Western Region: police probe fatal shooting of 13 year old at Adelekezu mining site after youth, security clash
The Western Regional Police Command has launched investigations into a fatal shooting incident at a mining company site at Adelekezu,...
West Africa at a Crossroads: Coups, Anti-French Sentiment, and the Search for Sovereignty
West Africa is experiencing a surge in coups driven by poor governance, corruption, economic hardship, insecurity, and loss of public...
Ghana’s lithium royalty agreement withdrawal triggers national debate over pricing claims, political accountability and calls to amend the Minerals and Mining Act
A major policy storm has erupted over Ghana’s proposed lithium mining agreement after the government abruptly withdrew the document from...
Accra multi-agency ‘show of force’ security operation outlines Christmas-season readiness and strict conduct rules across major routes
A coordinated “show of force” security patrol unfolded in Accra as Ghana’s major security institutions mounted a unified demonstration of...
Arrest of Abu Trica in Swedru after multinational FBI–Ghana operation sparks public debate on crime, wealth pressure and law-enforcement cooperation
A man identified as Abu Trica was arrested in Swedru, Ghana, reportedly just one hour after his arrival, ending what...
JUSAG condemns violent attack on Kwame Danso District Court, calls for enhanced judicial security and swift police action
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has strongly condemned a violent assault on the Kwame Danso District Court,...
FDA, UNICEF nationwide study finds dangerous lead, cadmium and mercury contamination in food and cosmetic products across Ghana
A new nationwide study has uncovered alarming levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead, cadmium and mercury, in several widely...
New commentary defends President Mahama’s governance record while blasting NPP transparency lapses and declining media standards in Ghana
A recent political commentary has delivered a forceful defence of former President John Dramani Mahama while sharply criticising the previous...
Physical confrontation between Majority and Minority MPs halts parliamentary proceedings during labour ministry budget motion
A parliamentary session considering a financial allocation for the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment was abruptly suspended after a...
Police arrest three suspected kidnappers after exchange of gunfire during rescue operation in Wapuli, Yendi District
Police in the Yendi District have arrested three suspected kidnappers after officers tracked them to Wapuli and engaged them in...
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