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Washington: US President Donald Trump announced that the United States conducted an airstrike on three nuclear sites in Iran, including the Fordow uranium enrichment facility, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the two countries. According to Ghana News Agency, Trump revealed this operation on his social media platform, Truth Social, and it was subsequently shared by the White House. He stated that the airstrike targeted Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, with a full payload of bombs being dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All aircraft involved in the mission have safely exited Iranian airspace and are returning home,

Bolgatanga: The government is set to pilot 50 Farmer Service Centres across selected districts in the country in the first year of implementing its flagship Feed Ghana programme under the Agriculture for Economic Transformation agenda. Mr Peter Nuhu, Coordinator of the Farmer Service Centres, disclosed this on the sidelines of a stakeholder engagement in Bolgatanga, indicating that the number of centres would increase in subsequent years, with the goal of achieving full district coverage by the end of 2028. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative ensures that every region is represented. Within each region, historical data on agricultural production

Accra: Mr. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, the Chairman of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving (NDPT) committee, has commended the Special Group of Companies Limited for its generous support towards the celebration of the NDPT. He emphasized the company’s commitment to promoting national unity and spiritual reflection, noting that such partnerships are vital to the success of the annual event and the nation as a whole. According to Ghana News Agency, the Chairman of the NDPT committee expressed his gratitude during a courtesy visit to the management of Special Group of Companies Limited. The visit aimed to show appreciation and

Accra: The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), in collaboration with the National School of Government (South Africa) and the Kenya School of Government, has initiated a high-level policy advancement process aimed at strengthening economic governance and fostering inclusive growth across the African continent. According to Ghana News Agency, these three prominent African institutions commenced their deliberations at the ‘Economic Governance – Policy, Practices and Integration for Inclusive Growth in Africa’ conference, recently held in Accra. The event brought together government officials and academics from Ghana, South Africa, and Kenya, marking the beginning of a crucial discourse to

Accra: The Atlantic Essential Development Incorporated, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has taken the initiative to construct a mechanised borehole for Bibiani Senior High Technical School located in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Stephen Aboagye, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organisation, stated that the project was conceived during a camp meeting with the school’s authorities. Following this interaction, the Board of Directors of the organisation agreed to execute the project. Mr Aboagye highlighted that Queens Senior High School, the region’s only female second-cycle school, had previously received a

Accra: As the world marks World Refugee Day, World Vision Ghana (WVG), a Christian humanitarian organization, is advocating greater empathy for all refugee children, urging society to recognize their rights to learn, play, and thrive in safety. According to Ghana News Agency, WVG is appealing for solidarity with refugees by promoting their welfare and creating resilient environments through access to healthcare, protection, and economic opportunities that enable them to rebuild their lives with dignity. Mr. Samuel Gmalu, the Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs and Response Manager at WVG, made this appeal at the Zini community in the Sissala West District during

Accra: Ghana has been urged to establish an overarching authority to ensure the success of its Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and its implementation, with the goal of sustaining the nation’s marine waters. Participants at a National Training Workshop on Marine Spatial Planning in Ghana emphasized that a unified authority, particularly one led by an executive with representation from various stakeholders, would facilitate synergy in the management and sustainability of the marine space. This approach would address the current situation where multiple institutions have different mandates regarding ocean usage. According to Ghana News Agency, the National Training was part of the