Politics
Parliament Approves 2026 Formula for DACF, Allocating GHS8.76 Billion for Disbursement
Accra: Parliament on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, approved the 2026 formula of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), allocating GHS8,769,707,900 for disbursement. This allocation aligns with Article 252 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates that …
Minority Urges Government to Address Unpaid Scholarship Fees for Ghanaian Students in the UK
Accra: The Minority Caucus in Parliament has urged the Government to immediately settle outstanding tuition fees owed to Ghanaian students studying at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, under the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat. The cal…
Ghana and Kyrgyzstan Strengthen Diplomatic and Economic Ties
Bishkek: Ghana and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation following an official visit by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to the Central Asian country. The visit marks the first time an Af…
Ahafo-Ano South West Assembly Allocates GHS 90,000.00 for Apprenticeship Training
Bolgatanga: The Ahafo Ano South-West district assembly is set to pay an amount of GHS 90,000.00 to six master craft persons to train 30 apprentices in the district, under the National Apprenticeship Program (NAP).
According to Ghana News Agency, each…
Henry Quartey Denies Allegations of Personal Gain from Government Land Allocations
Accra: A former Minister of the Interior, Henry Quartey, has denied allegations of personal gain from government land allocations during his tenure. He described the accusations as baseless, maintaining that all land transactions followed established …
Minority Demands Halt to Controversial Security Recruitment Exercise
Accra: Minority in Parliament is calling for an immediate suspension of the ongoing recruitment exercise into Ghana’s security services, labeling the process as deeply flawed and unfair. They have also urged persons who paid fees during the applicatio…
Gender Minister Engages in Bilateral Talks with Serbian Counterpart at CSW70
New york: On the margins of the ongoing 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York, Ghana’s Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, held bilateral discussions
Nana Oye Advocates for Empowering Structures for Future Generations of Women
Accra: Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Presidency in charge of Finance and Administration, has called for a renewed commitment to establish systems and structures that empower future generations of women to aspire, lead, and