Ghana’s Future Lies In Domestic Mobilization And Civic Accountability – Veep AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - June 25, 2025June 25, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for a bold rethinking of development financing and civic action, urging a shift from dependence on aid to local ownership and citizen-led accountability. She made the call at the 3rd Ghana Civil Society Forum held at the GNAT Hall in Accra. Speaking on the theme, “Reimagining Development Financing and Civic Action: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Way Forward,” the Vice President described the forum as timely, coming at a moment when traditional aid flows are dwindling and global development cooperation is under significant strain. “We cannot rely on aid as the primary engine of development,” she cautioned. “Governments must now create enabling environments that boost domestic investment and mobilize new sources of
President Mahama arrives in Brussels as Advocate for GAVI Vaccine Replenishment. LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - June 25, 2025June 25, 20250 President John Dramani Mahama 25/06/26Story by George Yawson Vineh President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brussels, Belgium as ambassador for the GAVI Alliance’s crucial vaccine replenishment efforts to participate in the Global Summit on Health and Prosperity through Immunisation, co-hosted by the European Union, the Gates Foundation, and the Vaccine Alliance. The Summit aims to secure vital support for Gavi's ambitious 2026-2030 strategy. And this strategy seeks to immunise an additional 500 million children, save over 8 million lives, and protect against up to 150 disease outbreaks, delivering over $100 billion in economic benefits.In a statement signed by the spokesperson and Minister in charge of Government Communications, Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu states that President Mahama’s presence is to highlight the vital role
Police arrest a suspect in viral video LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - June 25, 2025June 25, 20250 24/06/25 Story by George Yawson Vineh The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a man seen in a viral video on social media seen issuing threats to shoot any police officer he may encounter.In a press statement issued and signed by the regional head of public affairs of the Ghana Police Service, Ms. Juliana Obeng (Supt) indicates that on Monday, 23rd June 2025, an intelligence-led operation resulted in the arrest of the individual identified in the video as Israel Agbo Forson, a 32-year-old filmmaker residingin North Legon. The suspect is currently on police enquiry bail and is assisting with ongoing investigations. The statement further condemns strongly terms of acts of incitement, threats, and obstruction against law enforcement officers. Such conduct is not only
Krachi East MP Cut Sod For Emergency And Accident Unit And Organized Free Health Screening For The People Of Krachi East LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - June 24, 2025June 25, 20250 The member of parliament for Krachi East Hon. Nelson Kofi Djabab cut sod for emergency and accident unit at Dambai polyclinic. According to the Hon.Lawmaker, it is very important as a health facility to have a proper emergency and accident unit.He stated that Krachi East lost a prominent person who is the former MCE of Krachi East who collapsed at Dambai Training college of education, according to the MP the former MCE lost his life due to the state of the emergency and accident unit at Dambai polyclinic. The lawmaker added that the emergency and accident unit that is going to be built will be 30 bed capacity. The MP also organized a health screening for the people of Krachi East for free.
NDC Spain Branch Welcomes New Ghana Ambassador with Warm Congratulations LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - June 24, 2025June 24, 20250 23/06/25 Source: E. A. Kwarteng The Spain Branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has warmly welcomed Ghana's new Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe, and assured her of its full support as she assumes her diplomatic role. Speaking in an interview, the Acting Secretary of the Branch, Hanson Dartey, commended President John Dramani Mahama for fulfilling a long-held expectation by appointing a substantive representative to advance Ghana's interests in Spain. According to Dartey, the appointment is timely and reflects the President's high regard for Ghanaians in the diaspora. “We are extremely grateful to His Excellency President Mahama for heeding our appeal and appointing an ambassador at this critical juncture,” Dartey said. “This shows his commitment to deepening Ghana's diplomatic presence
Education Minister Announces GH¢40 Million Seed Funding For Nascent Public Universities LOCAL by panafricantv - June 21, 2025June 24, 20250 The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, today announced a significant government commitment to bolster nascent public universities across Ghana, pledging substantial seed funding through the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund). The announcement was made during his address as the Special Guest of Honour at the 5th Congregation of the C.K. Tedem University of Technology and Applied Sciences in the Upper East Region on Saturday. Addressing a distinguished gathering of graduates, faculty, and stakeholders, Minister Iddrisu revealed that the government, through the approved 2025 GETFund formula, has earmarked a total of GH¢40,000,000 as seed money for these vital initiatives. "This government is fully committed to nurturing our young public universities, ensuring they have the necessary resources to develop and provide quality education
Police Arrest Five Suspects For Robbery At Dompim In The Western Region. LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - June 18, 2025June 24, 20250 The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects for armed robbery at a mining site at Dompim in the Western Region. Preliminary investigations established that five armed men attacked the mining site, robbing workers of gold concentrate amidst gunfire. One of the suspects, Akwasi Abban, was arrested at the scene by workers at the site while the others escaped. Suspect Akwasi Abban admitted to the robbery and mentioned the site foreman, Ebenezer Soore, as the person who provided information to the robbery syndicate. Suspect Soore was subsequently arrested. Three of the accomplices, Elijah Arthur alias Possible, Elisha Arthur alias Skonzy, David Agyarko alias Big Man were later arrested on 2nd June, 2025. All the suspects have since been put before court
Forging Green Transport Corridors: China And Ghana Sign MoU To Build New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Assembly Plant In Ghana LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - June 16, 2025June 17, 20250 On June 15, China West Africa Eco-Drive New Energy Vehicle (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. (“West Africa Eco-Drive”), Ghana’s Ministry of Trade, Agriculture and Industry, and Shenzhen Gecko New Energy Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd. (“Gecko”) signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Investment in Ghana’s New Energy Vehicle Assembly Plant in Shenzhen, China. This agreement advances Ghana’s NEV industry development while supporting Chinese enterprises in expanding their African market presence. Being the first investment cooperation project by Chinese NEV enterprise in Ghana, this initiative marks a new phase of China-Africa green industrial capacity cooperation. Attendees at the signing ceremony included: • Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister of Trade, Agriculture and Industry, Ghana • Wang Qian, Chairman of West Africa Eco-Drive • Li Chunhui, CEO of West Africa Eco-Drive • Peng
Ministry Education Mourns Seven Lawra SHS Students Lost In Canoe Tragedy, Assures Of Probe Into The Matter AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - June 16, 2025June 16, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Ministry of Education has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of seven students from the Lawra Senior High School who drowned in the Black Volta River on Saturday morning, June 15. The students, members of the school’s cadet corps, were reportedly on a routine morning jogging exercise when they attempted to cross the river near Dikpe into neighbouring Burkina Faso using a canoe. The vessel capsized midway, leading to the loss of seven lives, five girls and two boys. Three others survived the accident. In a press statement issued by the Deputy Minister of Education and Member of Parliament, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, the Ministry described the incident as “unexpected and heartbreaking,” and extended condolences on behalf
The Fathers Day Love AFRICA NEWS ENTERTAINMENT LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - June 15, 2025June 15, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh Father's Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday of June to honor fathers, father figures, and paternal bonds. This year, it falls on June 15, 2025. The day is a tribute to the love, care, and support that fathers provide to their families. This celebration was first introduced by Sonora Smart Dodd in 1909, inspired by Mother's Day. Dodd wanted to recognize her father's sacrifices as a single parent raising six children after her mother's death. The first Father's Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in Spokane, Washington. It took 62 years for Father's Day to become a permanent national holiday in the United States, signed into law by President Richard Nixon in 1972.Father's Day