Category: News

Pamplona: A further six people were injured on Sunday as bulls were driven through the narrow streets of Pamplona for the seventh time this week, as this year’s edition of the iconic, yet controversial San Ferm­n festival nears its close. According to Ghana News Agency, the narrow, winding 800-metre course leading to the bullring saw numerous people get injured, a spokeswoman for the Red Cross told Spanish channel RTVE, citing preliminary figures. Five people were brought to hospital, including one of the bull runners who was hit by a bull’s horn in the genital area, according to the spokeswoman. The

Essipong: The Minerals Commission, under the auspices of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has engaged members of the Western and Western North Regional House of Chiefs to solicit their inputs to review and amend Ghana’s Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703). The engagement, held at Essipong in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, brought together the paramount chiefs and traditional leaders from the two regions to also deliberate on processes to review the 2014 Minerals and Mining Policy. It formed part of ongoing nationwide stakeholder consultations being undertaken to seek public inputs to reform the country’s minerals and mining legal

Paris: Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman who earned international recognition after publicly testifying at her mass-rape trial last year, has been given France’s top honour. The 72-year-old was named knight of the Legion of Honour on a list announced ahead of France’s Bastille Day. Pelicot waived her right to anonymity during the high-profile trial against her husband who had drugged and raped her, in addition to inviting dozens of strangers to also abuse her over nearly a decade. According to Ghana News Agency, Pelicot was among 589 other people given France’s highest award on Sunday. She attended almost every day

Accra: Ms. Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey, Chief Reporter at the Ghana News Agency, has been honoured for excellence in maternal health reporting by the National Population Council (NPC) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The award, presented during World Population Day celebrations in Accra, recognised her outstanding contributions to journalism focused on maternal health in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Angelina Kodua Nyanor, Executive Director of the National Population Council, praised her for the depth and dedication of her reporting, noting its impact in highlighting challenges confronting women and the healthcare sector nationwide. ‘Her storytelling and persistent

Bolgatanga: The Upper East Region is preparing fervently to host the 2025 edition of the PANAFEST/Emancipation Day celebration, with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) leading the charge to ensure a successful and memorable event. According to Ghana News Agency, this year’s event officially begins on the evening of July 17 and includes a durbar of chiefs and people of the region on July 18, at the Pikworo Slave Camp in Nania, near Paga, in the Kassena-Nankana West District. The celebration will feature a blend of cultural, historical, and artistic activities aimed at reflecting on the transatlantic slave trade, showcasing the

Asuogyaman: The Asuogyaman District is gearing up to play a pivotal role in the government’s proposed Volta Economic Corridor initiative, with a focus on irrigation, tourism, investment, and environmental preservation. According to Ghana News Agency, district authorities are collaborating with chiefs and residents to work alongside stakeholders, aiming to leverage Volta Lake for irrigation and tourism under a private sector-led model. Mr. Godwin Bobobee, District Chief Executive of Asuogyaman, stated that the Assembly would align with President Dramani Mahama’s vision by assisting private sector actors in streamlining regulatory procedures while maintaining the integrity of existing systems. The corridor project is

Accra: The newly elected executives of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in the Upper East Region have been officially sworn in to lead the association for the next three years. According to Ghana News Agency, the swearing-in ceremony was conducted by the Upper East Regional Supervising High Court Judge, His Lordship Justice Charles Gyamfi Danquah, who administered both the Oath of Office and the Oath of Allegiance to the four-member executive team. The new executives include Mr. Albert Sore as Regional Chairman, Mr. Joshua Asaah as Vice Chairman, Mr. Anthony Adongo Apubeo as Secretary, and Mr. Raymond Wegwi as Treasurer.