Author: Constance Awunor

A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has petitioned the party’s General Secretary, calling for a disciplinary review of former presidential aspirant Kennedy Ohene Agyapong over what he describes as conduct that undermines party unity. The petition was submitted by Charles Opoku, Deputy National TESCON Coordinator for the New Juaben South Constituency, on June 18. Mr. Opoku accused Mr. Agyapong of repeatedly making public statements against fellow party members and taking positions that contradict official party decisions. Alleged breach of party constitution According to the petitioner, the Assin Central lawmaker’s actions violate Article 3 of the NPP constitution, which…

The government has imposed a curfew on several communities in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region after a deadly attack left three people dead and nine others injured. Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak announced the measure on the advice of the National Security Council. The curfew takes effect on Friday, June 19, 2026. It will run daily from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. until further notice. The affected communities are Keri, Abrewanko, Abrewanko Junction, Nyambo, Nyambo Junction, Shari, Kromase, Power, Nyakoma, Odomi, Bonakye and Nkwanta. Government appeals for calm The government has urged chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, youth…

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, says ongoing reforms in Ghana’s energy sector have strengthened investor confidence and improved the sector’s financial health. He made the remarks during a Town Hall discussion at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF), where ministers from across the continent examined strategies to accelerate industrialisation through regional production hubs. Energy Sector Reforms Showing Results Dr. Jinapor said the government has introduced measures that are already delivering positive outcomes. “We have recorded significant improvements in payments to utility service providers, helping to strengthen the financial sustainability of the energy sector and enhance investor confidence,”…

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to economic transformation, describing it as a key pillar of the government’s efforts to create jobs and build a resilient economy. He made the remarks while receiving the letters of credence of seven newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners at the Jubilee House, formally marking the start of their diplomatic missions in Ghana. Seven Envoys Present Credentials The diplomats who presented their credentials were: H.E. Ronald Micallef, High Commissioner of Malta H.E. Andrei Ordash, Ambassador of Russia H.E. Michal Cygan, Ambassador of Poland H.E. Bambang Suharto, Ambassador of Indonesia H.E. Isbeth Lisbeth…

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on major international institutions to support the growing global movement for reparatory justice, describing it as a vital step towards addressing the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade. Speaking virtually at the Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice in Accra, Macron urged organisations such as the United Nations, UNESCO, the African Union and the Caribbean Community to play a more active role in advancing historical accountability and redress. Call for Global Action Macron said governments and international bodies must work together to develop a shared approach based on knowledge, dialogue and justice. “States, regional…

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is reviewing Ghana’s laws on the age of consent and the legal age of marriage. The move aims to strengthen child protection and address concerns about teenage pregnancy and child abuse. Reviewing Legal Differences Under Ghana’s current laws, the Children’s Act sets the legal age of marriage at 18 years. However, the Criminal Code allows individuals aged 16 and above to consent to sex. Many child rights advocates have raised concerns about the gap between the two laws. They argue that some people exploit this difference, putting young girls at greater risk.…

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has launched a strong defence of his methods, telling critics to “shut up” as Bafana Bafana prepare for a crucial Group A clash against Czechia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The veteran Belgian manager has come under heavy criticism following South Africa’s disappointing 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their opening match, where his side adopted a cautious approach and failed to register a meaningful attacking threat. The defeat was made worse by two second-half red cards, leaving Bafana Bafana with nine men by the final whistle and facing an uphill battle to qualify for…

Nigeria’s government has announced plans to evacuate more than 742 citizens from South Africa before June 30 as concerns mount over ongoing anti-migrant attacks targeting foreign nationals. The assurance was given by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who said the government remains committed to protecting Nigerians abroad and ensuring the safe return of all citizens who have expressed a desire to leave South Africa. According to the minister, the evacuation exercise is already underway. The first batch of 258 Nigerians was airlifted from South Africa and received in Lagos on June 11 by the Minister of State…

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says growing international support for reparatory justice is vindicating Ghana’s efforts at the United Nations, insisting that critics who once dismissed the initiative as an academic exercise are now being forced to rethink their position. Speaking at a gathering of heads of state, foreign ministers, scholars and members of the African diaspora, Mr Ablakwa said the global conversation on reparations for the trans-Atlantic slave trade has evolved into a serious policy issue that demands practical action. According to him, the United Nations resolution declaring the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the enslavement of Africans as…

Ghana risks deepening inequality among children if it fails to invest more evenly across health, education, social protection and child welfare, according to a new UNICEF-backed study. The report, Unlocking Potential Early: Rebalancing Public Spending for Children in Ghana, found that children aged between zero and five years account for about one-third of Ghana’s child population but receive only 13 percent of public spending targeted at children. The study, described as the first age-based analysis of public spending on children in Ghana, examined investments from pregnancy through age 17 and assessed disparities based on household income and location. Lead researcher…