Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday. He was 88, and had suffered various ailments in his 12 year papacy. The death of Francis, who became the first Latin-American pontiff in 2013 and was one of the oldest popes…
In a notable moment of statesmanship and unity, former Presidents Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and John Dramani Mahama met on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Kwahu to mark the annual Easter celebrations — a long-standing tradition deeply embedded in Ghana’s cultural and spiritual calendar. The meeting took place against the vibrant backdrop of Kwahu’s…
Tens of thousands of people have taken part in protests in Washington and other cities across the United States against President Donald Trump and his billionaire ally, Elon Musk. Over a thousand of the so-called “Hands Off” rallies took place on Saturday in protests against the Trump administration’s overhaul of the government and expansion of…
After spending eight years in jail, a Nigerian televangelist accused of raping young women from his South African church has been found not guilty of all charges. Timothy Omotoso had denied the 32 charges in a trial that was broadcast live and gained huge interest across the country. In 2018, one witness told the court…
President John Dramani Mahama has assented to eight amended bills, including the repeal of the Betting Tax, Emissions Tax, and the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy). This decision marks a pivotal moment in the country’s economic policy, delivering on promises made by the administration to ease financial burdens on citizens and businesses. The Betting Tax, which…
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is set to travel abroad for further medical treatment following a sudden illness that required urgent care at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC). According to a statement released by the Presidency, the Vice President fell ill after work on Friday, March 28, and was treated at UGMC…
Parliament has officially approved the Electronic Transfer Levy Repeal Bill 2025, effectively abolishing the controversial E-Levy, which previously taxed electronic financial transactions in Ghana. The E-Levy, which was initially introduced at 1.75% before being revised to 1%, imposed taxes on electronic transactions, including mobile money payments, bank transfers, and inward remittances. The levy, introduced in…
The Duke of Sussex has announced his resignation as a patron of Sentebale, a Lesotho-based British charity which he co-founded, after a row between the trustees and the chair of its board. Prince Harry said he had stepped down alongside co-founder and fellow patron Prince Seeiso of Lesotho and Sentebale’s board of trustees after the…
Mohammed Huzeinu, 21, has been sentenced to 100 days in prison by an Accra District Court for invading the pitch during Ghana’s match against Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, 2022. Huzeinu’s actions disrupted the game, an offense that has potential financial consequences for the Association (GFA), as the Association is…
Heavyweight champion George Foreman has passed away at 76, his family announced Friday. “Our hearts are broken,” the family wrote on Instagram. “With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr., who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.” View this post on Instagram A post shared…
