Author: Gifty Boateng

Dr George Dawutey Ologo, a Strategic Technical Policy Advisor, has called on African countries to move beyond participation in global cybersecurity discussions and take a more active role in shaping international cyber policies, rules and standards. Speaking during Day Two of the Africa Cybersecurity Forum, organised as part of Morocco Cybersecurity Week, Dr Ologo highlighted the need for stronger continental cooperation, coordinated diplomatic engagement and effective implementation of cybersecurity policies to safeguard Africa’s digital future. Addressing the Africa Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA), he said the establishment of the new United Nations Permanent Mechanism on cybersecurity presents a significant opportunity…

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has pledged to ensure fairness in the recruitment and distribution of health professionals across the country, promising that future employment opportunities will be shared equitably among the various professional groups. Speaking on TV3’s New Day programme, the minister acknowledged longstanding recruitment challenges in the health sector, particularly among allied health professionals and other specialized personnel who have remained unemployed for several years despite completing their training. He disclosed that several categories of health professionals, including disease control officers, health promotion officers and nutrition officers, have been awaiting employment opportunities dating back to 2019. According to…

The Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Kwasi Afreh-Biney, has defended the recent demolition exercise at the beachfront near La Beach Hotel and La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, assuring that plans are underway to redevelop the area before the Christmas festivities. The demolition has sparked concerns over the livelihoods of hundreds of people, including traders, food vendors and other entrepreneurs who operated in the area. However, Afreh-Biney explained that the exercise forms part of a broader redevelopment plan aimed at giving the area a facelift while creating opportunities for affected workers and business operators.…

Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has ruled out any plans by the government to reverse the appointment of Emelia Affi Agbenyo as a Deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission (EC), insisting that calls for her removal must be applied fairly to all politically affiliated members of the Commission. Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah were recently appointed as Deputy Electoral Commissioners and sworn into office by President John Dramani Mahama, replacing Dr Eric Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey, who resigned and retired, respectively. The appointments, which were announced after the swearing-in ceremony, have sparked public…

The Government of Ghana has facilitated the repatriation of 120 Nigerian nationals who were rescued during #OperationCyberhunt, a major sting operation targeting organised cybercrime networks operating in the country. Minister for Communication, Sam George Nartey, announced that the repatriation was made possible through the support of the Ghana Air Force and the Ministry of Defence. The rescued individuals had been trafficked into Ghana and forced to work in cybercrime setups, highlighting the human trafficking dimension often hidden behind large-scale online fraud operations. The operation was led by the Cyber Security Authority Ghana, in conjunction with other intelligence and security agencies…

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, representing President John Dramani Mahama, has launched six historiographies documenting the history of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The launch event brought together NDC leaders, members, and sympathisers to unveil the publications, which chronicle the party’s achievements, challenges, and lessons learned since its formation. The six publications serve as a comprehensive archive of the party’s institutional memory. They compile important historical materials, including the party’s constitutions, its electoral manifestos, and documentary records covering key periods of Ghana’s Fourth Republic. Reflecting on the party’s ideological foundation, the Vice President noted that since its formation, the NDC…

Directors-General of cybersecurity authorities from across Africa, including Ghana’s National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) Director-General, Dr Divine Selase Agbeti, have converged on Morocco ahead of the much-anticipated Cybersecurity Week 2026. The week-long programme will feature panel discussions, presentations and a range of other engagements at the Four Seasons Hotel in Rabat. Dr Agbeti, leading Ghana’s delegation, is expected to deliver a statement today, Monday, October 12. Ahead of the main event, the cybersecurity chiefs — who arrived in the North African country days ago — have been holding a series of engagements and training sessions aimed at strengthening and sharpening their…

Manchester City and Black Stars forward, Antoine Semenyo, has tied the knot with his fiancée, Jordeen Buckley, in a colourful ceremony in the United Kingdom. The couple held an intimate civil ceremony days ago, taking advantage of the ongoing international football break to formalise their union. The marriage comes after the two got engaged in November 2025, completing their journey to becoming husband and wife. Jordeen, a content creator, model and entrepreneur, has been a familiar presence alongside Semenyo as his career has progressed from his Bristol City days to the Premier League and the Ghana national team. Personal Milestone…

A fire outbreak has gutted part of the Kumasi Central Market, near the Aboabo Station, triggering an emergency response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). The incident occurred on the night of Friday, October 9, 2026, with firefighters rushing to the scene to battle the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the busy commercial centre. Although the fire reportedly affected only part of the market, the full extent of the destruction had not been established at the time of filing this report. The cause of the outbreak also remains unknown, with further details expected as…

A leading member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) and physician, Dr. Arthur Kobina Kennedy, has launched a scathing attack on former President Akufo-Addo, describing him as “a bad leader” who must not be allowed anywhere near the party as it reorganises itself. Speaking on TV3’s Keypoints programme on Saturday, October 10, in the wake of the NPP’s national delegates’ conference and the election of Kojo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, as First Vice Chairperson, the US-based medical doctor accused the former president of destroying both Ghana and the NPP. Responding to those who have questioned his…