U.S. names delegation to attend Mahama’s inauguration in Ghana
By Ashiadey Dotse The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has announced a special delegation to represent the U.S. at the inauguration of Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, on January 7, 2025, in Accra. Leading the delegation will be Shalanda D. Young, Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Other key members […]
Elmina: Residents demonstrate against purported sale of Salt Industry by Edina Traditional Council
Report by Kingsley Nana Buadu Some residents of Elmina in the Central region have embarked on a demonstration demanding that their salt industry, which has been sold to Edinaman Salt Industry by their chief, be handed over to the people with immediate effect. According to them, the salt industry belongs to the people of Edina […]
President-Elect John Mahama announces interim National Security Coordinating Team
President-Elect Mr. John Mahama has announced a six-member Interim National Security Coordinating Team to manage and oversee national security operations pending the appointment of substantive officeholders. This critical measure aims to ensure a seamless transition and maintain national stability. The team, set to commence its duties on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, will be chaired by […]
Former Black Queens coach Nora Hauptle officially signs three-year deal with Zambia’s Copper Queens
By: Kwame Bediako The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has officially appointed Nora Hauptle as the new head coach of the Copper Queens. This announcement marks a new chapter for the national team, which has been striving for greater success on the international stage. Hauptle, who previously led the Black Queens of Ghana, brings a […]
Michael Baidoo joins Plymouth Argyle in record deal until 2028
By: Kwame Bediako Plymouth Argyle FC have made headlines with the signing of Ghana international Michael Baidoo from Swedish club IF Elfsborg in a record-breaking transfer. The versatile midfielder, who can also play as a striker, has put pen to paper on a long-term contract that will keep him at the club until 2028. This […]
I hope Mahama completes Agenda 111 – Akufo-Addo
By Ashiadey Dotse The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on President-elect John Dramani Mahama to prioritise the completion of the Agenda 111 hospital projects when he takes office. The Agenda 111 initiative, launched during Akufo-Addo’s administration at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to build 111 district and regional hospitals, including psychiatric […]
High Court to rule on NPP’s mandamus application today
By Valentia Tetteh The High Court in Accra is set to rule today, Saturday, January 4, 2025, on the mandamus application filed by the parliamentary candidates for four disputed constituencies in the December 7 elections. The constituencies in question are Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma North, Tema Central, and Techiman South. The NPP candidates are urging the […]
Ghana opens up visa-free travel to all Africans
All African passport holders are now able to visit Ghana without needing a visa, outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo has said. He announced the plan last month but in his final state-of-the-nation address on Friday he said that the policy had come into effect at the beginning of the year. Visa-free travel within the continent has […]
