AllAfrica News: Ghana

Government Ready for Chinese Investment in Improving Green Mineral Development - Lands Minister

[GhanaToday] The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Samuel A. Jinapor, has called on the Chinese government and businesses to partner in the sustainable development of Ghana's green mineral resources.

Police Arrest One Suspect Over Killing of Military Officer in Kasoa

[Accra Time] The suspect is currently in police custody, assisting the Ghana Police Service as they investigate the incident.

Soldier Shot Dead At Kasoa Millennium City Over Land Dispute - GAF Condemns Act

[Ghanaian Times] Lance Corporal Enoch Danso of the Ghana Armed Force (GFA), was on Tuesday shot dead in front of Kasoa Millennium City Police Station, in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region.

Man Accused of Gh¢65,739 Police Recruitment Scam Granted Bail

[Ghanaian Times] The Circuit Court in Dansoman has granted GH¢70,000 bail to 33-year-old unemployed man, accused of collecting GH¢65,739 under the guise of recruiting two people into the Ghana Police Service (GPS).

'Greater Co-Operation Key to Safeguarding Maritime Domain' - Pres Akufo-Addo

[Ghana Presidency] The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for greater levels of co-operation and collaboration amongst the broad spectrum of global maritime stakeholders.

Surgery Cases Were Cancelled Due to Limited Space, Not 'Dumsor' - Korle Bu

[Accra Time] The national referral hospital assured their patients and the general public that they will prioritize their care and will continue to work to provide excellent services to address their health needs.

Liberians Homeless in Ghana Over Demolition of Refugee Camp

[New Dawn] ---Rights group says

New World Bank Report Calls for Strengthening Resilience of Ghana's Health System in Response to Climate Change

[World Bank] Accra -- new World Bank report released today, calls for urgent action to strengthen the resilience of Ghana's health system against the adverse effects of climate change. The report, titled Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) for Ghana, identifies gaps and risks to the country's health sector, while recommending policy actions and providing valuable insights into capacity to adapt to climate related shocks.

NPP Presidential Candidate Dr Bawumia Begins Nationwide Campaign

[Ghanaian Times] The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and his campaign team are promising an issues-based campaign as he begins his nationwide presidential campaign ahead of the December 7 general election.

Margaret Busby - How a Pioneering Ghanaian Publisher Put African Women's Writing On the Map

[The Conversation Africa] Published in 1992, Daughters of Africa is a groundbreaking volume of writing by women of African descent. It was followed by an expanded second edition, New Daughters of Africa, in 2019. The mind behind the books is pioneering Ghanaian-born publisher, writer and editor Margaret Busby. She became the first Black female publisher in the UK at 20 when she co-founded Allison and Busby in 1967. The company was first to publish a number of significant writers during her two-decade tenure.

Ameu Signs MOU With Heritage University in Ghana

[New Dawn] The Administration of African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Heritage Christian University College (HCUC) in Ghana. Both parties commit to working together to promote areas of shared interest.

AHAS 2024 - Technology is a key part of Tobacco Harm Reduction Approach, according to Dr Kgosi Letlape

[allAfrica] The 2024 edition of Africa Healthcare Summit was held in Accra on April 22-23, 2024. Organized by Zenith Global Health, this year's theme was " Advances in Public Health-Tackling Inequities and Access: A One Health Approach". The organization's mission is to foster partnership, collaboration and share learning, thereby bridge the global south/north divide and form partnerships (PPP) involving all stakeholders, policy makers in positive and meaningful engagement to ensure health equity and access.

Ghana and Uganda Echo Each Other's Clamp Down On Gay People

[ISS] Ghana's anti-gay bill passed this year has been widely condemned as 'brutal, harsh and unjust.'

Negotiation for Funding Underway to Complete Sekondi Interchange - Roads Minister

[GhanaToday] Government is negotiating with its creditors in a bid to secure funding to restart and complete the PTC Interchange Project in the twin-city of Sekondi-Takoradi.

Another Scientist Testifies in Gh¢271m Cocobod Financial Loss Case

[Ghanaian Times] A witness, Mr Jerome Agbesi Dogbatse, yesterday told the Accra High Court that scientists tested and completed work on lithovit fertiliser before he joined the Ghana COCOBOD on November 4, 2013.

IGP Urges Ghanaians to Exhibit Maturity, Patriotism Ahead of 2024 Polls

[Ghanaian Times] The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has admonished Ghanaians to exhibit high sense of maturity, patriotism and love for humanity as the 2024 election gets closer.

Preach Against Hate Speech, Violent Behaviour ...Peace Council to Stakeholders

[Ghanaian Times] The National Peace Council, has urged stakeholders to preach against all forms of violence and hate speech ahead of the December elections.

The Civil Service Supports Government's Effort to Maintain Peace and Security - Head of the Civil Service

[GhanaToday] The Head of the Civil Service, Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, has emphasized the civil service role in supporting government's efforts to maintain peace and security within the sub-region.

Brawl Over Increase in Transport Fares

[Ghanaian Times] There was near brawl on some commercial vehicles (trotro) from the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Station to Ablekuma when passengers were informed of a sudden increase in transport fare imposed on them by drivers.

3 Scientists Receive $35,000 to Research Into Vaccines to Combat Emerging Diseases

[Ghanaian Times] As part of Ghana's post COVID-19 recovery process, the government has awarded a $35,000 grant to three scientists to research into possible vaccines to combat emerging infectious diseases.

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