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Accra: The Women in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Professionals Forum have expressed shock over the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing her death as a great loss to the nation. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Madam Sophia Ama Otabir, Women’s Commissioner for the Forum, paid tribute to the former First Lady, acknowledging her as a pioneering figure in the nation’s politics and a champion for women’s empowerment. The statement highlighted her significant impact on the nation through her advocacy for women’s rights and social justice. The Forum extended heartfelt condolences to her

Khartoum: The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control of El Fasher, the last major city in Sudan’s western Darfur region previously held by the Sudanese army. The army announced on Monday that it has withdrawn from El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state, which is home to around 300,000 civilians. According to Ghana News Agency, the RSF had announced on Sunday that it had first seized the army’s main post and then the entire city. The army reported that it had repelled two significant assaults on Saturday morning, resulting in numerous militia fighters being killed or wounded

Accra: Professor Abena Animwaa Yeboah-Banin, Dean of the School of Information and Communication at the University of Ghana, Legon, has urged social media users to reflect and project ‘the authentic’ version of themselves online. Speaking at the 2025 Glorious Women on the Go (GWOGO) Summit in Accra, she emphasized introspection and balance between ‘curated personas and genuine self-expression’ online. According to Ghana News Agency, Prof Yeboah-Banin cautioned against society’s growing obsession with perfection in the digital age, noting that constant digital performance eroded emotional depth. “We have become shallow beings seeking praise, forgetting our inner depth. It’s okay to have

Larteh kubease: The vibrant rhythms of drums, cheers of townsfolk, and the solemn blend of tradition and faith marked a new chapter in the chieftaincy of Larteh Kubease as Mr. Samuel Bernard Kwame Mante, a civil engineer and Presbyterian elder, was over the weekend crowned Nana Okopredom Kwame Mante-ete Mante I, the new Abakomahene (Crown Prince) of the town. According to Ghana News Agency, the coronation, which coincided with the Odwira Festival of the people of Larteh Kubease, was held under the auspices of Larteh Kubeasehene, Okogyeafena Otu Agyemfra VI, and Ohemaa Ampofoa Debra II. In a ceremony rich in

Accra: The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) Monday reaffirmed its commitment to working with national and international partners to build a safe, informed, and accountable digital space in Ghana. Mr. Divine Selase Agbeti, the Acting Director-General of CSA, in a speech read on his behalf, said the Authority remained dedicated to strengthening Ghana’s ‘human firewall’ and ensuring that every citizen played a role in safeguarding the nation’s cyberspace. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Agbeti gave the assurance whilst delivering the keynote address at the opening of the Cyber Security 360 Workshop in Accra. The three-day workshop, organised by Women in

According to ghana news agency:ew laptop computers, repainted the ICT Lab, replaced all eight ceiling fans, improved student desks, and installed new curtains to enhance the learning environment. “This ICT lab stands as a testament to our unity, vision, and love for Mawuli School,” the group said, noting that their contribution was not just for celebration but also for impact. “We didn’t come just to have fun; we came to make a difference,” one member remarked, adding that the group intends to undertake additional projects each year to further strengthen the school’s infrastructure and academic resources. Similarly, the OMSU 2000

Accra: The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment has finalized an employment agreement with its partners in Ghana and Germany to facilitate the migration of young Ghanaians to Germany for skills training and employment. This initiative is part of the government’s strategic efforts to mitigate youth unemployment in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, the agreement, known as the ‘ROCET Project,’ will allow 30 qualified Ghanaians aged between 18 and 30 to participate in a three-year program in Germany annually, commencing in 2026. The project outlines a comprehensive recruitment process involving interviews and language proficiency assessments to guarantee the successful