Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is now facing an impeachment trial, marking a critical moment in the country’s political landscape. The trial, which began on Wednesday in the Senate, follows a decisive vote in the National Assembly last week, where an overwhelming majority approved his impeachment. The process will determine whether Gachagua will be removed […]
The Ghana Police Service has identified the victims of the tragic car accident that occurred at East Legon on Saturday, 12th October, as two 12-year-old girls. The accident, which claimed the lives of Justine Agbenu and Maame Dwomoh, involved a Jaguar SUV and a 4×4 Acura vehicle. According to police reports, on the day of […]
In a powerful demonstration of high-level support, the World Health Organization (WHO) today received nearly US$ 700 million in new funding commitments from European countries, foundations and others, and another US$ 300 million in reaffirmed commitments. Announced at the WHO Investment Round Signature Event at the World Health Summit in Berlin hosted by Germany, France, […]
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) risks losing its slim majority in Parliament as the Minority pushes to have the seats of four Members of Parliament, including three from the Majority, declared vacant. This move, spearheaded by former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu, aims to invoke Article 97 (1)(g) of the Constitution, which mandates that MPs who […]
The Ghana Police Service has arrested Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako and Mouha Amoako, the parents of 16-year-old Elrad Salifu Amoako, the suspect driver involved in a fatal car crash at East Legon on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The arrest, made on Monday, October 15, 2024, is part of an ongoing investigation into the tragic incident […]
Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has issued a powerful call to action, encouraging individuals not to remain silent about their mental health challenges. “If you’re struggling with your mental health, don’t stay silent. It’s OK to talk about it and seek help,” Dr. Tedros emphasized in a message to […]
Democracy Hub convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has been rushed to the Police Hospital today amid fears of his worsening condition. This is the second time Barker-Vormawor’s health has deteriorated since his detention by the Ghana Police Service on September 23, 2024. In a press statement, Democracy Hub shared that “Oliver remains in police custody, having been […]
One in every six blind people worldwide resides in Africa, a region grappling with significant eye health challenges, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite some progress in integrating eye health into primary healthcare services across African countries, a severe shortage of financial and human resources continues to undermine efforts to address visual impairment […]
On October 9, 2024, a violent confrontation erupted among personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and the Ghana Police Service at the Missiga security checkpoint in Bawku, Upper East Region. The clash was triggered by a misunderstanding over an intercepted shipment of smuggled cocoa bags. In the […]
Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, has announced that he will retire from professional tennis at the end of this season. The 38-year-old will make his final appearance representing Spain at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga next month. Nadal, who has played sparingly over the past two seasons due to persistent injuries, hinted […]
