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Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has made a bold move by filling his administration with youthful appointees, a decision some view as a political gamble. However, this initiative is not merely a strategic maneuver but a national necessity aimed at creating opportunities for the burgeoning youth population in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, President Mahama’s appointments include Dr. Frank Amoakohene as the Ashanti Regional Minister, Felix Kwakye-Ofosu and Shamima Muslim as Government Spokespersons, and Stanislav Dogbe as Deputy Chief of Staff, among others. These appointments are seen as a critical step in addressing Ghana’s pressing issues while showcasing that

Accra: The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Ghana has called on African governments to adopt strategic and coordinated policies to support the reintegration of returning migrants and leverage their skills for national development. Without enabling condi…

Accra: The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has proposed the creation of a Rice Development Board to facilitate targeted government support for the rice production sector. The Board would oversee interventions such as irrigation infrastructure, mecha…

Bongo: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called on the Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Upper East Region to integrate a Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) planning into their Medium-Term Development Plans (MTDPs) to ensure inclusive and sustainable development. Ms Yvonne Wonchua, UNFPA Focal Person, made the call during a district-level peer review session for the District Planning Coordinating Unit (DPCU) and stakeholders on HRBA in Bongo. According to Ghana News Agency, the session formed part of the United Nations Peace Building Fund (PBF) Project, a joint initiative implemented by UNFPA and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Sunyani: Mr Joseph Addae Akwaboa, the Bono Regional Minister, has inaugurated the re-constituted Bono Regional Coordinating Council, with a task for various Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) to prioritise the holistic development of the region, aligned with the government’s ‘reset’ agenda. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Akwaboa urged the council members to ensure that their decisions corresponded with the developmental aspirations of the region. He emphasized the importance of cooperation among the personnel of the Assemblies to support the chief executives in achieving this goal. The council is comprised of MDCEs, Presiding Members, representatives of the Bono Regional

Bolgatanga: Right Reverend Dennis Dabukari Tong, the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Tamale, has called upon Christians, especially Anglicans, to remain steadfast in their faith and active in service by positively responding to God’s instructions toward service and humanity. “If you are steadfast in faith, it leads you to becoming active in service of the church and to humanity,” he emphasized during his sermon at the Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Church in Bolgatanga. According to Ghana News Agency, Bishop Tong urged believers to channel their wealth and possessions into service, stating, “We can demonstrate our faith by action. Your works

Accra: About 30 journalists and media practitioners from across Ghana have received intensive training in investigative journalism and anti-corruption reporting to equip them with the skills to strengthen accountability journalism and expose corruption. The three-day workshop, organised by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) in partnership with the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), formed part of activities to strengthen the media’s role in promoting democracy and good governance. According to Ghana News Agency, the training was the first in a series on anti-corruption reporting, Right to Information Act, and data journalism on the theme: ‘Countering Corruption through Accountability Journalism and