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By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has commenced high-level rapprochement with his former rivals from the party’s bruising presidential primaries, including Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, in a calculated bid to forge unity and reposition the NPP for the 2028 general elections. The overture was disclosed by senior aide and Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku during an interview on Peace FM. According to him, the outreach constitutes a core plank of a broader strategy to mend fissures and galvanize the party following a fiercely contested internal race. Dr Bawumia was re-elected on January 31, 2026,…

By Leo Nelson The Assembly Member for the Ankobra Electoral Area, Patrick Assuah, has called on the government to urgently construct a sea defence wall and proper drainage systems to curb recurring tidal flooding in the community. He warned that parts of Ankobra-Sanwoma in the Ellembelle District are increasingly vulnerable, with rising sea levels and tidal waves frequently submerging sections of the town and displacing residents. Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Assuah described the situation as deteriorating, noting that flooding has become a regular occurrence, posing serious risks to lives and property.Ghanaian cultural products A visit…

By Leo Nelson The Bank of Ghana has delivered a significant clarification that could reshape how Ghana’s fast-growing digital creator economy is understood and regulated. In a statement addressing public concerns, the central bank confirmed that earnings received by Ghanaian content creators from global digital platforms are officially classified as service export proceeds. This development places digital content creation within the broader framework of Ghana’s export economy, aligning it with sectors such as tourism, consulting, and information technology services. By categorising these earnings as exports, the Bank reinforces the legitimacy of income generated from platforms such as X and other…

By Leo Nelson More than half of Ghana’s district assemblies have failed a government-administered performance evaluation covering the 2024 fiscal year, Local Government Minister Ahmed Ibrahim has revealed, exposing deep weaknesses in local governance and service delivery across the country. The Minister made the disclosure on Monday, April 20, while addressing the Government Accountability Series in Accra .According to the minister, the government assessed all 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, commonly known as MMDAs, as part of a broader effort to measure how effectively local bodies are fulfilling their mandates. Of the 261 assemblies evaluated, 143 failed to meet…

Mass Dissolution of Civic Groups, Enforcement of Repressive Laws Burkina Faso’s military government is intensifying its sweeping crackdown on civil society through restrictive legislation, administrative pressure, and punitive actions targeting domestic and international organizations, Human Rights Watch, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the World Organisation Against Torture within the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, and Observatoire KISAL said today. The military authorities should immediately end their repression of independent voices and humanitarian and human rights groups and uphold fundamental rights and freedoms. On April 15, 2026, the minister of territorial administration and mobility announced the…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, is steadily navigating parliamentary procedure and is currently under the purview of the Constitutional and Legal Committee, according to Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. Addressing the Government Accountability Series on Monday, April 20, 2026, Mr Ibrahim disclosed that the committee is scheduled to convene on Thursday, April 23, to deliberate on the legislation. His remarks arrive amid resurgent public discourse surrounding the bill, with segments of the clergy reportedly mobilizing demonstrations over perceived delays in its passage and…

By Leo Nelson The Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA), Bawku Chapter, has strongly condemned a violent attack on women travellers in Bawku, calling for immediate and decisive intervention from government and security agencies. The association described the incident as a grave threat to public safety and a reflection of worsening insecurity in the area. The attack, which reportedly occurred on April 20, 2026, along the police station–highway road, resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to three others. According to the association, the victims were returning from Bolgatanga when they were ambushed by armed individuals. In a press release…

By Leo Nelson In a landmark celebration of industrial resilience and homegrown innovation, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced the revival of the “Made-In-Ghana Fair,” at the 10th-anniversary edition of the Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) recently held in Accra. Speaking at the event on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, the Minister positioned the fair as a cornerstone of the government’s strategy to elevate local beverage brands to global standards. Her remarks underscored a sovereign commitment to transforming the beverage sector into a powerhouse of job creation and economic stability. The event, themed “A…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The National Service Authority (NSA) has recorded a dramatic fiscal consolidation, pruning its annual payroll from approximately GH¢1.6 billion to GH¢700 million following the rollout of stringent verification protocols designed to excise irregularities and safeguard public funds. Deputy Director-General of the NSA, Lieutenant Colonel Moses Dok Nach Kpeungu, disclosed that the Authority has overhauled its disbursement architecture to ensure allowances are extended exclusively to duly authenticated personnel. He explained that the reengineered system was calibrated to eradicate improper payments, particularly those attributable to ghost names, by mandating exacting checks prior to any disbursement. According to Lt. Col.…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adams, has received a delegation from Belgium through the Ministry of Health aimed at improving the hospital’s waste management system. The disposal of medical waste is an important yet challenging aspect of healthcare delivery in major hospitals. In an effort to increase knowledge and ensure appropriate measures are in place regarding medical waste, a delegation from Belgium met with officials at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. This meeting was made possible by the Ministry of Health in Ghana, which shows how important the issue surrounding the disposal of…