Author: Rebecca Eson

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has renewed Africa’s demand for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council, describing the continent’s exclusion as a historical injustice that must be corrected. Speaking at a ministerial meeting on UN Security Council reform held on the margins of the Africa–France Summit in Nairobi, Youssouf reaffirmed Africa’s unified position and urged urgent reforms to make the Council more reflective of today’s global realities. He emphasized that Africa’s request is not for special treatment but for fairness and equity within international governance. “Africa is not asking for a favour;…

Ask any Ghanaian what keeps them awake at night, and the answers are strikingly familiar: jobs for their children, affordable healthcare, reliable electricity, and schools that truly educate. The New Patriotic Party’s newly unveiled sector policy committees appear crafted with these anxieties in mind. Across 23 committees, the focus areas mirror the lived realities of ordinary citizens, the market trader, the nurse, the young graduate, the farmer, and the small business owner. Charged with tackling chronic unemployment, this committee is developing proposals for private sector job creation, expanding technical and vocational education, and supporting youth entrepreneurship.  Reviewing universal health coverage,…

Nigeria’s military has denied reports that civilians were killed during recent airstrikes targeting suspected bandits in parts of Niger State, insisting that the operation was intelligence-driven and focused solely on militant hideouts. In a statement issued on Monday, Defence spokesperson Michael Onoja said the drone strikes were carried out overnight between May 9 and 10 in the villages of Katerma, Bokko, Kusasu and Kuduru within the Shiroro district. According to the military, intelligence gathered before the operation indicated that armed criminal groups, commonly referred to locally as bandits, were assembling in the area to coordinate planned attacks. The military said…

Founder and President of the MILLS Institute, Koku Anyidoho, has reaffirmed that he remains a recognised member of the ruling National Democratic Congress, dismissing claims that he was suspended or removed from the party. According to Anyidoho, no official or documented decision has ever been communicated to formally terminate his membership, insisting that he still holds a valid NDC membership card. He stated that speculation surrounding his alleged suspension has largely been driven by political commentary rather than official party action. Anyidoho further explained that he continues to maintain cordial relationships within the NDC and remains open to engaging with…

Nigerian music star Rema is set to headline performances at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Los Angeles as part of a star-studded entertainment lineup unveiled by FIFA. According to an announcement shared on FIFA’s official Instagram platform, Rema will perform at the tournament’s opening ceremony scheduled for June 12, 2026. The Nigerian Afrobeats sensation will share the stage with several global music stars, including LISA, Katy Perry, Tyla, Future, and Anitta. In its statement, FIFA said the lineup was selected to reflect the cultural diversity of the United States and the influence of its various diaspora communities on global…

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards – AMVCA once again transformed Lagos into the centre of African film, fashion, and pop culture, as celebrities, filmmakers, and digital creators delivered some of the continent’s most extravagant red-carpet moments. Held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, the annual awards ceremony celebrated excellence in African film, television, and digital storytelling, while reinforcing its reputation as one of Africa’s biggest fashion showcases. This year’s edition leaned heavily into theatrical fashion, with oversized silhouettes, sculptural gowns, shimmering fabrics, and dramatic couture dominating the red carpet. Fashion Takes Centre Stage One of…

John Dramani Mahama has signed the Value for Money Office Bill into law, in a move aimed at strengthening accountability in public spending and reducing inflated government contract costs. The legislation is expected to introduce stricter oversight of public procurement processes, particularly single-source contracts, which have long attracted concerns over transparency and value for money. Announcing the development after the signing ceremony on Monday, Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Finance Minister, described the law as a major milestone in the government’s efforts to control rising public expenditure linked to overinflated contracts. According to Dr Forson, all future single-source procurement arrangements will…

David Wuaku, Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, has reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to delivering sustainable financial support for sports development in Ghana, while emphasising the importance of positioning sports as a key component of the country’s broader national development strategy. Dr Wuaku clarified that the Sports Fund’s core responsibility is to mobilise and provide financing, while technical agencies and government ministries remain responsible for infrastructure development and project execution. According to him, funding allocations for sports infrastructure projects will be coordinated through inter-agency and inter-ministerial structures established to ensure proper implementation and oversight. Dr Wuaku acknowledged that the nationwide…

Obuobia Darko-Opoku, Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, has announced that the government’s Nationwide Patient Support Programme will officially commence in June 2026 following the successful completion of a pilot phase earlier this year. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series on May 11, Darko-Opoku revealed that the programme had already delivered life-saving medical support to dozens of patients across the country during its trial implementation stage. According to her, the Board of Trustees approved a pilot programme in February involving 50 patients in order to test critical operational systems, including patient onboarding, treatment monitoring, and claims management processes ahead…

John Dramani Mahama has signed the Legal Education Reform Bill (2025) into law, ending the 66-year monopoly held by the Ghana School of Law over professional legal education in the country. The new legislation allows accredited universities to offer professional law programmes, marking a major shift in Ghana’s legal education system and addressing long-standing concerns over limited access to professional legal training. The reform has been widely advocated by legal educators, students, and policy reform campaigners who argued that the previous structure created significant barriers for aspiring lawyers. Speaking during the signing ceremony, President Mahama stated that the legislation seeks…