Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, Andy Appiah Kubi Story by: Gregory Pilkington Amoah Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, Andy Appiah Kubi has justified the bi-partisan decision to adjust the fees for passport acquisition from a Hundred to Five hundred Ghana cedis on an account that passports were hitherto considered as a primary means of identification, a situation which has since changed due to the advent of the Ghana card. The Asante Akim North lawmaker thus posited that this led to a decision to place the burden of acquisition of passports on persons who needed it as opposed to government shielding the cost burden to alleviate the collective national responsibility of providing for a document which is now

GHANA’S NEXT CHAPTER: SELFLESS LEADERSHIP AND BOLD SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE By DR. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIA VICE-PRESIDENT, AND NPP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, REPUBLIC OF GHANAUNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (UPSA) 7TH FEBRUARY 2024 Ladies and Gentlemen, Three months ago, I was elected as leader and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to lead the party into the 2024 Elections. I am eternally grateful to His Excellency the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for giving me the opportunity to serve as Vice-President.  Just 11 days ago, the party also completed its election- of parliamentary candidates for 2024 elections. Let me use this opportunity to also appreciate the leadership and grassroots of our beloved party, the NPP, for the seamless organization of the Parliamentary Primaries following on the

Diplomatic crisis between Algeria and Mali: growing tensions in the heart of Sahelian Africa - Fatshimetrie By Stanley Kwabla Arku The recent decision by Mali’s military rulers to cancel the 2015 Algiers Accord, a peace deal aimed at achieving reconciliation and stability in the country, has raised concerns about the future of peace and security in Mali and the wider region. While Algeria, a key mediator in the peace process, expresses regret and deep concern over the cancellation, it is important to consider Mali’s perspective and the reasons behind this decision. Mali’s military authorities have cited instances of hostility and interference in their internal affairs by Algeria as reasons for canceling the peace deal. The dissatisfaction with the implementation of the accord and the perception

In October, the Ghanaian government signed a lithium mining agreement with an Australian company and it has been widely rejected by broad sectors of society Trucks driving from the mine site to the port. Photo: Atlantic Lithium by Stanley Kwabla Arku Ghana’s lithium mining lease agreement with Atlantic Lithium of Australia, the first lease for lithium mining in Ghana, has ignited a heated discussion across the country. The deal, which was signed in October 2023 and defended by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has faced mounting pressure from different sectors of society who question its fairness and transparency. The government asserts that the agreement is the best mining lease for the country, citing a 13% royalty rate and a 30% stake

Editorial: All you need to know about Ghana’s Akosombo Dam spillage By Stanley Kwabla Arku - Ghana, West Africa (Pan African Television) Ghana is reeling from the severe consequences of the Akosombo Dam spillage, a crisis that has displaced thousands of indigenous people and sparked urgent calls for a thorough investigation. What actually was the reason for the spillage? The Akosombo Dam, with its staggering 150 billion cubic meters storage capacity and a maximum operating level of 276 feet, has long been a crucial source of hydroelectric power for Ghana. However, the effects of climate change have caused a significant increase in rainfall, pushing water levels beyond the dam’s maximum operating capacity. Faced with the risk of dam failure, the spillage exercise commenced on

The 2023 Ghana Bar Conference is on the theme: Ensuring High Standard and Integrity in Public Life: The Role of Legal Profession I am grateful to the Bar Council for the invitation and opportunity to address this year’s Bar Conference, my seventh time of doing so as President of the Republic. I am aware that it is a privilege, which I will continue not to abuse. Before I touch on the theme of this year’s conference, “Ensuring High Standards and Integrity in Public Life; The Role of the Legal Profession”, I want to place on record my appreciation, once again, to the Council for making me a member in permanent good-standing, i.e., one who does not have to pay dues. It is an