Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia By Melvin Tarlue Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia may have lost the 2024 Presidential election to former President John Mahama. But his concession speech has certainly won the hearts of millions of people in Ghana, Africa and around the world. His concession speech to me, is a masterclass in political maturity, honesty and humility….
With voting ongoing, conversations about Ghana’s future are louder than ever. Among these discussions, one question looms large: Are we building a Ghana of inclusion and respect – or fear and exclusion? The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill has been thrust into the spotlight, framed by some as a defense of Ghanaian…
Mrs. Efua Ghartey, President of Ghana Bar Association The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has issued a call for utmost tolerance and restraint from Ghanaians during and after the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. In a statement signed by its President, Mrs. Efua Ghartey, the Association emphasized the importance of peaceful, free, and fair elections. GBA…
John Mahama Recent comments by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate about the “Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2024” have sparked discussions across Ghana as the nation approaches its general election this weekend. The bill, passed by Parliament in February, addresses LGBTQ+ issues and has drawn significant attention due to its proposed…
Dr Abu Zein Senior Deputy Chairman of International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) Dr Abu Zein Dr. Ambassador Abu Zein, has sent solidarity message to the people of Ghana ahead of the December 7 General Elections. In a statement from the IHRC communications department, it reiterated the need to stand as one to affairm the…
Caption: Dr. David Rex Orgen (middle) receiving his prestigious award in South Africa Dr. David Rex Orgen, a celebrated leader,best-selling author, Global Ambassador for Wellness,philanthropist, and mental health advocate, has been awarded the Excellence & Humanitarian Award by Women With a Mission Africa (WWRA Awards), an esteemed organization based in South Africa. This accolade recognizes…
The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, and staff members of the Group, joined the National Chief Imam and the Muslim Ummah at the Ghana National Mosque Complex in Accra for the company’s annual thanksgiving service. The event, held on Friday, November 29, 2024, was an opportunity for the Jospong…
Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong (right) As Ghana prepares to head to the polls in December 2024, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group, has emphasized the importance of peaceful elections. Speaking at the Group’s Annual Thanksgiving Service in Accra in Friday November 29, 2024, Dr. Agyepong implored citizens to exercise their right…
Elizabeth Sackey, the Mayor of Accra “The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) call for global action to end poverty, reduce inequality, and protect our planet, but they also remind us that progress requires everyone’s commitment. Plastic pollution in our city is a significant issue, yet it presents an opportunity to innovate. Projects like this allow us…
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (second left) with his wife Lady Julia (first left) and President of Seychelles, His Excellency Wavel Ramkalawan and the First Lady of Seychelles Linda Ramkalawan A significant event unfolded in the heart of the Indian Ocean on November 11, 2024, at the National Library in Seychelles, a photographic and textile exhibition…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed over 100 observers to Ghana for the 2024 general election scheduled for December 7, the Head of the Electoral Assistance Division of ECOWAS, Serigne Mamadou Ka, has said. He said an initial team of 16 long-term observers arrived on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, while a…
Seychelles President and Nana Akufo-Addo In a moment of historic and diplomatic significance, the President of the Republic of Seychelles is set to make the first official visit to Ghana, symbolizing the deepening bond between the two nations. This unprecedented journey represents a renewed commitment to building bridges rooted in shared history, cultural exchange, and…
Amath Pathe Sene. Managing Director, Africa Food System Forum and Agnes Kalibata, the president of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and Co-Chair AFSF Partners Group address delegates the Africa Food Forum in Rwanda, earlier this year Senegal has been selected as the host country for the world-class Africa Food Systems…
The 2024 National Education Week was yesterday launched in Accra for stakeholders to evaluate the country’s progress in education, share best practices and chart the path for the future. The week-long event, which is the on the theme: “The education transformation agenda; Evidence from 2017,” will feature discussions, workshops and exhibitions showcasing the achievements and…
For the second year in a row, Ghana ranks in the top 25 countries globally for sending students to the United States. According to the 2024 Open Doors Report, Ghana now ranks 18th with a total of 9,394 Ghanaians who studied in the United States in 2023-2024 – an increase of 45.2 percent and…
The journalists in a group photo with staff of Zoomlion Ghana In aligning with current trends and conversations around Climate Change, a number of Ghanaian journalists are attending the 29th edition Conference of Parties, currently taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. The aim is to bolster the Ghanaian media’s understanding of climate change. This was…
