Ghana Police Arrest 15 Suspects in Prostitution and Human Trafficking Operation
Police in Koforidua arrest 15 individuals, including suspected sex workers and accomplices, in a prostitution and human trafficking crackdown.
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Ghana to Begin Licensing Medicinal and Industrial Cannabis Cultivation
Ghana will soon issue licenses for medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation after Parliament approves the legal and cost framework.
Finance Minister to Outline Cocoa Rescue Plan as Sector Faces Deep Crisis
Ghana’s Finance Minister is set to address the nation on efforts to rescue the cocoa sector amid payment delays, debt issues, and production challenges.
President Mahama Pledges UN Resolution to Recognize Transatlantic Slave Trade as Crime Against Humanity
President Mahama announces Ghana’s plan to table a UN resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the greatest crime against humanity, urging global backing for reparative justice.
Ghana Health Service Reports Record Vaccination Coverage Across the Country
The Ghana Health Service reports significant improvements in childhood and adult vaccination coverage nationwide.
Ghana Launches Renewable Energy Program to Electrify Rural Communities
Ghanaian government launches a renewable energy initiative to expand electricity access in remote communities.
Ghana Condemns US Invasion of Venezuela, Calls for Immediate Release of President Maduro – Okudzeto Ablakwa
Ghana has condemned the unauthorised US invasion of Venezuela and the reported abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling for their immediate release and reaffirming the principle of sovereignty and self-determination.
Guinea Presidential Election: Mamady Doumbouya Wins with 86.72% of Votes
Guinea’s provisional election results show interim president Mamady Doumbouya winning the Dec. 28 presidential vote with 86.72% of the ballots, marking the first election since the 2021 coup amid concerns over opposition limitations and political freedom.
Human-Interest Story: Ghanaian Teen Invents Solar-Powered Water Pump
A Ghanaian teenager develops a solar-powered water pump to help farmers in rural communities.
Sudan Conflict Escalates as Fighting Intensifies in Khartoum
The humanitarian situation in Sudan worsens as clashes continue in Khartoum, displacing thousands.
Ghana Police Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Mining Activities
Security agencies in Ghana have stepped up operations against illegal mining as environmental destruction continues to worsen.
African Union Raises Alarm Over Rising Cost of Living Across Africa
The African Union has warned that rising food, fuel, and housing costs are placing severe pressure on millions of African households.