Akuapem Tech Summit 2026 Gains Traditional Backing as Nifahene Joins Governing Council
The Akuapem Technology Secretariat (ATS) has secured a major boost for its digital transformation agenda after the Nifahene of the...
The Galamsey Children: The Human Cost of Ghana’s Illegal Mining Boom
In many parts of Ghana, the discovery of mineral-rich land triggers more than just economic activity, it sparks a human...
Panama Reiterates Support for Autonomy Plan, Under Moroccan Sovereignty, as Only Solution to Moroccan Sahara Issue & Supports Resolution 2797
Rabat, 22/05/2026 (MAP) - The Republic of Panama reaffirmed, Friday in Rabat, its constant position of support for the autonomy...
Akuapem Tech Summit 2026 Gains Traditional Backing as Nifahene Joins Governing Council
The Akuapem Technology Secretariat (ATS) has secured a major boost for its digital transformation agenda after the Nifahene of the Akuapem Traditional Council, Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio V, accepted an invitation to serve on the governing council of the Akuapem Tech Summit 2026 initiative. The acceptance came during a courtesy visit
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Akuapem Tech Summit 2026 Gains Traditional Backing as Nifahene Joins Governing Council
The Akuapem Technology Secretariat (ATS) has secured a major boost for its digital transformation agenda after the Nifahene of the Akuapem Traditional Council, Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio V, accepted an invitation to serve on the governing council of the Akuapem Tech Summit 2026 initiative. The acceptance came during a courtesy visit
Stakeholders Push For Sustainable Funding for Greater Accra Waste
Stakeholders in Ghana’s sanitation sector have called for an urgent shift from landfill-dependent waste disposal systems to sustainable, engineered waste treatment infrastructure, warning that persistent funding gaps could undermine efforts to maintain cleanliness and environmental safety within the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA). The call was made during a high-level
From Galamsey to Sustainability: Government Unveils New Mining Strategy
Story By: Nii Okpoti Odamtten & Mohammed Faisal Mustapha The fight against illegal mining in Ghana entered a new phase this week as the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, officially launched a Cooperative Mining Scheme in the Akyem Kotoku Traditional Area of the Eastern
Deputy Transport Minister Dorcas Affo-Toffey crowned Best Performing Deputy Minister at 6th Ministers of State Excellence Honours in Accra.
The Deputy Transport Minister, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has won the “Best Performing Deputy Minister Award” at the 6th Ministers of State Excellence Honours, held in Accra. The award was received with applause from the crowd which had gathered at the event on Saturday, June 6, 2026. They chanted “Mbaa Noaa” as
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The Galamsey Children: The Human Cost of Ghana’s Illegal Mining Boom
In many parts of Ghana, the discovery of mineral-rich land triggers more than just economic activity, it sparks a human migration. When illegal artisanal miners, popularly known as galamsey operators, hear of newly discovered gold-bearing rock, they move swiftly and en masse. Word spreads rapidly across towns and villages, crossing
Evacuation & Integration Records of Akufo-Addo/Bawumia’s Government: 106 Ghanaian Medical Students Evacuated from Ukraine were Integrated into Ghanaian Medical Schools under the Chairmanship of Dr. Nsiah Asare
Evacuation & Integration Records of Akufo-Addo/Bawumia’s Government: 106 Ghanaian Medical Students Evacuated from Ukraine were Integrated into Ghanaian Medical Schools under the Chairmanship of Dr. Nsiah Asare The government of Nana Akufo-Addo and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in 2022 set up a 13-member Inter-ministerial Committee under the chairmanship & leadership of
“Rivers Of Gold, Rivers Of Ruin: Inside Ghana’s New Frontline War Against Illegal Mining”
Story By: Nii Okpoti Odamtten &Mohammed Faisal Mustapha…. Deep within Ghana’s Western Region, where dense forests once sheltered thriving ecosystems and crystal clear rivers sustained generations of farming and fishing communities, a different landscape now emerges. Vast craters scar the earth, rivers run brown with sediment, and entire stretches of
Evacuation of Ghanaians and Foreign Policy Achievements of Akufo-Addo’s Government
1. Successfully evacuated over 80 Ghanaian citizens (mostly students) from Sudan to safety in Ethiopia and Egypt in 2023 following the outbreak of the deadly conflict in Khartoum. Akufo-Addo’s government ultimately brought the evacuees home to the Kotoka International Airport (now known as Accra International Airport). 2. Successfully evacuated over