President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday inaugurated the second phase of the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange in Accra in honour of the late patriot.

Phase one of the project was completed and inaugurates by President Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, while phase two, which comprises a flyover on the Ring Road West (Awudome to the Abossey Okai Central Mosque) and the widening of the Ring Road West (from Awudome Junction to Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange) into a two by three dual carriageway has just been completed. 

Fort Prinzenstein, located at Keta in the Volta Region, is one of the historic forts that played a significant role in the transatlantic slave trade. Built by Danish traders in 1784, the fort was used for defensive purposes and to facilitate the slave trade.

The name "Prinzenstein" is Danish for "Prince's Stone." The fort was named in honour of the Danish Crown Prince.

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its director-general for a second four-year term.

Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and the first African to head the WTO, was the only candidate in the race, and had been all but assured a second four-year term.

The 70-year-old Nigerian was reappointed by consensus among the organisation's 166 members, who sped up the process in what observers suggested was a bid to avoid Trump blocking her candidacy after he returns to the White House on January 20.

Okonjo-Iweala, who was reappointed Friday for a second term running the World Trade Organization, said she looked forward to working with Donald Trump, while insisting on the importance of rules-based global trading. 

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 196 cases of cholera in four regions – Greater Accra, Eastern, Central and Western, with 21 deaths. 

The confirmations were done from 2,389 suspected cases the GHS recorded across the country.

December 7 is only a week away. Of the choices facing Ghanaians, one is whether to continue our eight-year rotation cycle of the duopoly by voting for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) or breaking the cycle by voting to keep the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in office. 

The NPP coined the phrase “Break the 8” when the 2024 election season got underway. This is the second time the party stands at this critical juncture of hoping to avoid party turnover in Ghana’s election cycle. The difference is the intentionality of the phrase as part of 2024 was clearly missing in 2008. 

I have just returned after two weeks in Ghana; my first time in the country with an imminent general election.

I was in Ghana to deliver the 19th annual ‘Kronti ne Akwamu (Democracy and Good Governance) Public Lecture for the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), launch my new book, Revolution and Democracy in Ghana: The Politics of Jerry Rawlings, published by Digibooks, and deliver a lecture to 300 political science students at the University of Ghana, Legon. 

The Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has announced the retention of its benchmark policy rate at 27 percent, signaling a cautious approach amidst ongoing economic recovery and inflationary challenges. 

The Ghana Police Service has announced the successful resolution of an incident involving a broken seal on an electoral material bag in Koforidua, Eastern Region. 

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, has issued a stern reminder to residents and business owners in Accra to keep the newly inaugurated Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange free from unauthorized structures such as kiosks, wooden shops, and mechanic workshops.

Speaking at the launch of Phase II of the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange on Friday, November 29, the minister stressed the importance of maintaining the aesthetics and functionality of the infrastructure as a priority for city planners.

A care worker's family have been told they must return to Ghana after they were unable to afford the cost of replacement visas.

The Minister of Energy, Herbert Krapa, has assured Ghanaians that the challenges that culminated in the recent erratic power supply in some parts of the country have been resolved.

The National Election Security Task Force has engaged the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) in Accra to deliberate on issues of relevance.

The Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has assured the Ga Mantse and the Ga Traditional Council of his commitment to work closely with them to address the unique challenges facing the Ga State and Ghana at large.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama was warmly welcomed at the Ga Mantse's palace on Thursday as part of his ongoing #Mahama4Change2024 campaign in the Greater Accra Region.

During his visit, the former president met with the Ga Traditional Council, expressing his appreciation to King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the chiefs, queen mothers, wulomei, and opinion leaders for their hospitality.

Mr. Mahama emphasized the importance of building strong relationships with traditional authorities, recognizing their critical role in Ghanaian society. 

The two leading candidates in the December 7 presidential election, Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and former President John Dramani Mahama have signed a pact declaring their commitment to promote peace during and after the elections.

Also signing the peace pact were the other 10 presidential candidates or their representatives.

Namibia has directed Elon Musk’s satellite-internet service, Starlink Inc., to halt all operations within the country, citing a lack of the required telecommunications license. 

Wanderlust Ghana Expedition Club has suspended its ambitious 30,000-kilometre Cross-Country Overland Expedition following revelations that two of its vehicles were reported stolen in Canada. 

A former senior policy advisor to former President John Mahama, Dr Valerie Sawyerr, has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) and the security agencies to ensure a free, fair and transparent election on December 7 to consolidate the country’s democratic gains. 

Uganda’s central bank has fallen victim to a massive cyber theft, with hackers reportedly siphoning off 62 billion Ugandan shillings ($16.8 million). 

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed doubts about the effectiveness of peace agreements signed ahead of Ghana’s 2024 general elections, warning that mistrust and insincerity among stakeholders could render such commitments meaningless.

Ghana has slipped four places in the latest FIFA rankings, now positioned 77th globally, following a disappointing end to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign. 

The Wa High Court, presided over by Justice Alhaji Yussif Asibey, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, convicted and sentenced a 63-year-old businessman, Yunussah Abdul-Rahaman, to 23 years of hard labour for the killing of two people in Wa. 

The presidential candidates in Election 2024 met in Accra on Thursday to sign a peace pact.

The two leading candidates Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former President John Dramani Mahama for the National Democratic Congress were personally at the Kempinski Hotel to sign the peace pact towards the general election. 

In a historic milestone for the University of Ghana, Dr. Gloria Agyeiwaa Antwi Botchway has become the first woman to earn a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Ghana, shattering barriers, overcoming gender-based perceptions and inspiring future generations of female Mathematicians in a field long dominated by men. 

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has inaugurated a newly constructed market complex in Akim Oda, located in the Birim Central Municipality of Ghana’s Eastern Region.