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The 13th African Games, which will take place in Accra, Ghana, from March 8–23, 2024, will see the Ministry of Youth and Sports transform the Borteyman Sports Complex into a University of Sports for Development after the event. The Ministry claims that this is being done to guarantee the quality …

President Akufo-Addo has assured the diplomatic community in Ghana that the country’s enviable human rights records will not be compromised. The President said while he has noticed the anxiety caused by the passage of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill among the diplomatic community, they should …

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, is happy that the contentious anti-LGBTQ+ law was just approved, according to a representative for him. On February 28, 2024, the anti-LGBTQ+ bill was enacted by Parliament following nearly three years of debate. The measure requires anyone who identify as LGBTQ+ to …

Despite financial setbacks, the government is committed to completing all road projects started during the Akufo-Addo administration as soon as possible, according to Minister of Roads and Highways Francis Asenso-Boakye. The Minister reminded the people of the government’s commitment during a site visit to the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange Project, which …

The leading telecom service provider in Ghana, Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana), has released its financial results for the year that ended on December 31, 2023. The company demonstrated its adaptability and tenacity in the face of a difficult operating climate by achieving exceptional growth in key financial measures. In order …

The National Peace Council’s chairman, Rev. Dr. Eric Adu-Gyamfi, has made it clear that the council serves as a mediator and upholds objectivity in situations involving the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The National Peace Council has not taken a position on the contentious measure, Rev. Dr. Adu-Gyamfi said, emphasizing the significance of …

The calendar for the 2024 presidential and legislative elections has been made public by the Electoral Commission (EC), and it states that nominations for candidates will be accepted from September 9 to September 13. On September 23, 2024, ballots for presidential and legislative offices will be cast, marking the pinnacle …

In a press release, the Ministry of Finance begged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo not to sign the recently passed Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill into law. The Ministry voiced worries about the possible negative impact on the nation’s ability to receive financial assistance from foreign institutions, specifically the Bretton Woods Institutions. The …

As part of the celebrations for Ghana’s 67th anniversary of independence, President of the Republic Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo honored 46 young, bright students who placed first overall in the most recent Basic Education Certificate Examination. Ten of the forty-six students who made up the overall national best students were …

In observance of Independence Day, the Ministry of the Interior has formally declared that Wednesday, March 6, 2024, will be recognized as a statutory public holiday across the country. The Minister of the Interior, Henry Quartey, emphasized the importance of this day in Ghanaian history and urged all Ghanaians to …