Category: News

Accra: Madam Dzifa Abla Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, has highlighted the significant economic contributions of Ghana’s tourism sites despite facing challenges, particularly with road infrastructure. She pointed out that these sites have generated over GH?4.8 billion to the GDP over the years, underscoring the potential for further growth and development. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister expressed concern over the poor condition of roads leading to key tourism destinations, especially in the Volta Region. These include Fort Prinzenstein in Keta, Avu Lagoon in South Tongue, and the Xedranawo Slave Market sites in Ketu South,

Addis ababa: Ethiopian marathon runner, Shewarge Alene, has died at the age of 30, the Ethiopian Athletics Federation confirmed to dpa on Thursday. She complained of heart problems during a training session in Addis Ababa, and passed away shortly afterwards, said Yohannes Engida, the federation’s secretary general. According to Ghana News Agency, the athlete was buried on Wednesday, at a cemetery in a suburb of the capital. Shewarge Alene had recently achieved victory in the Stockholm Marathon on May 31.

Accra: The chiefs and people of Ehi in the Ketu North Municipality have observed their traditional ‘Ancestral Walk’, a sacred cultural procession held on the eve of the 2025 Ehi Nutome Gali Za. The procession was to honour their ancestors and seek their blessings for a successful celebration. According to Ghana News Agency, the walk, which took place late Friday, September 26, 2026, drew hundreds of participants including chiefs, elders, youth, and women, all clad in symbolic white calico cloth to signify purity, unity, and reverence. The community gathered in solemnity, moving through designated ancestral routes to pay homage and

Accra: Ghana has officially launched the Events Mobile Application Plus (EMAi+), a digital tool designed to strengthen the country’s animal disease surveillance, reporting, and early warning systems. The national launch event in Accra brought together key stakeholders, including the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Mr. Eric Opoku, and the Country Representative for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Ms. Priya Gujadhur. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Opoku described the launch as a significant milestone for Ghana’s agricultural sector. He emphasized that robust animal disease surveillance was critical to preventing, detecting, and responding to emerging diseases that threaten public health,

Nsoatre: Nana Obeng Effah Kokodrufuor II, the Krontrihene of the Nsoatre Traditional Area in the Bono Region, has advised young women to steer clear of pre-marital sexual activities and focus on building their future. He emphasized the importance of not allowing men to exploit them for as little as GHC20 and cautioned against being deceived by their current beauty and physical appearances. According to Ghana News Agency, Nana Kokodrufuor highlighted that beauty is transient and what remains valuable is how young women choose to utilize their bodies and lives. He urged them to avoid unhealthy sexual behaviors that could jeopardize

Sana’a: Israel on Thursday launched a series of airstrikes in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a, controlled by the Iran-aligned Houthi militia, local residents said, marking the latest development in the escalating military confrontation between the two sides. According to Ghana News Agency, the Israeli military stated that the strikes were aimed at the Houthis’ military facilities in Sana’a, specifically targeting the militia’s general staff command headquarters. Eyewitnesses reported powerful explosions as a result of these strikes. The Houthi-affiliated TV network, al-Masirah, described the incident as an ‘Israeli aggression’ against Sana’a but did not provide further details. Notably, the attack occurred

North tongu: Madam Victoria Amefadzi Yawa Doe, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for North Tongu, has embarked on a working visit to district offices to address development-related issues affecting the area. The DCE announced that work on the Juapong-Podoe-Abuatia-Ho Road is expected to commence next week, following commitments made by the contractor to mobilise to the site. According to Ghana News Agency, during her engagement with the Volta Regional Police Command, Madam Doe highlighted the logistical challenges facing the Aveyime-Battor, Juapong, and Mepe police divisions. She noted the need for vehicles, motorbikes, and other resources to enhance security and patrol