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By Leo Nelson The Government of Ghana has condemned the killing of a Ghanaian national during anti immigrant protests in South Africa and called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, said Bashiru Isak, 40, was shot dead at Khayelitsha in Cape Town on June 30, 2026, during demonstrations linked to xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals. The protests coincided with a deadline set by anti immigrant groups for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa. The campaign, led principally by a movement known as…

By Leo Nelson President John Dramani Mahama used Ghana’s National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Service to deliver one of his most direct calls for moral renewal, telling Ghanaians that lasting national transformation cannot be achieved through policy alone and that the country’s future depends on millions of ordinary citizens choosing to do the right thing every single day. This year’s theme:— “Resetting Our Values to Build the Ghana We Want,” gave Mahama the platform to make an argument that runs deeper than budgets and infrastructure. He told the congregation gathered at the forecourt of the Presidency that laws can…

Author: Prof. Esther J.K. Attiogbe The heavy rains that flooded many parts of Accra on June, 30, 2026 once again exposed the vulnerabilities in our national infrastructure and governance systems. As homes, roads and communities were submerged, the greatest burden fell on children, women, the elderly, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable members of society. Many citizens were trapped in their homes, businesses were forced to close, and countless productive hours were lost because travelling became unsafe. Sadly, these are no longer isolated incidents but recurring reminders of systemic failures that require urgent attention. From a Human Resource Management (HRM)…

Ghana’s Presidency has issued an urgent appeal for residents in flood affected areas to remain vigilant and follow safety advisories closely, as hours of heavy rainfall left large sections of Accra submerged and brought traffic across the capital to a standstill. Severe rainfall pounded Accra for several hours, triggering extensive flooding that submerged homes and clogged major roads with stranded vehicles. The Accra-Kasoa highway, the N1 highway along the Apenkwa and Tesano stretch, and the area around the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange bore the brunt of the downpour, with floodwaters rising fast enough to trap motorists and disrupt entire neighborhoods. Emergency…

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have temporarily shut down power supply from the Mallam and Achimota Primary Substations following severe flooding caused by heavy rains in parts of the Greater Accra Region. The two power utilities said the precautionary measure was necessary to safeguard lives, protect critical electricity infrastructure and prevent damage to the transmission and distribution network. A joint statement issued by GRIDCo and ECG on Monday said the flooding had affected vital power infrastructure at several substations, creating significant safety risks for both electrical equipment and operational personnel. “As a…

It began raining around 4am today, and since then much of Accra has remained under heavy rainfall. Across the capital, roads, homes and businesses have felt the impact of another downpour that has brought normal life to a near halt. For many corporate workers, a rainy day of this magnitude effectively becomes an unplanned holiday. For others, especially those whose livelihoods depend on daily movement, staying home is never an option because work is not a choice. Market women are among the hardest hit during such weather conditions. Many are forced to leave behind their goods, postpone sales and absorb…

“Ghana is not asking the world for charity; Ghana is inviting the world to do business—When investors ask, “Where can I invest with confidence and expect sustainable returns?” my answer remains unequivocal: Ghana. These were the words of Dr Gabriel Kwamigah-Atokple Tanko, Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist, who serves as the Volta region’s representative on Ghana’s Council of State, while addressing the 5th Annual Business Exchange Forum—Invest in Ghana Dialogue in Chicago, USA on Friday, June 26. Held under the auspices of The Progressive Minds Show, the platform brought together CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, Rep.…

Author: Godson Bill Ocloo Somewhere in Ghana today, a young student sits in a classroom under the influence of drugs. Another young person who once dreamed of becoming a doctor, engineer, teacher, entrepreneur, soldier, police officer, or public servant is struggling with addiction. In another community, a parent watches helplessly as a promising child gradually drifts away from education, productivity, and purpose. These are not isolated stories. They represent a growing national crisis that threatens not only the health of individuals but also the future security, stability, and development of Ghana.For years, discussions about drug abuse have largely focused on…

A Call for Truth, Accountability, and Completion of Outstanding International Obligations There are moments in history when institutions must decide whether their principles are merely aspirational or genuinely binding. The unresolved status of Western Togoland presents such a moment. For nearly seven decades, the international community has proceeded on the assumption that the Western Togoland question was settled. Yet a growing body of historical and legal evidence suggests that the central condition upon which the termination of the United Nations Trusteeship was approved may never have been fulfilled. If this is true, then the issue before us is not merely…

By Leo Nelson The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has called on a future government to review what he described as an injustice meted out to former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo following her removal from office. His comments come after the ECOWAS Court of Justice on Wednesday, June 24 dismissed all claims filed by Justice Torkornoo in connection with her removal. Reacting to the ruling on Facebook, June 25, 2026, Ahiagbah described the court’s decision as disappointing and argued that the circumstances of the former Chief Justice’s removal warranted further scrutiny. “I sincerely hope…