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Human Rights Advocate Criticizes Government’s Decision to Lift Ban on Sale of State Lands

Accra: International human rights and anti-corruption advocate, Mr. Raphael Godlove Ahenu, has criticized the government’s decision to lift the ban on the sale and allocation of state lands. Describing the decision as “unnecessary and potentially dangerous,” he explained that the ban was first introduced to safeguard and protect public property from indiscriminate disposal and misuse. […]

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Severe Water Crisis Hits Agona Swedru, Gomoa Central, and Agona East

Agona swedru: A severe water crisis has hit Agona Swedru, Gomoa Central, and Agona East District for over two weeks, affecting more than 800,000 people who are struggling to access water, mostly polluted from streams, wells, and boreholes for domestic chores. The situation has worsened this week, with some food vendors abandoning their trade, while […]

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Dozens of Palestinians Reported Killed in Latest Israeli Strikes on Gaza

Gaza: Dozens of Palestinians were killed in the latest Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA on Wednesday. Since midnight, a total of 40 people have died in different incidents, with 17 bodies brought to the Shifa Hospital in Gaza City alone, the report said. According to Ghana News […]

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UN, International Solar Alliance Join Forces to Boost Africa’s Renewable Energy

Accra: The United Nations (UN) is liaising with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to provide Africa with the requisite technical and financial support to enhance accelerated renewable energy development. The collaboration is to complement efforts for the realisation of the World Bank’s Mission 300, which seeks to catalyse decisive action and drive sustainable energy solutions […]

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Keta Social Welfare Department Targets 1,500 New LEAP Beneficiaries

Keta: The Department of Social Welfare in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region is aiming to enroll 1,500 new beneficiaries into the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme. The initiative seeks to expand the programme’s reach, providing financial support to more vulnerable households in the area. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Nii Ashie […]