwell and experienced a … Read more →
How the next Pope will be chosen
Posted on | CommentPope Francis has died at the age of 88. The Vatican announced that at 07:35 local time on Easter Monday the head of the Roman Catholic Church “returned to the house of the Father” at his residence, Casa Santa Marta. … Read more →
Pope Francis will be buried in 6 days in line with convention
Posted on | CommentThe death of Pope Francis aged 88 is being mourned across the world by both Catholics and other Christians. The Pope died in the morning of Easter Monday, April 21 after prolonged illness. This was announced by the Vatican. 3news.com … Read more →
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