Ghana's leader addressed global delegates about resource sovereignty during the United Nations General Assembly session. John Dramani Mahama emphasized that African governments must assert direct authority over mineral deposits and forest reserves. Foreign corporations have extracted substantial wealth while local populations remain impoverished across the continent. Humanitarian assistance has decreased by 40 percent since July 2024, making economic independence more pressing.
Mahama criticized previous agreements that granted extensive mining and logging rights to multinational enterprises. African states should negotiate agreements that provide larger revenue shares from extraction activities. International investment remains...
National Democratic Congress leader Ras Mubarak commended President John Dramani Mahama's United Nations General Assembly presentation. The former Kumbungu parliamentarian compared the address to Robert Mugabe's memorable 2007 appearance before world leaders. Mubarak emphasized the president's support for Cuba and criticism of American visa restrictions against Palestinian representatives. He described the speech as compelling Pan-African rhetoric that addressed international concerns.
Mahama advocated for permanent African representation on the Security Council during his Thursday address. The Ghanaian leader proposed oversight mechanisms to prevent veto power abuse by member nations. He requested General Assembly authority to...
Ghana's leader demanded comprehensive United Nations restructuring during his address to world leaders at the General Assembly. President John Dramani Mahama emphasized that Africa deserves permanent Security Council representation since the organization's 80-year-old framework excludes the continent from major decisions. The current system emerged when African nations remained under colonial control and lacked international recognition. Membership has expanded nearly four times while leadership structures stay unchanged.
The Security Council's composition violates fundamental equality principles that guide the United Nations mission according to Mahama's assessment. He challenged the five-nation veto authority that blocks...
Power supply failures forced the Barekese Water Treatment Plant to cease operations Thursday morning in the Ashanti Region. The Ghana Water Company Limited announced that low voltage from the Electricity Company of Ghana made continued production impossible at the facility. Operations stopped at 9 a.m. on September 25, 2025, leaving the plant waiting for electrical service restoration.
Communities throughout the Ashanti Region face significant water supply disruptions as they depend heavily on this treatment facility. The company stated that updates will follow when power returns to normal levels and production resumes. Residents must cooperate during this service interruption period while technicians address the electrical problems...
Professor Samuel Awuah-Nyamekye plans to elevate Sunyani Technical University into Ghana's premier academic institution. The Governing Council Chairman addressed Convocation members at K. Nsiah-Gyabaah Auditorium about his transformation vision. He aims to recruit exceptional faculty and administrative personnel for institutional advancement. Research grant management training will boost professional development across all university levels.
Academic staff will receive enhanced research competencies through regular training programs. Publication opportunities in respected journals will increase faculty qualifications significantly. The chairman expects ten full professors and ten additional associate professors by his tenure's...
President John Dramani Mahama addressed global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday. He called for official recognition of the transatlantic slave trade as humanity's worst crime. The Ghanaian leader demanded reparations for centuries of exploitation that affected over 12.5 million enslaved Africans. His speech highlighted how Western nations amassed wealth through the exploitation of forced African labor.
Ghana will present a formal motion in support of this declaration at the United Nations. Mahama criticized colonial powers for stealing natural resources and cultural artifacts from Africa. He condemned the historical practice of compensating slave owners when slavery ended. The president argued that justice...
Media Foundation for West Africa maintains its position regarding National Lottery Authority investigations despite former Director-General Samuel Awuku's objections. Sulemana Braimah confirmed additional evidence will emerge from The Fourth Estate's probe into Good Causes Foundation operations. The executive director dismissed Awuku's response as deflection tactics from serious allegations raised in their publication. Braimah announced forthcoming revelations through social media statements on Thursday.
The investigative report documented questionable fund allocations totaling millions of cedis designated for social programs. Awards ceremonies received substantial sponsorships rather than intended beneficiaries, with Ghana CEO Awards...
Ghana Tertiary Education Commission reversed sanctions against University of Cape Coast after the institution demonstrated compliance with regulatory demands. Corporate Affairs Director Jerry Sarfo confirmed service restoration through correspondence dated September 24, 2025. The commission reinstated UCC's accredited status on its official website following evidence of cooperation from university management. High-level discussions produced implementation plans that satisfied regulatory concerns.
The conflict centered on Vice-Chancellor Johnson Nyarko Boampong's continued leadership beyond constitutional retirement age requirements. GTEC withdrew accreditation services, government funding, and recruitment permissions when UCC allegedly...
Ghana Education Service committee members submitted fresh Parent-Teachers Association regulations to Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu after comprehensive development work. Committee Chairman Kofi Asare outlined three additional rules governing school-based partnerships between families and educators. The new framework restricts membership to parents with enrolled students and establishes executive term boundaries. Basic school leaders may serve two consecutive two-year periods while secondary school officials face single-term restrictions.
Financial oversight received substantial enhancement through mandatory Auditor General reviews of association accounts. President John Dramani Mahama ordered nationwide PTA restoration in July 2025...
