Day: July 17, 2025

Assin nsuta: A 59-year-old entrepreneur has been installed as the Queen Mother of Assin Nsuta in the Assin South District of the Central Region at a colourful ceremony. Nana Ampofowaa Mpradwoa Yeboa II, known in private life as Mrs. Cornelia Mary Yeboa Boateng and Benkumhemaa of the Apimanim Traditional Area, was formally introduced and accepted by all amidst drumming and dancing. According to Ghana News Agency, speaking at her coronation, Nana Ampofowaa Mpradwoa Yeboa II expressed gratitude to the Almighty God for the honour and promised to bring about the needed change to restore Assin Nsuta to its former glory.

Nkwanta: In a significant step towards resolving the long-standing Nkwanta conflict in the Oti Region, the chiefs of the Adele, Akyode, and Challa communities have initiated peace talks. The initiative led by Nana Monfankye Amanfo (Adele), Nana Okajah (Akyode), and Nana Kidesa Okunte (Challa) aims to end a dispute that has caused tension, destruction, and loss of lives for over four years. According to Ghana News Agency, the conflict, sparked by disputes over unclear land boundaries, has had a devastating impact on the communities. However, recognizing the need for urgent dialogue, the chiefs have come together to promote understanding, unity,

Accra: The Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG), representing artisanal fishers, has expressed gratitude to parliament for the passage of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill 2025. A key component of the bill is the extension of Ghana’s Inshore Exclusive Zone (IEZ) from six to 12 nautical miles. According to Ghana News Agency, parliament passed the bill on Wednesday, following its introduction by Madam Emelia Arthur, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, on June 3, 2025. The bill aims to review and consolidate existing laws to ensure sustainable fisheries resource exploitation. The bill, pending presidential assent, intends to

Hunan: TV’s Mango TV program Singer 2025 is redefining global cultural exchange, using music as a bridge across borders. The show has received back-to-back endorsements from UNESCO and has been highlighted in 15 social media posts by official organizations-including agencies under China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the embassies of Brazil and Malaysia in China, and Tourism Malaysia. According to Ghana News Agency, Singer 2025 has achieved more than 85 billion digital impressions. This year, UNESCO also featured Shan Yichun’s adaptation of the song ‘Li Bai’ in its World Oceans Day campaign, calling for global attention to marine conservation. The show’s

Agona swedru: The Local Accountability Network (LANET), in collaboration with the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), has taken proactive steps to educate students at Agona Swedru Methodist (A) Basic School on the pervasive effects of corruption, bribery, and fraud. This initiative is part of the broader African Union Anti-Corruption Day celebration, which this year focuses on the theme: ‘Justice for Africans and people of African descent through reparation.’ According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Benjamin Buabeng, Director of Hero Network, emphasized the need for individuals in influential positions to avoid engaging in fraudulent activities, bribery, corruption, and nepotism, which are detrimental

Abesim: The Global Media Foundation (GloMeF) has urged a coordinated and multi-sectoral approach to address the increasing issue of child labor and trafficking on Volta Lake. Mr. Raphael Godlove Ahenu, the Founder and CEO of GloMeF, expressed concern over the trafficking of school-age children for exploitative labor on the lake, emphasizing the need for these children to be in school. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ahenu described the situation as a severe violation of human rights and dignity, calling for urgent collaboration between both state and non-state institutions, alongside civil society, to tackle the issue. He made these remarks

Kato: Mr. Ofori Darkwah, the Assembly Member for the Kato Electoral Area in the Berekum Municipality of the Bono Region, has expressed concern about the growing encroachments of the Kato cemetery lands. He said the situation was worrying because the encroachers had desecrated several graves, exposing human remains and skeletons which remained a serious public health hazard. According to Ghana News Agency, in an interview at Kato, Mr. Darkwah called for immediate steps to stop the encroachment, saying if nothing was done immediately, it could lead to the outbreak of diseases as the rains set in. He noted the discovery