Author: Constance Awunor

More than 500 children with suspected and confirmed measles cases have died in Bangladesh since March, according to the country’s health ministry. Health officials say the outbreak has spread rapidly across the country, with over 60,000 suspected cases recorded in just over two months. Many of the infections involve children under the age of five. Al Amin, a resident of Dhaka, says his four-year-old daughter Akira died after struggling to get treatment for measles. According to him, the family tried four times to get Akira vaccinated against the disease. He said healthcare workers turned them away twice because she had…

The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department has announced the start of payments for outstanding arrears owed to workers in the education and health sectors. The Department said the unpaid arrears date back to August 2024. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the CAGD said the arrears would be paid in four equal instalments over the next few months. According to the Department, the payment plan will run from May to August 2026. The first instalment is expected to be completed by Friday, May 29, 2026. The remaining payments will follow in June, July and August. “The Department further states that the…

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says government has completed arrangements to receive the first group of Ghanaians being evacuated from South Africa. The evacuation follows reports of xenophobic attacks in the country. Mr. Ablakwa said the government is committed to helping the evacuees return home safely and rebuild their lives. Addressing the evacuees before their departure, the minister said government had prepared a five-point support package for them. He also disclosed that a high-level delegation would welcome them on arrival in Ghana. According to him, the delegation will be led by the Chief of Staff. “The Chief of Staff…

Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor says lawyers for detained Member of Parliament Ohene Kwame Frimpong have filed a bail application in a Dutch court. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express, Mr. Dafeamekpor said the application was filed on Tuesday. He added that the legal team is seeking a hearing before the end of the week. “So, the lawyers have successfully filed for his bail today. And so we are praying that they will be given a hearing sometime within the week,” he said. Mr. Dafeamekpor said Parliament and the government have continued to support the detained MP since his arrest in…

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino has left Yunus Musah out of the country’s final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The midfielder’s omission has become one of the biggest talking points after the squad announcement. Musah previously represented the United States at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Born in New York to Ghanaian parents, the 23-year-old had become a regular member of the national team in recent years. Many supporters expected him to make the final squad because of his international experience and versatility in midfield. However, Pochettino decided against including him in the group…

Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana has achieved a moderate risk of debt distress for the first time since 2013. He said the country had moved from unsustainable debt levels to high risk, and now to moderate risk. Dr Forson made the announcement in Parliament on Tuesday, May 26, while presenting four statutory reports to the House. “Mr. Speaker, I’m proud to inform the House that Ghana, for the first time since 2013, has achieved a moderate risk of debt distress, moving from unsustainable debt to high risk of debt distress and now to a moderate risk of debt…

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says government is working to create a dedicated Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund. He said the proposal is now before Cabinet. According to him, the fund could become a major legacy of President John Dramani Mahama. “The most profound policy comment I am before Cabinet with, and which all of us, if we are lucky, will celebrate as an enduring legacy of President John Dramani Mahama for Ghana and technical education, is for Ghana to have a dedicated TVET Fund,” he said. Mr. Iddrisu said the Ministry of Education wants Cabinet approval to…

Environmental Protection Authority (Ghana) has announced a nationwide ban on the production, importation, sale, and use of polystyrene foam products, commonly known as styrofoam, effective January 1, 2027. The directive forms part of government efforts to reduce plastic pollution, improve sanitation, and protect the environment. In a statement issued on May 25, 2026, the Authority said the policy follows an announcement made by President John Dramani Mahama during the 2025 World Environment Day celebration. According to the EPA, the ban will apply to all expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam products used for commercial and human activities. The Authority listed several products…

The first batch of Ghanaians being evacuated from South Africa is expected to arrive in Accra on Wednesday, May 27, according to Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa. Ghana’s High Commissioner, Benjamin Quashie, said the evacuation is being carried out in response to renewed xenophobic attacks affecting Ghanaians and other foreign nationals in parts of South Africa. Speaking in an interview with DW Africa on Sunday, May 24, he said Ghanaian authorities, in collaboration with South African officials, are currently conducting screening and verification exercises to finalise the list of evacuees for the first flight. He explained that officials are…

The Parliament of Ghana has launched a Mini Parliament initiative aimed at amplifying children’s voices and strengthening their participation in national decision-making processes. The initiative, developed in partnership with the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), UNICEF, and the Learning Tree Foundation, seeks to provide young people with a practical platform to engage in governance and civic dialogue. Speaking at the launch, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Gender, Children and Social Protection and MP for Krachi West, Helen Ntosu, said there is a growing need for stronger engagement mechanisms that allow children and young people to express their…