Category: News

Bamako: The Malian army announced on Sunday that over 70 terrorists were killed during military operations conducted earlier this week in northern and central Mali. These operations are part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the region. According to Ghana News Agency, the first operation took place on July 15. It was conducted in collaboration with air forces from the Alliance of Sahel States, resulting in the elimination of approximately 40 terrorists in the Anderamboukan area in northern Mali. The second operation was carried out two days later and led to the destruction of a terrorist logistics and training base in

Kumasi: The Asante Presbytery has donated 175 pints of blood to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to support emergency care at Ghana’s second-largest referral hospital. According to Ghana News Agency, the annual blood donation exercise, which began in 2022, is part of the Church’s corporate social responsibility. It was carried out simultaneously at the Peyer Congregation in Bantama, Christ Congregation, and the Presbytery Office in Adum. Church members were screened and voluntarily donated blood at designated sites. Reverend Samuel Ahima-Yeboah, Chairperson of the Asante Presbytery, visited the donation centers and highlighted the significance of the exercise in saving lives. ‘This is

Accra: The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has inaugurated its Ministerial Advisory Board, urging members to uphold commitment and diligence in their duties. Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for the sector, emphasized that the Board is mandated to advise the Ministry on policy planning, strategic objectives, and operational direction, while fostering engagement with service users. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Gomashie expressed her expectations for the Board, highlighting the importance of appointing knowledgeable and skilled individuals to support the Ministry’s mandate. She noted that the Board’s role is crucial for the Ministry to achieve its foundational goals

Accra: Over 45,409 child sexual abuse materials were recorded on the Internet within the Ghanaian cyber space between 2023 and 2024. According to Ghana News Agency, these materials were either produced in-country, distributed, or accessed within Ghana, highlighting a significant challenge in combating child exploitation online. Madam Hilda Mensah, a Child Protection Specialist from UNICEF, emphasized during a training session on ‘Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse’ for Ghana Police investigators that these materials often entail extreme violence, severely impacting the dignity and safety of children in Ghana. She pointed out the grave consequences, stating, “Some of these children are

Anyinam: The Disability and Social Development Advocacy Africa (DaSDA Africa), also known as Positive Impact, has launched a year-long advocacy project aimed at promoting the African Disability Protocol and championing the rights of women with disabilities. The initiative, titled ‘Advocacy and Sensitisation Exercise to Promote the African Disability Protocol: The Rights and Freedoms of Women with Disability,’ is being funded by ADD International through the Disability Justice Fund for Women. According to Ghana News Agency, speaking at the launch in Anyinam, Atiwa East District, Mr. Isaac Wadi, founder of DaSDA Africa, said the project seeks to empower persons with disabilities

Accra: The Supreme Court has quashed a 2020 arrest warrant issued against controversial online commentator Kelvin Ekow Taylor, citing procedural irregularities. In a 4-1 majority ruling, the apex court held that due process was not followed and that the warrant violated principles of natural justice, as Taylor had not been offered the right to be heard. According to Ghana News Agency, the warrant was initially issued on 16 January 2020 by Justice Eric Kyei Baffour, then sitting as a High Court judge, in the case of Republic v Eugene Baffour Bonnie and Others. This followed comments made by Taylor alleging

Accra: VFS Global has expressed its confidence in providing a world-class service experience to applicants at the newly established Ultra Centre for Licensing and Vehicle Registration in Accra. Mr. Alok Singhal, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at VFS Global, emphasized the company’s commitment to leveraging its global experience to offer transparent and scalable solutions in citizen services. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Singhal made these remarks during a visit to the Driver and Vehicle License Authority (DVLA) Ultra Centre, operated in collaboration with Bridge Direct and VFS Global. Since July 2024, the Centre has enabled citizens and residents of Accra