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January 26, 2025January 26, 2025

13-Year-Old Boy Tragically Killed in Bawku Conflict

Bawku, Ghana - The town of Bawku has been plunged into mourning following the tragic killing of a 13-year-old boy in the Singnatinga-Possum enclave. The young victim, identified as Sherif, was killed while tending to livestock near the old cattle market.

January 26, 2025January 26, 2025

Trump Begins Deporting Undocumented Immigrants via Military Cargo Planes

In the first days of the new Trump administration, a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration has begun, marked by hundreds of arrests and deportations. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the detention of 538 undocumented immigrants, including a suspected terrorist

January 26, 2025January 26, 2025

Haruna Iddrisu Calls for Collective Action to Ensure Education for All

In a recent address, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu underscored the importance of collective action in tackling barriers to education for marginalized groups in Ghana. He called on the government, the private sector, and local communities to collaborate in order to ensure

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Gabon Sets Presidential Election for April 12, 2025, Amid Efforts to End Military Rule

Gabon is scheduled to hold presidential elections on April 12, 2025, marking a step towards ending the military rule that began with a coup in 2023. The announcement was made during a recent meeting of the country's council of ministers, which

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Renowned Cleric Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Calls Out Misplaced Priorities in the Church

Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim, the founder and General Overseer of Action Power of Faith Ministries Worldwide, has issued a strong warning about the current state of churchgoers’ priorities. Speaking on AP Radio 105.7's Ability to See series, Dr. Dadzie expressed concern

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Two Shops Destroyed in Kejetia Market Fire, But Fire Patrol Prevents Wider Damage

A devastating fire broke out at the bustling Kejetia Market in Kumasi in the early hours of Friday, January 23, 2025, causing significant damage to two shops. However, thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of the fire patrol team, the

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Koforidua Residents Accuse ECG of Causing Fire After Disconnection

Residents of a three-unit semi-detached building in Two Streams, a suburb of Koforidua, are accusing personnel from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) of causing a fire outbreak after disconnecting their power supply. The incident occurred after ECG personnel, accompanied by

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Government Approves Emergency Food Procurement for Public Senior High Schools

Accra, Ghana – The Government of Ghana has approved the procurement of essential food items for students in all public senior high schools for a two-week period, from January 20 to February 3, 2025. This interim measure, communicated through the Ministry

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Eastern Regional Minister-Designate Vows to Combat Galamsey and Restore Degraded Lands

Accra, Ghana – Rita Awatey, the Eastern Regional Minister-Designate, has pledged a firm commitment to combating illegal mining (galamsey) and restoring the region's degraded forests and farmlands. During her vetting by the Parliamentary Appointments Committee, Awatey expressed deep concern over the

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

GJA Demands Answers in Ahmed Suale Murder Case, Sets March Deadline

Accra, Ghana - The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has issued an ultimatum to authorities, demanding an update on the investigation into the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale by the end of March 2025. Six years after Suale's tragic murder, no