Ghana Marks International Day In Support Of Victims Of Tortu...
The Mental Health Society of Ghana has urged government to ensure the full implementation of the provisions of the Mental Health Act, as it joins the UN to observe the International Day in support of Victims of Torture.
The United Nations (UN) ... Read More
Ghana, US Sign $5 Million Child Protection Agreement
The governments of Ghana and the United States of America (USA) have signed a $5-million Child Protection Compact. The five-year partnership will bolster the efforts of the Government of Ghana and civil society organisations to address child trafficking and forced ... Read More
Over Half The World’s Refugees Are Children – UNHCR
The report which was made available to the Ghana News Agency by Ms Patience Folley, UNHCR Assistant Public Information Officer, shows that in 2014 alone 13.9 million became newly displaced – four times the number in 2010.
The report said worldwide ... Read More
President Mahama To Attend London African Investment Summit
President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed his participation in the 2015 Global African Investment Summit in London in December, joining his counterparts from Rwanda, Uganda, Liberia and Malawi, and several dignitaries of other African countries, the organizers have announced.
The economic ... Read More
President Mahama Pledges Support For Middle East Peace
President John Dramani Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama said on Wednesday that Ghana would support any process that would bring a lasting peace to the entire Middle East.
"Ghana is willing to support any peace process that will bring lasting peace ... Read More
Ghana To Celebrate World Drug Day
Ghana will on Friday, June 26, mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, to sensitize the public on the harmful effects of drugs and trafficking in society.
The Narcotics Control Board (NACOB) ... Read More
Out-Going US Ambassador Calls For Modification Of 'Winn...
Mr Gene Cretz, the out-going United States (US) Ambassador in Ghana, has called for modification of the 'winner takes all' electoral system in Ghana.
He pointed out that the system was not good for a healthy democracy.
He said in the US ... Read More
Appiah Calls On British High Commissioner
Stephen Appiah and Jon Benjamin
The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Mr Jon Benjamin, has described Stephen Appiah's testimonial match, which takes place on Saturday at the Accra Sports Stadium, as the best opportunity to commemorate the playing career and ... Read More
Africa Reinsurance Corporation Meeting Opens
Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur
The 37th Annual General Meeting of Africa Reinsurance Corporation to discuss the Corporation’s performance and future plans is underway in Accra.
The meeting brings together African insurance companies and seeks to promote the growth of national and ... Read More
Ghana Places Sixth In Africa 2015 Global Peace Index
Ghana placed sixth in Africa in the 2015 Global Peace Index (GPI) and placing 54th out of 162 countries sampled, scoring 1.840 in the group of seven that made a positive outturn in Africa.
The most peaceful nation in Africa is ... Read More