Category: News

Tamale: Members of the Northern Caucus of Parliament have convened the first Northern Ghana Development Conference to strategize towards addressing the long-standing development challenges facing the northern part of Ghana. The conference aims to foster bipartisan unity and commitment towards practical solutions for the area’s development needs. According to Ghana News Agency, the conference, held under the theme ‘A Conference of Northern People, Leaders and Partners,’ was spearheaded by the 9th Parliament of Ghana in collaboration with the Northern Development Authority (NDA) and other key development partners. Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Northern, Upper East, Upper West, North East,

Accra: Ghana may see lower interest rates soon, as ongoing disinflation and currency stability prompt cautious optimism among commercial banks. Speaking at the 11th Absa-UPSA Law School quarterly banking roundtable in Accra, Mr. John Awuah, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Association of Banks, said the expected change hinges on the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meeting, scheduled for July 28, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Awuah remarked on the current state of inflation, noting it stands at 13.7 percent. He expressed the perspective that the central bank should reconsider the monetary policy rate in light of these economic

Kiev: One person was killed and 11 others were injured in a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital and the western region of Ivano-Frankivsk early Monday, said Ukrainian authorities. In Kiev, the attack affected seven districts, leaving one person dead and seven injured, including a child, said Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kiev City Military Administration. According to Ghana News Agency, the raids damaged residential and commercial buildings, along with a kindergarten, warehouses, garages, and vehicles, the National Police reported. Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that the entrance to the Lukyanivska metro station in the city

Upper east: Religious, traditional, and community leaders in certain districts of the Upper East and North East Regions are spearheading initiatives to eliminate discriminatory gender norms, aiming for gender parity and inclusive development. These leaders, including chiefs, pastors, queenmothers, and assembly members, have undergone training to enhance their capabilities in promoting inclusive development and addressing gender discrimination in their communities. According to Ghana News Agency, this effort is part of the ‘Enhancing Social Cohesion and Social Contract through the Empowerment of Women and Youth in Three Northern Regions of Ghana’ project. The initiative, funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund

Accra: The Chinese Embassy in Ghana, in partnership with the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat, has hosted a high-level China-Ghana Business Engagement in Accra. The session brought together senior officials from Ghanaian institutions and major Chinese private sector players to explore strategic partnerships aligned with the 24H+ Programme, the government’s flagship agenda to industrialise the economy, expand exports, and create decent jobs at scale. According to Ghana News Agency, the engagement focused on how the 24-Hour Economy is being implemented and the role of the private sector, particularly Chinese investors, in delivering results. The Secretariat presented a pipeline

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