Day: August 2, 2025

Accra: Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday led a delegation to commiserate with the family of the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, in Accra. He arrived at the East Legon residence of the celebrated musician at about 1430 hours, accompanied by the former Chief of Staff, Madam Frema Osei-Opare, and other New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwarts. According to Ghana News Agency, the former President and members of his team commiserated with the family before signing the Book of Condolence. Mr. Akufo-Addo, in a brief remark, praised the works and legacy of Daddy Lumba, who

Accra: Mrs. Mattie Mcffadden Lawson, a well-known philanthropist from the USA, has issued an urgent plea for leadership grounded in integrity and a stronger voice for women to shape the future of Africa. She emphasized that such leadership would create a safe environment where the next generation of women could lead and thrive without fear of intimidation or harassment. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Lawson made these remarks during the Women’s Day event at the Pan-African Historical Theatre Festival (PANAFEST). She urged women to celebrate their African heritage, confront the legacy of slavery, and promote healing and development through

Bibiani: Mr Bright Asamoah Brefo, the Member of Parliament for Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai, and Mr Sebastian Obeng, the Municipal Chief Executive for the area, recently conducted a familiarisation visit to the Municipal Health Directorate to address healthcare service concerns within the municipality. The visit underscores their commitment to enhancing healthcare through the provision of improved facilities. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Oheneba Oppong Darko, the Municipal Health Director, provided a detailed overview of the health status in Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai, identifying key challenges and areas requiring improvement. He highlighted the necessity for increased resources and support to bridge healthcare gaps in the constituency.

Accra: The National Folklore Board (NFB) has reintroduced the ‘By the Fire Side’ storytelling series to preserve Ghana’s cultural heritage and promote oral traditions. The monthly series, launched at the NFB office in Cantonments, Accra, will be held on the second Friday of every month and feature stories from Ghana’s diverse regions, told in local languages to reflect the country’s cultural and linguistic richness. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Dzifa Ablah Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, described storytelling as a ‘living library’ and a vital tool for education and moral instruction. She emphasized the importance of

Accra: The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has reaffirmed its commitment to combating human trafficking in Ghana and beyond. Speaking at the climax of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons in Accra, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, called for ‘stronger cooperation, deeper understanding, and the removal of all barriers that prevent effective victim identification, protection, and justice.’ According to Ghana News Agency, the event, held on the theme ‘The Human Trafficking Law @ 20: The Journey So Far in Ghana,’ marked two decades since the passage of the Human Trafficking

Accra: This year’s African Union Anti-Corruption Day was marked with a series of sensitisation activities targeting the youth in the North East and Northern Regions. The initiative, themed ‘Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations’, focused on educating young people about the effects of corruption and their role in promoting accountability and transparency. According to Ghana News Agency, the events engaged over 2,000 students and staff from Walewale Technical and Vocational Institute, Walewale Senior High Technical School, Savelugu Senior High School, and Pong Tamale Senior High School. The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), in collaboration with the Savannah

Accra: The Centre for Advancing Rural Opportunities (CARO Ghana), a non-governmental organisation, has engaged Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Wa in a sensitisation exercise to mark the 2025 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Week celebration. According to Ghana News Agency, the event was part of efforts to promote inclusive WASH practices and was held under the theme: ‘Equity and Inclusion in WASH: Strengthening Systems for Sustainable WASH Accountability and Partnerships for Results.’ The broader 2025 WASH Week celebration, led by the Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS), was on the theme: ‘WASH for a Healthy Ghana: Everyone,