Story by George Yawson Vineh The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno and some members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) on 25th and 26th July, 2025 held separate engagements with community leaders at Asawase in the Ashanti Region and Tulaku in the Greater Accra Region to calm tension and enhance local security. At Asawase, the IGP and his team engaged key stakeholders and reinforced ongoing security efforts. Upon a review of the current security situation, the IGP directed the establishment of a base for the Formed Police Unit (FPU) in the area to ensure a robust police presence and improve response time. To further improve security of the locality, additional strategic police checkpoints have been mounted at both entry

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the release of funds to all Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) across the country to cover the cost of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) practicals. The move, according to GES, is aimed at ensuring that all schools are adequately resourced for the upcoming practical examinations. The released funds will cover the provision of necessary materials and essential resources required to conduct the practicals smoothly. In a press statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES, the Service emphasized its commitment to reducing the financial burden on parents and guardians, while allowing students to concentrate fully on their academic preparation. “With the release of the

Dr. Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings, three term Member of Parliament for Klottey–Korle Constituency. Accra, July 22, 2025 —  Dr. Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings, three term Member of Parliament for Klottey–Korle Constituency, has been appointed to serve as a member of Ghana’s delegation to the Pan African Parliament (PAP), a prestigious continental legislative body bringing together representatives from each African Union (AU) member state, including at least one woman. This appointment highlights Dr. Agyeman Rawlings’s expanding influence on the Africa stage. The Pan African Parliament, serving as a key legislative organ of the AU, plays a major role in supporting democratic governance, promoting Pan African ideals, and fostering collaboration among national parliaments. As a medical doctor, environmental and humanitarian activist, conflict resolution specialist, and prominent figure in Ghanaian politics, Dr. Agyeman Rawlings brings

By Stanley Kwabla Arku Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed deep concern over the prolonged vacancy in the Vice Chancellor position at Accra Technical University (ATU), describing the two-year leadership gap as a matter requiring urgent attention. Addressing the newly inaugurated Governing Board of the university, the Minister stressed that the absence of a substantive Vice Chancellor is undermining effective management and progress at the institution. He charged the board to prioritize resolving the issue without delay. “I am reliably informed that the institution has not had a Vice Chancellor in the last two years, and that vacancy is certainly affecting management. I trust you will consider it as a matter requiring urgent action and immediate attention,” he said. Hon. Iddrisu acknowledged

Story by George Yawson Vineh. Cross Fire Ghana, a political think tank in with the Communication and Technology University chapter of theTertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN), has organized a public lecture themed “A Conversation on Resetting the Nation.” In a media engagement, former Minister of State, AkwasiOppong-Fosu, urged the Majority and Minority Caucuses inParliament to support President John Mahama in the pursuit of his Resetting Agenda to make life bearable for Ghanaians. Mr. Akwasi Oppong-Fosu,highlighted that the President has appointed more youth to drive the national reset agenda, urging young people to shape the nation they will inherit. According to the Convener for Crossfire Ghana, Nana Osei Tutu, the youths need to be patient and make themselves qualified for vacancies before requesting for a

By: Daniel Asare General Secretary of the Construction and Building Materials Workers Union (CBMWU), Richard Asamoah-Mensah has made a strong case for the fourth tranche of the International Monetary Funds to improve the country’s road network and pay contractors. Citing the reduction in prices of iron rods ton from 9,600 to 7,700 Ghana cedis, he also urged the government to inject part of it to pay contractors for enhanced efficiency. Ghana has received a fresh disbursement of approximately US$367 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following the successful completion of the Fourth Review of the country’s programme with the Fund. The funds, which were credited to the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) account on July 9, 2025, come in the wake of the IMF

Story by George Yawson Vineh The Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2026 was officially launched at the Malabo Leadership Breakfast Meeting, bringing together over 500 of Africa's most influential political and business leaders on the sidelines of the African Union's 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting. The historic gathering, held under the theme “Financing and Facilitating the Movement of People, Goods and Services Across Africa”, marked a pivotal moment in the continent's journey towards economic integration and shared prosperity. The launch event was graced by an exceptional assembly of continental leadership, including His Excellency President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea, His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of Gabon, His Excellency Mohamed Yunus al-Menfi, Head of State of the State of Libya, and