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January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Alternative Livelihoods Key to Combating Galamsey – Opare Addo

Accra, Ghana - George Opare Addo, Minister-Designate for Youth Development and Empowerment, has stressed the importance of providing alternative livelihoods to combat illegal mining, or "galamsey," in Ghana. During his vetting by Parliament's Appointments Committee, Opare Addo emphasized that poverty in

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

“Churches Have Lost Sight Of God’s Principles” – Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim

Kumasi, Ghana - Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim, founder and leader of Action Power of Faith Ministries Worldwide, has criticized the practices of some churches, stating that demonic influence has led people to prioritize material wealth over spiritual values. In a recent

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

Bishop Appeals to Trump for Mercy on LGBTQ+ and Immigrant Communities During Inaugural Service

In a bold and direct appeal during President Donald Trump’s inaugural prayer service, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington urged the new president to show mercy to LGBTQ+ youth and immigrant families. “Have mercy on the people

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

Gospel Of Mark Launched In Okere Language

Akuapem-Adukrom, Ghana - The Bible Society of Ghana has taken a significant step towards making the Bible more accessible to Okere-speaking communities by launching the Gospel of Mark in the Okere language. This translation project is part of an ongoing effort

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

Naa Momo Lartey Vows to Champion Improved Maternity Leave Policies

Accra, Ghana - Naa Momo Lartey, the President's nominee for the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has pledged to champion improved maternity leave policies in Ghana. During her vetting by the Parliamentary Appointments Committee on Wednesday, January 22nd, Lartey

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

Former GES Director-General Calls for Student Contribution to Free SHS Feeding Costs

Accra, Ghana - Dr. Charles Aheto-Tsegah, former Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has called for significant reforms to the Free Senior High School (SHS) program, including a contribution from students towards their feeding costs. In an interview with Umaru

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

Nkwanta Tension: 50 Arrested as Security Chiefs Push for Lasting Peace

Renewed clashes in Nkwanta have left six dead, ten injured, and caused widespread destruction, prompting swift action from authorities and calls for greater cooperation to resolve ongoing disputes. Fifty individuals suspected of involvement in the recent violence were arrested during a

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025

National Security Coordinator Leads Delegation to Nkwanta Following Violent Clashes

Nkwanta, Oti Region - Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Abdul Osman Razak, the National Security Coordinator, is leading a high-level government delegation to Nkwanta following the outbreak of violent clashes in the area last week. The clashes, which resulted in the

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025

Trump Declares Border Emergency and Unveils Sweeping Immigration Crackdown

President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, signaling a return to his tough immigration policies. In a series of executive orders signed on Monday, Trump vowed to take aggressive measures to address what he described as

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

GNASSM Condemns Violent Clashes Between Illegal Miners and Military in Obuasi

The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners (GNASSM) has strongly condemned the violent clashes that occurred on Saturday, January 18th, between alleged illegal miners and military personnel in Obuasi. GNASSM criticized the use of lethal force, stating that alternative measures