Category: News

Accra: The U.S. Embassy’s FBI Legal Attach© Office, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State’s Counterterrorism Bureau, has wrapped up a detailed six-week capacity-building initiative for Ghana’s National Intelligence Bureau-Counterterrorism Directorate (NIB-CTD). According to Ghana News Agency, this initiative represents the first extended modular training focused on enhancing the operational and legal competencies of the Counterterrorism Directorate in counterterrorism investigations. Thirty-five NIB-CTD officers from different regions in Ghana participated in the programme, chosen for their current or anticipated roles in counterterrorism casework and interagency coordination. The training aimed to develop core competencies in six key areas: Basic Counterterrorism Investigations,

Accra: Ms Constance Swaniker, the Founder and President of the Design and Technology Institute (DTI), has called on the youth to acquire skills that are in high demand as part of their career development. She emphasized the global need for builders, makers, problem-solvers, and innovators during her speech at the 2025 Job and Opportunities Fair held in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the fair, themed ‘The Career Expedition: Pathways, Partnerships, Possibilities – A Mindset Journey towards Self-discovery,’ spanned two days. Ms Swaniker highlighted the importance of skills in fields such as welding, digital fabrication, software development, design, agriculture, and

Zinder: The Nigerien army announced the arrest of 21 individuals suspected of terrorism on July 13, as they traveled in five vehicles in the Zinder region in the southeast of the country. According to Ghana News Agency, a military statement broadcast on national television detailed that initial checks revealed 13 of the suspects are foreign nationals, while the remaining eight are Nigerien citizens. A thorough search of the vehicles uncovered items with potential military use. These included camouflage gear, communication equipment, surveillance devices, fuel containers, cash, and a substantial quantity of food supplies, as reported in the statement. The suspects,

Accra: Zipline Ghana is to open a seventh drone distribution centre in the coastal zone to expand nationwide reach and enhance last-mile delivery of medicines, vaccines, blood products, and laboratory samples. The move reinforces Zipline’s commitment to equitable healthcare and logistics for underserved communities, making Ghana the first country globally to operate seven Zipline hubs in drone-enabled health logistics. According to Ghana News Agency, speaking to journalists following a tour of the sixth distribution centre in Anum, Mr. Daniel Kwaku Merki, Head of Zipline Ghana, mentioned that the expansion aligns with efforts to build an inclusive and resilient health system.

Accra: The Akyode Youth of Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region have rejected relief items worth thousands of cedis from Member of Parliament (MP) Mr. Geoffrey Kini, meant to support families affected by recent violent attacks between the Akyode and Adele communities. The youth claim Mr. Kini had not been impartial in the conflict, alleging he has worked closely with the Adele and Challa communities to undermine the Akyode community. According to Ghana News Agency, the youth cited instances where the MP allegedly failed to intervene on behalf of the Akyode community during attacks and violent incidents. They expressed

Accra: Three suspected armed robbers were gunned down by the Tema Regional Police Command after engaging in a gun battle at Kpone. The incident occurred on Monday, July 21, 2025, when the suspects, part of a group of about 10 armed men, attacked a warehouse at the Tema Industrial Area. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Dede Dzakpasu detailed the events leading up to the shoot-out. The Tema Regional Police Command had responded to a distress call reporting armed men breaking into a warehouse at the Tema Industrial Area. Upon arrival, the

Accra: Some pupils in the Upper East Region have justified the calls and movement for reparative justice for African countries that suffered the devastating effects of the slave trade several centuries ago. Through a stage play, the pupils of Rovega Preparatory School reenacted the transatlantic slave trade perpetrated by the West, depicting the horrors and enduring wounds of slavery left in the hearts of Africans and the continent. According to Ghana News Agency, the performance, staged at the historic Pikworo Slave Camp in Paga, Nania as part of this year’s PANAFEST/Emancipation Day celebrations, portrayed the deception, betrayal, and brutality meted