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In most of the world, countries with religious populations are more likely to have governments that support religion through laws and policies. These laws might include religious education, funding for religious institutions, and laws based on religious values. Not so in sub-Saharan Africa. In a recently published research paper, David Jeffery-Schwikkard, who studies secularism, argues that sub-Saharan African countries provide little state support for religion, even though their populations are among the most devout globally. These findings unsettle many common misconceptions about the role of religion in politics. The Conversation Africa asked him a few questions. How prevalent is religion…

The syspect is alleged to be a supporter of Yaw Obimpeh The Ghana Police Service has reportedly arrested one individual following a confrontation between some candidate supporters and police officers at the ongoing re-run of the Ashanti Region Council of State representative election.According to a report by citinewsroom.com sighted by GhanaWeb, the suspect is believed to be a supporter of the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) chairman of the Ashanti Region, Yaw Obimpeh.The supporters are said to have defied police orders to remain behind a barricade set up at the venue for the election, leading to the arrest of the…

All secondary schools in the country have been tasked to have farms to produce essential crops for feeding. The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, made the call during a media engagement on February 14. He noted that letters have already been issued to all the secondary schools in the country through the regional directors of the Ministry. The call follows concerns of food shortages at some senior high schools across the country following the implementation of the Free Senior High School policy. The sector minister is of the view that all schools, churches and traditional authorities and district…

The Minister for Health. Mr Mintah Akandoh has said the government has implemented strategic measures to sustain and improve healthcare delivery in the country.He said this when the United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer, visited him at his office in Accra.He indicated Ghana’s ongoing efforts to improve healthcare delivery, including plans to expand maternal and child health services, strengthen the fight against infectious disease and enhance emergency medical response systems.Mr Akandoh acknowledged the significant contribution of U.S support to Ghana’s health sector over the years, particularly in areas such as malaria prevention, maternal healthcare and HIV/AIDS programmes.The Minister…

The Greater Accra region accounted for the highest value of secured loans by banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions in quarter 4, 2024. According to data from the Bank of Ghana, this accounted for a percentage share of 69.6%. Comparatively, this represented an increase of 1.2 percentage points from the 70.8 percentage share recorded in quarter 4, 2023. This was followed by the Ashanti and Western regions with respective shares of 14.0% and 4.2% of the total value of secured loans received. The lowest recipients of secured loans in quarter 4,2024 were the Savannah and North-East regions with respective shares of…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Kelvin Aboagye, the General Manager of Elmina Sharks, following an alleged attack on a referee during a Division One League match between Elmina Sharks and Swedru All Blacks. The incident occurred on February 16, 2025, at the Nduom Sports Stadium in Elmina, Central Region. According to police reports, Aboagye, along with other individuals, physically assaulted the match referee and some supporters after the game concluded. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but authorities have confirmed that Aboagye is in police custody, assisting with investigations. Law enforcement officials have also launched a manhunt to…

During the vetting of ministerial nominees for President John Mahama’s administration, Mr. George Opare-Addo (a.k.a. Pablo) admitted being a Freemason and said he puts his trust in the “Grand Architect of the Universe” (GATU) during difficult times. Similarly, Honourable Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader of Ghana’s biggest opposition party, revealed in multiple interviews that he is both a committed Catholic and a Freemason. During an interview with Bernard Avle on ‘The Point of View’ on Channel One TV, Hon. Afenyo-Markin defended his involvement in Freemasonry, arguing: “Freemasonry is not anti-Christian. Many Catholics are Freemasons but are afraid to speak about…

The Ghana Association of Writers (GAW) earlier today launched the Writers and Readers Club at Wajir Barracks ‘B’ Basic and High School in the Greater Accra Region.The ceremony, themed “Turning the Page,” aimed to promote reading, writing, and creative expression among students.Delivering a speech as a Guest Speaker on September 27, 2024, acting General Secretary, Michael Agbesi Kelly emphasized the importance of reading and writing for personal growth, critical thinking, and effective communication in solving societal problems.Mrs. Mariska Araba Taylor-Darko, former Treasurer and Organizer, motivated students to make reading and writing a daily habit. Students showcased their talents through poetry,…

The Founder and General Overseer of Alive Chapel International, Bishop Salifu Amoako, and his wife, Mouha Amoako, have been re-arrested after being discharged from a legal case involving their son.According to a report by GHOne TV, the Attorney General, on Monday, February 17, 2025, withdrew the charges against Bishop Amoako, his wife, and another individual who were being prosecuted for allowing their son to drive without a license.However, the GHOne report stated that the couple were re-arrested immediately after exiting the court on Monday.The 16-year-old son of Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako was sentenced on December 19, 2024, to serve six…

President John Dramani Mahama in the reset manifesto outlined an ambitious agenda for his first 120 days in office, with 25 key promises aimed at transforming Ghana’s economy, education, healthcare, and governance.In a move that has been hailed as a practical step towards restoring hope and confidence in the country, President Mahama has pledged to tackle some of Ghana’s most pressing challenges, from economic stagnation to corruption and environmental degradation.At the heart of President Mahama’s agenda is a commitment to economic transformation. He has promised to nominate a complete list of Cabinet Ministers within 14 days, constitute the leanest and…