Category: News

Kinshasa: Forty-three people were killed in an attack by the Islamist militia Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) on a Catholic church in the Democratic Republic of Congo, police reported on Sunday. The attack occurred in the village of Komanda, located in the north-eastern province of Ituri, during a prayer session. According to Ghana News Agency, police officer Alfonse Leku stated that the rebels stabbed 20 worshippers during the attack. Following the assault on the church, the militants set fire to nearby houses and shops, resulting in the deaths of at least 23 more individuals. Eastern Congo is recognized as one of

Sunyani: Professor Joseph Osafo, Director of the Centre for Ageing Studies at the University of Ghana, has urged swift passage of the Ghana Ageing Bill to address the emerging needs of the nation’s increasing elderly population. According to Ghana News Agency, speaking to the media on the sidelines of the 25th Annual Public Lecture of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) in Sunyani, themed ‘Ghana’s Ageing Population: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies for the Next Decade,’ Prof Osafo emphasized that the bill was essential to safeguard the welfare of the aged-particularly in health, pensions, security, and regulation. He noted that the bill

Sunyani: Residents of the Sunyani Zongo community have appealed to feuding factions in the protracted Bawku chieftaincy crisis to end hostilities in the interest of innocent women, children, and national development. According to Ghana News Agency, the Bawku conflict, one of the country’s longstanding ethnic flashpoints, continues to claim lives and disrupt livelihoods, especially affecting vulnerable groups. Speaking to the agency in Sunyani, residents pleaded with the Mamprusi and Kusaasi factions to embrace dialogue and reconciliation. Madam Janat Fidaus, a Bawku native and petty trader, expressed that the ongoing crisis had left emotional scars. She stated, “Just thinking about our

Kumasi: The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), following a courtesy call on the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo. According to Ghana News Agency, the GMA delegation, led by its General Secretary, Dr. Richard Selormey, congratulated Dr. Baidoo on his appointment, describing it as a proud and inspiring moment for the Association and the medical profession at large. Dr. Baidoo, a former President of the GMA, was hailed as a capable leader whose elevation to the helm of Ghana’s second-largest tertiary health facility signals a

Accra: William Sarpong, Managing Editor of Environmental Guide, who is a candidate for the position of PRINPAG Organising Secretary, has committed to ensuring equal advertising opportunities for all members of PRINPAG. He emphasized that he would engage companies, institutions, and agencies to secure fair advertising partnerships that benefit all member media houses. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Sarpong also outlined his focus on capacity building and continuous professional development as key aspects of his campaign. He promised to initiate training sessions and workshops in areas such as digital journalism, investigative reporting, safety in the field, and media law to

Juaso: A tragic road accident involving a fuel tanker and a Ford Transit mini-bus has claimed the lives of 17 people on the outskirts of Juaso in the Asante-Akim South Municipality. The accident, which occurred around 1500 hours on Monday, left almost all passengers on board the mini-bus dead, with a few survivors rushed to the Juaso Government Hospital for treatment. According to Ghana News Agency, the victims were members of the Saviour Church, returning to Obogu after participating in a church programme at Osiem in the Eastern Region. News of the fatal crash sparked panic and grief in Obogu,

Accra: The role of administrative professionals in Africa received significant attention with the official launch of the African Institute of Personal and Executive Assistants (AIPEA), a landmark initiative unveiled during the 2025 Personal Assistants Conference. The conference, which attracted over 200 delegates from across Ghana, was on the theme: ‘Growth for Cross-Border Relevance.’ According to Ghana News Agency, for the first time, the annual conference extended to a two-day format, allowing for deeper engagements, specialized workshops, and more regional collaboration. Professor Robert Ebo Hinson, a visiting lecturer at the University of Johannesburg and a newly appointed member of the AIPEA