Ghana’s 67th Independence Day Celebration in Koforidua
Preparations are in full swing for Ghana’s 67th Independence Day celebration in Koforidua. The event, scheduled for March 6th, promises to be a grand affair, showcasing Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and history. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Consolidating…
OccupyBoGProtest: Police to Enforce Restricted Access to Bank of Ghana
The Ghana Police Service has made it clear that participants in the scheduled demonstration against the Bank of Ghana (BoG) will not be permitted to approach the premises of the banking industry regulator. The protest, organized by the Minority in…
#OccupyBoGProtest: Tense Confrontation Erupts Between Police and Demonstrators
OccupyBoGProtest stand-off-A high-stakes confrontation has unfolded between law enforcement and participants in the #OccupyBoGProtest at the intersection near the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park along the Atta Mills Highway. The police have established a blockade extending from the traffic light to…
Attacks on Three Army Posts in Mali Raise Concerns Amid Ongoing Conflict
Over the past two days, the Malian army has reported attacks on three of its military posts in different regions of the country. These attacks have been claimed by both separatist groups and jihadists affiliated with the al-Qaeda-linked Groupe de…
Kennedy Agyapong Claims Dr. Bawumia Promised Vice Presidential Slot to 7 Ashanti Regional MPs
Kennedy Agyapong, a flagbearer hopeful within Ghana’s New Patriotic Party (NPP), has raised allegations that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has made assurances to seven Ashanti Regional Members of Parliament (MPs) regarding the vice presidential slot. Mr. Agyapong made these…
Protests Erupt in Ghana Amid Economic Crisis and Arrests: Opposition Parties and Public Decry Police Response
Ghana witnessed protests in its capital, Accra, where at least 49 individuals were arrested as they attempted to march to the seat of government to voice their concerns about the country’s economic crisis. The protesters, organized by Democracy Hub, were met with police resistance, leading to allegations of police brutality. Some journalists covering the event were also briefly detained. Ghana’s largest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), condemned the police’s use of force against peaceful demonstrators, emphasizing the need for accountability and better governance. The government’s handling of the economic crisis and corruption scandals has raised public discontent, sparking protests and criticisms from various quarters.