Category: News

Accra: Mrs. Alisa Osei-Asamoah, Chief Executive Officer of Riali Consult and former President of the Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA), has urged Ghana and other African countries to spearhead efforts in transforming global tourism into a sustainable and inclusive industry. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Osei-Asamoah made this call in a statement commemorating World Tourism Day 2025, celebrated under the theme ‘Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.’ She emphasized that the theme aligns with the goals and challenges faced by Ghana and the broader African continent. In her statement, Mrs. Osei-Asamoah highlighted the need to rethink and redesign the tourism

Accra: NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, has assured Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of the alliance’s solidarity, following drone incidents at Danish airports. The situation is being taken ‘very seriously,’ Rutte wrote on the X social network, after a conversation with Frederiksen. He added that the allies were working together to ensure ‘the safety and security of our critical infrastructure.’ According to Ghana News Agency, Frederiksen later stated that Denmark and NATO had agreed to work together to ‘ensure safety and security.’ She said she had spoken with Rutte about the ‘serious situation’ in Denmark. The Danish government says it

Tema: The AbibiNsroma Foundation has highlighted Ghana’s energy transition as a pivotal opportunity to restructure energy governance towards greater equity, inclusion, and sustainability. The foundation emphasizes the importance of locally grounded, participatory models for climate action, as supported by global institutions like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the African Union. According to Ghana News Agency, the foundation criticized Ghana’s current centralized and investor-focused approach, which often sidelines traditional authorities and rural communities. These groups hold significant ecological knowledge and bear the brunt of energy poverty and climate vulnerability. Mr. Bob T. K. Amiteye, Convener of the Civil Society

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