Day: July 3, 2025

According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, Madamfo Ghana is dedicated to providing shelter, care, and hope to children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trafficking. Currently, the Centre serves as a safe haven for 32 children, including toddlers as young as two years old. It has become an important establishment within the Volta Region, known for its humanitarian efforts. Mr. Gunu described the donation as an embodiment of faith in action, emphasizing that the act of giving is a reflection of true thanksgiving. “As we lifted our voices in prayer, we were reminded that true thanksgiving must

Accra: Alhaji Osman Abdel-Rahman, Executive Director of the Ghana Developing Communities Association (GDCA), has been recognized with the prestigious Leadership in Capacity Building and Organisational Development award at the 2025 Africa Corporate Summit/Awards, also known as The African Giant Edition. According to Ghana News Agency, the award, presented by Imperial Leo Network Limited, acknowledges Alhaji Abdel-Rahman’s significant contributions to inclusive governance, community-led development, civic engagement, and youth capacity-building in northern Ghana. With over 24 years of experience in the NGO sector and 16 years in public service, Abdel-Rahman has managed a project portfolio exceeding US $1 million annually, focusing on

Keta: Some artisanal fishers in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region have expressed their approval of the government’s decision to exempt them from the 2025 closed fishing season, which began on July 1. They view this exemption as a relief that will benefit many fishers and their families who rely on fishing for their livelihood during this period. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Prosper Nuworkpor, a fisherman from Tetekope, a suburb of Keta, stated that the government’s decision would positively impact the livelihoods of many fishing communities in the coastal areas. He highlighted that fishers in Keta have

Benkasa: Nana Agartha Kyeraa, a Priestess and Caretaker of the Benkasa ‘Ntensere shrine’, expressed disappointment in the lack of recognition of local deities and traditional gods in the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving event. She stated that this omission was an affront to Ghanaian culture and tradition, urging the government to issue an unqualified apology and to respect and preserve traditional beliefs and culture, which she described as the foundation of the nation’s religious history. According to Ghana News Agency, Nana Kyeraa, in an interview at Benkasa, emphasized the importance of local deities in maintaining peace and social unity.

Tarkwa: Mr. Augustin Niber, the Executive Director of the Center for Public Interest Law (CePIL), has emphasized the need for equal opportunities and recognition for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) regardless of their abilities. He highlighted the significant contributions that PWDs can make and the importance of creating an environment that allows them to thrive. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Niber made this appeal during a training program organized by CePIL in collaboration with the National Council on Persons with Disability (NCPD), with support from Oxfam, in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region. The training covered topics such

koforidua: The National Peace Council (NPC), with key partners, has commenced post-election dialogue in Eastern Regional capital, Koforidua, stressing that peace is fragile, perishable, and must be consciously preserved to safeguard Ghana’s democratic progress. According to Ghana News Agency, the three-day dialogue, organised by NPC, aims to evaluate the aftermath of the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, which saw President John Dramani Mahama return for a second term after previously serving from 2012 to 2016. Partnering organizations include the West African Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana). The meeting

Bolgatanga: The Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish in Bolgatanga has culminated its year-long centenary celebration with a focus on spiritual renewal, a change in mindset, and national unity as essential elements for promoting spiritual growth and national development. According to Ghana News Agency, the event, themed ‘Celebrating 100 Years of Walking Together as a Family of God,’ brought together a diverse group of attendees, including parishioners, traditional leaders, Muslim clerics, and government officials. They gathered to reflect on the Church’s 100-year history of faith and service within the Navrongo-Bolgatanga Catholic Diocese. During the Holy Mass, Most Reverend Alfred Agyenta, the Bishop