Category: Politics

Iran War: Two unmanned aerial vehicles travelling toward RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus were intercepted on Monday before reaching the base, according to Cypriot government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis. The interception comes just hours after a separate drone struck the British base around midnight on Sunday, causing minimal damage and no casualties. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides later […]

Iranian Drone Crashes: An Iranian drone crashed inside RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus shortly before midnight on Sunday, according to Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. The unmanned aerial vehicle — identified as a Shahed drone — reportedly caused minimal damage and no casualties. However, the UK Ministry of Defence confirmed that family members stationed at the base […]

Collagen Supplements: New scientific review finds collagen improves skin elasticity and joint health, but experts caution it’s not a miracle anti-ageing cure. Taking daily collagen supplements may improve skin elasticity and hydration, but they will not completely prevent wrinkles, according to a new scientific review published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. Researchers analysed […]

Russia Vs Ukraine war: It was an emotional and sobering encounter when two Ghanaian prisoners of war detained in Ukraine met a delegation from Ghana led by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The two men, whose identities have been withheld for security and diplomatic reasons, expressed deep remorse for their involvement in the conflict. […]

Special Prosecutor tells Accra High Court Republic is awaiting immigration and extradition outcomes involving Ken Ofori-Atta and Ernest Darko Akore. The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has informed the Accra High Court that the Republic of Ghana is awaiting the outcome of two separate proceedings in the United States involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, as […]

GRNMA–GAR: Delegates across 21 districts vote decisively as Jefferson Asare Danquah secures 141 votes to lead GRNMA Greater Accra Region. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association – Greater Accra Region (GRNMA–GAR) has elected Mr. Jefferson Asare Danquah as its substantive Regional Chairman following a closely watched electoral contest. The long-awaited election came off on […]

Starlink Shutdown: Evidence is mounting that Elon Musk’s decision to deny Russian forces access to Starlink satellite internet services may be having a measurable impact on the battlefield in Ukraine. Ukrainian officials and frontline soldiers report that the move has disrupted Russian communications, slowed offensive operations, and created confusion among troops — potentially handing a […]

Domestic Debt Exchange Programme: The Ministry of Finance has announced that the Government of Ghana has successfully paid GH¢10 billion in interest obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing debt restructuring efforts. In a press release dated Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Ministry confirmed that the […]

Cocoa Crisis Deepens: Unsold bags of cocoa beans are stacked nearly to the ceiling inside a warehouse in Duekoue, western Ivory Coast, highlighting the growing crisis facing farmers and cooperatives in the world’s largest cocoa-producing nation. Sekou Dagnogo, who runs a local cooperative in the region, says exporters have been reluctant to purchase cocoa at […]

Unpaid 2023-Recruited Teachers: About 250 teachers recruited in 2023 and posted to the Northern Region have petitioned the Minister of Education, describing their situation as a “grave professional and financial injustice” after working for more than two years without receiving salaries. The affected teachers, who form part of nearly 400 recruits nationwide facing similar challenges, […]