Author: Constance Awunor
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected claims that the country’s newly signed security agreement with the European Union permits the establishment of foreign military bases or the deployment of foreign troops on Ghanaian soil. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 14, the Ministry addressed growing public concern and misinformation surrounding the Security and Defence Partnership between Ghana and the EU. It emphasized that the agreement is strictly focused on strengthening cooperation to tackle emerging security threats and enhance both national and regional security systems. “The Ministry wishes to categorically state that the agreement neither provides for the establishment…
Israel’s Ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad, has clarified why his country opposed Ghana’s resolution at the United Nations that led to the declaration of the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews on April 13, 2026, Ambassador Gilad explained that Israel’s objection was not to the condemnation of slavery itself, but to the specific wording that ranked it above other historical atrocities. He questioned the idea of assigning comparative weight to tragedies such as the Atlantic slave trade, the Holocaust, the Armenian genocide, and the Rwandan genocide, asking whether it was appropriate…
The Ministry of Education has responded to concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana following its recent press briefing by setting up a committee to investigate the issues. The Minister for Education has appointed a three-member team to examine the allegations and related matters, with a mandate to submit recommendations to John Dramani Mahama. The committee is chaired by Deputy Minister for Education Clement Apaak. Other members include Professor K.T. Oduro, Technical Advisor to the Ministry, and Professor Mahama Duweijua, Board Chairman of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission. The Ministry has urged all relevant stakeholders to cooperate fully…
The Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, is set to hold talks with executives of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) on Thursday, April 16, in a bid to resolve mounting concerns surrounding the rollout of the Publican AI system at the country’s ports. The meeting follows rising tensions within the trading and logistics sector after GUTA directed freight forwarders and clearing agents to begin a sit-down strike on Monday, April 13. The action was taken in protest against the implementation of the new digital clearance platform. Industry players have expressed frustration over what they describe as insufficient consultation…
Tensions are rising among National Service personnel across Ghana as growing frustration mounts over prolonged delays in the payment of their monthly allowances. The Concerned National Service Personnel Association of Ghana (CNSPAG) has issued a strong statement condemning the situation, describing the delays as “unacceptable, unconscionable, and a national disgrace.” According to the association, thousands of young graduates currently serving the nation are facing severe financial difficulties as a result of months of unpaid allowances. Many say they are struggling to meet basic needs such as transportation, rent, and food. The group also raised concerns over the health and wellbeing…
Britney Spears has entered a rehabilitation facility voluntarily, just weeks after her arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, according to her representative. The pop star’s team confirmed that she sought treatment following the incident, which occurred on 4 March, and described the situation as “completely inexcusable.” They also said her family and close circle would work on a long-term support plan focused on her wellbeing and stability. Spears is scheduled to appear in court in California in the coming weeks to respond to the DUI charge. According to the California Highway Patrol, Spears was…
Pope Leo has said he is unafraid of criticism from the Donald Trump and will continue speaking out against war, following an unusually direct public attack from the former US leader over the Iran conflict. Trump, writing on Truth Social, accused the pontiff of being “weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy” and later told reporters he was “not a big fan” of the Pope. He also suggested the Pope had been chosen because he is American and claimed his election would benefit US leadership. Responding while travelling to Algeria on an 11-day trip to Africa, the Pope said…
Ghana lost more than GH¢600 million in tax revenue in 2025 after 199 million litres of petroleum products were not accounted for, according to the 2025 Petroleum Product Analysis Report by Joy Business. The lost revenue, which should have accrued to the state through taxes, levies, and regulatory charges, was linked to gaps in tracking petroleum imports and distribution. The report, produced in collaboration with the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, estimates that the unaccounted volumes represent about 2.1 per cent of total national petroleum supply for the year. It shows that petroleum imports rose sharply by 36.7 per cent…
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched a manhunt for armed robbers who attacked a passenger bus carrying players and officials of Berekum Chelsea along the Ahyiresu-Kwame Dwumor Sreso (KDS) road in the Nyinahin District. The incident occurred on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at about 10:30 pm. According to a police statement, patrol teams responded to distress calls and rushed to the scene, where they found a VIP bus with registration number AM 9334-20. The vehicle, carrying about 30 football players and officials travelling from Samreboi to Berekum, had veered into a nearby bush while attempting to escape from six…
A pastor has been arrested in connection with an alleged attempt to bury a five-month-old baby alive at Abofrem in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. The suspect, identified as Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, the Head Pastor of Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, was apprehended following the disturbing incident that has left residents of the community in shock. Eyewitnesses say the pastor and an accomplice were spotted at a refuse dump around 11 p.m. acting suspiciously while handling the infant. According to one eyewitness, Winfred Agbah, he intervened after noticing unusual activity at the scene and soon…