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13 killed in fatal crash on Kumasi-Accra Highway

At least 13 people have been confirmed dead following a three-vehicle collision at Odumase, near Konongo, on the Kumasi-Accra Highway...

Government to conduct new biometric SIM registration exercise

The government will conduct a new biometric SIM registration exercise to strengthen the security and integrity of Ghana's telecommunications sector....

Biometric verification of Ghana Card now mandatory under new law

Biometric verification of the Ghana Card is now mandatory for identity verification in transactions, following amendments to the National Identity...

Two Ghanaians petition ICC over xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Two Ghanaians have petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa, arguing that the...

U.S. Embassy in Accra suspends routine consular services for two weeks

The United States Embassy in Accra has announced a temporary suspension of most routine consular services from July 20 to...

Paul Afoko says he never abandoned NPP despite 2015 suspension

New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman hopeful Paul Awentami Afoko says he remained loyal to the party despite his indefinite...

Ghana begins final evacuation of citizens from South Africa

Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, Charles Owiredu Quashie, says the government has begun the final phase of its evacuation...

GACL operationalises 3D-CT security scanners at Accra International Airport

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has operationalised new 3D-CT security screening equipment at Terminal 3 of Accra International Airport...

Madina NHIS marks World Sickle Cell Day with health awareness campaign

The Madina District Office of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), in collaboration with the La Nkwantanang Municipal Health Directorate...

GNFS intensifies fire safety campaigns across the Ashanti Region

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Ashanti Regional Command has intensified fire safety awareness and disaster prevention campaigns across communities,...