President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana will not become a dumping ground for deportees and will not accept individuals with criminal backgrounds. Speaking at the commissioning of ambassadors and high commissioners at the Presidency, President Mahama assured Ghanaians that the understanding with the United States does not undermine […]

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a second batch of ambassadors and high commissioners to represent Ghana worldwide. The commissioning ceremony took place at the Presidency on Wednesday with the first batch having been commissioned on September 4. Speaking at the event, President Mahama said the new cohort will enhance […]

Government has inaugurated the Joint Cyber Security Committee (JCC) to coordinate national defence against cyber threats. The JCC brings together representatives from across all security and intelligence sectors to collaborate closely with the Cyber Security Authority.  This is the first time the committee is being established under the Cyber Security […]

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) Ayawaso North Office has launched Civic Education Clubs across schools in the municipality to promote civic responsibility and active citizenship among pupils. Speaking at the launching event last Wednesday in Accra, the Ayawaso North Municipal Director of NCCE, Madam Eunice Nkrumah, highlighted the […]

The Minister of the Interior, Mr. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called for strong collaboration among governments, both internationally and regionally, to address the illegal mining issue since the threats are transnational, borderless, and constantly evolving industry.  Speaking at the West Africa Mining and Security (WAMS) Conference, organised by the Australian High […]

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has welcomed a 21-member delegation from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to Ghana. The visit forms part of IGAD’s wider efforts to address land-related conflicts in the region by promoting effective land governance systems and highlighted the country’s ongoing […]

The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, announced that the Government of Ghana has approved an increase in the daily feeding allowance for prisoners from GHS 1.80 to GHS 5 cedis. The adjustment is intended to improve inmate welfare and ensure access to adequate and nutritious meals […]

A 13-member delegation from the Defence Service Command and Staff College of Zambia, led by Colonel Tyndall Hamane, visited the Ghana Army Headquarters as part of a regional security study tour. The delegation, comprising of officers from Malawi, Namibia, and Zambia, aimed to deepen their understanding of the Ghana Army’s security cooperation […]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a new online portal offering Ghanaian citizens direct access to international scholarship and short-term training opportunities. In a press release issued by the ministry on Tuesday in Accra, it stated that, the initiative centralizes applications for hundreds of programmes funded through the government’s […]

Ghana celebrated World Tourism Day 2025 with a national event held during the vibrant Somètutuza Festival at Agbozume in the Volta Region. The celebration, themed “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” highlighted the important role of peace and unity in unlocking the nation’s tourism potential and advancing sustainable development. Speaking at the […]