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December 27, 2024December 27, 2024

69 Migrants Lose Lives in Morocco Boat Tragedy

At least 69 migrants, including 25 citizens of Mali, tragically perished when an overcrowded boat capsized off the coast of Morocco on December 19th. The vessel, carrying approximately 80 individuals, was attempting the perilous journey from West Africa to Spain. Only

December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

Pope Calls for Negotiations to End Ukraine-Russia War

Pope Francis has urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in negotiations to end the ongoing conflict sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. In his traditional Christmas Day address, the Pope emphasized the need for "boldness" to open the door

December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

Court Sentences Miner to Two Years for Arson

A 24-year-old small-scale miner, Richard Arthur, also known as Afianga, has been sentenced to two years in prison for setting fire to his stepfather’s mud house. The house, valued at GH¢20,000, along with belongings worth an additional GH¢50,000, was destroyed in

December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

Cholera Outbreak: 4,155 Cases Reported, 35 Fatalities

Ghana has recorded 4,155 suspected cholera cases since October 2024, with 35 deaths confirmed as of December 23. Dr. Patrick Kuma Aboagye, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), revealed the figures in a statement on Tuesday, December 24. The Western

December 25, 2024December 25, 2024

Gunmen Attack Haiti Hospital, Killing Three Including Journalists

At least three people, including two journalists and a police officer, were killed in a shooting at the General Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The attack occurred during a briefing to announce the reopening of the country's largest public hospital, which had

December 25, 2024December 25, 2024

Three Robbers Sentenced To 125 Years In Prison For Volta Region Heist

Three men have been sentenced to a total of 125 years in prison with hard labor by the Ho Circuit Court for their involvement in a robbery that occurred in the Volta Region in May 2021. Nzete Chukunhru Best, Mark Billy

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024

Gov’t Releases Additional ₵25m To WAEC To Expedite WASSCE Results

The Ministry of Education has allocated an additional GH₵25 million to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to support its operations and ensure the smooth continuation of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) marking process. In a statement

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

CHASS Calls for Postponement of SHS Reopening Over Outstanding Debts

Heads of secondary schools demand immediate release of funds to avoid disruption to academic year. The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has urged the Ministry of Education to delay the reopening of Senior High Schools (SHSs) for the

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

WAEC Says GH¢25m Allocation Insufficient To Clear Debt, Delaying WASSCE Results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has criticized the GH¢25 million released by the government to settle part of its GH¢118 million debt, calling it grossly inadequate for its operations. In a statement, WAEC’s Head of Public Relations, John Kapi, explained

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024

GMA Demands Justice After Attack on Chairman’s Residence

The Ghana Medical Association's Ashanti Division has condemned a recent attack on the residence of their Chairman, Dr. (Med) Paa Kwesi Baidoo. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, December 18, involved unidentified individuals who vandalized the property, causing significant damage. The