Day: July 14, 2025

Accra: Mr. Adib Saani, Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building, has described violence during the Ablekuma North Constituency rerun as signs of unresolved democratic challenges. He said although security personnel were generally present, incidents at a few polling stations undermined the credibility of the otherwise lawful process and should not be dismissed. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Saani emphasized that despite most polling stations being peaceful, the few violent scenes have unfortunately become the highlight of the election. He linked these events to Ghana’s history of unchecked political violence and impunity, suggesting that

Accra: Patricia Asiedua, also known as Agradaa, a serving convict and founder of Heaven Way Champion International Ministry, has filed for bail pending an appeal before the High Court. In the bail application, the lawyer for the applicant argued that the appeal has a strong chance of success due to alleged flaws in the trial and bias exhibited by the trial judge. According to Ghana News Agency, the lawyer claimed that the trial judge did not consider mitigating factors presented during sentencing, despite referencing Ghana’s Sentencing Guidelines. On July 3, 2025, an Accra Circuit Court sentenced Agradaa, also recognized as

Accra: The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) in Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region has provided humanitarian support to internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Nkwanta South now seeking refuge in Krachi East. The gesture demonstrates solidarity and commitment to supporting those affected by tribal disturbances and displacement. The essential supply relief items, including food, clothing, and other necessities, to alleviate the IDPs’ suffering and provide a sense of security and stability. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Jonathan Dzunu, Krachi East Municipal Director of NADMO, emphasized the significance of supporting IDPs, citing substantial challenges, including limited access to basic

Accra: The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Finance, has initiated the distribution of allowances to Assembly Members by releasing GH?25 million to the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA). This release marks the first installment of a GH?100 million allocation designed to provide monthly consolidated allowances to Assembly Members nationwide. According to Ghana News Agency, as of Monday, July 14, 2025, the Ministry had distributed a total of GH?23,621,000 to cover allowances for the months of April and May. Each of the 9,085 Assembly Members will receive GH?1,300.00 per month to aid them in fulfilling

Accra: Tanzania aims to welcome eight million tourists by 2030, Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Pindi Chana, said Friday at the launch of Ngorongoro Day, during the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair. Chana stated that the country received five million visitors in the 2024/2025 season, and to reach its new target, the government will boost service quality and intensify both domestic and international promotion of Tanzania’s attractions. According to Ghana News Agency, Chana credited the recent growth in tourism to strategic campaigns, such as the Royal Tour documentary and the Amazing Tanzania initiative, which have spotlighted the

Addis ababa: The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance announced that the East African nation is implementing measures to trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, reaching agreements with multiple countries to facilitate this shift. According to Ghana News Agency, the ministry emphasized that this decision is intended to bolster Ethiopia’s trade and investment relationships, maintain trade balance, and mitigate the risks associated with relying on a single currency. State Minister of Finance Eyob Tekalign, in an interview with the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation, disclosed that agreements have been made with countries such as the United Arab Emirates to conduct trade in

Accra: The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Setor Dumelo, has inaugurated the newly constituted Board of the Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA), urging members to implement transformative policies that will position Ghana as a global leader in tree crop production and processing. Speaking on behalf of the sector minister, Mr. Eric Opoku, at a ceremony in Accra, Mr. Dumelo underlined the role of tree crops in Ghana’s Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda (AETA). According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Dumelo called on the Board to expand tree crop cultivation in a climate-smart and environmentally sustainable manner, and to