The Government of Ghana has introduced a specialized department within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to directly support Ghanaian students studying overseas. This initiative is designed to ensure that students receive timely assistance in addressing various challenges they may face while pursuing their education abroad. As part of this effort, “Student Desks” have been set […]
Muhsin Hendricks, a prominent South African imam known for his advocacy for the LGBTQ community, was fatally shot in an ambush on Saturday morning. The 57-year-old, regarded as the world’s first openly gay imam, was traveling in a car near Gqeberha when the attack occurred. According to police, two masked assailants exited a vehicle and […]
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has brought charges against six individuals at the High Court in Tamale, Northern Region, for offences relating to payroll fraud and corruption. The accused—Yakubu Tahidu, Abdulai Abukari Sadic, Sammy Suuk, Mohammed Yusif Jay, Stafford Korletey Azudey-Barres, and Osman Issahaku—face 17 counts of corruption, alleged to have caused financial […]
In a major blow to organized crime, 12 different Nigerian law enforcement agencies, supported by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL, have launched a sweeping operation that has resulted in the arrests of 36 individuals and seizures worth USD 3 million. The operation (23-27 September 2024) brought together Nigerian authorities for a first-of-its-kind inter-agency initiative. Nigerian law enforcement agencies […]
Nearly 20,000 live animals, all endangered or protected species, have been seized in a global operation against wildlife and forestry trafficking networks, jointly coordinated by INTERPOL and the World Customs Organization (WCO). Operation Thunder 2024 (11 November – 6 December) brought together police, customs, border control, forestry and wildlife officials from 138 countries and regions, […]
The World Bank Group’s latest Public Finance Review report, titled “Building the Foundations for a Resilient and Equitable Fiscal Policy,” highlights that Ghana’s impressive GDP growth of 6.8% annually from 2008 to 2019 was driven by oil production and debt accumulation, leaving the country highly vulnerable to global shocks.The report notes that Ghana’s recent debt crisis was […]
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a scaled-down approach to Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebrations as part of efforts to reduce government expenditure. The revised plan limits the commemoration to national and district levels, scrapping all regional activities. A statement from the Jubilee House outlined that the national event will take place at the forecourt […]
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage has captured images of the individuals who raided the Cantonments residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Eyewitness accounts and security footage indicate that about 12 individuals were involved in the operation. Among them, five were seen wearing military uniforms, one was dressed in a police […]
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has refuted allegations that it orchestrated a raid on the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, describing the incident as either staged or the work of imposters. This follows reports that on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, a group of individuals—some in military and police uniforms—stormed Mr. Ofori-Atta’s […]
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng is updating the public on corruption-related matters involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who has been declared a fugitive.Follow the presser via the video below.
