Author: Constance Awunor

President John Dramani Mahama is set to receive a crucial report this week from a national taskforce tasked with developing a roadmap for the establishment of a new national airline. The committee, after months of work, will present its findings and recommendations, outlining strategies aimed at restoring Ghana’s presence in the global aviation industry. The President expressed optimism about the initiative, stating that he looks forward to a clear and actionable plan to see Ghana’s flag carrier operate across Africa and beyond once again. Mahama made this announcement on April 27 during a ceremony to cut sod for the construction…

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is set to appear before a United States immigration court on June 15, 2026, in a case that could determine both his residency status in the US and Ghana’s efforts to secure his return to face criminal charges. Court records show the hearing will take place at 1:00 pm before Judge David A. Gardey at the Annandale Immigration Court, with proceedings expected to be held virtually. The development follows his release from custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on April 7 after being granted bail set at $65,000, a move confirmed by his…

Chinese regulators have blocked Meta Platforms’ proposed $2 billion acquisition of AI start-up Manus, marking a significant setback for the US tech giant’s artificial intelligence expansion plans. The deal, announced in December, would have seen the company formerly known as Facebook integrate Manus’ advanced AI “agent” technology into its platforms to enhance automation and user interaction. However, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has now prohibited foreign investment in the transaction, ordering the parties to withdraw the acquisition. A spokesperson for Meta Platforms said the company believes the deal complied fully with applicable laws and expects a resolution following…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has strongly condemned a series of terrorist attacks that struck multiple locations in Mali on Saturday, April 25, calling for enhanced regional cooperation to combat rising insecurity in the Sahel. The attacks reportedly included a suicide truck bombing near the capital, Bamako, which targeted a residence and left several casualties, including Mali’s Defence Minister, Sadio Camara, according to multiple reports. He is said to have died from injuries sustained during the assault, while state television confirmed his death hours later. The head of Mali’s military junta, Gen Assimi Goita, was reportedly moved…

The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has announced a renewed demolition exercise at the Sakumono Ramsar Site as authorities intensify efforts to protect the environmentally sensitive area from encroachment. The operation is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, April 28 to Thursday, April 30, 2026, and will focus on removing illegal structures within the protected wetland in the Tema West enclave. The move forms part of broader interventions to address increasing environmental degradation caused by unapproved construction activities, waste disposal, and rapid urban expansion. Speaking at the first meeting of the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council for 2026 on…

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has dismissed calls for a formal load-shedding timetable, despite recent intermittent power outages that have sparked public concern across Ghana. Acting Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Shafic Suleman, said the current electricity disruptions do not amount to a nationwide crisis commonly referred to as “dumsor,” insisting that supply will soon stabilise. Speaking on JoyNews on Monday, April 27, he maintained that the situation does not require load-shedding arrangements. “It doesn’t require us to do any load shedding… we are resolving most of the problems, and I’m sure power will be…

US President Donald Trump has assured that King Charles III will be “very safe” during his upcoming state visit to the United States, which begins on Monday, as security discussions continue between British and American officials. The comments follow renewed security consultations between the White House and Buckingham Palace after a gunman reportedly gained access to an event attended by Trump in Washington DC on Saturday. Speaking in an interview with CBS’ 60 Minutes, Trump said the grounds of the White House were highly secure and dismissed concerns over the royal visit. “The White House grounds are really safe,” he…

The former agent of Mohammed Kudus, Jennifer Mendelewitsch, has claimed that family influence played a key role in the player’s decision to end their professional relationship. Kudus parted ways with Mendelewitsch ahead of his move from West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur last summer. Speaking in an interview with Sacha Tavolieri, Mendelewitsch said discussions had taken place as their contract neared its end, with both sides weighing whether to continue working together. “We were coming to the end of our term… we asked ourselves what we should do next,” she explained. However, she alleged that Kudus ultimately followed the wishes…

The new musical biopic Michael has taken the global box office by storm, setting a new record for the biggest opening weekend ever for a biographical film. The film, which stars Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, has grossed an impressive $217 million worldwide since its release on Wednesday, surpassing previous records held by Bohemian Rhapsody, which opened with $124 million in 2018. Michael also outperformed the $180 million opening weekend of Oppenheimer, making it the highest-grossing debut for any biopic to date. Adam Fogelson, chairman of Lionsgate, said the film’s success reflects its broad audience appeal. “You don’t…

Supreme Court of Ghana has awarded GH¢800,000 in compensation to Yaw Appiah, a bar owner who spent nearly 19 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of robbery. The landmark ruling, delivered on February 10, 2026, was presided over by Justice Avril Lovelace-Johnson, who led a five-member panel that found Appiah had suffered a miscarriage of justice. The panel also included Justices Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, Samuel Asiedu, Yaw Darko Asare, and Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo. Appiah was arrested in 2006 and spent five years on remand before being convicted in 2011 at the age of 29. He was sentenced to 45 years…