Burkina Faso’s military government says it has arrested eight members of a Dutch-based humanitarian organisation, accusing them of “spying and treason”. They are three Europeans, a Malian, and four Burkinabé – among them the NGO’s country director and deputy. The organisation said they were detained some time ago but it was not previously reported. Security […]
The French Embassy, in collaboration with the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), has held a conference to protect the marine and fisheries industry. It was aimed at highlighting the links between fisheries, food security, and regional stability in the Gulf of Guinea and beyond, and also identifying scientific, technological, and policy pathways for […]
The Director-General (DG) of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), Captain Ali Kamal-Deen (rtd), has lauded the government for securing the reversal of the US visa policy, which has threatened the maritime industry in the last three months. He recounted that the US visa restriction nearly brought the maritime industry to its knees, as many Ghanaian […]
A former Tanzanian ambassador and outspoken government critic has been abducted by unknown individuals, his family says. Humphrey Polepole’s brother told the BBC the alleged abduction had occurred in the early hours of Monday, at his home in Dar es Salaam. “We went to the house where he was living and found the door broken, […]
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has underscored the need to empower women to take crucial roles in climate-related issues. She explained that even though, statistically, women were disproportionately affected by climate change, they were leaders in resilience, innovation and community action. “This is why […]
The Volta Regional Minister, Mr. James Gunu, has received Her Excellency Laura Ranalli, the Italian Ambassador to Ghana, and her delegation at the Volta Regional Coordinating Council in Ho to discuss potential areas of cooperation. The meeting centered on partnerships in agriculture, digital skills development, and tourism-sectors the Minister described as critical to unlocking the […]
Morocco and the European Union have signed the exchange of letters amending the Agricultural Agreement between the two parties, paving the way for a new era of Euro-Moroccan cooperation. The text, which will be applied provisionally upon signature, reinforces the exemplary economic and political relationship that has linked Rabat and Brussels for more than two […]
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has awarded an officer of the Ghana Police Service, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Alison Raji Atuluk, for her exceptional service. ASP Atuluk received a Certificate of Recognition from the United Nations for her outstanding performance and commitment to peace and security […]
Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah, who is the chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GHAPOHA) left Accra on Friday, leading a delegation from GHAPOHA to Japan for the annual general meeting of the International Association of Ports and Harbours. A press statement issued by Kakra Essamuah, the Director of Communications at […]
Delta Air Lines has reaffirmed its commitment to Ghana with “seasonal daily nonstop service”between Accra and Atlanta, starting December 1, 2025. A release from Kingdom Concepts Consult Limited said the initiative reinforced the airline’s long-standing investment in the market as it celebrated its 100th anniversary. Reflecting on a century marked by innovation, reliability, and operational excellence, at a press briefing […]
