From buses to roads: Jomoro MP shifts dev’t focus to constituency roads
The Member of Parliament for Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has promised to infuse the same energy...
The Carnage on Ghana Roads: ‘Na Who Cause Am’? Part V
Part IV examined the roles of tyres, roads and wide loads to the carnage on Ghana roads. This part aims...
Moroccan Sahara: The Republic of Mali announces the withdrawal of its recognition of the self-proclaimed “SADR”
The Republic of Mali announced today that “after a thorough analysis of this important issue (of the Sahara) which has...
From buses to roads: Jomoro MP shifts dev’t focus to constituency roads
The Member of Parliament for Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has promised to infuse the same energy she used to secure one hundred buses for the nation into the construction of roads in her constituency. The MP, who is also the Deputy Minister for Transport, said, “I
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IGP Yohuno Orders All-Out Crackdown After Deadly Berekum Chelsea Team Bus Robbery Attack
The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has ordered an immediate, full-scale manhunt for armed robbers responsible for a deadly attack on the Bibiani–Goaso road that claimed the life of a Premier League footballer and left several others injured. The attack occurred over the weekend when the team bus of
US Envoys Visit Ridge Hospital & National Ambulance Service, Seek Solutions to Critical Health Challenges
Story by: Nii Okpoti Odamtten / Muhammed Faisal Mustapha. A high powered delegation of American envoys has toured key health institutions in the Greater Accra Region, engaging authorities on pressing challenges and exploring pathways for urgent support. The five member delegation from Fredericksburg, Virginia, led by Kevin Dillard, including Dr.
Environmental Defenders Face Mob Attack at Atetem: RoNAG Against Armed Men from Top Officials in Adansi-Asokwa District
A community-led effort to confront a looming environmental and public health crisis in Atatem took a dramatic and troubling turn on Tuesday, 8th April, 2026 when members of the Rights of Nature Movement Ghana (RoNAG) and residents were confronted by a group of armed men, reportedly linked to some top
Support the District Police Unit at Adansi-Asokwa with adequate logistics to combat illegal mining and allied crimes
As illegal mining continues to pose serious challenges across parts of Ghana, the role of local law enforcement in maintaining order and enabling community dialogue has never been more critical. This was evident during a recent engagement in Atatem, in the Adansi-Asokwa District, where confrontations from armed men reportedly linked
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The Carnage on Ghana Roads: ‘Na Who Cause Am’? Part V
Part IV examined the roles of tyres, roads and wide loads to the carnage on Ghana roads. This part aims to consider the contributions of speed ramps, motorways, and warning signs to the carnage on our roads. Most of the ‘death traps’ on our roads, mistakenly referred to as speed
Bogoso-Prestea Mines in Shambles: From $500 Million Investment to $65 Million Loan
By: Prosper AGBENYEGA The Bogoso–Prestea Mine, one of Ghana’s oldest and most strategically important mining assets, is at the center of mounting scrutiny following a $65 million financing arrangement between Heath Goldfields Ltd and Trafigura Pte Ltd—a deal many analysts say raises serious questions about investment credibility, operational sustainability, and
The Comfort of Escape, The Cost of Abandonment!
There is a quiet truth many of us avoid confronting: Ghana is not failing us – we are failing Ghana. For many decades, the dream has been the same. Leave. Escape. Find greener pastures. We complain—loudly and repeatedly—that “the system is broken.” We point to corruption, poor roads, weak healthcare,
Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte writes: Understanding SIGA’s Policy of Encouraging Inter-Trading Among Specified Entities
The purpose of this piece is to demonstrate that SIGA’s policy of encouraging inter-trading among certain specified entities is lawful in principle, commercially rational, and fully consistent with its mandate to safeguard and enhance the value of the State’s ownership interests. Among others, the policy derives its legitimacy from Ghana’s