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President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Lyon, France, to start his state visit at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. He will also be attending the One Health Summit, a gathering of world leaders, health ministers, and global health experts, which he will be co-chairing with French President Emanuel Macron. The president was welcomed to Lyon by a group of Ghanaian families living in Lyon, who were excited to come out and meet their president on Easter Monday. The president will leave Lyon for Paris after Tuesday’s summit for a bilateral meeting with President Macron at the Élysée Palace.…

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu Constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has paid the medical bills of 85 constituents receiving treatment in various health facilities across the constituency. The gesture, which the Minister for Foreign Affairs described as part of the Easter spirit, covered patients admitted at Battor Catholic Hospital, St. Anne’s Polyclinic at Tagadzi, Juapong Health Centre, VRA Hospital in Akosombo, Fodzoku Health Centre, Mafi Dedukope Health Centre, Mafi Adidome Health Centre and Podoe Health Centre. Mr Ablakwa also disclosed that in collaboration with partners, two additional hospitals are currently under construction in the constituency to further improve access…

President John Dramani Mahama will embark on an official visit to France at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. According to the Presidency, President Mahama will attend the 2026 One Health Summit in Lvon while in France. He is expected to co-chair a high-level segment of the One Health Summit with President Macron. The Summit convenes world leaders, health ministers, and global health experts to discuss pressing issues related to global health systems, sustainable food production, and joint strategies to address health challenges. The President will also deliver two keynote addresses, the first during a meeting on a Global Health…

Leading contender for the National Chairmanship of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko marked Easter Sunday at the Grace Congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana at West Legon in Accra, in what signals the spiritual renewal ahead of his nationwide campaign tour. The church service, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, took on added significance as the District Minister, Rev. Dr. Seth Kissi, delivered a strong message on leadership. He emphasised that Ghanaians are yearning for selfless and godly leaders who honour their promises and work diligently to reduce poverty and hardship, drawing parallels with Christ’s…

President John Dramani Mahama has bid farewell to His Excellency Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe following a successful three-day state visit to Ghana. The visit was marked by high-level bilateral meetings, the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and engagements aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, agriculture, mining, tourism, and environmental sustainability. President Mnangagwa also toured key facilities, including the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant (ACARP), highlighting opportunities for collaboration in innovative waste management solutions. President Mahama reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Zimbabwe, guided by shared Pan-African ideals and a common vision…

National Chairman aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Boakye Kyeremanten Agyarko has unveiled key figures to steer his campaign ahead of the party’s upcoming internal elections, naming Henry Quartey as Campaign Manager and Joseph Osei-Owusu as Senior Campaign Advisor. The announcement was made at a high-energy meeting with a large group of volunteers, where Mr Agyarko emphasised that his chairmanship bid is aimed at building a formidable party capable of propelling Mahamudu Bawumia, the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 general elections, to victory. He said the campaign would focus on strengthening grassroots structures to ensure unity and electoral success.…

Former Germany national team coach Joachim Löw has dismissed reports that he is set to become Black Stars Head Coach following the dismissal of Otto Addo. The 2014 World Cup winner has been heavily linked to the job with some sources quoting a salary of €150,000 for the deal. However, asked about the veracity of the rumours, Löw told Sky Sports Germany: “No one from Ghana has officially spoken with me.” It remains to be seen whether his remains will open discussions with Ghanaian football authorities for a deal. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just over twoonths away and…

A former Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has called on government to reduce taxes on petroleum products. The Karaga MP insisted that the move will not derail the 2026 Budget due to increased oil revenues. He made the remarks in response to rising fuel prices and renewed calls for intervention. In a Facebook post Friday, April 3, Dr Amin Adam, who also serves as Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, said government is currently enjoying significant gains from elevated crude oil prices on the international market. He argued that these gains provide a buffer that can support tax reductions…

The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has stated that reducing taxes on petroleum products will not adversely affect the 2026 Budget, amid growing public pressure over rising fuel prices. In a Facebook post on Friday, April 3, he argued that government has sufficient fiscal space to absorb any potential revenue shortfalls. According to Dr Amin Adam, calls by civil society organisations and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union for a reduction in fuel-related levies are justified, particularly as pump prices have increased steadily over the past month. He maintained that such interventions would provide relief…

Ghana Premier League debutants Hohoe United have affirmed their withdrawal from the 2025/26 league with immediate effect. “We do this not because we lack the will to compete, but because of the systemic unfairness, procedural manipulation and apparent bias we have endured which have made continued participation impossible,” the club’s board said in a statement on Thursday, April 2. The statement outlined a number of cases the club deemed unfair in its first season in the top-flight league. Among these is a three-match home ban imposed on the team on Monday, March 9.It said not even an appeal was acknowledged…