We will deny you visa – U.S warns against birth tourism
The U.S. Department of State has issued a stern warning urging foreigners to refrain from traveling to the United States solely for the purpose of giving birth in order to obtain citizenship for their newborn children. The advisory makes it clear that such “birth tourism” could lead to visa denials and other immigration consequences. Birth […]
Mahama visits two terror attack survivors, gov’t to cover medical bills
President John Dramani Mahama has paid a visit to two survivors of the Titao terrorist attack in Burkina Faso, who are currently receiving medical care at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. The victims are among three injured Ghanaians who were successfully evacuated to Ghana by the Ghana Armed Forces aboard the GHF 550 carrier, […]
Ghana engages INTERPOL to arrest alleged Russian in non-consensual sex-recording excapades
The Government of Ghana has initiated processes with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) to facilitate the arrest of a man alleged to be a Russian national who is currently a person of interest in a non-consensual sex-recording spree involving Ghanaian women, a case that has sparked widespread public outrage. The move follows a high-level […]
UK High Commissioner urges Ghana to boost domestic investment in Antimicrobial Resistance fight
The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Christian Rogg, has called for increased domestic investment in Ghana’s National Action Plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warning that sustained local commitment will be critical as external support gradually declines. He made the appeal while stressing the urgent need to maintain laboratories, ensure a steady supply of reagents, […]
Ghana’s Ambassador to Russia conferred Alumni Star Award by RUDN University
Ghana’s Ambassador to the Federation of Russia, Dr. Koma Steem Jehu-Appiah, has been conferred the prestigious Alumni Star Award at the 66th Anniversary celebrations of RUDN University in Moscow. The award, named after Professor Vladimir Franzevich Stanis, recognizes distinguished alumni who have made significant contributions in their professional fields and promoted international cooperation. In his […]
Russia Ambassador unable to confirm man on sex-recording spree as Russian
The Russian Ambassador to Ghana, Sergei Berdnikov, has told the Government of Ghana that the nationality of the individual allegedly involved in a non-consensual sex recording case still remains a puzzle as he is unable to confirm he is Russian. He made this known after he was summoned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on […]
Eight Ghanaians confirmed dead in Burkina Faso attack, air medical evacuation underway
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the death toll from the February 14 jihadist attack in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, has risen to eight following the passing of one of the injured victims. In an official statement, the Ministry said the latest victim, a member of the Ghana National Tomatoes Traders and Transporters […]
Nigeria Senate passes election bill, rejects real-time results transmission
Nigeria’s National Assembly has today passed a highly contentious Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, setting the stage for reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections but igniting fierce opposition from lawmakers, civil society groups and protesters demanding stronger transparency provisions. The House of Representatives adopted a revised version of the bill during a rowdy plenary […]
Ghana Army to evacuate survivors of Burkina Faso terror attack for treatment
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Ghana Armed Forces will evacuate survivors of a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso to Ghana for medical treatment, as authorities continue efforts to bring injured traders home and support affected families. He spoke on the deadly attack targeting Ghanaian tomato traders during the Ghana Tree Crops Investment […]