Dr. Louisa Named Global Ambassador for World Oral Health Day 2025 by World Dental Federation

The FDI World Dental Federation has announced Dr. Louisa Ansong-Satekla, Ghana’s celebrated dental surgeon and public health advocate, as its Global Ambassador for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year, ahead of the 2025 World Oral Health Day (WOHD) campaign. The 2025 campaign, rallying under the slogan “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Mind”, aims to spotlight…

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Rosatom’s Plasma Rocket Engine: A Leap Towards Faster Space Travel

The scientists at Rosatom have successfully developed a laboratory prototype of a plasma electric rocket engine based on a magnetic plasma accelerator. The engine demonstrates enhanced thrust performance (at least 6 Newtons) and specific impulse (at least 100 kilometres per second). The project is a part of a comprehensive programme focused on advancing nuclear science,…

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Ghana’s former Foreign Affairs Minister, Hanna Tetteh, appointed UN Special Representative for Libya

In a significant diplomatic milestone for Ghana, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Hanna Serwaa Tetteh as his Special Representative for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). This news, announced on 24th January, 2025, fills Ghanaians with pride, marking another step forward in African representation on the global…

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Avance Media Announces 2024 100 Most Influential African Women

Avance Media, Africa’s leading PR and rating firm, has announced the 6th edition of its highly anticipated 2024 list of the 100 Most Influential African Women. This annual publication celebrates the extraordinary achievements of women who are breaking barriers in their respective fields and inspiring transformational change in their communities and across the continent. Representing…

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Ghanaian-Born Engineer Dr. Victor Lawrence Honored with U.S. National Medal of Technology

In a remarkable recognition of his contributions to the field of telecommunications, Dr. Victor Lawrence, a Ghanaian-born, U.S. based electrical engineer, inventor, and telecommunications expert, has been awarded the prestigious U.S. National Medal of Technology and Innovation. The award was presented by President Joe Biden during a ceremony at the White House, marking a significant…

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Full List of Persons Awarded At The 2024 Ghana National Honours

On Monday, December 30, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo presented awards to several Ghanaians in recognition of their outstanding service, hard work, sacrifices, and contributions to national development. Among the recipients was Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who was honoured with the prestigious Order of the Star of Ghana – Officer Award, the highest…

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