Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu shared details about Ghana's school changes at a Wednesday meeting with reporters. The government collected over 2,000 ideas from people across the country during education talks. These suggestions will help shape future school policies and programs. Students and parents gave input about what they want to see improved. The ministry plans to use these recommendations for long-term reforms.
About 129,000 students have used the new No-Fee-Stress computer system for college applications. This online tool helps families apply for school money without hassle. The platform makes it easier to find and request financial aid. Students can complete their college paperwork through one website. Parents no longer...
Ghana doctors found seven more people with Mpox disease. The health service shared this news on Sunday. The country has seen 98 cases since the sickness first appeared. Nobody has died from Mpox in Ghana. No patients are staying in hospitals right away.
Mpox spreads when people touch others who have the disease. The sickness used to be called monkeypox. Health workers say they can control the problem. People should wash their hands often and stay away from sick persons. This helps stop the disease from spreading to more people.
The Ghana Health Service watches for new cases every day. They want to catch the disease early. Officials will keep telling people about new cases. They promise to share updates when things change. The health...
Ghana might start letting citizens vote for their local government leaders starting in 2026. President John Dramani Mahama told newly appointed district chiefs that they could be the last group chosen by the government instead of voters. A national committee is finishing talks about changing the constitution to allow elections for these positions. Most Ghanaians want to pick their own district leaders according to recent surveys. The committee will share their final ideas in August.
Each district will receive at least 25 million cedis from the national fund this year. This marks the largest amount ever given to local governments since Ghana returned to democracy. Districts will control 80 percent of all the money sent to local areas...
A Supreme Court nominee says Catholic schools can require students to follow religious rules without breaking the law. Justice Hafisata Amaleboba told lawmakers Wednesday that families choose these schools knowing about their faith requirements. She argued that students agree to religious activities when they decide to attend Catholic institutions. The judge candidate believes constitutional rights have limits when people make voluntary choices. Schools tell families about religious expectations before enrollment happens.
Justice While appeared before Parliament's hiring committee to answer questions about religious freedom in education. She explained that students cannot claim forced participation when they pick faith-based schools...
A court refused to help former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta hide from corruption investigators. The Human Rights Court turned down his request to remove his name from wanted person lists. Ofori-Atta asked judges to force the Office of the Special Prosecutor to delete his photo and personal details from official websites. His lawyers claimed the public listings damaged his reputation and violated fair treatment rules. The former minister wanted courts to stop future wanted notices without judicial approval.
Justice Amoako rejected the case Wednesday after reviewing legal requirements for court orders. The judge said Ofori-Atta failed to prove he deserved special protection from normal investigation procedures. Courts can award money...
President John Dramani Mahama shut down the computer system that assigns jobs to national service workers. The Youth Ministry announced Wednesday that officials stopped using the Central Management System because of serious problems. Government leaders want experts to check if criminals damaged the digital platform. The shutdown protects Ghana from more corruption at the National Service Authority.
The system faced heavy criticism after investigators found major theft schemes. Corrupt officials created fake worker names and stole 548 million cedis from government accounts. Former National Service Authority bosses Mustapha While, Osei Assibey Antwi and Gifty Oware-Mensah will face criminal charges soon. Attorney General Dominic Ayine...
A Supreme Court nominee says presidents can punish their workers who refuse to report their money and property. Justice Hafisata Amaleboba told lawmakers on Wednesday that salary cuts for rule-breakers stay within presidential power. She faced tough questions from Parliament's hiring committee about whether such penalties cross legal lines. The judge candidate stuck to her position when pressed about constitutional limits on presidential authority. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin challenged her views during the hearing.
Justice Amaleboba blamed court delays on having few judges and slow legal steps. She said heavy workloads make it hard for courts to finish cases quickly. The nominee wants stricter deadlines but warns that...
Ghana needs $6 billion to stop floods from destroying homes and lives across the nation. Works and Housing Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei told Parliament on Wednesday that his department wants private companies and climate groups to help pay for the massive project. The government plans to build lasting flood protection systems through partnerships with businesses and international donors. Officials hope to turn the flood crisis into a chance for better infrastructure development. Leaders want to create a country that can handle heavy rains and protect all citizens from water damage.
Adjei spoke to lawmakers about the ministry's ambitious flood control program during the parliamentary session. He promised that Ghana would become...
A government official says declaring emergency powers against illegal mining would fail without proper backup plans. Paa Kwasi Schandorf works as the media officer for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. He spoke on GHOne TV Wednesday about the mining crisis. Schandorf believes emergency declarations might look serious but accomplish nothing without real action. The official compared empty promises to people who claim they want to change but keep doing wrong things.
Schandorf used a religious example to explain his point. He talked about someone who promises to live a clean life on New Year's Day but still keeps cigarettes and alcohol around their house. The person makes big public statements about being pure but refuses to...
