Category: News

Los angeles: US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has ordered the redeployment of 700 marines who were deployed to Los Angeles last month amid protests against a crackdown on undocumented immigrants. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced on Monday that with stability returning to Los Angeles, the marines could be withdrawn from the city. According to Ghana News Agency, the marines’ deployment was in response to protests against President Trump’s hard-line stance on immigration, which saw him mobilize 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 marines in the city. This move faced opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor

Ahafo: The Ahafo Regional Office of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has trained 200 newly recruited police personnel on road traffic regulations to empower them to enforce law safety laws to bring sanity on the highways. Under the ‘Stay Alive’ campaign of the Authority, the training was held at the Kenyasi Police Training School in the region as part of the Authority’s activities lined up for the first half of 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Indira Apronti, the Ahafo Regional Head of NRSA, mentioned on the sidelines of the training that it was also in line with

Sunyani: Commercial drivers and residents in Sunyani have called for the repair of faulty streetlights to enhance security in the regional capital. According to Ghana News Agency, drivers attribute the poor lighting system, due to many non-functioning streetlights, to the increasing number of crashes and pedestrian knockdowns in the city. In a conversation with the agency, residents expressed growing concern over the situation, highlighting that drivers often flee after knocking down pedestrians instead of assisting them. The lack of adequate lighting has also been linked to a rise in theft and petty crime, with criminals targeting individuals for mobile phones

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