Ghana’s Ex-First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings is Dead

Former First Lady of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has died at the age of 76 at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. Reports indicate that she had been unwell for some time and was receiving medical attention before her passing. Details surrounding...

Ghana Tourism Authority holds free health screening to raise awareness on Breast Cancer

Not in Our Ghana! The Urgent Need to Combat rising Human Tra...

Kidnapping is no longer a distant story that happens “out there.” In October 2025, 18-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Touré was lured to Kumasi by fake “scouts,” abducted for ransom, and killed when his family could not meet a ransom demand....

Ghana’s prosecution docket dispute undermines Ex-Finance Minister’s extradition bid

The protracted legal and political struggle to extradite former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta from the United States to face corruption charges has become a defining test for Ghana’s commitment to accountability. This standoff sets the...

Ghana Engages US, Canada On Visa Plans For 2026 World Cup

A scene after the meeting The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has begun discussions with the US Embassy and Canadian High Commission to facilitate visa arrangements for Ghanaian football fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...

Minority demands full disclosure on Ghana-US deportee pact

A request for accountability over Ghana’s agreement to accept deportees from the United States sparked a tense exchange in Parliament, with the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, promising future engagement but avoiding an immediate floor debate....

IFED Global to host Africa Youth Festival in Accra  

Accra, Oct. 24, GNA-Innovation for Empowerment and Development (IFED Global) will bring together young people from across the African continent for the transformative Africa Youth Festival. The festival, which will mark the 10th anniversary of...

Ghana Plans Electronic Visa System Launch by 2026

Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced Tuesday that Ghana will implement an electronic visa system by 2026, aiming to streamline entry processes for investors, technology professionals, and business travelers while positioning the...

Ghana police arrest five suspects, rescue 57 Nigerian nationals from human trafficking and cybercrime syndicate

The Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service has arrested five Nigerian suspects for allegedly trafficking fifty-seven Nigerian nationals into Ghana under the guise of job offer and education. In a statement released on...

Ghana’s Ambassador Nancy Sam appointed as West African regional representative for AITEC World

The Africa International Tourism and Economic Council (AITEC World) has appointed Ambassador Nancy Q Sam, the Tourism Ambassador for Miami in the United States of America (USA), as its Regional Representative for West Africa and Special Advisor....

Nigeria’s Golden Opportunity For Heritage Tourism, How Anambra Is Showing The Way – Onyenji

Anambra State is leveraging its rich cultural assets to drive sustainable tourism development. Known for its deep Igbo heritage, entrepreneurial spirit, and forward-looking development agenda, the state is positioning culture as a key pillar of...

IPADA Initiative, Diaspora District Global partner on education, culture feast

As part of its 2025 celebrations, the organisers of the cultural tourism fiesta, IPADA Initiative, have announced collaboration with Diaspora District Global to organise a global conference focused on the transforming power of education as an...

UN Global Compact Network holds Ocean Centres Ghana workshop 

By Laudia Sawer Tema, Oct. 24, GNA -The United Nations Global Compact Network, with support from the Lloyds Register Foundation, has held its second Ocean Centres Ghana workshop, bringing together stakeholders to deliberate on the safety and...

Can Ghana’s new claim over Kente change the way fashion brands use African designs?

Ghana is taking a bold step in making an unprecedented move to protect “Kente”, its centuries-old handwoven fabric, by establishing stronger intellectual property rights and geographical indication (GI) status. The decision has stirred a debate...

Ghana and Barbados Set to Boost Travel Opportunities Starting From This November

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Ghana and Barbados Set to Boost Travel Opportunities Starting From This November Published on October 22, 2025 In a momentous move for international travel, Ghana and Barbados will officially inaugurate a direct flight route...

National Seed Trade Association of Ghana to host 6th Seed Business Forum

The National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NASTAG), in collaboration with the National Seed Council (NSC), has announced the 6th Ghana Seed Business Forum, dubbed SEEDLINK 2025. The premier national seed sector event will be held on November...

Candy Warehouse Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Right Before Halloween

Halloween may be the opportune time for sweet treats, but ahead of the spooky holiday, one candy company has announced it’s filed for bankruptcy. According to The Street, Candy Warehouse, which first opened in 1998 and sells to hotels, hospitals,...

Ghana: The Return of the Askaris

[Originally, Askari is a loan word from Persian عسكري ('ʿaskarī), 'soldier'. The Persian word is derived from the Middle Persian word lashkar, which means 'army'. It became a term for soldiers recruited from local populations in Africa to fight...

Hajj Agents Applaud Passport Reforms Easing Pilgrim Travel Burden

Ghana Hajj Agents in the Upper East Region have praised the government’s decentralized passport acquisition system, describing it as a game changer that eliminates the financial and logistical burden pilgrims previously faced when traveling to...

GTA mourns Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings  

By Hafsa Obeng Accra, Oct. 28, GNA – The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has expressed condolences to the family of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing her as a symbol of courage and leadership. In a statement issued in Accra, the...