The 2024 general elections held on December 7 have been marred by violent incidents, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to others. The violent clashes, which occurred in the Northern, Central, and Savannah Regions, have raised renewed concerns about the safety and security of Ghana’s electoral process. The most recent casualty is […]
Provisional results from some polling stations are trickling in. According to the Electoral Commission, about 95 per cent of the polling stations are done voting and counting is almost complete. For the presidential election, the NDC is represented by John Mahama and the NPP by Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Here are some of the results coming […]
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a polling station agent for double voting at the Wassa Akropong-Appiahkrom polling station A in the Western Region in the ongoing general elections. The suspect, Kwofie Stephen, is currently in custody assisting the Police investigation. Meanwhile, recent reports indicate that several individuals, allegedly affiliated with the New Patriotic Party […]
South Sudan and Ghana have successfully secured more than 400,000 doses of oral cholera vaccines (OCV) to combat ongoing outbreaks and protect vulnerable populations from the deadly disease. South Sudan has procured 282,153 doses, while Ghana has received 150,000 doses, both countries working in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other global health […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) is addressing multiple issues just eight days before Ghana’s December 7 elections, including shortfalls in ballot papers and discrepancies in serial numbers. These challenges have sparked concerns among stakeholders, prompting swift action by the EC to ensure transparency and fairness in the electoral process. The Commission has identified shortages in presidential […]
Nine days to the 2024 polls, the Ghana Police Service (GPS) has launched a toll-free number, 0800311311, and a cash reward system to encourage the public to provide tip-offs that could prevent disruptions during the elections. Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), announced the initiative during a meeting with the University […]
Four days into the 2024 African Military Games, Nigeria is dominating the medal table with an impressive haul of 15 medals. Athletes from military establishments across Africa are competing in nearly 20 sports, including athletics, football, basketball, golf, judo, shooting, volleyball, cycling, handball, and boxing. Nigeria’s Armed Forces have been particularly successful in wrestling, securing […]
A recent U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) report reveals that over 10% of Ghanaians issued visas in 2023 overstayed their permitted durations, raising concerns about visa compliance. The report, covering the period from October 2022 to September 2023, indicates that out of 25,454 B1/B2 visas (for business and tourism) issued to Ghanaians, 1,910 individuals […]
The Veterinary Service Directorate of Ghana has revealed that 61,796 animals—comprising 57,439 dogs and 4,357 cats—were vaccinated against rabies between January and September 2024. This vaccination drive is part of a nationwide campaign to curb the spread of rabies, one of Ghana’s most prevalent and fatal zoonotic diseases. Greater Accra led the vaccination efforts with […]
After months of urgent warnings from residents, the 77-year-old Samreboi-Amoaku steel bridge has collapsed, highlighting years of government inaction on critical infrastructure. The bridge, constructed in 1947 by Africa Timber and Plywood (now SAMARTEX), gave way on Thursday under the weight of a truck heavily loaded with cocoa bags en route from Mumuni to Samreboi. […]
