Category: News

Accra: Mr. Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has expressed indecision about running for a third term, even after the extension of the presidential term was approved by delegates at the 31st Ordinary Congress of the GFA. According to Ghana News Agency, 114 out of 124 delegates voted in favor of extending the presidential term to three, following a proposal by the Statute Review Committee. Mr. Okraku, currently one and a half years into his second term, remarked that it was too early to decide on seeking re-election. “The question about me seeking re-election is

Accra: Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, has charged the newly inaugurated National Theatre Board to collaborate with stakeholders in rejuvenating the institution’s operations and cultural programming. Speaking during the inauguration of the board, the Minister said the event was to renew efforts by the Ministry to revitalise one of Ghana’s key cultural assets. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for selecting a capable and visionary team, stating her confidence that the board would set the National Theatre on a more vibrant and impactful course. She

Accra: Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, the late Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, is remembered for his empathy, diligence, and visionary leadership. Gloria Holm-Graves, Head of Public Relations at the Ministry, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview that although Dr Mohammed led the Ministry for only a few months, he had endeared himself to staff through his goal-oriented work ethic and cordial relations. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Holm-Graves noted that the late Minister had initiated efforts to enhance the Ministry’s impact by integrating academic research with commercialisation strategies to benefit the country and beyond.

Berekum: Mr. Dickson Kyere Duah, the Member of Parliament for the Berekum West Constituency in the Bono Region, has assured residents that rehabilitation works on the Berekum-Sampa road will commence soon. He emphasized that the government had awarded the contract for the road’s rehabilitation and acknowledged the contractors’ track record, assuring constituents of the project’s completion to facilitate movement and economic activities. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Duah interacted with constituents during a meeting at Jinijini, the constituency capital, where he highlighted the economic significance of the Berekum-Sampa road. He stated that the road is crucial for the region’s

Accra: Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, tragically died alongside seven other state officials in a military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025. The delegation was en route to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region to launch the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), an initiative aimed at reforming Ghana’s small-scale mining sector. According to Ghana News Agency, tributes have poured in from Ghana, across Africa, and the global environmental community for Dr Murtala Muhammed, who was renowned for his dedication to clean air, environmental justice, and sustainable development. The Climate and Clean

Accra: Mr. Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, has reaffirmed China’s commitment to global climate action by restating the country’s policy to halt funding for coal power projects abroad. His remarks echo President Xi Jinping’s pledge at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2021, where China committed to ending the construction of new coal-fired power plants overseas. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ambassador made the statement during a special interactive session with participants of the Ghana-China Media Fellowship 2025, held at the African China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) training centre in Accra. The fellowship is

Bongo: WaterAid Ghana, a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)-focused organisation, has urged traditional and religious leaders to use their platforms to intensify conversations around adolescent sexual and reproductive health issues. The organisation said increased dialogue at the community level and on various platforms would help address risky behaviours among adolescents and contribute to reducing the rising cases of teenage pregnancy, child marriage, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). According to Ghana News Agency, traditional and religious leaders were highly respected in their communities and wield influence that could be used to encourage responsible behaviour and promote healthy lifestyles among young people.