ECOWAS chair Bio holds crisis talks with Guinea-Bissau military junta
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, in his capacity as chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, held direct talks with Guinea-Bissau’s military leadership on Monday (1 December 2024) in a bid to restore constitutional order. The high-level mission to Bissau, which included the president of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, and the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for West Africa, Leonardo Santos Simão, followed a specific mandate from an extraordinary…
Read moreGhana Water Limited sweeps three awards at Marketing World Awards
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) was the standout public-sector performer at the 14th Marketing World Awards (MWA) in Accra, clinching three major accolades for its corporate communication and brand management. The state-owned utility company was named Public Sector Brand of the Year (Utility), while its chief manager of public relations and communications, Stanley Martey, was honoured as Public Sector PR Personality of the Year. The GWL public relations team also received the award for Public Sector PR…
Read moreNigeria bleeding port revenue to Ghana, Togo and Benin amid failing infrastructure
Nigeria is losing substantial trade and port revenue to neighbouring West African countries as its maritime infrastructure continues to deteriorate, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Olisa Agbakoba has warned. Despite boasting one of the longest coastlines in the sub-region, Nigeria’s ports are struggling to compete with modern facilities in Cotonou, Tema and Lomé, resulting in significant daily revenue leakages and a shift in trade traffic away from its shores. According to Agbakoba, the country is currently losing…
Read moreNigeria rolls out ECOWAS national biometric identity card (ENBIC)
Nigeria has officially begun issuing a new regional biometric identity card, in a move aimed at transforming business and travel across West Africa. The rollout ceremony, held in Abuja on 28 November, 11 years after the scheme was first proposed, drew representatives from the ECOWAS Commission, senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, organised private sector players, and media personnel. Speaking on behalf of the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray,…
Read moreDormaa Central MCE launches five major dev’t projects, advocates for Duasidan Monkey Sanctuary upgrade
The Dormaa Central Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Dominic Adoma Ameyaw, has unveiled five significant development projects across the municipality, while calling for increased national support for the Duasidan Monkey Sanctuary. During a day-long working tour, the MCE reaffirmed the government’s commitment to equitable development across all communities. He disclosed that plans are advanced to construct a guesthouse and auxiliary facilities at Duasidan to enhance its appeal to tourists. “We want Duasidan to receive the same attention…
Read moreDelta Air Lines resumes Atlanta-Accra direct flights after 13-year hiatus
Delta Air Lines will restart nonstop flights between its Atlanta hub and Accra’s Kotoka International Airport from 1 December 2025, reviving a route last operated in 2012. The carrier will operate a daily seasonal service on the route until late March 2026, using its modern Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. The flight will offer four classes of service: Delta One Suites, Premium Select, Comfort Plus, and Main Cabin. All seats will feature high-speed Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment. With…
Read moreCina Soul to light up December with CINCITY Concert at Polo Beach Club
Ghanaian songstress Cina Soul is set to command the stage this December with her highly anticipated concert, CINCITY: A Concert by the Queen, promising fans an unforgettable night of live music, emotions, and connection. Taking to social media to make the announcement, Cina Soul invited her followers to “party with Cina Soul in Ghana this December,” revealing that the show will take place on 13 December at the Polo Beach Club, starting at 8 PM. Fans…
Read morePetitions against EC chair and OSP now with Chief Justice – Kwakye Ofosu
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has confirmed that petitions seeking the removal of the Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, her two deputies, and the Special Prosecutor (SP) have been received and are now in the hands of the Chief Justice for further action. Speaking on Joy Midday News, Kwakye Ofosu said, “Every process that needed to be done has been undertaken. The process for doing so is quite clear. At…
Read moreGES clarifies controversy surrounding 2025 WASSCE results
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has moved to set the record straight following public debates on the release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. In an official statement issued today, 1 December 2025 and signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, GES management provided clarity to ensure a balanced national conversation and addressed claims made by Dr. Yaw Osei-Adutwum, the immediate past Minister for Education. The Service refuted assertions that…
Read moreCAA Board and Technical Committee hold joint meeting to strengthen Ghana’s adoption system
The Central Adoption Authority (CAA) under the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has convened a joint meeting of the Adoption Board and the Technical Committee to enhance coordination and reinforce oversight across the country’s adoption system. The engagement included the formal inauguration and swearing-in of members of the Technical Committee, who took both the Oath of Office and the Oath of Secrecy. The ceremony underscored the confidential and sensitive nature of adoption processes and…
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