Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, says no Ghanaian remains in police custody following anti-immigration protests that swept through parts of South Africa on Tuesday, June 30. Source link
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has said he was surprised that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, was last Friday passed by Parliament. Speaking to the press in Parliament, Speaker Bagbin said he had left specific instructions for the Bill to go through a consideration…
Police have arrested three individuals for illegally mining directly along the main water transmission pipeline of the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) at Efutu, near Cape Coast. The operation uncovered a well-established galamsey operation, threatening the region’s water supply. The Central Regional Police Command carried out the special operation on Monday, June 8, 2026, acting on…
Polls have opened in Peru’s presidential run-off, culminating an election season marred by confusion and protest. Issues of crime, corruption and voter disillusionment following years of political turmoil loomed large over Sunday’s vote, which saw right-wing candidate and former first lady Keiko Fujimori face off with leftist congressmember Roberto Sanchez. Recommended Stories list of 3…
Residents in flood-prone communities were urged to move to higher ground where it is safe to do so and to report emergencies or persons in distress to the nearest security agency. Source link
In recent weeks, Ghana has witnessed a disturbing rise in reports of indiscipline and violence in our schools. From student-on-student assaults to clashes during inter-school events, and even attacks on teachers, the signals are clear: something is not working. The conversation, however, is not new. For years, Ghana has taken important steps to discourage the…
By Iddi Yire, GNA Accra, June 19, GNA – Namibia President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday departed Accra after participating in the High-Level Consultative Conference on the Next Steps for the Landmark United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/80/250 on the Transatlantic Slave Trade. She was seen off at the Accra International Airport by Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Accra Summit, which…
Miami, June 28, (dpa/GNA) – Colombia wasted numerous chances and had to settle for a goalless draw with Portugal on Saturday, in the final World Cup group stage match, but the South Americans still advanced to the knock-out stage as Group K winners. The Colombians will face Ghana on Friday in the round of 32,…
