Category: News

Paga: The Upper East Regional Peace Council has underscored the urgent need for peace, unity, and collective responsibility to counter rising violent extremism and internal conflicts that continue to threaten the stability and development of the region. According to Ghana News Agency, the unresolved tensions not only hinder social cohesion and development but also create a fertile ground for the radicalisation and recruitment of youth by violent extremist groups operating across borders. Mr. Damian Asobayire, the Executive Secretary of the Upper East Regional Peace Council, made the call during this year’s PANAFEST/Emancipation Day celebration held at the Piquero Heritage and

Tehran: The human rights organization Amnesty International called on Tuesday for an investigation into the Israeli attack on Iran’s notorious Evin prison around four weeks ago, labeling it as a possible war crime. According to Ghana News Agency, Amnesty International emphasized that under international humanitarian law, a prison or place of detention is presumed to be a civilian object. The organization reported that there is no credible evidence suggesting that Evin prison constituted a lawful military objective. The Israeli Air Force targeted several areas within the detention center in Tehran during its brief conflict with Iran, describing the attack as

Accra: The Kyabobo National Park recently welcomed eight student interns from the University of Development Studies (UDS), Nyankpala Campus, Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Management for a hands-on conservation experience. The students participated in a six-week internship programme, which was a collaborative effort between the University and the Park. According to Ghana News Agency, during their first week, the interns had the opportunity to interact with a Norwegian researcher and two Master’s students who were working on thesis projects focused on beetle data collection and biodiversity monitoring. This interaction provided the interns with valuable insights into entomological research and enriched

Hohoe: The Centre for Culture and Sustainable Development (CCSD), a community-based organization focused on promoting culture, sustainable development, and environmental conservation, has led a tree planting exercise with learners from Gbi-Kpoeta M/A Basic School in the Hohoe Municipality. The initiative aimed to conserve the environment through the planting of Teak and Afram tree species. According to Ghana News Agency, Togbe Adom Dake X, President of CCSD Gbi-Kpoeta, emphasized the organization’s commitment to youth empowerment through community-centered initiatives that focus on environmental sustainability. The tree planting campaign is designed to restore degraded lands, improve climate resilience, and engage local communities, particularly

Accra: The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has called on transport leaders to champion gender equality within their sector and communities. She stated that transport leaders are key influencers with the capacity to effect meaningful change in households and workplaces. The Minister made this call in a speech read on her behalf at a Training of Trainers session held in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the training was convened by the Department of Gender with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), bringing together male representatives from various transport unions. The

Accra: Israel’s military on Tuesday responded to accusations by the World Health Organization (WHO), that its forces attacked the UN agency’s facilities in central Gaza and detained staff members. According to Ghana News Agency, the military said soldiers came under fire in the city of Deir al-Balah on Monday, and returned fire in the direction the shots originated. However, the military did not specify whether the gunfire came from WHO premises in Deir al-Balah. The WHO said a staff accommodation facility was attacked on Monday, and a central warehouse had been damaged in a separate incident on Sunday. According to

Accra: The people of Mepe in the North Tongu District are set to mark the 69th edition of their annual Afenorto Festival, with the grand durbar scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Mepe Presby JHS Park. This year’s celebration is being held under the theme: ‘Unite for Peace and Development, post VRA Akosombo-Dam flood disaster.’ According to Ghana News Agency, the festival is organized by the Mepe Development Association (MDA) under the auspices of the Mepe Traditional Council. It seeks to foster reconciliation, peacebuilding, and community revitalization following the impact of the Akosombo Dam spillage that displaced thousands