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Ghana and the Sahel Threat – Decisive Action and Leadership Required

Northern Ghana is not on fire, not now. This reality has prompted successive administrations to perceive the Sahel threat primarily as an issue pertaining to Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and, at most, Benin. This comfort harbors peril especially when one looks at the map of West Africa. In the context of Mali, the […] The post Ghana and the Sahel Threat – Decisive Action and Leadership Required…

For President Mahama, Every Mother must Live. What About You?

News Desk For most families, childbirth is a moment of hope, joy and new beginnings. I believe that is exactly how God intended it to be. Yet for too many women in our dear country, pregnancy and childbirth remain dangerous journeys. Preventable complications continue to claim lives despite significant improvements in access to healthcare […] The post For President Mahama, Every Mother must Live.…

Vivo Energy Ghana Calls for Stronger Safety Culture

Accra, August 07, 2026 — Vivo Energy Ghana PLC has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening safety, emergency preparedness and environmental protection across Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector as it marked its 2026 Safety Day and Awards in Accra. Held at the Airport City Shell service station under the theme “Prepare to Respond,” the event […] The post Vivo Energy Ghana Calls for Stronger…

GWL to Shut Down Kpong Plant for Three Days Over Pipeline Maintenance

News Desk Report Accra, Ghana —Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has announced a three-day shutdown of the Kpong Water Treatment Plant from Thursday, August 6 to Saturday, August 8, 2026, to facilitate the replacement of deteriorated sections of the Kpong–Tema transmission pipelines. The planned maintenance is expected to disrupt water supply and reduce water […] The post GWL to Shut Down Kpong Plant for…

China’s Global Initiatives Offer New Opportunities for Ghana and Africa — Ambassador Cong Song

News Desk China’s Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Cong Song, has said China’s four major global initiatives present new opportunities for Ghana and other African countries to advance development, strengthen international cooperation and contribute to reforms in global governance. He identified the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilization Initiative and Global…

Africa Deserves a Stronger Voice in Global Governance — Chinese Ambassador

News Desk China’s Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Cong Song, has called for greater representation and participation of African countries in global decision-making, arguing that the current international governance system must better reflect contemporary political and economic realities. He said Africa and other developing regions deserve a stronger voice in institutions responsible for decisions […]…

Ghana’s Eighth National Arms Destruction Exercise: A Milestone in Responsible Weapons Management

News Desk On 9 July 2026, the Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA) joined the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), government officials, security agencies, civil society organizations and development partners at Ghana’s Eighth National Arms Destruction Exercise. The ceremony marked the destruction of approximately 4,000 firearms, the […] The post…

LG brings smarter African cooking to homes with new NeoChef

Business Desk Powered by Smart Inverter technology, grill functionality and versatile cooking modes, the NeoChef Microwave supports LG’s vision of “Cook the African Way, The NeoChef Way.” LG Electronics Introduces Enhanced NeoChef Microwave with African AutoCook Menus, Bringing African Flavoursto the Modern Kitchen LG Electronics (LG) has launched its enhanced NeoChef Microwave, introducing […]…

Underfunded Domestic Violence Fund Leaves Survivors Without Critical Support – FIDA Ghana

Report By: Ishmael Barfi Accra, Ghana —The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Ghana has called on the government and Parliament to substantially increase funding for the Domestic Violence Fund, warning that inadequate resources are leaving survivors of gender-based violence without critical support services. FIDA Ghana’s Executive Director, Susan Aryeetey, made the call […] The post…

GWL MD inspects Treatment Plants under GH¢8.4 Million GOLDBOD Rehabiltation Project

The Managing Director of Ghana Water Ltd (GWL), Hon. Adam Mutawakilu, has inspected three water treatment facilities in the Western and Central Regions as part of efforts to assess their readiness for rehabilitation under a GH¢8.4 million project funded by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). The project, which follows the signing of a […] The post GWL MD inspects Treatment Plants under GH¢8.4 Million…