Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that the government is in talks with South African officials following a widely circulated video showing a confrontation involving a Ghanaian resident. He disclosed that he held a phone conversation with South Africa’s Foreign Minister, Ronald Lamola, to address concerns raised by the incident. In a […]
The High Court has granted bail to Frederick Kumi, widely known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case. The news was shared on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, by his lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, in a Facebook post confirming that the court approved bail after his client spent several months in detention.
Safohen Anthony Kwamena has been celebrated as he marks his 90th birthday, with tributes pouring in for his long-standing contributions and impact on his community. The nonagenarian was honored in a ceremony that brought together family members, traditional leaders, and community members who described him as a symbol of wisdom, leadership, and service. Speakers at
Denis Sassou-N’Guesso of Republic of Congo was sworn in as president on Thursday after securing victory in the March presidential election. In his inauguration address, the 82-year-old leader pledged to drive development and create employment opportunities for young people as he embarks on his fifth term in office. He outlined plans to revive the national
Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Justice Srem Sai, has announced that the Attorney-General’s Department will take over cases currently being prosecuted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), in line with a High Court ruling. The decision follows a legal challenge by an accused individual, Peter Archibald Hyde, who questioned the OSP’s
Togo has announced plans to urge United Nations member states to adopt a world map that more accurately represents the true size of Africa, moving away from the centuries-old Mercator projection. The country’s foreign minister said the current map distorts reality by making regions like Greenland appear comparable in size to Africa, even though Africa
The office of the Walewale Municipal Coordinating Director was left under lock and key on Tuesday after a group of angry youth stormed the Municipal Assembly premises, forcing the Director, Justice Bayon, to flee for safety. The group, numbering several dozens, arrived at the Assembly early in the morning, chanting and demanding urgent action over
A High Court in Accra has ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) cannot exercise prosecutorial authority independently without the approval of the Attorney General. According to a GHOne Newscard report on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the court further directed the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, to assume
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed that over 40,000 applicants applied through the teacher recruitment portal for only 7,000 available positions. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of e-Learning Africa, Mr. Iddrisu explained that although Ghana is experiencing a shortage of teachers, financial clearance was obtained to recruit only 7,000 due to
Kwame Asare Obeng, the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, popularly known as A Plus, has strongly asserted that the government’s anti-corruption initiative, ORAL, is no longer functioning. Before returning to office, John Dramani Mahama had pledged to retrieve all alleged looted state resources from the previous administration, stressing that no one, including his own allies, would
