The issue of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is not just a matter of social injustice; it is a public health crisis that has far-reaching physical, psychological, and economic repercussions. Survivors often encounter chronic pain, reproductive issues, and mental health challenges, which place a burden on families, communities, and healthcare systems. The price that society has to…
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has expressed its concerns over the High Court verdict that invalidated the results of the 2024 parliamentary election in the Kpandai Constituency. They maintain that the election was conducted in a fair manner and that the outcome accurately represented the desires of the electorate. On Monday, November 24, the caucus…
The Majority and Minority in Parliament had different things to say about the 2026 budget statement last Friday. The Majority called it a “budget of hope,” while the Minority told people to be careful when reading it. Peter Lanchene Toobu, an NDC MP for Wa West, praised the budget for its focus on respect, good…
Lawyer and Executive Director of the Ark Foundation Dr. Angela Dwamena Aboagye is very worried that Ghana is still not doing enough to stop gender-based violence. She says that the country’s response is weak and stuck. Speaking on the JoyNews AM Show on Tuesday, November 25, she stated that after many years of working in…
Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, has asked the media to work more closely with Parliament to rebuild trust in Ghana’s democratic institutions. He said that even though 73% of Ghanaians want democracy, only 49% are satisfied with it, and MPs and government agencies are still some of the least trusted groups in the…
Eric Opoku, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, has made a big change in policy: starting in 2026, all government agriculture programs in Ghana will have to use only locally grown seeds. He made the decision while speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, November 24. He said it was because of…
As of November 20, 2025, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced that there have been 11 new cases of Mpox recorded in the country, increasing the total number of cases to 880. This update comes after a previous one on October 14, when the overall number of infections increased by 22, bringing the total…
Eric Opoku, who is the Minister for Food and Agriculture, has made the announcement that the government of Italy, in collaboration with BF International, has made an investment of 154 million euros to expedite the transition of large-scale commercial agriculture in Ghana. On Monday, November 24, the Minister delivered a speech at the Government Accountability…
The head of Daddy Lumba’s extended family, Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu, said in court that he was told Priscilla Ofori, also known as Odo Broni, was traditionally married to the late artist, who was born Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, and that they had six children together. He said during cross-examination that he never went to the purported…
Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the Vice President of Ghana, is now in Luanda, Angola, where she is representing President John Dramani Mahama at the 7th AU-EU Summit. The participation of Ghana in this endeavor is a component of its involvement with leaders from both Africa and Europe in addressing common concerns for development. Ghana’s national statement,…
