Day: July 12, 2025

Ada east: The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), in partnership with the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has marked this year’s African Union Anti-Corruption Day with a series of community outreach initiatives in the Ada East District aimed at mobilizing youth to advocate for integrity and accountability. According to Ghana News Agency, the outreach programs were centered around the continental theme, ‘Youth Against Corruption: Raising Voices for Accountability.’ The event gathered young people, civic educators, and community leaders to discuss the effects of corruption and the crucial role of the youth in promoting transparency in public governance. Miss Faustina Blewusi,

Accra: Private Solomon Asare Teye-Tsu, the young Ghanaian soldier who gained national recognition for rejecting a bribe from illegal miners, has been promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal by the Ghana Armed Forces. The announcement was made by Lieutenant General William Agyapong, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), during an all-ranks durbar held at Burma Camp in Accra, on Friday, July 11, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, L/Cpl Teye-Tsu, who currently serves with the Department of Public Relations, was also nominated to join the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) as part of the rewards for his

Accra: Ghana has launched the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (NAP-BHR) in Accra, marking a significant step towards ensuring state protection of human rights in business operations, respect for these rights by businesses, and ensuring access to effective remedies when violations occur. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative aims to promote compliance and accountability in human rights by business actors, while ensuring the respect and protection of vulnerable and marginalized groups within business activities. This launch positions Ghana as the fifth African nation to develop such a plan, joining Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, and Liberia. The NAP-BHR

Tema: The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) and the Ghana Trades Union Congress (TUC) have called on multinational enterprises (MNEs) to prioritize the welfare of their employees by ensuring they work under favorable conditions. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Kenneth Koomson, Deputy Secretary General of the GFL, and Mr. Abdul-Moomin Gbana, General Secretary of the Ghana Mineworkers Union of the TUC, expressed these concerns as panel members during an International Labour Organisation (ILO) high-level corporate national dialogue. The dialogue focused on achieving decent work conditions within multinational enterprises operating in Ghana. Mr. Koomson emphasized the importance of not just

Accra: The Dodi Misorgbe Spiritual Worship Society has disassociated itself from a shrine implicated in the recent murder of Nelson Anyana, following the arrest of six suspects by the Adidome Police, the homicide unit, and the National Intelligence Bureau. According to Ghana News Agency, the spiritual organization issued a statement signed by its General Secretary, Mr. Harrison Teye, condemning the killing and stating that the organization ‘does not condone or engage in ritualistic or diabolic acts under any guise.’ The statement emphasized the society’s commitment to peace, spiritual discipline, and legality as a recognized and registered spiritual society under the

Accra: The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has honoured Ms Samira Larbie, a Chief Reporter of the Ghana News Agency (GNA), with the Fire Safety Promotion Award in recognition of her dedication to fire safety awareness. Ms Larbie, through her consistent reportage, has contributed significantly to educating the public on fire safety. The GNFS said her collaboration with the Service over the years had advanced its mission of protecting lives and property. According to Ghana News Agency, she was among three media personalities presented with plaques and citations at the National Safety Awards 2025 by Madam Daniella Mawusi Ntow-Sapong, the

Accra: Mr. Seidu Issifu, Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, has called for the urgent establishment of a climate debt forgiveness mechanism to support countries disproportionately affected by the consequences of climate change. He stated that developing nations, particularly in Africa, were being pushed into deeper debt traps as they struggled to cope with increasingly severe climate-related disasters, events they had little role in causing. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister of State made these remarks during a courtesy visit by the African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) in Accra. The visit aimed to welcome him