Ghana
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:55:22 GMTUK, U.S., and WFP Partner to Provide Lifesaving Assistance to 70,000 Drought-Affected People in Northern Ghana
[WFP] Accra -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a US$ 3.6 million contribution (over 58.3 million Ghanaian cedis) from the United States, and the United Kingdom to provide emergency food and nutrition assistance to 70,000 drough...
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:57:17 GMTMFWA, Dubawa and Ghana Fact Establish Ghana Fact-Checking Coalition Ahead of December Elections
[Africa Check] MFWA, Dubawa and Ghana Fact establish Ghana Fact-checking Coalition ahead of December elections
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:23:05 GMTNPP Condemns Verbal Attacks On Former President Kufuor
[Ghanaian Times] The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly condemned recent verbal attacks on former President John Agyekum Kufuor by members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 04:41:18 GMTGhana Elections - Swing Voting Is On the Rise, Shaping Outcomes - a Look At What's Driving This
[The Conversation Africa] Ghanaian elections have become much more challenging for politicians. In the past they have often been characterised as nothing more than an ethnic headcount. But since the 2008 presidential and parliamentary elections, ther...
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:21:33 GMTElections 2024 - Ahafo, Volta Regions... Over Serialisation Errors, Affected Ballots Shredded, Burnt
[Ghanaian Times] The Electoral Commission (EC) yesterday announced that it has destroyed excess and defective electoral materials through shredding for the Ahafo and Volta regions ahead of the 2024 general elections.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:20:20 GMTGhana Stock Exchange Records Bullish Performance in October - Report
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) recorded a bullish performance in October demonstrating enhanced growth in the equities market.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:19:09 GMTSupporting NCDS Centre of Excellence - the Right Move
[Ghanaian Times] During the inaugural graduation ceremony for 19 participants of Course 1 at the National College for Defence Studies (NCDS) in Accra on Saturday, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo reiterated the government's dedication to equippi...
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:16:58 GMTGhana Tree Crop Diversification Project Launched
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project (TCDP) aimed at transforming the country's agricultural industry and promote long-term economic growth has been launched in Accra by the Minister of The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr...
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:16:07 GMTGovt to Support National College of Defence Studies - President
[Ghanaian Times] The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to provide the National College of Defence Studies (NCDS) with the needed support to enhance the strategic leadership of the Ghana Armed forces (G...
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:14:17 GMTI Never Begged for Forgiveness to Appease Soul of J.B Danquah Adu - Asiedu
[Ghanaian Times] Alleged killer of J.B Danquah Adu, Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North, Daniel Asiedu aka Sexy don don, has debunked the assertion of the Police that he begged for forgiveness to pacify the soul of the late MP, to be at rest.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:19:46 GMTHearts Pip Karela, Nations FC Upset Kotoko
[Ghanaian Times] Accra Hearts of Oak pulled a 1-0 victory over struggling Karela United in their match day 11 Ghana Premier League (GPL) encounter at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale, yesterday to climb to the top four zone.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:18:19 GMTBeyond Diagnosis - Are There Blind Spots in Our Approach to Ensuring Patient Safety?
[Ghanaian Times] In my 20+ years in healthcare, I've seen tremendous progress in how we diagnose and treat illnesses. If my grandparents had lived a century ago, their life expectancy would have been much shorter due to undiagnosed or misdiagnosed co...
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:15:17 GMTWe Need More Forensic, Cyber Accountants - Vice Chancellor, GTUC
[Ghanaian Times] The Vice Chancellor of the Ghana Communication Technology University (GTUC), Professor Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwah, has stressed the need for the training of more forensic and cyber accountants for the development of the country.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:13:22 GMTFarmer Jailed 18 Months for Stealing 'Akpeteshie' Distilling Pipe
[Ghanaian Times] A Hohoe Circuit Court has sentenced Olator Moses, an 18-year-old farmer, to 18 months in jail for stealing 'akpeteshie' (local gin) distilling pipe.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:12:35 GMT'Leverage Transformative Power of Tech to Create Positive Change in Communities
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has encouraged girls to leverage the transformative power of technology to enable them to create positive change in their communities.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:11:41 GMTMOH Exploring Strategies to Strengthen Capabilities of Nas - Sector Minister
[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Health (MoH) is exploring multiple strategies to strengthen the capabilities of the National Ambulance Service (NAS).
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:13:32 GMTAre Extremists, Jihadists Targeting Upcoming Polls?
[Ghanaian Times] The Talensi District Director for the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Dorcas Atia, has urged the youth to resist any attempts by extremist and Jihadist groups to engage them in acts that will mar the 2024 general elec...
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:19:11 GMTFrance President Honours President Akufo-Addo With 'Grand Officier De La Légion d'Honneur' in France
[GhanaToday] Ghana's President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has been conferred with the prestigious title of Grand Officier de la Légion d'Honneur by President Macron.
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:17:36 GMTNigeria, Uganda Close in On Afcon 2025 Tickets, Ghana Face Elimination
[Leadership] Nigeria's Super Eagles and their Ugandan counterparts are on the brink of securing their places in the finals as matchday-5 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers takes centre stage.
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:16:20 GMTHealth Ministry Launches National Strategy for Sickle Cell Disease, Vaccine Policy
[GhanaToday] To advance the treatment of sickle cell disease in the country, the Ministry of Health has launched the National Sickle Cell Disease Strategy for 2024 to 2028, along with a National Vaccine Policy in Accra.
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:11:43 GMTGhanaians Urged To Avoid Hate Speech Ahead Of Polls
[Ghanaian Times] The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Ms Kathleen Addy, has cautioned Ghanaians against hate speech as it could cause conflict in the lead-up to the General Election.
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:20:51 GMTNext NDC Govt to Revist Cocoa Roads Project - Mahama
[Ghanaian Times] The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, says the next NDC government will revisit the cocoa roads project when he wins the December 7, 2024 elections.
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:43:14 GMTCJ Issues Directives for Serving Court Processes On Parliamentary Officials
[Ghanaian Times] Chief Justice (CJ) Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has issued new directives to Registrars and Court Bailiffs regarding the proper procedures for serving court processes on key Parliamentary officials.
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:46:44 GMT2024 Edition of School Farm Awards Held
[Ghanaian Times] The event, which sought to celebrate the dedication and innovation of junior high and senior high school students nationwide in the field of sustainable agriculture, brought together relevant stakeholders in education and agriculture...
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:46:43 GMTInjunction On NDC Amenfi Central Parliamentary Candidate Set Aside
[Ghanaian Times] The Sekondi High Court yesterday granted motion to vacate the interlocutory injunction filed against Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Amenfi Central constituency, in the Western Re...
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:46:43 GMTGhana's Automotive Industry Receives Boost
[Ghanaian Times] Japan Motors Trading Co. Ltd. (JMTC) has celebrated a historic milestone with the official launch of three Geely vehicle models in Ghana.
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:46:42 GMTSC Delivers Ruling On 4 Vacant Seats Case Today
[Ghanaian Times] The Supreme Court (SC) will today deliver ruling on the case of four vacant seats filed by Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Leader of the New Patriotic (NPP) caucus in Parliament.
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:39:25 GMTFrancis Appiah Crowned Adansi North District Best Farmer 2024
[Ghanaian Times] Mr Francis Appiah, 41, from Adokwai, was on Friday crowned the 2024 Best Farmer for Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region, taking home a tricycle donated by the AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mines, a certificate and other assorted i...
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:45 GMTGhana to Host Regional Simulation Exercise to Boost Outbreak Preparedness and Response Capacity
[WHO-AFRO] For Immediate release
Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:23:45 GMTBacklash As President Akufo-Addo Unveils Self's Statue in Ghana
[Leadership] Ghana's President, Nana Akufo-Addo, has sparked a heated debate after unveiling a statue of himself during a visit to the country's Western Region.