Day: July 22, 2025

Sekondi: Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), has unveiled his strategic vision for the Ghana Navy during a five-day visit to the Western Naval Command at Sekondi in the Western Region. Speaking during the unveiling, he emphasised on the importance of maritime security, force readiness, professional development, support for the blue economy, and international partnerships. He called for discipline and teamwork among personnel to help protect the country’s maritime sector. According to Ghana News Agency, Rear Admiral Bessing acknowledged the existing challenges faced by personnel of the Ghana Navy, but praised them for their

Accra: VFS Global has expressed its confidence in providing a world-class service experience to applicants at the newly established Ultra Centre for Licensing and Vehicle Registration in Accra. Mr. Alok Singhal, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at VFS Global, emphasized the company’s commitment to leveraging its global experience to offer transparent and scalable solutions in citizen services. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Singhal made these remarks during a visit to the Driver and Vehicle License Authority (DVLA) Ultra Centre, operated in collaboration with Bridge Direct and VFS Global. Since July 2024, the Centre has enabled citizens and residents of Accra

Accra: Over 45,409 child sexual abuse materials were recorded on the Internet within the Ghanaian cyber space between 2023 and 2024. According to Ghana News Agency, these materials were either produced in-country, distributed, or accessed within Ghana, highlighting a significant challenge in combating child exploitation online. Madam Hilda Mensah, a Child Protection Specialist from UNICEF, emphasized during a training session on ‘Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse’ for Ghana Police investigators that these materials often entail extreme violence, severely impacting the dignity and safety of children in Ghana. She pointed out the grave consequences, stating, “Some of these children are

Bamako: The Malian army announced on Sunday that over 70 terrorists were killed during military operations conducted earlier this week in northern and central Mali. These operations are part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the region. According to Ghana News Agency, the first operation took place on July 15. It was conducted in collaboration with air forces from the Alliance of Sahel States, resulting in the elimination of approximately 40 terrorists in the Anderamboukan area in northern Mali. The second operation was carried out two days later and led to the destruction of a terrorist logistics and training base in

Kiev: One person was killed and 11 others were injured in a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital and the western region of Ivano-Frankivsk early Monday, said Ukrainian authorities. In Kiev, the attack affected seven districts, leaving one person dead and seven injured, including a child, said Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kiev City Military Administration. According to Ghana News Agency, the raids damaged residential and commercial buildings, along with a kindergarten, warehouses, garages, and vehicles, the National Police reported. Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that the entrance to the Lukyanivska metro station in the city

Mafi gblorkorpe: The Tongu Chiefs’ Union (TCU) has condemned the recent suspected ritual killings at Mafi Gblorkorpe in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region and is calling for a concerted national effort, to uphold moral values and protect human life. According to Ghana News Agency, in a statement signed by its President Togbega Kadzi Zogah II, the Paramount Chief of the Sokpoe Traditional Area, the Union expressed grave concern over the discovery of human remains allegedly linked to ritual practices at some shrines in the enclave. The Union described the development as ‘barbaric, inhumane, and deeply disturbing,’ stressing

Moscow: Russia has expressed readiness to engage rapidly in settlement discussions concerning Ukraine, though it emphasizes that achieving its strategic objectives remains paramount, as stated by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Sunday. According to Ghana News Agency, President Vladimir Putin has frequently articulated his intention to reach a peaceful resolution concerning the conflict in Ukraine at the earliest opportunity. However, Peskov highlighted the complexity and effort required in this endeavor, underscoring that Russia’s goals remain steadfast and unaltered. Russian authorities have consistently maintained that any peace agreement is contingent upon Ukraine’s withdrawal from four contested regions, the renouncement of its