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The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has announced plans by the government to intensify efforts to remove unauthorised structures in flood-prone areas across Accra as part of measures to address the city’s perennial flooding problem. The Minister made the announcement during an inspection tour of several flood-affected communities following Wednesday’s heavy downpour, which left parts of the capital inundated and disrupted the movement of residents and motorists. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei led a team of officials to inspect critical flood hotspots, including the bridge at Dome Pillar Two, where rising floodwaters overflowed the structure and entered…

Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Godwin Kudzo Tameklo has been recognised for his leadership contributions after receiving the Outstanding Public Leadership Excellence Award at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit held in Accra. The award acknowledges his role in driving reforms and providing strategic direction within Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector since taking office in January 2025. Organisers cited his commitment to innovation, regulatory effectiveness and institutional development as key factors behind the recognition. Mr Tameklo has overseen a period of significant activity within the petroleum industry, with the NPA pursuing measures aimed at improving efficiency, enhancing compliance and…

Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Health, Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has pledged to reduce maternal mortality by 20 per cent by December 2026 as part of an intensified national effort to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.

The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations has rejected claims circulating on social media alleging financial misconduct involving the sector minister, Samuel Nartey George, describing the accusations as misleading and taken out of context.

The Ghana Police Service in the Oti Region has intercepted a large quantity of ammunition during two separate intelligence-led security operations in Nkwanta.

Africa’s top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province. Around 246 cases and 65 deaths have been reported, mainly in thegold-mining towns of Mongwalu and Rwampara, said the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Ugandan officials confirmed one case of imported Ebola from DR Congo on Friday, with the country’s health ministry stating that a 59-year-old male who died on Thursday had tested positive. Ebola was first discovered in 1976 in what is now DR Congo, and is thought to have spread from bats. This is the 17th…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) on Friday, May 15 received a combined donation of GH₵200,000 from the Quartey-Papafio Medical Foundation and the Reroy Group in support of healthcare delivery in Ghana. The delegation from the two organisations visited the Fund and met with its Administrator, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, where the contribution was formally presented. The donation forms part of efforts by the two institutions to support improved healthcare outcomes and strengthen service delivery across health facilities in the country. The GMTF expressed appreciation for the gesture, describing it as a strong demonstration of collective commitment towards building a healthier…

The NIA Division of the Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) under the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Ghana, has suspended its ongoing strike following the intervention of the National Labour Commission (NLC). The decision was announced in a statement issued on May 14, 2026, after what the union described as extensive engagement with the Commission. According to the statement signed by Assistant Divisional Secretary Ayivor Godsway Bismark, the NLC directed the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) to ensure that the migration reports of National Identification Authority (NIA) staff are approved and implemented by the end of May 2026. The Commission…

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, 81, has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term following his landslide victory in disputed elections in January, extending his tenure as one of Africa’s longest-serving rulers. Heavy security, including armoured tanks, were deployed in the capital, Kampala, ahead of the inauguration in what police said were measures intended to maintain public order. Museveni told the crowd that his new term should be regarded as a time for “no more sleep for all Ugandans”. He added that people should focus on creating more wealth and jobs – and build on the progress made over…

Jose Mourinho is in final negotiations to become Real Madrid’s next head coach, 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabeu. The 63-year-old is the clear favourite – and currently the only candidate Real are in talks with over the role. He would replace current head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who only took charge in January following Xabi Alonso’s departure. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez first considered the possibility of Mourinho’s return two days after Xabi Alonso left the club, during initial conversations with the Portuguese coach’s representatives. Mourinho has been manager of Benfica, in his native Portugal, since joining…