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As conflict and insecurity continue to escalate across the Central Sahel, the European Union (EU) has pledged €10 million in new funding to support refugees, asylum seekers, and host communities in four neighbouring coastal countries: Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo. The funding, announced to mark World Refugee Day, is part of a broader regional initiative dubbed Project Unite. The programme aims to strengthen the resilience of forcibly displaced populations and the communities that host them by providing sustainable and inclusive support over the next two years. The initiative will be jointly implemented by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM),…

The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has officially announced August 15, 2025, as the date for its upcoming National Executive elections. This decision was unanimously agreed upon at the Executive Committee’s 2nd Quarter meeting held recently. This, is to ensure a free, fair, and transparent electoral process, the National Executive Committee has constituted a three-member Electoral Committee tasked with overseeing the entire election process. The committee is made up of the following members, Lawyer Ken Agyei Kuranchie,  Daily Searchlight Newspaper as Election Administrator, Desmond Darko, The Catalyst Newspaper as Deputy Election Administrator and Nimatu Yakubu…

The President, John Dramani Mahama, in consultation with the Council of State, has nominated 15 distinguished individuals to serve as Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Consul-General designates. The official communication, dated June 10, 2025, was issued by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, from Jubilee House, Accra. Among the nominees is Mr. Benjamin Quashie, who has been appointed as Ghana’s High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa. His selection has been widely welcomed, especially within the Ghanaian diaspora in South Africa, where Mr. Quashie has played a pivotal role in mobilizing and advocating for the interests of Ghanaians…

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has cautioned members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against resorting to religious and tribal sentiments as the party gears up for its 2026 presidential primaries and the 2028 general elections. Addressing the NPP Constituency Chairmen Caucus Conference in the Ashanti Region on Saturday, June 21, Dr Bawumia described recent attempts to inject religious and ethnic bias into the party’s internal politics as “very dangerous” and a threat to the unity and strength of the NPP. “It is very, very important that we don’t allow people to come in with explanations that are not…

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Mr. Benjamin Quashie as Ghana’s High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa. The appointment, which follows consultation with the Council of State, is part of a broader diplomatic reshuffle involving 15 individuals nominated as Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Consul-General designates to represent Ghana across various missions worldwide. This was contained in an official communication from the Office of the President dated June 10, 2025. Mr. Quashie, who currently serves as the Chairman of the Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in South Africa, has long been a prominent voice in…

The Cabinet has approved the Ghana Medical Trust (Mahama Cares) Fund Bill for onward transmission to Parliament, President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed. The Fund, which is in fulfillment of the President’s campaign promise, is aimed at relieving the financial burden of sufferers of chronic diseases. President Mahama made the disclosure on Friday, when he received a cheque of one million and two thousand Ghana cedis from all the 11 agencies under the Ministry for the Interior in support of the Mahama Cares Fund. Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), on behalf of the 11 agencies, presented…

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Lawyer Chris Arthur, has issued a strong call for disciplinary action against the party’s National Treasurer, Dr. Charles Dwamena, popularly known as “Dr. China,” over what he describes as gross misconduct and a blatant violation of the party’s constitution. In a strongly worded statement, Lawyer Arthur condemned Dr. Dwamena’s recent public comments on Peace FM, where he openly criticized a decision taken by the party’s National Council— NPP’s second-highest decision-making body—a decision he reportedly participated in. According to Arthur, Dr. Dwamena’s conduct violates Article 3(5) of the NPP Constitution, which mandates…

The government has received its first shipment of Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines intended to prevent cervical cancer. This initial delivery of 441,860 doses signifies the commencement of a nationwide initiative aimed at decreasing the prevalence of one of the most common and preventable cancers affecting women. In a statement released in Accra on Tuesday, 18 June, UNICEF Ghana, the primary agency responsible for the procurement and distribution of the vaccines, announced that it will deliver over 2.5 million doses of the HPV vaccine to Ghana in the coming weeks. The statement indicated that this delivery will facilitate a five-day national…

A new era in Ghana’s fight against narcotics dawned today as 186 Cadets of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) officially graduated from the Ghana Navy’s Leadership Training School (LTS). After six months of intensive and rigorous training, these newly minted officers are poised to reinforce the nation’s counter-narcotics efforts. The Passing Out Parade, a spectacle of discipline and precision, took place at the Dei-Arms Square of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Tema. The event drew a distinguished gathering of senior government officials, top military commanders, and key national security stakeholders, all underscoring the critical importance of this new cohort.…

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is gearing up for a massive employment drive, seeking to recruit thousands of new officers and soldiers. This initiative according to Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the Minister of Defence, offers a compelling opportunity for young Ghanaians aspiring to a stable career rooted in purpose and dedicated service to the nation. The Minister’s statement signals a strategic expansion of the armed forces, reflecting a commitment to national security and providing meaningful employment avenues in a challenging economic climate. The announcement is accompanied by an immediate update for those who have previously applied to join the GAF.…