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President John Dramani Mahama has underlined the importance of African nations becoming more self-sufficient following the suspension of aid programs by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, February 14, he emphasized the significance of this event as a stimulus for Africa’s reduction in reliance on foreign aid.The suspension of USAID programs, which resulted in a $156 million funding gap for Ghana, has generated worries about the potential impact on healthcare, education and agriculture.In response, President Mahama has asked Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson to take immediate steps to resolve the shortfall.The…

play videoCharles Asiedu, Member of Parliament for Tano South Charles Asiedu, the Member of Parliament for Tano South, has detailed how he struggled to secure a job after the National Democratic Congress (NDC) lost power in 2016.According to him, he, along with his brother, had to lose their jobs because of their father, now the current chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah.He explained that due to his father’s affiliations with the NDC and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) winning power, he was rejected even by companies not under the government due to external threats and his father’s name attached…

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, and the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, have visited Wa in the Upper West Region to assess the ongoing meningitis outbreak and offer support to local efforts. According to a post shared by the Ghana Health Service on February 12, 2025, the visit is part of a broader effort to strengthen the region’s response to the outbreak. The officials engaged with key local figures, including the Regional Minister and the Wa Naa, Seidu Fuseini Pelpuo IV. Their discussions focused on strategies to manage the outbreak and…

In a country grappling with economic hardships, skyrocketing debt, and dwindling public trust in state institutions, the latest revelations about massive corruption and illicit financial activities are both infuriating and heart-breaking. Ghana is bleeding—billions of dollars meant for schools, hospitals, and jobs vanish into the pockets of greedy officials and their cronies, while ordinary citizens struggle for basic necessities.The recently submitted Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) report, led by Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has unearthed an estimated $20.49 billion in stolen funds—an amount that should have been invested in national development. Yet, this staggering figure may only be the tip…

In response to the alarming rise in cholera cases across multiple regions, the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) have launched a vaccination campaign in Accra.Starting today, Friday, February 14, the initiative aims to immunize over 300,000 residents in the capital to contain the spread of the deadly disease.The campaign comes as Ghana grapples with a growing cholera outbreak, which has already resulted in more than 4,000 reported cases across five regions, including Greater Accra, Eastern, Central, Ashanti, and Western.The outbreak has claimed over 40 lives, heightening concerns among health officials and the public. Cholera, a highly…

President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Stephane Miezan President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged government to shift its focus from merely increasing revenue to cutting down on excessive expenditure. Stephane Miezan argues that sustainable economic growth cannot be achieved by overburdening businesses and taxpayers. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, February 13, Miezan stressed that while revenue is essential for national development, it should not be the only consideration. “The whole economy should not always be on revenue. It can also be on expenditure cut,” he…

Ghana’s U-20 coach, Desmond Offei, has shared his thoughts on the Black Satellites’ 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations draw, where they will face hosts Ivory Coast, Tanzania, and DR Congo. The four teams will be joined by a representative from UNIFFAC 2. The draw, held at CAF’s headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, placed 13 teams into three groups, with Ghana set to navigate a challenging path toward the continental title and a spot at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. Reacting to the draw, Offei expressed confidence in his team’s ability to succeed. “I think we are in a…

President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed Ghana’s readiness to bridge the $156 million funding shortfall caused by the suspension of US Agency for International Development (USAID) programs.The President highlighted that the current circumstances should push African nations to become more self-sufficient.President Mahama emphasized the diversity of Ghana’s foreign ties during the Munich Security Conference’s Townhall on “Building or Burning Bridges: Economic and Development Cooperation Among Multipolarization” on Friday, February 14, in Munich.He pointed out that, while USAID has been active in governance, education, and healthcare, collaborations with countries such as China and Brazil have focused on infrastructure and agriculture, respectively.Speaking…

Former Head of Corporate Communications at Ghana Gas Company, Ernest Owusu-Bempah Former Head of Corporate Communications at Ghana Gas Company, Ernest Owusu-Bempah, has vehemently denied rumors that he has fled Ghana for fear of prosecution.A picture of Ernest Owusu-Bempah, an outspoken politician, surfaced on social media of him in the streets of New York. Some netizens claimed he had gone into hiding from the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team, fearing prosecution over possible malfeasance during his tenure at Ghana Gas Company.However, in an interview on Okay FM, Ernest Owusu-Bempah, who is also a Deputy National Communications Officer of the…

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has taken a bold stance against the influx of unbranded, uncertified diapers and sanitary pads into the Ghanaian market. These substandard products—some of which are refurbished and repackaged without any indication of their country of origin—pose a severe health risk to unsuspecting consumers. At the forefront of this fight is the CEO of the FDA, Dr. Delese Mimi Darko, whose unwavering dedication to public health has been evident across successive governments. With over 20 years of experience at the FDA, serving under both the NDC and NPP, Dr. Darko has remained resolute in combating…