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Ghana issues public advisory after WHO declares Ebola outbreak global health emergency

The Ministry of Health has issued a public advisory following the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) declaration of the recent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). According to the ministry, the declaration was made due to the potential...

Ghana Petitions African Union Over Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

The Government of Ghana has formally petitioned the African Union (AU) over renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in South Africa, expressing grave concern over the safety and welfare of African migrants, including Ghanaians residing in the country. The move follows growing tensions and sporadic...

Ghana Deepens Energy Ties with ENI, Vitol, GNPC to Boost Gas Output by 2028

Ghana has reinforced its strategic collaboration with Italian energy giant ENI, global commodities firm Vitol, and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) in a renewed push to significantly expand the country’s gas production capacity by 2028. The move builds on ENI’s already established operations in...

Zenator Rawlings elected 2nd Vice President of Pan-African Parliament

Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, Dr. Zenator Agyeman-Rawlings, has been elected as the 2nd Vice President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) following a decisive vote. She secured victory with 131 votes against her contender who polled 51 votes in an election held during a...

Gov’t settles $29m Suame Interchange debt, commits GH¢3bn to accelerate project

The Government of Ghana has cleared an outstanding $29 million debt on the Suame Interchange project and approved an additional GH¢3 billion to expedite its completion. The move is aimed at reviving momentum on the critical road infrastructure project, which has suffered setbacks in recent...

Ghana rejects US health aid deal over data concerns

Ghana has reportedly turned down a proposed health aid agreement from the United States over concerns relating to data privacy and control, according to a Reuters report. The report indicates that the deal included provisions that would grant access to certain health data, a condition...