Former Minister Of State Calls For Collective Action To Support President Mahama’s Reset Agenda. LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 21, 2025July 21, 20250 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
Inject 4th Tranche Intro Road Networks And Payment Of Contractors- Rchard Asamoah LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 21, 2025July 21, 20250 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
Ghana edge Algeria in penalty drama to reach TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Semi-Finals AFRICA NEWS LOCAL by panafricantv - July 20, 2025July 20, 20250 Ghana secured their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Algeria, following a goalless draw after extra time at Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca. The highly anticipated quarter-final clash was a tense and tactical affair, with both sides showing defensive resilience but unable to find the breakthrough in 120 minutes of play. Ghana thought they had taken the lead midway through the first half when Stella Nyamekye found the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review. Despite several efforts from the likes of Doris Boaduwaa, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, and Evelyn Badu, the Black Queens were denied by a spirited Algerian backline and goalkeeper Chloé
Africa Prosperity Dialogues(APD) 2026 launched. LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 20, 2025July 20, 20250 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
Education Minister Visits Father Campbell Foundation, Commits to Scaling Support for Learners LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 18, 2025July 18, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Minister for Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to reintegrating vulnerable children into society through vocational training and inclusive education initiatives. Speaking during a visit to the Father Campbell Foundation in Weija, Hon. Iddrisu assured learners many of whom are former street children of the Ministry’s readiness to provide sustained support that empowers them with employable skills. “We will not abandon you. Through apprenticeship and vocational training, the Ministry will support you to become independent and contribute meaningfully to society,” he stated. The Foundation is a key implementing partner under the Ghana Education Outcomes Project (GEOP), a results-based national programme supported by the World Bank and other development partners. It targets out-of-school youth, providing them with accelerated
Education Minister Visits Licensure Exam Centre, Reaffirms Reform Commitment LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 18, 2025July 18, 20250 Bye Stanley Kwabla Arku The Minister for Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, has paid a working visit to the Accra Senior High School centre where the ongoing teacher licensure examination is being conducted. A total of 37,000 candidates across the country are sitting for this year’s examination. Of the number, 5,000 are rewriting the exam while 32,000 are writing it for the first time. During his visit, the Minister interacted with candidates and encouraged them to give off their best, stressing government’s commitment to support aspiring teachers through policy reforms. He assured first-time candidates that those who do not pass will be given another opportunity to rewrite the examination. Hon. Iddrisu reaffirmed his earlier directive to the National Teaching Council (NTC) to provide a final
Education Ministry Signs MoU with Voorhees University to Strengthen Teacher Education AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - July 18, 2025July 18, 20250 The Ministry of Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Voorhees University, a renowned higher education institution based in the United States of America, to strengthen teacher education and promote global academic exchange. The partnership is aimed at enhancing teacher professionalism in Ghana through structured exchange programs involving both students and faculty. As part of the agreement, selected Ghanaian student-teachers and educators will have the opportunity to travel to Voorhees University in the United States to study, participate in teaching practicums, and engage with new pedagogical approaches. In return, students and faculty from Voorhees University will also visit Ghana to learn from the country’s education system and participate in local academic and cultural activities. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the
Ghana and Serbia Forge Strategic Partnership on Maritime Security, Education, and Climate Action AFRICA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 17, 2025July 17, 20250 By Makiza Micheline Latifa In a significant step toward strengthening Ghana-Serbia relations, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, held a joint press briefing with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, H.E. Marko Đurić, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra. The engagement formed part of Minister Đurić’s three-day official visit to Ghana, underscoring both nations’ commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across a broad range of sectors. Both ministers reflected on the longstanding friendship between Ghana and Serbia, rooted in their shared values as members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). This historical foundation, marked by mutual respect, sovereignty, and solidarity, continues to shape their evolving partnership. Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Okudzeto Ablakwa reaffirmed
Education Ministry, World Vision Ghana to Drive New Push on Infrastructure and Child Protection AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 17, 2025July 17, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Ministry of Education is strengthening ties with World Vision Ghana in a renewed effort to improve access to quality education, enhance child protection, and close infrastructure gaps in schools across the country. The renewed collaboration was the focus of a high-level meeting in Accra between the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, and a delegation from World Vision Ghana led by its National Director, Mr. Jean-Claude Mukadi. Commending the organization for its over four-decade-long commitment to development work in Ghana, particularly in underserved communities, the Minister said the time had come to deepen cooperation to reflect 21st-century educational needs, inclusive, safe, and skill-driven. “Our education must meet modern realities. Children must not only be protected offline but also online,”
Licensure Exams to End on August 30 as New Teacher Qualification Framework Rolls Out AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 16, 2025July 16, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Ministry of Education has directed the National Teaching Council (NTC) to wrap up all processes related to the final sitting of the existing teacher licensure examinations by August 30, 2025. This directive, issued by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, was delivered during the inauguration of the newly reconstituted board of the NTC. The Minister stressed the need for urgency in concluding the current licensure examination regime as government prepares to transition into a new system for assessing teacher qualifications. “The last of it must be concluded not later than 30th August. If there is a last opportunity for those who sat and couldn’t make it, that process should not travel beyond 30th August. You are to work with the