Author: Constance Awunor

Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive of Meta Platforms, took the stand in a California courtroom on Wednesday to defend his leadership in a landmark case examining whether social media platforms are addictive for children. It marked Mark Zuckerberg’s first appearance before a jury following years of scrutiny directed at Meta Platforms, the parent company of WhatsApp and Facebook, which he co-founded. Meta’s legal team contends that the lead plaintiff, identified by her initials K.G.M., suffered harm due to other circumstances in her life rather than her use of Instagram. The closely watched trial also names YouTube, owned by Google, as a…

The Food and Drugs Authority has escalated its actions from issuing warnings to taking firm enforcement measures, closing down 16 food service establishments in the Greater Accra Region on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, for operating without valid Food Hygiene Permits. The crackdown comes exactly two weeks after the Authority issued a public notice stating that, effective February 1, all non-compliant facilities would face immediate closure. In a statement posted to its official Facebook page, the FDA confirmed that it has now taken action against businesses that failed to meet the regulatory deadline. Among the 16 establishments shuttered during the exercise…

The Minority inThe Minority in Parliament has indicated that it is prepared to take steps to compel the Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, to appear before the House over mounting concerns about delayed payments to cocoa farmers. Parliament has indicated that it is prepared to take steps to compel the Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, to appear before the House over mounting concerns about delayed payments to cocoa farmers. Addressing the matter on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, February 17, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin described the situation as urgent, noting that the government has yet to fully settle payments…

Ghana captain Andre Ayew says retirement is far from his thoughts as he continues his playing career in Europe. The 36-year-old attacker recently resumed club action after sealing a move to Dutch side NAC Breda. Ayew joined the Eredivisie outfit on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Le Havre at the end of last season. He signed a short-term deal that will keep him at the club until the conclusion of the current campaign. On the international stage, the experienced forward has not featured for Ghana since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which was staged…

MTN Ghana has launched Y’ello Protect 419, making it easier than ever for customers to report fraud. By simply dialling 419, users can flag suspicious activity across all MTN platforms, including voice, data, Mobile Money (MoMo), and other digital solutions. The move is part of MTN’s broader push to strengthen security, build trust, and create a safer digital ecosystem for all users. With fraud and online scams becoming more common in the telecom and digital finance space, the company wants to ensure its customers have a simple and effective way to report suspicious activity.Jemima Kotei Walsh, MTN Ghana’s Chief Customer…

Gabon’s media regulator has announced the suspension of social media platforms “until further notice,” citing the role of online content in fueling conflict and deepening divisions within the country, according to the BBC. In a televised statement on Tuesday evening, the High Authority for Communication (HAC) pointed to the “spread of false information,” “cyberbullying,” and the “unauthorised disclosure of personal data” as key reasons for the decision. HAC spokesperson Jean-Claude Mendome did not specify which platforms would be affected, though WhatsApp, Facebook, and TikTok are widely used across Gabon. The announcement comes as Gabon continues to navigate a politically sensitive…

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is projected to save approximately GH¢5 million each month following newly announced salary reductions for its executive management and senior staff, according to the Board’s Head of Public Affairs, Jerome Kwaku Sam. The pay cuts 20 per cent for executive management, and 10 per cent for senior staff, took immediate effect and will remain in force for the remainder of the 2025/2026 crop year. The decision, contained in a press release dated Monday, 16 February 2026, forms part of a broader strategy to address ongoing liquidity challenges within the cocoa sector. Speaking in an interview…

Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, says the government is on course to achieve full-scale tomato production by the end of the year as part of efforts to reduce Ghana’s reliance on imports, particularly from Burkina Faso. Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Midday News on Tuesday, 17 February, Mr. Dumelo described Ghana’s dependence on imported tomatoes as unsustainable, stressing that the country has the fertile land and human resources to meet domestic demand. His comments follow the tragedy involving tomato traders in Burkina Faso. Seven people were killed, and others were injured in a terrorist attack. According…

The Government of Ghana has summoned the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Ghana, Sergei Berdnikov, following the alleged unlawful publication of sexually explicit images of Ghanaian women without their consent. The summons, which took place on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, was issued on the instruction of the Minister for Foreign Affairs. According to the Ministry, the action was intended to formally convey the Government of Ghana’s strong displeasure regarding the conduct of a supposed Russian national linked to the circulation of the intimate content online. Purpose of the Summons The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the alleged actions…

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a prominent civil rights activist, Baptist minister, and two-time Democratic presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84, his family announced Tuesday. In a statement, the Jackson family remembered him as a “servant leader” devoted not only to his loved ones but also to marginalized and oppressed communities around the world. “Our father was a servant leader not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world,” the family said. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members. No immediate cause of death has been provided. Jackson had…