Category: News

Accra: Meta, the social technology company, in partnership with the Ghana Police Service, has launched an online platform to help trace missing children aged 17 and below. The platform, dubbed ‘AMBER Alert Ghana,’ is available on Facebook, Instagram, and now Messenger, the latest to support the programme. According to Ghana News Agency, AMBER Alert Ghana aims to help locate abducted children by sending real-time alerts to local communities through these three platforms. The expansion to Messenger is expected to significantly widen the reach of these alerts and quickly get vital information to people who may be in the area where

Accra: The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has launched the ‘Safe Digital Ghana’ Campaign 2025 with a call on Ghanaians to take an active role in protecting themselves and their communities online. The initiative is a strategic, national advocacy and awareness campaign aimed at fostering responsible digital citizenship and empowering Ghanaians to stay safe online. According to Ghana News Agency, the Director-General of CSA, Mr Divine Selease Agbeti, emphasized at the launch event that ‘Cybersecurity is not the sole responsibility of institutions.’ A significant highlight of the event was the formal signing of an ambassadorial agreement with celebrated musician and digital

Nkwanta: In a significant step towards resolving the long-standing Nkwanta conflict in the Oti Region, the chiefs of the Adele, Akyode, and Challa communities have initiated peace talks. The initiative led by Nana Monfankye Amanfo (Adele), Nana Okajah (Akyode), and Nana Kidesa Okunte (Challa) aims to end a dispute that has caused tension, destruction, and loss of lives for over four years. According to Ghana News Agency, the conflict, sparked by disputes over unclear land boundaries, has had a devastating impact on the communities. However, recognizing the need for urgent dialogue, the chiefs have come together to promote understanding, unity,

Accra: A total of 500 customised exercise books have been handed over to pupils of Wlitey RC Primary School in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region. The gesture, from Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister and former District Chief Executive for Akatsi North, was presented by Mr Daniel Dagba, the Municipal Chief Executive for Akatsi South on behalf of Mr Gunu. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Dagba explained that Mr Gunu’s donation would motivate the pupils to thrive in academic excellence. He encouraged the students to maintain good behavior both at home and during school hours.

Accra: The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has partnered with Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, to conduct a two-day digital skills training workshop. This initiative aims to enhance tourism and cultural storytelling through the effective use of digital tools. According to Ghana News Agency, the training brought together officials from the Ministry and its 13 implementing agencies to explore the potential of Meta tools in promoting tourism and creative enterprises. The workshop covered various modules, including content creation and audience engagement, campaign analytics, as well as the use of WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to creating an enabling environment for private sector-led growth under Ghana’s 24-hour economy agenda. He announced that the Ghana Customs Authority has been directed to implement 24-hour operations at the country’s ports to reduce transaction costs and ease business operations. According to Ghana News Agency, this announcement was made in a speech delivered by Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education, during the 45th Management Day Celebration of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) in Accra. The event, themed ‘Marketing Innovation and Entrepreneurship as Catalysts for Success in a 24-Hour Economy’,

Accra: Ms. Celestine Adzah, CEO of the Celestine Foundation, has called for sustained stakeholder collaboration to end menstrual stigma and advance menstrual health education in schools across Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Adzah emphasized that the battle against menstrual stigma cannot be won by any single organization. She appealed to government agencies, school authorities, traditional leaders, healthcare professionals, and civil society to work together to protect the dignity, health, and education of adolescent girls. ‘Menstrual health is a shared responsibility. It affects not only our girls but the future of our communities. We need collective commitment to end