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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Graces Asogli Teza Yam Festival on Behalf of Former President Mahama
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Graces Asogli Teza Yam Festival on Behalf of Former President Mahama

Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, represented His Excellency former President John Dramani Mahama at this year’s Asogli Teza Yam Festival, celebrated under the distinguished leadership of Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State. The annual festival, held in Ho, also known as the Oxygen City, brought together traditional leaders, government officials, and citizens from across the country to celebrate the harvest of yam — a crop deeply symbolic of resilience, productivity, and Ghana’s rich agricultural heritage. Speaking at the event, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang highlighted the significance of the festival as a reminder of Ghana’s collective duty to preserve its cultural heritage while pursuing sustainable development. She noted that beyond its cu...
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Vice President Commends Launch of Adwumawura Programme to Empower 10,000 Youth Entrepreneurs
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Vice President Commends Launch of Adwumawura Programme to Empower 10,000 Youth Entrepreneurs

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has hailed the Adwumawura Programme as a groundbreaking initiative that is redefining entrepreneurship and innovation in Ghana. Speaking at the onboarding and orientation event held at the University of Ghana, the Vice President underscored the programme’s ambition to transform the entrepreneurial landscape by equipping young Ghanaians with the resources, training, and environment needed to thrive. Launched in April 2025 as a flagship initiative of President John Dramani Mahama, the Adwumawura Programme is spearheaded by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), under the leadership of Mr. Eric Adjei, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment led by Hon. George Opare Addo. The programme a...
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Ghana Secures New Scholarships for Capacity Building and Tertiary Education
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Ghana Secures New Scholarships for Capacity Building and Tertiary Education

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the availability of new scholarships for Ghanaians through its diplomatic engagements with partner countries. These opportunities cover both short-term capacity-building training programmes and full tertiary education in various fields of study. According to the Ministry, details of the training programmes have been uploaded on its official website https://mfa.gov.gh to make them easily accessible to the public. In addition, scholarships received from partner countries are transmitted to the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat, which oversees their distribution to qualified applicants. The Ministry encouraged interested Ghanaians to apply directly via its website or contact the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat for information on available schola...
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PRES. MAHAMA CALLS CSOs TO NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON ILLEGAL MINING
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PRES. MAHAMA CALLS CSOs TO NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON ILLEGAL MINING

President John Dramani Mahama has invited Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across the country to a high-level engagement on illegal mining, scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Jubilee House in Accra. The meeting, which begins at 12:00 noon, is expected to serve as a platform for frank and constructive dialogue between government and civil society on the menace of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The engagement aims to harness collective expertise, perspectives and innovative solutions towards tackling the environmental and socio-economic challenges posed by the practice. Invited groups include major faith-based organisations such as the Catholic Bishops Conference of Ghana, the Christian Council of Ghana, the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, and the ...
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Ghana Marks World Heart Day 2025 with Call to Action on Cardiovascular Health
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Ghana Marks World Heart Day 2025 with Call to Action on Cardiovascular Health

Ghana has joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Heart Day 2025, with the Ministry of Health leading national activities under the theme “Don’t Miss a Beat.” The global observance seeks to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), promote prevention, and encourage early detection and effective management. Cardiovascular diseases remain the world’s biggest killer, claiming 20.5 million lives annually, with about 75% of deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Ghana, CVDs are the leading cause of death among both men and women, a situation health officials say is worsened by late diagnoses and preventable complications. Speaking on the significance of the day, the Ministry highlighted that 80% of premature heart disease deaths can be pre...
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Mahama urges removal of blockade on Cuba
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Mahama urges removal of blockade on Cuba

President John Dramani Mahama has called for the removal of blockade on Cuba. The United States embargo against Cuba is an embargo preventing US businesses and citizens from conducting trade or commerce with Cuban interests since 1960. Speaking at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, President Mahama said: "As Dr Kwame Nkrumah, our nation's founder, famously said, 'we seek to be friends with all and enemies to none'." The President noted that the Cuban people shed their blood on African soil in the fight against apartheid. He reiterated that Cuba had been and continues to be a faithful friend of Africa. Touching on UN, the President said Ghana demands not only a reform of the Security Council, but also a reset of t...
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NSA Suspends All Boxing Activities in Ghana After Death of Ernest “Bahubali” Akushey
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NSA Suspends All Boxing Activities in Ghana After Death of Ernest “Bahubali” Akushey

The National Sports Authority (NSA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, has suspended all boxing activities in Ghana following the sudden death of professional boxer Ernest “Bahubali” Akushey. The tragic incident, which occurred after his most recent bout, has sparked urgent reforms in the sport. In a press statement issued on Thursday, September 25, 2025, the NSA described the suspension as a necessary measure to protect athletes and restore confidence in Ghanaian boxing. “This suspension, though challenging, is necessary to protect lives, preserve the integrity of the sport, and secure its future,” the statement said. Five-Year Safety and Development Plan The NSA revealed that, even before Akushey’s passing, plans were underway to implement the recom...
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Six West Africans deported from US sent to Togo despite legal fight
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Six West Africans deported from US sent to Togo despite legal fight

President John Mahama said Ghana had accepted the deal to take West African deportees from the US At least six of the 11 West Africans deported to Ghana as part of the US crackdown on immigration have been transferred to Togo, their lawyers have said. The group was in the process of suing Ghana's government to prevent their further deportation, amid concerns over their safety. "We can confirm that six were sent to Togo, the others have been sent to countries which I can't disclose at this point," lead lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor told the BBC. Only three of those sent to Togo are Togolese. The nationalities of the others has not been disclosed. Neither Togo nor Ghana has commented. The deportees' lawyers have subsequently withdrawn their case against the Ghana government...
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Gabonese Referee Pierre Atcho Ghislain to Officiate Ghana vs Comoros 2026 World Cup Qualifier
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Gabonese Referee Pierre Atcho Ghislain to Officiate Ghana vs Comoros 2026 World Cup Qualifier

Gabonese referee Atcho Pierre Ghislain has been appointed to officiate in Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup last home match against Comoros. The 33-year-old will be assisted by compatriots Ditsoga Boris Marlaise (Assistant I) and Ondo Ndong Urbain (Assistant II), while Moukagni Cregue Fleury serves as the Fourth Official. Hailu Tesfanesh Woreta from Ethiopia is the Referee Assessor, and Mohammed Sanusi from Nigeria is the Match Commissioner. Namibia's Hoebeb Josua Andries is the Security Officer for the match. The qualifier is scheduled for a 19:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
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UNGA80: President Mahama holds bilateral meeting with Namibian counterpart
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UNGA80: President Mahama holds bilateral meeting with Namibian counterpart

President John Dramani Mahama and his Namibian counterpart Dr Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting in New York, United States. According to the Ghana Permanent Mission to the United Nations, President Mahama and President Dr Ndaitwah held the meeting on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York. The two leaders reflected on Ghana’s historic role in Africa’s liberation and its steadfast support for Namibia’s independence. In addition, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation between their nations. Source: GNA
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