This resolution, sponsored by Ghana, will serve to recognize the transatlantic slave trade as the most serious crime against humanity.

Malaria vaccines have drastically cut child deaths in Ghana, yet global health organization Gavi warns that funding cuts from the Trump administration and other wealthy nations threaten to halt the vital vaccination expansion across Africa, jeopardizing gains against the disease. Malaria vaccines are bringing Ghana closer to eliminating child malaria deaths, showcasing their power against […]

Changes approved for 2026 aim to boost macroeconomic efficiency and gains. On Thursday, the Bank of Ghana pledged to reform the country’s Domestic Gold Purchase Program (DGPP) to boost its macroeconomic benefits. RELATED: Ghana Mourns Eight Victims of Military Helicopter Crash in Ashanti Region The board of the Bank of Ghana approved the reforms to […]

One year after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern, African countries are reporting both significant progress and persistent challenges in their response to the outbreak. Since August 2024, 28 African nations have reported more than 174,000 suspected cases and nearly 50,000 confirmed infections, resulting in approximately 240 […]

A military helicopter crash in Ghana has killed eight people, including the defence and environment ministers, sparking national mourning and a security leadership vacuum.

Ghana has recorded its first death linked to Mpox, health authorities confirmed Sunday, as the country grapples with a sharp rise in infections. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) reported 23 new cases in the past week, bringing the total to 257 confirmed infections since the virus first appeared in June 2022. The fatality marks a […]

Ghana has reported 34 new cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 79, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). Health officials confirmed that four patients are currently hospitalized, while contact tracing efforts continue to contain the outbreak. Mpox cases have now been detected in more than ten regions, prompting heightened […]

The opioid crisis in Ghana is escalating, with young people increasingly falling victim to addiction, particularly to a drug known as “Red”. Health authorities are deeply concerned as social media videos reveal the distressing effects of opioid misuse among the youth. The crisis has been fueled by weak regulations and illegal importation, allowing unauthorized sellers […]

Seven people were killed during a violent confrontation between soldiers and illegal miners at the AngloGold Ashanti mining site in Ghana’s Ashanti region. The clash, which occurred at one of the country’s largest gold mining operations, has sparked outrage and reignited tensions between local communities, mining companies, and the government. Related:Ghana’s Supreme Court Dismisses Challenges […]

In a significant setback for the LGBTQ community in Africa, Ghana’s Supreme Court has dismissed two cases that challenged the constitutionality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. Related:Namibia Removes Laws Prohibiting Same-Sex Relations This ruling clears the way for President Nana Akufo-Addo to potentially sign into law one of the continent’s most […]