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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...
Ghanaian scientist pioneers cryogen-free medical imaging breakthrough
A team of researchers, including Ghanaian scientist Joseph Nana Gyesi of Wayne State University, has developed a revolutionary technology that could make advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) more accessible to hospitals across Africa. The...
 
    
  Teachers at Armed Forces SHTS declare headmaster persona non grata over assault on female colleague
Teachers at the Armed Forces Senior High Technical School (AFSHTS) in Kumasi have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to act on what they describe as “continued intimidation and abuse of...
 
    
  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...
 
    
  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...
 
    
  Ghana’s Ambassador to China shines in Beijing as President Mahama leads state visit
In a remarkable display of diplomatic leadership, Ghana’s Ambassador to China, Kojo Bonsu, has demonstrated impressive organizational skill and coordination during President John Dramani Mahama’s state visit to China. Barely three weeks into his...
 
    
  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...
 
    
  Officially: 65 Countries Open Their Doors to Egyptian Passport Holders Without a Visa
Thu 30 Oct 2025 | 05:05 PM Officially: 65 Countries Open Their Doors to Egyptian Passport Holders Without a Visa The Egyptian passport has achieved a new milestone in the 2025 Passport Index rankings, with the number of countries Egyptians can...
Ghana Police Probe ‘Suspicious’ Death Of 20-Year-Old Senegalese Footballer, Cheikh Toure
The Ghanaian police have launched an investigation into the mysterious death of a 20-year-old Senegalese footballer, Cheikh Toure, whose lifeless body was taken to a hospital in Kumasi last week under unclear circumstances. The police on Monday...
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...
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...
 
    
  Ghana’s Judicial Showdown intensifies as ex-Chief Justice sues to block successor’s vetting
The constitutional crisis triggered by the September 1, 2025, removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has intensified, culminating in a High Court legal action seeking to halt the parliamentary vetting and subsequent appointment of her...
 
    
  Ghana imports over 79,000 metric tons of fish annually due to declining marine stocks – Minister for Fisheries
The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Madam Emelia Arthur, has revealed that Ghana imports over 79,000 metric tons of fish annually to fulfil local demand as a result of marine pollution, illegal unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing....
 
    
  Ghana Police Launch Probe Into ‘Suspicious’ Death of Senegalese Footballer Cheikh Toure
The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into the “suspicious” death of Cheikh Toure, a 20-year-old Senegalese footballer, whose body was taken to a hospital in Kumasi last week under unclear circumstances. According to a statement...
 
    
  Asake to headline AfroFuture Ghana 2025
Culture Management Group (CMG) has announced the artiste line-up for the highly anticipated AfroFuture Ghana 2025, taking place on December 28–29, 2025, at El Wak Stadium in Accra. This year’s festival would feature global Afrobeats superstar...
 
    
  AfroFuture Ghana announces artiste lineup
Culture Management Group (CMG), the visionary collective behind some of Africa’s most celebrated cultural experiences, proudly announces the return of AfroFuture Ghana 2025 on December 28–29, 2025, at El Wak Stadium. Powered by Afreximbank and...
 
    
  Black Princesses Open Camp In Accra Ahead Of WAFU B U20 Title Defense
Black Princesses starting 11 HEAD COACH Charles Sampson has named a 26-member squad to begin camping in Accra on today, October 24, 2025, as Ghana’s Black Princesses step up preparations for the upcoming WAFU B U20 Girls’ Cup in Benin. The...
 
    
  GIPC launches regional investment roadshow in Volta Region
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has launched its maiden Regional Investment Roadshow in the Volta Region as part of efforts to spotlight vast investment opportunities across the country and accelerate inclusive economic growth. Held...
This is not Ghana: The alarming rise of Kidnapping and Human Trafficking within our borders
Interior Minister Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak and IGP Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno 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...
In hands of the skilled lies Ghana’s future
When nations dream of transformation, they often look to towering infrastructure and foreign investment. Yet, the true measure of a country’s strength lies not in its skylines but in the skills of its people, in the artisans, technicians,...