Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli has established an institution for the development of traditional leadership on the African continent. 

The third day of an anti-galamsey protest in Accra on Saturday saw an increased number of protesters.

The Accra Diocese of Catholic Church in Ghana is set to hold an Environmental Prayer Protest Walk in Accra on Friday October 11, 2024, aimed at urging the government to take immediate and decisive action against illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey.

Alhaji Baba Seidu, the Deputy Bono Regional Chief Imam, has advised politicians and their followers to control their emotions and guard against utterances that can infuriate or irritate tempers of political party opponents.

The Co-Chair of the Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI), Dr Steve Manteaw, has urged the government to allow or give the security agencies free space to fight illegal mining, popularly known as "galamsey".

African citizens want democracy. In my op-ed piece last week on initial signals from Round 10 of the Afrobarometer survey, I noted that preference for democracy remains strong among African citizens with seven out of 10 (69 per cent) saying “democracy is preferable to any other form of government.

Independent presidential candidate, Nana Kwame Bediako popularly as known Cheddar has unveiled Dr. Maryam Esaka Kriesie as his vice presidential candidate for the 2024 presidential election. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised Ghanaians residing in Lebanon to leave the country immediately due to the escalating conflict.

The Tarkwa Circuit Court has handed a 12-year-old jail term with hard labour to a 28-year-old miner who stabbed a mason with a knife on his back severally at Nsuaem in the Western Region.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by the Mission Chief for Ghana, Stéphane Roudet, has reached a staff level agreement with Ghana on the third review of the country's three-year economic programme with the fund.

The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has refuted claims concerning the university's accreditation status.

The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has given an assurance that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will continue to provide the needed resources for the development of education in the country.

A Land expert has said that the National Democratic Congress’ proposed 24-hour economy initiative would help transform the country’s land administration regime.

The wife of the Vice-President, Samira Bawumia, has appealed to Ghanaians to vote massively for her husband, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, in the December 7 elections for him to put his development plans into action to accelerate the progress of the nation.

The 2024 Ghana Professional Boxing League returns with some exciting pairings on match night 6 on Saturday at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra.

The Volta Regional Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mawutor Agbavitor, has sounded a rallying cry urging the Ghanaians to elect former President John Dramani Mahama during the upcoming elections if they want the country lifted out of its current economic crisis.

The Concerned Citizens Against Illegal Mining on Thursday submitted their petition to the Attorney-General’s Office on the opening day of their three-day “FreeTheCitizens” demonstrations. 

South African music icon Yvonne Chaka Chaka has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to take concrete action against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.

The 21st Electrical Wiring Awards ceremony in Tamale, recognised the exceptional achievements of electricians and emphasised the Energy Commission’s digital transformation initiative aimed at improving electrical safety standards across Ghana. 

Thirty two individuals who were arrested as part of a group demonstrating against illegal mining, popularly known as “galamsey” have sued the government on allegation of violating their fundamental human rights.

The Ministry of Information has announced that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Thursday held discussions with leaders of Organised Labour in relation to matters on illegal mining [galamsey].

Internationally-acclaimed Ghanaian folk and Highlife musician, Daniel Kwabena Boa-Amponsem, better known as Agya Koo Nimo, is among four individuals who will be honoured at this year’s Rhythms on Da Runway, scheduled for the Grand Arena of Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) on Saturday, November 30.

Kwaku Ansah-Asare, a former Director of the Ghana School of Law is arguing that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo should resign from office for the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to take over.

Almost all the street lights that were installed on the 19-km Accra-Tema Motorway have vanished after three years. 

The Mining Lease held by Elite Minerals Company Limited in the Kwaebibirem Municipality dates back to the year 2012, and does not fall in a forest reserve, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has stated.