Day: July 31, 2025

Ada: As this year’s Asafotufiami Festival gathers momentum, young people within Ada have been urged to exercise caution and avoid behaviours that could expose them to HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections. According to Ghana News Agency, Naana Kakie, the Chief Executive Officer of the Naana Kakie Foundation and an HIV/AIDS prevention advocate, issued the caution in an interview ahead of the celebration. She warned that the festive atmosphere, often marked by reunions, alcohol and drug consumption, and heightened emotions, could lead to poor decision-making and risky sexual behaviours, including indulging in unprotected sex, which remains among the leading causes

Accra: An Accra High Court has dismissed an application by Mr Kenneth Ofori-Atta, a former Finance Minister, seeking to strike out a warrant issued for his arrest by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). According to Ghana News Agency, lawyers for Mr Ofori-Atta argued that the OSP unlawfully obtained the warrant. They asked the court to set aside all related proceedings, including an Interpol Red Notice alert. However, the court ruled on Thursday that the application lacked merit and dismissed it in its entirety.

Accra: An Accra High Court has dismissed a judicial review application filed by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo. According to Ghana News Agency, the court held that the application for judicial review was an abuse of the court process as some issues in respect of some reliefs sought by the applicant had already been dealt with by the Supreme Court.

Takoradi: Madam Maribel Akuorkor Okine, the Western Regional Director for the Department of Gender, emphasizes the need for communities to address the issue of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), which continues to be perpetuated by unequal gender relations and societal norms. According to Ghana News Agency, the Western Regional Director for Gender was speaking at the launch of the ‘Breaking the Silence Project’, an initiative led by GIZ and undertaken by HURDS, a local NGO. The project aims to address the pervasive issue of GBV, which affects individuals of all genders, including men, women, and children, and requires a collaborative

Rabat: His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, has issued instructions for the dispatch of emergency humanitarian and medical aid to the Palestinian people, with a focus on the Gaza Strip. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates stated that the support, totaling nearly 180 tons, includes basic foodstuffs, milk, children’s products, as well as medicines and surgical equipment for the most vulnerable populations. The aid also comprises blankets, suitable tents, and other necessary equipment. It will be transported via a specially arranged route to ensure rapid and direct

Accra: Testimonies take centre stage as Ghana hosts first ever Global Prayer Works Summit in Accra. When Pastor Brenda Marko and her husband missed their flight from Nigeria to Ghana to attend the Global Prayer Works Summit, it would have been easy to take it as a sign to turn back. The couple, giving their testimony at the first edition of the Summit, said giving up was never on the table, especially when they knew that what was ahead of them had the power to change their lives. According to Ghana News Agency, Pastor Marko expressed their determination by stating,

According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, the project, themed ‘Delivering Value to Customers Through Smart Prepaid Metering for Greater Efficiency,’ marks the start of smart prepaid meter installations in the district. This is part of ECG’s broader strategy to reduce system losses and increase revenue through accurate billing. Mrs. Adwoa Hudson-Butler, CEO of WINA Technologies, described the project as a significant milestone in Ghana’s energy transformation, calling for a cultural shift in attitudes toward electricity consumption and payment. She emphasized that electricity, like fuel, is a service that must be paid for, noting that ECG cannot afford