Ghanaian gospel artiste Philipa Baafi has released her latest single, “Enko Akyiri (May It Be Far from Me),” on Friday, October 16, 2026. Performed in Twi, the song combines Ghana’s rich gospel storytelling tradition with a lively call-and-response chorus that encourages listeners to actively proclaim its message of faith, protection and hope. At the heart…
The National Service Authority (NSA) has moved the deadline for registration for the 2026/2027 national service year to Friday, October 23, 2026, following the expiration of the initial deadline on Thursday, October 15. In a statement released on Friday, October 16, the Authority explained that the extension was intended to give eligible personnel who had…
Dr Godfred Bonnah Nkansah, a reproductive health specialist, has warned that Ghana’s fertility rate of 3.9 children per woman is placing increasing pressure on public infrastructure and could hinder the country’s transition from low-income to high-income status. Citing the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey, he said countries transitioning to higher income levels performed better…
President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana’s application for partnership with the BRICS countries is intended to broaden the country’s development partnerships, deepen South-South cooperation and expand opportunities for trade, investment and industrialisation. Speaking at the commissioning of four ambassadors, he said the move formed part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s productive capacity and international competitiveness…
