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NEWS ARCHIVE (4/19/2024)
Africa
- African sprinters primed to dominate track season, says Tebogo
- 'Human-induced' climate change behind deadly Sahel heatwave: study
- Kiptum's death casts shadow over London Marathon for Bekele
Agriculture
Analysis
Announcements
Article
- Assessing the Risks: Ghana's SIM Registration Process and Data Security Concerns
- Dr. M. Bawumia & the Thin Veil of Digitalization - David Zekpa
- Government Should Halt Politicians from Operating Television and Radio Stations
Athletics
Burkina Faso
CediRates Spotlight
Coming Events
Commodity News
Crime & Punishment
- Court remands mason for stealing 222 bags of cement
- Three teenagers arrested for allegedly gang-defiling fellow female student
- Police grab trucker for Tema-Mpakadan rail accident
- Two teachers in court over alleged illegal possession of BECE papers
- Court remands 36-year-old trader for stealing employer's Gh₵ 3,200
- Opuni Trial: l'm not aware of directives to shorten testing period for fertilizer – Witness tells court
- Shopkeeper jailed five years for stealing GH₵330,135 from his boss
Economy & Investments
- IMF to disburse US$360million third tranche to Ghana without creditors MoU
- Ghana, other election bound-countries must build fiscal buffers – IMF admonishes
- Ghana to procure one million revenue efficient meters
- $100m needed to revitalise Ghana's poultry sector — GNAPF
Editorial
Education
- Mahama vows to scrap Teacher Licensure Exams, review Free SHS policy
- I'm genuinely impressed; the science labs, others — Kwesi Pratt on Akufo-Addo's performance on education sector
- TEWU unhappy with decline in employment of non-teaching staff in schools
- Teachers seeking study leave with pay should secure bank guarantees since they refuse to serve their bonds and pay back the money- PAC
- Students Honour Teacher for Impactful Contributions
- Former Kotoko Player George Asare elected SRC President at PUG Law Faculty
Elections
- No Independent Candidate can win Ejisu by-election – Nana B
- 2024 elections: We've no trust in judiciary; we'll ensure ballots are well secured at polling stations — NDC National Youth Organiser
Europe
- French police detain suspect after surrounding Iranian consulate in Paris
- French teen dies of heart failure after knife attack near school
- Frenchman 'with three faces' Jérôme Hamon dies aged 49
- Restored cut of century-old Napoleon epic to screen at Cannes Film Festival
- Number of African-born millionaires to skyrocket over next decade: report
Exclusive News
- TGMA: Kontihene remains first new artist to win ‘Artist of the Year’ after 21 years
- Life has humbled me so much and with recent happenings — Mercy Johnson
- I laugh when people say my career will die because unless they kill God — Jay Bahd
Feature Article
- "Shabbat". Tradition With Meaning To God's Relationship With Israel & Humanity. Fulfilled By The Lord Jesus Christ.
- New train accident; punishment must be swift and severe to prevent other planned sabotages
- Bawumia’s Running-Mate Must Command Widespread Respect, Confidence and Trust, Not Cheap Popularity
- What is the NDC Proposing to Address?
- Is Kennedy Agyapong going independent?
- John Dramani Mahama is not an alternative….
- Navigating the governance gap in global development finance: Lessons from Ghana
- The Australian Defence Formula: Spend! Spend! Spend!
- ADR: The Peace Council’s Style
- Attorney-General Is Offside on Traffic Violations Order
- A Psychologist's Counsel to Yahaya Bello
- Akufo-Addo is the worst and most disappointing President in Ghana’s 4th Republic
- The Elephant is heading back to the bush?
- The Smart Decision Toolkit Advantages on Strategy, Policy, System, Process and Product Design, Implementation and Audits
- Not in Defence of Ghana Airways
- Deceiving Persons with Disability: The NPP’s scam knows no bound
- ROPAA for 2024? – Jean Mensa says NO!
- Support the National Peace Council
Football News
- Black Starlets will be successful under my leadership, says Laryea Kingston
- FA Cup Preview: Manchester City host Chelsea as Coventry City clash with Manchester United
- Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann signs contract extension until 2026
- We will do anything in our power to return to winning ways - Asante Kotoko captain Danlad Ibrahim
- 2025 AFCON qualifying draw to be held this month - Reports
- Serie A Preview: Genoa host Lazio as Milan clash with Inter
- Champions League and Europa League: How England ended up with no semi-finalists in top two competitions
- Erling Haaland will get into Hearts of Oak's starting line-up with his style – Charles Taylor
- Man Utd: Jose Mourinho banned me from training - Bastian Schweinsteiger
- Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane agrees to join Bayern Munich - Reports
- La Liga Preview: Valencia host Real Betis as Real Madrid clash with Barcelona
- We are underdogs against FC Samartex, says Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh Ogum
- Roma see off AC Milan to reach Europa League semis
- Asante Kotoko: We are not scared playing against FC Samartex - Prosper Narteh Ogum
- 2023/24 GPL Matchday 27 Preview: Asante Kotoko clash with leaders FC Samartex as Chelsea host Medeama
- If Prosper Narteh Ogum is the problem; I will make a decision on him - Otumfuo
- CAF Confederations Cup: It is a dicey encounter but it is possible - Dreams FC coach Karim Zito confident ahead of Zamalek clash
- Jurgen Klopp turns focus to Premier League after Liverpool's Europa League exit
- Champions League and Europa League: How England ended up with no semi-finalists in top two competitions
- Serie A: Daniele De Rossi to continue as AS Roma head coach on a permanent basis
- Europa League: Marseille beat Benfica in shootout to reach semis
- Asante Kotoko: Expect improved performance against FC Samartex - Prosper Narteh Ogum
- WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship: We are ready to play against any country - Black Starlets coach Laryea Kingston
- Asante Kotoko: Prosper Narteh Ogum apologizes to playing body and stakeholder ahead of FC Samartex clash
- Kurt Okraku has done well as GFA President - Mohammed Polo
- WAFU Zone B U17 Championship: Ghana paired with Cote d'Ivoire and Benin in Group A
- PL Preview: Wolves host Arsenal as Liverpool head to Fulham
- 'I see a team under stress' - Klopp departure 'weighing' on Liverpool
General News
- EOCO enters MoU to boost collaboration with Ghana Internet Safety Foundation
- Maintain peace, avoid anything that incites violence — ACP Kofi Sarpong
- Ashanti discloses engagement to Nelly
- Shatta Wale apologises to disability community for mocking Stonebwoy
- Rocky Dawuni urges artists to stop fighting and collaborate
- My death rumour was a lie from hell – Zack Orji
- Ghanaian model fights stigma of fraud case
Gospel News
Headlines
- New train crashes on test run at Asuogyaman District
- Parliament reconvenes late May, denies Speaker Bagbin delaying recall over NDC ties
- Your refusal to dedicate a project to Atta Mills means you never loved him — Koku Anyidoho blasts Mahama
- KTU power cut: 'You're not our boss' - ECG workers demand apology from Ashanti Regional minister for causing GM's arrest
- There’s nothing you can do for us; just give us electricity to save our collapsing businesses — Henry Osei Akoto to Akufo-Addo
- Akufo-Addo, Ouattara inaugurate Côte d'Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative Secretariat
- The struggle for next NDC leader will make a one-term Mahama gov't lose focus if he wins 2024 polls - Afenyo-Markin
- A single African currency can unite the continent, strengthen economies — Cheddar
- Train crash: Railway ministry shares footage of incident
- I will run “accountable, corruption-resistant government” – Alan pledges
- Kumasi Thermal Plant commissioning: I pray God opens the eyes of leaders who don't appreciate my efforts — Akufo-Addo jabs critics
- Train crash: Despite the sabotage, we shall not be deterred and will persevere — Ahiagbah
- Your silence over 'galamsey' is a shame - Sir Sam Jonah blast journalists
- ‘I can only thank you for your dumsor patience’ – Akufo-Addo commend Ghanaians
- Kasoa missing penises: It's a new strategy by criminals to rob people; one victim dead — Police
- Ghanaian media failing in watchdog duties — Sulemana Braimah
- OSP files fresh charges against ex- PPA Boss
- Those who understand me have embraced hope for the future — Cheddar
- I’ll prioritise welfare of cocoa farmers – Akufo-Addo
- Ghana will make maiden voyage into space should Bawumia become President — Chairman Wontumi
- Never tag me as an NPP pastor; I'm 'pained' the 'Akyem Mafias' are still in charge — Owusu-Bempah
- Ghana’s newly installed Poland train reportedly involved in accident while on a test drive
- We’ve not joined Alan’s alliance – Crusaders Against Corruption clarifies
- Train crash: Driver of abandoned vehicle on rail lines jailed for six months
- ‘Newly installed train collided with unmanned vehicle stationed across the rail track’ — Railway Ministry
- Ameri Power Plant rename: Renaming of national institutions, projects must be done by consultation, enacted by Parliament — Nana Akomea
- Government committed to making Ghana a bilingual state – Akufo-Addo
- Franklin Cudjoe fumes at unaccountable wasteful executive living large at the expense of Ghanaian taxpayers
- Chieftaincy disputes: Government imposes 4pm to 7am curfew on Sampa township
- Government will replace burnt Madina shops with a new three-story, 120-store facility — Bawumia
- Former MP for Jomoro dies
- 2024 elections: Forget NPP, NDC; I've the Holy Spirit backing me and nothing will stop me — Kofi Akpaloo
- Election 2024: Mahama has nothing new to offer Ghanaians, Bawumia is the future – Afenyo-Markin
- Tema-Mpakadan railway project a perversion of the original viable concept designed by NDC — Sammy Gyamfi
- Withdraw unreasonable GH¢5.8m fine against former board members – ECG tells PURC
- Train crash: Elsewhere, everyone involved in the test will either be fired or resign — Kwakye Ofosu
Health
India
Industry News
- ‘Feast Ghana & Rep Your Region’ launched by Ghana Tourism Authority; Ashanti Region to host on April 22
- Ghanaian artists should work together, not against each other — Rocky Dawuni
Israel
- Sweden ramps up Eurovision security amid outcry over Israel's inclusion
- Macron hosts Lebanese PM as Israeli strike on Iran further shakes Middle East
Kenya
- Kenya mourns defence chief killed in helicopter crash
- Kenya military chopper crash kills defence chief
- Kenya mourns defence chief killed in helicopter crash
Mali
Nigeria
NPP
- On any scale, Mahama can't match Bawumia — NPP Youth Organiser
- You have no grounds to call Mahama incompetent; you’ve failed — Prof. Marfo blasts NPP
- Chris Arthur embarks on 'Aseda' visit to express his appreciation for impressive victory in the primaries
- NPP Performance Tracker prioritise toilets over substantive infrastructure dev’t projects — Dr. Sa-ad Iddrisu
- 2024 elections: NPP creates better policies for people like us; we’ll vote for Bawumia — Persons with disability
- 2024 elections: Consider ‘dumsor’ when casting your votes; NPP deserves less — Prof. Marfo warns Ghanaians
Parliament
Politics
- Performance tracker: Fire MCEs, DCEs who document Mahama's projects; they're not being truthful — Allotey Jacobs to gov't
- 2024 elections: I'm competent, not just a dreamer; vote for me — Alan
- Ghana needs revolutionary change across all political spheres-Alan
- I'll 'stoop too low' for votes; I'm never moved by your propaganda — Oquaye Jnr reacts to viral video
Regional News
Senegal
Social News
- Ghanaians React To Viral Social Media Video On Chief Imam
- Driver arrested for causing train collision on Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line
- Paramount chief of Bassare Traditional Area passes on
- Obiri Boahen 'attacks' Denkyirehemaaa in Court
- NPA urge users of LPG to accept Cylinder Recirculation Model
- Kumasi: Kojo Oppong Nkrumah hands over Staff Houses to GIS
- Galamsey: Birim North Security Council order galamseyers to leave in 72 hours
- Interior Ministry imposes curfew on Sampa over chieftaincy dispute
- Volta Citizens bemoans the state of Ho Denu Aflao road charges leaders to take action
- ‘Kejetia traders exposed to poisonous vehicular fumes’ — Federation of Kumasi Traders
- Truck owner share insights into train collision incident
- Sunyani: Victim allegedly shot by traditional warriors appeals for justice
- No injuries in Ghana’s new train accident – Peter Amewu
- Ghana isn't immune to terrorists' attack – National Security
- Don’t exchange your life for wealth; a sparkle of fire can be your end — Gender Board Chair cautions 'galamseyers'
- Splitting of Youth and Sports Ministry will help address youth challenges – Amankorahene of Chiraa
- Bolga-Tamale drivers increase transport fares despite warnings
- NPP Parliamentary Candidate Alhaji Fuseini Musah Hands Over Completed Bamvim Dam
- In Pursuit of Peace and Unity: Interfaith leaders should promote dialogue - Chief Doli-Wura to Africa Union
- We’ll no longer tolerate your empty, unwarranted attacks – TUC blasts Prof Adei
- Tema shooting: Peter Toobu condemns use of force by Navy
- Late Krachi East MCE to be buried May 11
- Ejisu roads see massive rehabilitation ahead of by-election
- Winneba: Nsuekyir chiefs apologise to Effutu Omanhene over cemetery project
- Avoid pre-registered SIMs, buyer and seller liable for prosecution – Ursula Owusu warns
- 'Desist from illicit drugs' — President of Adele Traditional Council cautions youth
- Tema Traditional Council perform rites against Kplejoo killings
- Young women and girls advised to set clear targets before entering politics
- Bawumia donates GHc200,000 to support Madina fire victims
- Nungua 'child marriage' controversy: A-G advises release of minor to parents
- Kumasi residents demonstrate over dumsor
- Collision of new train with abandoned stationary vehicle under investigation - Railways Ministry
- Man allegedly shoots wife to death in Adaklu
- Gov't plans to revise traditional customs following Gborbu child marriage
- Police crashed to death while chasing okada on Kotei-Accra highway
- Akroma mine attack: Over 20 armed robbers injure workers, steal gold at Esaase
- Underage marriage: Naa Okromo reunited with family; undergoes cleansing and purification rites
Sudan
- Why aid isn't a lasting solution for millions facing famine in war-torn Sudan
- IMF chief urges attention to war-ravaged Yemen, Sudan
