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A blaze destroyed actress Yvonne Okoro's East Legon home, with flames consuming the entire structure before emergency responders could contain the damage. The actress and other occupants evacuated safely, though household goods and personal items were lost as fire ravaged the property...

Ghanaian artist Patapaa has criticized the domestic music industry for failing to embrace his rhythmic innovation, which he believes allowed Nigeria to dominate the continental music landscape. The performer told Empress Gifty that his chant-based style anticipated the rhythm-focused approach...

Media commentator Mr. Bonez has voiced frustration after President John Dramani Mahama renewed his commitment to building a national theatre in Kumasi, pointing out that an identical pledge from the leader during his previous term remains unfulfilled. The entertainment personality highlighted a...

Entertainment analyst Abro has sparked discussion within Ghana's music sector by asserting that Stonebwoy erred significantly in failing to designate MC Portfolio as his primary media representative. The criticism follows recent tensions between the dancehall performer's team and the National...

Nigeria has entered discussions with Washington after President Donald Trump threatened military action against the African nation over jihadist attacks on Christians. Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar said his government welcomes international partnerships but insists Nigerian forces must lead any...

South Africa has accused Israel of orchestrating a systematic effort to remove Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank after two chartered flights carrying 329 people arrived in Johannesburg without proper documentation. Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola stated that his government opposes any...

Kenya Wildlife Service has intensified animal relocations as expanding human settlements and land privatization increasingly encroach on wildlife habitats, particularly around Lake Naivasha. Rangers recently moved five giraffes from Kedong Ranch to Oserengoni private reserve using helicopters...

International Criminal Court prosecutors have called for life imprisonment for Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, a Sudanese militia leader convicted of crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in Darfur between 2003 and 2004. The prosecution described Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali...

A new study warns that aid reductions by the United States and European nations could result in more than 22 million preventable deaths by 2030, including 5.4 million children under five. The research, submitted to The Lancet Global Health and awaiting peer review, updates an earlier projection...

Ghana Airports Company Limited has begun planning a dedicated domestic terminal for Kumasi's Prempeh I International Airport to separate passenger operations and reduce congestion at the facility. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson told parliament the project supports broader efforts to expand...

Ghana's parliament is considering a proposal to add a GH¢100 Airport Infrastructure Development Charge for domestic passengers to fund construction projects across multiple airports nationwide. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson presented the levy as part of budget measures aimed at upgrading...

MobileMoney LTD's chief executive has urged mobile money agents nationwide to view themselves as efficiency leaders who drive integrity and community impact rather than simple transaction processors. Shaibu Haruna told participants at a capacity-building workshop organized by the Mobile Money...

Ghana's tax collection agency has designated the coming year as focused on voluntary compliance while establishing an independent appeals mechanism to resolve disputes outside lengthy court proceedings. Commissioner-General Anthony Sarpong told a post-budget forum that officials aim to...

Newmont transferred GH₵2.388 billion to Ghanaian authorities during the third quarter through various tax obligations, royalties, levies and carried interest payments distributed across government agencies. The mining company's obligations included corporate tax contributions of GH₵1.192 billion...

A policy analyst has assigned the government's fiscal plan a seven out of ten grade while cautioning that effective execution remains essential for achieving stated objectives. Kwaku Adu Boahen of the Ghana Watch Initiative praised the emphasis on value-added production and increased education...

Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson said his spending plan aims to strengthen economic gains while accelerating investment that generates employment and broader growth. The official told an Accra television station that market analysis confirmed improving conditions before he finalized proposals...

Ghana Cocoa Board leadership has raised alarms about smuggling operations draining production from border communities despite substantial government spending on cultivation support. Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo told reporters that security partnerships with district and regional councils will...

Ghana has initiated the transfer of cocoa board supervision from agricultural authorities to the finance ministry in an effort to enhance fiscal oversight of the struggling export sector. Officials aim to address mounting debt and declining production through centralized financial management...

The Ghana Gold Board has rejected allegations claiming the state gold assayer suffered losses approaching GH¢3 billion during its inaugural year of operation. Board officials characterized the assertions as fabricated attempts to discredit the organization's achievements and economic...

Ghana plans to overhaul regulations governing its downstream petroleum sector through a new National Petroleum Authority Act that will address market changes and the global transition toward renewable energy. Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor said the legislation will strengthen...