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Government ministers have intensified sanitation oversight with unannounced inspections across parts of the capital, urging sustained collaboration among authorities, traders and residents to keep communities clean beyond official exercises. The joint inspection, conducted on Dec. 13 as part of National Sanitation Week activities, was led by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, alongside the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, and Deputy Minister Hon. Rita Naa Odoley Sowah. The exercise formed part of government’s strengthened supervision of sanitation delivery at the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assembly level. During the…

Preparations are at an advanced stage in Osun State, Nigeria, as one of Africa’s most revered traditional rulers prepares to bestow a rare honour on President John Dramani Mahama. His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, is scheduled on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, to confer on Mahama the prestigious title “Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source,” meaning “a president who reorganises the global space for humanity.” The honour recognises Mahama’s advocacy for multilateralism, global equity and a fair international order that prioritises cooperation, sustainable development and the voices of developing nations, according to organisers.…

ECOWAS Heads of State and Government have unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama as the region’s sole candidate for African Union chairperson in 2027, clearing the way for his eventual assumption of the continental leadership role. The endorsement follows the adoption of a resolution by the ECOWAS Ministerial Council, which was unanimously backed by regional leaders. The decision removes all regional hurdles and positions Mahama as the chairperson-in-waiting when the AU’s rotating leadership reaches West Africa. President Mahama expressed deep appreciation to his peers for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to meet the high expectations of the continent.…

The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, is set to hand over two newly completed six-unit classroom blocks to communities in his constituency on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, as part of efforts to improve basic education infrastructure. The facilities, located at Anyinase Presbyterian Basic School and Bontodiase Presbyterian Basic School, are expected to provide pupils with safer and more conducive learning environments. The handing-over ceremonies will take place at 8 a.m. at Anyinase and 9 a.m. at Bontodiase. In a statement, Oppong Nkrumah expressed the hope that the new classrooms would enhance teaching and learning outcomes for children…

The Western Regional Police Command has launched investigations into a fatal shooting incident at a mining company site at Adelekezu near Dadwen in the Axim District that left a boy dead and resulted in the destruction of company property. The incident occurred on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, when police responded to reports of unrest at the site. Upon arrival, officers found two four-wheel-drive SUV vehicles and two tipper trucks burned, while a pickup truck and a Toyota Land Cruiser had been damaged by residents of the community. Preliminary police findings indicate that the violence followed a misunderstanding between some youth…

The Ashanti Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service on Friday conducted a market storm operation at Kumasi’s Kejetia Market to improve fire safety and prevent disasters. Led by Assistant Chief Fire Officer I Peter Tetteh, the exercise involved more than 200 officers inspecting stalls and facilities across the market. The team identified several fire safety violations, including unsafe electrical wiring, blocked exit routes, improper storage of flammable materials and the lack of fire extinguishers. Traders found in violation were directed to correct the deficiencies within the shortest possible time or face sanctions in accordance with fire safety regulations.…

Colombia’s Vice President, Francia Elena Márquez Mina, has led a high-level business delegation to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority to explore investment opportunities and deepen trade relations between the two countries. The delegation was received at the Port of Tema by the Director of Port, Tebon Zumah, and senior GPHA officials. Discussions focused on strengthening port cooperation, prospects for establishing a direct maritime route between Ghana and Colombia, and the signing of a memorandum of understanding to formalize collaboration. Vice President Márquez Mina also extended an invitation to GPHA to participate in the African Trade Forum scheduled to be…

Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Poku-Agyemang has lauded the launch of the Regal Film Festival and Awards (REFFA) 2025, describing the maiden edition as a significant milestone for Ghana’s creative industry and African cinema at large. The vice president attended the inaugural event on Saturday night, joining filmmakers, actors and creatives from Ghana and across the African continent to celebrate excellence in film. She said the gathering marked the beginning of an important chapter for the industry, highlighting the growing role of African storytelling on regional and global platforms. Poku-Agyemang noted that REFFA goes beyond recognizing achievements, positioning African films…

Ghana’s Ministry of Health has held its first-ever Midwives’ Innovation Hackathon Exhibition, highlighting practical, frontline-driven solutions designed to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes across the country. The maiden event brought together midwives from various health facilities to showcase innovations rooted in everyday challenges faced in delivery rooms, antenatal clinics and community health settings. Organizers said the initiative positions midwives not only as caregivers but also as innovators, leaders and change agents within the health system. Speaking at the exhibition, the Chief Director of the Ministry of Health, Desmond Boateng, said the hackathon aligns with the ministry’s broader commitment to…

The Child Marriage Unit of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in collaboration with UNFPA Ghana and UNICEF Ghana, has held a two-day National Stakeholders’ Meeting aimed at accelerating efforts to end child marriage in Ghana. The meeting, held from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2025, was organized under the theme, “Achieving Gender Equality, Empowering Futures: Accelerating Action to End Child Marriage.” It brought together government agencies, development partners, civil society organizations and community-based actors to review progress and strengthen coordination toward eliminating the practice nationwide. Participants assessed interventions implemented over the past year, examined lessons learned, and…