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Dompoasehene Shot in Suspected Assassination Attempt at Obuasi Funeral
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Dompoasehene Shot in Suspected Assassination Attempt at Obuasi Funeral

A funeral ceremony at Obuasi was disrupted on Saturday, November 29, 2025, after the Dompoasehene, Nana Kwabena Ponko, was shot in an incident suspected to be an assassination attempt. The traditional leader was attending the final funeral rites of the late mother of Obuasi West Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Faustilove Kannin, when the shooting occurred at the funeral grounds, triggering fear and confusion among mourners. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the incident happened shortly after Nana Kwabena Ponko had been seated. An unidentified individual reportedly fired shots, hitting the chief and prompting attendees to take cover. He received immediate assistance and was transported to the Obuasi Government Hospital for urgent medical attention. Security personnel on the sc...
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Police Commission New Community Posts, Receive 57 Motorbikes to Boost Border Security
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Police Commission New Community Posts, Receive 57 Motorbikes to Boost Border Security

The Ghana Police Service has commissioned new community police posts and received 57 motorbikes to strengthen security operations in the country’s northern border regions. The commissioning ceremony, held to expand community-level law enforcement, forms part of broader efforts to improve police visibility, rapid response, and public safety across communities near Ghana’s borders. The newly established police posts are strategically located to enhance collaboration between officers and residents, promote intelligence sharing, and deter criminal activities in local communities. In addition to the facilities, the Police Service took delivery of 57 new motorbikes aimed at supporting patrols and operational duties in border areas. The bikes are expected to improve mobility for offi...
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Ghana Immigration Service Interdicts Six Officers Over Viral Misconduct Video
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Ghana Immigration Service Interdicts Six Officers Over Viral Misconduct Video

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has taken swift disciplinary action against six of its officers after a video showing alleged gross misconduct went viral on social media. The incident reportedly occurred on 25th November 2025 at the Offinso Inland Checkpoint, located in the Ashanti Region, where the officers were on duty conducting routine security checks on commercial vehicles. In the widely circulated footage, the officers were seen verbally confronting and insulting a senior officer, who had identified himself as a Deputy Commissioner of Immigration (DCOI) and was travelling as a passenger in a commercial vehicle at the time. Conduct Below Standard According to a statement issued by GIS management, the officers’ actions — described as being marked by verbal assault, lack...
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Ghana Pays Tribute to Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings
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Ghana Pays Tribute to Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, former Minister for Education and Vice-Presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has joined the nation in mourning the passing of former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings. In a heartfelt social media tribute shared today, Dr. Opoku Prempeh noted that he and his wife participated in Ghana’s collective honouring of the late stateswoman. “Today, my wife and I joined Ghana in honouring the life and legacy of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings,” his message read. He highlighted her enduring impact, describing her lifelong dedication to women’s empowerment, dignity, and national development as a legacy that will continue to motivate many. According to Dr. Opoku Prempeh, her work transcends her tenure as First Lady, emphasi...
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Dr. Bawumia Attends State Funeral of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
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Dr. Bawumia Attends State Funeral of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, together with his wife Hajia Samira Bawumia, on Friday joined hundreds of mourners at the Black Star Square in Accra for the state funeral of the late former First Lady, H.E. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Ghanaians from across the country, including government officials, traditional leaders, and members of the public, gathered at the national ceremonial grounds to pay their final respects to the former First Lady, who played a major role in Ghana’s political and social history. In a short statement issued after the ceremony, Dr. Bawumia expressed his condolences to the family and the nation, describing the event as one that brought together Ghanaians from all walks of life. “Hajia Samira and I, earlier today, joined Ghanaians at the...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman Pays Tribute to Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings at State Funeral
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman Pays Tribute to Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings at State Funeral

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman joined national leaders, dignitaries, and citizens on Friday at the state funeral of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, where she paid glowing tribute to the former First Lady’s exceptional service to the nation. In a heartfelt message shared earlier in the day, the Vice President described the event as a solemn moment of honour, highlighting Nana Konadu’s remarkable life, her deep commitment to Ghana, and her unwavering dedication to empowering young girls through education. “It was a solemn moment to honour her remarkable life, her service to Ghana, and her enduring commitment to the empowerment and education of the girl child,” she stated. The ceremony, attended by family, friends, government officials, traditional rulers, and citizens, re...
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Akufo-Addo Pays Tribute to Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings at Burial Service
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Akufo-Addo Pays Tribute to Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings at Burial Service

Former President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has described the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings as one of the most impactful Ghanaian women of her generation, whose legacy championed the advancement and empowerment of women. At her solemn burial service on Friday, 28th November 2025, the former President hailed her as “the embodiment of the women’s struggle for self-empowerment”, noting that her activism and influence transcended Ghana to reach the wider African continent. President Akufo-Addo also fondly recalled appointing Nana Konadu to lead Ghana’s delegation to South Africa in 2018 for the funeral of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, despite her not being a supporter or affiliate of his administration at the time. “She was not a member or sympathiser of my government...
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Patrick Yaw Boamah Joins Mourners to Bid Farewell to Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
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Patrick Yaw Boamah Joins Mourners to Bid Farewell to Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, on Monday morning joined thousands of Ghanaians at the Black Star Square to pay his last respects to the late former First Lady, H.E. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. The solemn ceremony drew mourners from all walks of life who gathered to honour the memory of the Founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, whose lifelong dedication to women’s empowerment, national development and social justice left a lasting imprint on Ghana’s history. In a heartfelt message shared after the event, the Okaikwei Central MP described her passing as “a profound loss to our nation,” noting that her influence and contributions will continue to resonate for generations. “With a heavy heart, I joined countless mourners at Black Star Square ...
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AHF: Ghana and DRC Presidents Call for Regional Health Leadership and Sustainable Financing in Africa at AIDS Conference (ICASA 2025)
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AHF: Ghana and DRC Presidents Call for Regional Health Leadership and Sustainable Financing in Africa at AIDS Conference (ICASA 2025)

 The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Global Public Health Institute, in collaboration with The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA), will host a High-Level Summit on Regional Health Leadership and Sustainable Financing in Africa immediately following the opening ceremony of the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA 2025) on Dec. 3 in the H.E. John Dramani Mahama room at the Accra International Conference Centre. Aligned with the Africa CDC’s New Public Health Order and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the summit will unite heads of state from Ghana and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ministers of health and finance, development partners, parliamentarians, civil society, and private sector leaders to advance d...
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Ghana’s Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Addresses 7th AU–EU Summit in Luanda
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Ghana’s Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Addresses 7th AU–EU Summit in Luanda

Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has delivered a compelling address at the 7th AU–EU Summit held in Luanda, Angola, where she conveyed warm greetings from President John Dramani Mahama and congratulated the host nation on its 50th anniversary of independence. She expressed Ghana’s gratitude to the Government of Angola and the African Union Commission for their “exceptional hospitality” as leaders gathered to deepen cooperation between Africa and the European Union. In her remarks, the Vice President highlighted the AU–EU partnership as one rooted in shared values and a joint commitment to sustainable development. She praised the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) as a major continental achievement that enables African-led responses to conflict. ...
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