Security analyst Colonel (rtd) Festus Aboagye has dismissed public concerns over Burkina Faso's leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, greeting President John Dramani Mahama while visibly armed during Tuesday's Presidential swearing-in ceremony in Accra.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has unveiled a funding opportunity aimed at bolstering child protection initiatives in Ghana. 

President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCES) appointed under the previous administration with immediate effect.

The decision was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama.

The move is part of the Mahama administration’s plan to reorganise local governance to align with its policy objectives as the new government assumes office.

President John Dramani Mahama's Chief of Staff has said the president will use his second term administration to prioritise competence over loyalty and work to minimise mistakes from his previous term.

The Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu, John Abdulai Jinapor, who was co-opted into a technical committee under the Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee of the Transition Team has alleged that, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government kept information about the availability of fuel to power energy generation away from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) team until the final notes.

He claimed that the lack of this early warning signal about fuel shortages is why the NDC team was unable to act upon it.

Ghana's consumer inflation has risen for the fourth consecutive month, reaching 23.8 percent year-on-year in December 2024, up from 23 percent in November, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on Wednesday.

The government is holding a crucial meeting to decide how to resolve a reported looming energy challenge in Ghana following the transition from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). 

A prominent Nigerian atheist, who has just been freed after serving more than four years in prison for blasphemy, is now living in a safe house as his legal team fear his life may be in danger.

As Ghana faces a potential power crisis, the Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu, John Jinapor, and Herbert Krapa, the former Energy Minister, have clashed over the country’s energy preparedness.  

The Republic of Ghana has officially suspended diplomatic relations with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), according to an official statement released by the Kingdom of Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates.

Senegal and Chad have reacted strongly to remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron about African countries being ungrateful over France's role in helping fight militant jihadist insurgencies.

Ever since Apple released iOS 18.1, users have been complaining about their iPhone batteries draining faster than they should. With iOS 18.2, BGR reported a few bugs, including an issue with the Camera Control, the iPhone constantly overheating, and that pesky battery drain problem.

Apple’s latest iOS 18.2.1 update delivers a range of bug fixes and performance enhancements for the iPhone, aiming to improve the overall user experience, especially for those with older devices.

While the update itself is designed to boost your iPhone or iPad’s functionality, taking a few additional steps can ensure your device operates at its best. 

From improving network connectivity to optimizing battery health, the video below from iDeviceHelp outlines the key actions you should take to maximize the benefits of the update and keep your device running smoothly.

Two people were found dead in the wheel well of a JetBlue plane from New York City after it landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the airline said Tuesday. It’s the latest in a string of incidents that have raised concerns over airline security.

In southwestern Ghana, a patchwork of tropical forest lies among widespread farmland dotted with towns. These forest fragments are remnants of the Upper Guinean forest of West Africa, a biodiversity hotspot that has been diminished by human activity and fires.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has reportedly shown interest in purchasing a stake in Liverpool Football Club, citing a personal connection to the city, according to his father, Errol Musk.

Tensions are running high in Abeka, a town within the Okaikwei Central Constituency in Accra, as some residents took to the streets to protest the victory of Patrick Yaw Boamah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate, in the 2024 Parliamentary Election.  

Popular television host and football administrator Randy Abbey has stepped down from his role as the host of the widely watched Good Morning Ghana show on Metro TV after 23 years.

Mr. John Dramani Mahama has been officially sworn in as Ghana’s president at a grand inauguration ceremony held today at the Black Star Square in Accra. 

Mr. John Dramani Mahama has been officially sworn in as Ghana’s president at a grand inauguration ceremony held at the Black Star Square in Accra. 

Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang made history on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, as she was sworn in as Ghana’s first female Vice President.

As President-elect John Dramani Mahama is sworn into office today, Amnesty International has called on his new administration to prioritise the promotion and protection of human rights. 

Ghanaians and the world are invited to witness a momentous occasion as President-elect John Dramani Mahama takes the oath of office on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Alhaji Collins Dauda has become the longest-serving Member of Parliament (MP) in Ghana's history following his swearing-in on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, as a member of the 9th Parliament.

This is the eighth term he is serving as a Member of Parliament representing the people of Asutifi South in the Ahafo Region, formerly the Brong Ahafo Region.

Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has equaled the record of the late Justice Daniel Francis Annan by being elected and sworn into office as Speaker of Parliament for a second term.
He has also set a record of being part of all Parliaments of Ghana since January 7, 1993 both as a Member of Parliament and Speaker of Parliament.

Apart from Justice D. F. Annan, the first Speaker under the 4th Republican Constitution of 1992, who served two terms from January 7, 1993, to January 6, 1997, and then from January 7, 1997, to January 6, 2001, all other Speakers of Parliament have served one term each.