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Guinea Junta Leader Elected President Amid Controversy

Gen. Mamady Doumbouya has been declared the winner of Guinea’s presidential election, according to provisional results released by the country’s election commission, securing a commanding majority of the vote. The junta leader, who seized power in a coup four years ago, sought to legitimise his...

NDC Chairman Urges Bawku Youth to Embrace Peace and Reject Violence

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has appealed to the youth of Bawku to shun actions that could undermine ongoing peacebuilding efforts in the region. Addressing attendees at the 38th Annual Samampiid Festival in the Upper East Region, Nketia underscored the...

Ghana’s MoMo Transaction Values Skyrocket to GH¢3.01 Trillion in 2024-BoG Reports a 56.8% Explosion

Mobile money (MoMo) transactions in Ghana surged dramatically in 2024, soaring by 56.8% to an astounding GH¢3.01 trillion, up from GH¢1.92 trillion in 2023, according to the Bank of Ghana’s 2024 Payment Systems Oversight Report. This remarkable leap underscores the nation’s growing dependence on...

Council of Ministers endorse President Mahama’s candidacy for 2027 AU Chair role

The ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting at meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana as the sole candidate from ECOWAS for chairperson of the African Union when the rotating chairmanship gets to West Africa’s turn in 2027. Ghana's Foreign...

KIRIN CUP: Ambassador Kojo Choi Inspires Black Stars Ahead of Crucial Clash with South Korea

Ghana’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Korea, Kojo Choi, has delivered a stirring message of encouragement to the Black Stars ahead of their international friendly against the Taegeuk Warriors. The Korean-born Ghanaian diplomat urged the squad to shake off last Friday’s defeat to Japan...

Justice Baffoe-Bonnie to Be Sworn In as Chief Justice Today

President John Dramani Mahama will today, Monday, November 17, 2025, administer the oath of office to Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice, days after Parliament gave its approval to his nomination. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie was nominated on September 23, 2025, with President Mahama highlighting...