Author: Prince Ahenkorah

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) of Ghana, has renewed its commitment to Pan-Africanism and the struggle for decent work across the continent during the 80th anniversary commemoration of the Fifth Pan-African Congress in Accra. Addressing the gathering, the General Secretary of the TUC, Joshua Ansah, invoked the words of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, reminding participants that “the independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked with the total liberation of the African continent.” He noted that the spirit of Nkrumah’s vision remains relevant today as African countries continue to pursue unity and development. The event, attended by…

The Pan-African Progressive Front (PPF), has adopted a major continental roadmap known as the Accra Declaration, marking 80 years since the historic 1945 Manchester Pan-African Congress that ignited a coordinated struggle against colonialism and imperialism across Africa. Announced on November 19, 2025, in Accra, the declaration sets out an ambitious agenda aimed at completing the liberation project envisioned by early Pan-African revolutionaries. Delivering the declaration, Kwasi Pratt Jnr. emphasized that Africa’s complete liberation requires full political and economic unification driven by popular participation. He stressed that the wealth of Africa must be socially owned and democratically managed for the benefit…

…Calls for Stronger Unity and Global Influence for Africa President John Dramani Mahama, has officially opened the 80th Anniversary Conference of the 5th Pan-African Congress in Accra with a powerful call for renewed unity, economic transformation, and continental self-determination. He warned that despite Africa’s abundant natural resources; the continent remains weak in global influence and continues to face new forms of domination. Speaking at the event held in Accra, Kwame Nkrumah Museum, on 18-19 November, 2025, Mahama said the commemoration goes beyond celebrating history, it represents a renewed covenant of responsibility and unity for Africa’s future. He traced the origins…

Accra will become the centre of global Pan-African engagement next week as more than 200 delegates from 57 countries gather for an international conference commemorating the 80th anniversary of the historic 5th Pan-African Congress held in Manchester in 1945. The event, known as The International Conference of Pan-African Progressive Forces Commemorating the 5th Pan-African Congress, is scheduled for November 18–19, 2025, at the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum. It is being organised under the theme “From Historical Memory to Economic and Political Justice.” In a statement dated November 12, 2025, signed by Humphrey Quaye, Head of the Pan-African Progressive Front (PPF), said…

The Parliament of Ghana has officially approved the nomination of the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffour Bonnie, as the substantive Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana. The approval, which followed an intense debate on the floor of the House, was marked by heated exchanges and partisan division between the Majority and Minority sides. The Minority Caucus opposed the nomination, citing concerns over fairness and procedure, while the Majority, led by its leader Hon. Mahama Ayariga, strongly defended the nominee and ensured his eventual approval. Proceedings began with a spirited debate in which both sides presented their arguments for…

The Commander of the 37 Military Hospital, Brig. Gen. Evelyn Vivian Abraham-Kwabiah, has set the record straight, indicating that the number of casualties involved in the El-Wak Stadium stampede was 28 potential recruits. Addressing the media, the commander stated, “I need to just get something straight. There’s erroneous information going out. The casualties we have that came through were 28 in number. Those who are dead are 6 and not 12. Those who are critical and in ICU are 5. We have 12 who are fairly critical. The rest are stable.” President John Dramani Mahama has been briefed on the…

Top officials of the Ghana Armed Forces have been seen at the emergency ward of 37 Military Hospital following the tragic deaths of six prospective recruits and several injuries during a stampede at El-Wak Stadium. Deputy Defense Minister Brogya Genfi, along with senior military officers, visited the hospital to get first-hand information on the situation and ensure that the response is handled professionally. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed that six people died and several others were injured. According to their statement, the incident occurred around 6:20 a.m. when a sudden surge of applicants bypassed security protocols and forced their way…

Six young individuals have lost their lives, and several others were injured, following a stampede at Accra’s El-Wak Sports Stadium during the Ghana Armed Forces’ 2025/2026 recruitment exercise. The Ghana Armed Forces stated that the incident occurred around 6:20 a.m. when a sudden surge of applicants bypassed security protocols and forced their way through the gates ahead of the scheduled screening. The injured have been admitted to the 37 Military Hospital, where medical teams are working to stabilise their condition. The Armed Forces expressed condolences to the families of those who died and wished the injured a full and speedy…

Thousands of hopeful Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruits, have been left frustrated and exhausted at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra as the ongoing screening exercise drags on. As part of the GAF recruitment process, all applicants are required to undergo thorough medical and physical screening before proceeding to training. The nationwide exercise, scheduled to take place across major centers, saw large numbers of recruits trooping to El-Wak for their examinations Following reports that some applicants had been told to return on Saturday, The New Republic visited the venue to verify the claims. It was observed that the screening was…

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), has intensified its nationwide offensive against galamsey, striking decisively at Akango and neighboring communities in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region. In a well-coordinated operation on Thursday, November 6, 2025, the NAIMOS taskforce raided several illegal mining camps across Evalue Gwira, Agbanzie, and Bameigo communities following intelligence reports of Chinese nationals engaging in unlawful mining activities that had devastated farmlands and polluted nearby water bodies. At Evalue Gwira, the taskforce uncovered three excavators concealed in the bush after illegal miners allegedly received advance warning from local informants. The heavy-duty machines were…