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In an effort to establish a strong presence of Shamanism in Ghana, The Ola Herbal And Spiritual Centre (Soul Travel Ghana) has organised its inaugural initiation ceremony for devotees, culminating in the induction of one Shaman and four Spiritual Healers at a vibrant and elaborate event held at Kasoa- Opeikuma in the Central Region of Ghana.Ordination to honour ancestral lineageThe ceremony, held on Saturday, 21st June, 2025 and themed ‘Honouring The Ancestral Lineage And The Reawakening of Ancestral Gifts Through The Ordination’, brought together well-wishers of the graduands, members of Soul Travel Ghana, including general members of the community. It…

Kennedy Agyapong is former Assin Central MP Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has advised the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to first resolve the party’s internal issues before rushing to elect a new presidential candidate.Addressing a gathering of NPP constituency chairmen on Saturday, June 21, 2025, he expressed concern over the party’s failure to conduct a thorough introspection following its defeat in the 2024 general elections.“We don’t know the causes of our defeat. So, what message are we going to give when we start campaigning again?“If we don’t solve these problems, you can bring…

The Western Regional Health Directorate has reactivated its public health emergency response team to combat Mpox while raising concerns over a spike in maternal deaths. There were 25 recorded maternal deaths between January and May 2025. Meanwhile the Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has called on the Regional House of Chiefs to advocate for upgrades in the region’s health facilities particularly the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital. Speaking at the Western Region Development Retreat, the Regional Health Directorate’s Chief Pharmacist, Kwadwo Okyere Apenteng, disclosed the region has reported 187 suspected and 43 confirmed Mpox cases, contributing to 71% of the Ghana’s…

– Source:Weeks ahead of the first anniversary in Kenya of the Gen Z-led anti-government protests that resulted in at least 60 deaths and displays of police brutality, news broke that Albert Ojwang, a young Kenyan blogger, had died in police detention. Kamau Wairuri who has studied the politics of policing in Kenya, sets out why these events aren’t outliers, what efforts have been made to reform Kenya’s security forces, and what still needs to be done. When did this all begin? Recent events are part of a long history of police brutality in Kenya that can be traced back to…

In a colorful and culturally rich ceremony held on 20th June, 2025 Her Excellency Fidelia Graand-Galon, the Suriname Ambassador to Ghana, was officially installed as the Development Queen Mother (Noryaa Manye) of Otublohum Traditional Area in Ga Mashie, Accra by Tetebotan Nii Dodoo Nsaki II, the Paramount Chief of Otublohum.The historic event drew dignitaries from all walks of life, including prominent traditional leaders, members of the diplomatic corps, the Jamaican community in Ghana, and representatives of the African diaspora. They gathered to witness a symbolic moment of cultural unity and reconnection between Ghana and Suriname — two nations deeply linked…

Kennedy Agyapong is a former Member of Parliament for Assin Central Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has reaffirmed his commitment to leading Ghana toward a path of practical and transformational development.Addressing a gathering of supporters and well-wishers at a ceremony to mark his 65th birthday in Accra on June 22, 2025, the former lawmaker said the country’s challenges require action-oriented leadership and not just eloquent speeches and theories.“Believe in me, I can bring transformation to Ghana. Looking at the numbers who have turned up today, I can see that you have confidence in me, and I…

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has issued a public advisory, debunking widespread social media claims of an ongoing recruitment exercise. The security agency is urging the Ghanaian public to exercise extreme caution and vigilance, warning against increasingly sophisticated digital scams designed to defraud unsuspecting job seekers. In a press release on June 20, 2025, the GIS clarified that it is currently not conducting any recruitment drive. Head of Public Affairs, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration, Michael Amoako-Atta, signed the statement, which emphatically directed the public to disregard any such offers circulating online. The GIS reiterated that all legitimate recruitment announcements will…

– Source:For the first time since the end of apartheid in 1994, the ruling African National Congress lost its parliamentary majority in 2024. After 30 years in power, it had to form a coalition with 10 other political parties to govern the country. The creation of the “government of national unity” marked a turning point in the country’s democracy. This development appears to have rekindled hope and positive sentiment among South Africans about the country’s future and its democratic processes. The period leading up to the 2024 elections was characterised by widespread pessimism. Years of economic stagnation, high unemployment, severe…

Management of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has disclosed that the company’s debt has risen to a staggering $517 million as of the close of December 2024. Managing Director of the company, Edmond Kombat, disclosed to journalists at an Energy Committee retreat on Sunday, June 22, 2025, that the debt has accrued from “trade debt, legacy debt from crude supply, grants from the ministry of finance which were reclassified into debt as part of the IMF agreement.” He said the situation has led to the central government retaining a chunk of TOR’s share of the Energy Sector Levy to pay…

Rev Richard Whitcomb, Senior Pastor of Agape House New Testament Church Senior Pastor of Agape House New Testament Church, Rev Richard Whitcomb, has stated that Ghana’s greatest challenge is not political leadership but the behaviour and moral conduct of its citizens, particularly Christians.Delivering a sermon during church service June 21, 2025, Rev Whitcomb urged Ghanaians to shift their focus from blaming political leaders to seeking personal and spiritual transformation.“The change we need in Ghana will not take place with a change in government. The change we need will take place with a change in us. The problem is not the…