People eat leaves and charcoal to stay alive after running from attacks near el-Fasher in Sudan. They fled when armed fighters hit the Zamzam camp this month. Many die during the long walk to Tawila from thirst or wounds.
The Darfur region faces a terrible crisis as thousands leave their homes. Aid groups try to help, but lack money for basic supplies. The Rapid Support Forces caused this mass escape when they attacked the camp. People struggle every day to find water and food.
Lives hang in the balance as the emergency grows worse each day. Help moves slowly to those who need it most. Families search for safe places away from the fighting. The road between towns has become a path of suffering for those who walk it. Workers from...
The Electoral Commission has answered charges from Faridah Nambi Kigongo about the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election. They told the High Court they ran a fair vote on March 13, 2025. The EC says Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi won fairly with 17,939 votes to Nambi's 9,058. They claim all rules were followed during the election process. The EC stands firm that the results came from proper vote counts with agents watching.
Nambi filed her case two weeks ago, asking for a new election. She says 14 polling stations had their votes left out of the final tallies. She also claims Nalukoola broke rules at places like Mbogo Primary School Playground, where he talked to voters on election day. Her petition states the EC failed to keep the votes...
Former Deputy Attorney-General Diana Asonaba Dapaah warns that Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo's suspension should worry all Ghanaians. She claims officials lowered standards to establish the case against the Chief Justice. Speaking on JoyNews' NewsFile on April 26, Dapaah said the petitions fall short of the proper legal threshold.
President Mahama decided Tuesday that there is enough evidence in three petitions against Torkonoo. After talking with the Council of State, he formed a committee to investigate these claims, following Article 146 rules. The news came through a statement from Felix Kwakye Ofosu at the Presidency on April 22. Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang heads this committee, which includes members from law, military...
Ghanaian actor Kwaku Manu recently stopped by The Willingway Foundation rehab center to see hiplife star Okomfour Kwadee. His visit revealed good news about the musician who has faced mental health struggles. Fans have worried about Kwadee since he became ill. The actor noticed clear signs of progress during their time together.
Manu talked about his history with Kwadee, saying he first met him at Kwamo. He explained how Kwadee had shown improvement before, even performing shows around Accra. Later, the musician traveled to Bolgatanga before his health took another downturn. The foundation's head, Lydia Abena Manu, felt bad about seeing her patient return to poor health after making such progress.
Despite these challenges, the actor...
Ghana President John Mahama wrote in a condolence book Friday that Pope Francis was a good man with a kind soul. He visited the Apostolic Nunciature in Accra to honor the religious leader, who died Monday at age 88. The Vatican announced his death earlier this week. The pope will be buried Saturday at the Vatican.
Church leaders held a memorial mass Friday at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa led government officials who attended the service. Religious figures from different Christian churches came to show respect. Someone represented the National Chief Imam at the ceremony as well. People remembered the pope for his humble nature and work promoting peace between different faiths...
A man faces court after taking money from a Finnish retiree who had already lost cash in a love scam. Raymond Ofomala pretended to be a lawyer who could help recover her stolen money. He claimed some people were arrested for cheating elderly women online. The 36-year-old businessman collected over 204,000 Ghana cedis through mobile money accounts. He said he needed these payments to help return her previous losses.
The victim became suspicious when Ofomala kept asking for more money. She stopped answering him and called the police about the scheme. Officers found that Ofomala used two personal accounts and a merchant number to receive payments. They also seized his Toyota Vitz car, which he had bought with illegal money. Judge Isaac...
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu wants University of Ghana leaders to make the school compete worldwide. He spoke on Friday when he set up the new 19-member group that will run the university. The minister praised the school for ranking first in Ghana, first in West Africa, and fifth in sub-Saharan Africa. He promised that the government would respect academic freedom at public universities.
The minister told council members the Mahama administration plans to create a National Research Fund with 50 million Ghana cedis to start. He encouraged the school to build partnerships that expand the buildings for more students. The government will increase higher education funding through GetFund to help universities meet their goals. Mr...
Police caught a man who stole an EPA Toyota Land Cruiser in Tarkwa. Officers arrested Salifu Gariba last Wednesday on the Tamale-Bolgatanga Highway near Kukobia. They recovered the government vehicle with plate number GS 1845-23 from him. Police say someone took the car from an EPA worker's home in Budo City early Tuesday morning. The suspect remains in custody as investigators continue their work.
Deputy Commissioner Desmond Boampong shared these details with reporters during a press conference. The Western Central Regional Police Commander confirmed the arrest happened in the Northern Region. The suspect faces charges related to the theft of the official vehicle. Law enforcement officials transported him back to Tarkwa after his...
Ghana plans to issue its first forest trade license with the European Union before July, making it Africa's leader in this area. The Lands Minister told the EU Ambassador about this progress during their meeting on Friday in Accra. They talked about working together on forest protection as Parliament prepares to approve final timber contracts after the Easter break.
The EU remains one of Ghana's biggest trading partners, handling about 14 percent of trade volume three years ago. Minister Emmanuel Buah asked for help with tracking systems, tree planting projects, fighting illegal mining, cleaning polluted waters, and modernizing timber factories. He wants climate money to keep forests healthy as both sides build their partnership.
The...
