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Ghana Condemns Ill-Treatment of Citizens at Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport

10Dec

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Ghana Condemns Ill-Treatment of Citizens at Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport

The Government of Ghana has expressed strong protest and deep concern over what it describes as the ill-treatment of Ghanaian nationals by Israeli authorities at the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. In an official statement issued on Tuesday, the government said it has observed with grave concern that since Sunday, December 7, 2025, Ghanaian travellers arriving in Israel have allegedly been deliberately targeted and subjected to inhumane and traumatic treatment at the airport. According to the statement, seven Ghanaian nationals were detained at the airport without justifiable cause on the day in question. Among those detained were four members of a Parliamentary delegation who were travelling to Israel to participate in the ongoing Annual International Cybersecurity Con...

Ghana Deports Three Israelis in Diplomatic Response to Treatment of Ghanaian Nationals

10Dec

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Ghana Deports Three Israelis in Diplomatic Response to Treatment of Ghanaian Nationals

The Government of Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals in response to what it describes as the ill-treatment and unjustified deportation of three Ghanaians by Israeli authorities. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the decision was taken after the three Israeli nationals arrived in Ghana earlier today. The move, government officials say, was a reciprocal measure aimed at addressing concerns over the treatment of Ghanaian citizens abroad and safeguarding their dignity. In connection with the incident, the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the State of Israel in Accra was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This followed the absence of the Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, who is currently outside the country. Despite the diplomatic...

Accra Emerges as Global Hub as Mahama’s Accra Reset Gains Worldwide Momentum

9Dec

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Accra Emerges as Global Hub as Mahama’s Accra Reset Gains Worldwide Momentum

Accra is rapidly positioning itself as a major diplomatic centre for Global South cooperation, following the approval of the Accra Reset Secretariat, which will now be headquartered in Ghana. As Africa’s Champion of Health, President John Dramani Mahama has already hosted several major international forums this year and is set to open the WHX Leaders Summit in Ghana today. The establishment of the Secretariat marks a new chapter in the country’s growing role in shaping global governance and economic reform. Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo announced the development during a keynote address at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, where he represented President Mahama — the architect of the Accra Reset and the African Union Champion for Reparations. Obasanjo told worl...

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Lauds Accra College of Medicine at 10th Anniversary and 6th Congregation Ceremony

7Dec

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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Lauds Accra College of Medicine at 10th Anniversary and 6th Congregation Ceremony

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has praised the Accra College of Medicine (ACM) for a decade of contributions to Ghana’s health sector, urging the institution to expand its national impact as it enters its next phase of growth. Serving as Guest of Honour at the College’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and 6th Congregation Ceremony, the Vice President described the event as an important moment to honour the graduating class and reflect on ten years of excellence in medical education. She commended ACM for “shaping doctors who excel in hospitals and communities across Ghana,” highlighting the school’s commitment to widening access, strengthening student support systems, and investing in technological advancement. These efforts, she said, have positioned the institution as a risi...

Akuse Crash Claims Lives of Two Female Prison Officers; Two Others Injured

7Dec

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Akuse Crash Claims Lives of Two Female Prison Officers; Two Others Injured

Two female officers of the Ghana Prisons Service have lost their lives following a road accident near Akuse, while two male colleagues sustained serious injuries. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, December 6, 2025, along the stretch between Akuse Junction and the VRA Junction within the Akuse township. The officers were travelling in a Toyota Corolla with registration number GS 4817-17 when the crash happened. The two injured officers were first taken to the Akuse Government Hospital for emergency care but were later transferred to St. Joseph Hospital in Koforidua due to multiple fractures. In total, four officers were on board the vehicle—two passed away, and the remaining two are receiving treatment for severe injuries.

Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to AfCFTA and Regional Health Resilience — Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

6Dec

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Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to AfCFTA and Regional Health Resilience — Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

Ghana’s Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has reiterated the country’s unwavering commitment to advancing regional integration and strengthening Africa’s health systems, particularly in the fight against AIDS. Speaking at a high-level conference, the Vice President highlighted Ghana’s leadership role in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), describing it as a vital platform for shared learning, policy harmonisation, and collective action across the continent. According to her, the next five years will be decisive for Africa as it works to eliminate the threat of AIDS. She stressed that while the continent has the capacity to end the epidemic, achieving this goal will require governments and institutions to prioritise long-term resilience instead of short-term, re...

JUSAG Holds Maiden AGM, Launches JUSCOFund at Law Court Complex

5Dec

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JUSAG Holds Maiden AGM, Launches JUSCOFund at Law Court Complex

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) reached a major milestone on Thursday, December 4, 2025, as the association held its maiden Annual General Meeting (AGM) and officially launched the Judicial Service Cooperative Fund (JUSCOFund). The ceremony took place at the Law Court Complex Auditorium in Accra. The event drew key stakeholders from across the justice sector. Among the dignitaries present were the Chief Justice, His Lordship Paul Baffoe-Bonnie; senior government officials; Justices of the Superior Courts; and management and staff of the Judicial Service. Patrick Yaw Boamah, Chairman of Parliament’s Subsidiary Legislation Committee, attended the ceremony in his official capacity. He noted that the Committee played a pivotal role in developing the Regulations go...

Vice President celebrates farmers, reaffirms government commitment to agriculture

5Dec

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Vice President celebrates farmers, reaffirms government commitment to agriculture

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has paid glowing tribute to the nation’s farmers as Ghana marks this year’s Farmers’ Day, emphasising their indispensable role in feeding the country and sustaining its development. In a statement issued to commemorate the day, the Vice President praised the dedication of men and women whose labour ensures food security and supports millions of livelihoods. She highlighted the dignity of their work and the hope they sow each season, noting that the nation’s progress is deeply rooted in their commitment. Professor Opoku-Agyemang placed special emphasis on the contributions of women farmers, acknowledging the countless women who head to their farms each day to provide for their families. Their resilience and determination, she said, inspire gove...

4Dec

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Ghana Launches the Accra Reset

Across the world, regional blocs such as the European Union, the G20 and the World Economic Forum have driven remarkable progress. Here in Africa, institutions like the African Union, ECOWAS and BRICS continue to shape our continental trajectory. In this spirit of innovation and collaboration, the launch of the Accra Reset Secretariat championed by His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama with strong support from President Olusegun Obasanjo signals Ghana’s bold step toward leading a renewed African renaissance. Following the pandemic and the series of unprecedented challenges confronting our continent, this initiative arrives at exactly the right moment. President Mahama envisions the Accra Reset as a modern African platform uniting a distinguished group of visionary leaders comm...

President Mahama Hands Over 40 Armoured Vehicles to Ghana Police Service

4Dec

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President Mahama Hands Over 40 Armoured Vehicles to Ghana Police Service

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to national security with the official handover of 40 advanced armoured vehicles to the Ghana Police Service at a ceremony held at the Police Headquarters in Accra. Speaking at the event, President Mahama stated that the investment in modern security equipment forms part of the government’s broader pledge to safeguard the peace and stability of the country. “Today, as we hand over these 40 advanced armoured vehicles, we are renewing our covenant with the people of Ghana that this nation will protect its citizens, that peace will be defended, and that Ghana will remain secure, stable, and just,” he said. The President emphasized the importance of responsible use of the new vehicles, stressing t...