Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament has passed a law banning homosexuality, with offenders facing up to five years in prison. The Persons and Family Code law, making Burkina Faso the latest in a series of African countries to criminalise lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender activity, also tightens rules on nationality and stateless people. The military that…
President John Dramani Mahama has officially removed the Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo, from office with immediate effect. The decision, announced by the Presidency on Monday, follows the submission of a report by a committee constituted under Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution to investigate…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has refuted claims that Michael Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as Teacher Kwadwo, has been reinstated following his 2021 dismissal. Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES, described social media reports suggesting reinstatement as “false.” In a statement, GES clarified, “The report is false. Mr Owusu Afriyie has not been…
World-famous American judge Frank Caprio, popularly celebrated for his compassion and humility in the courtroom, has passed away at the age of 88. The Rhode Island judge became a global sensation after clips of his courtroom sessions went viral on social media, showing his kind and empathetic approach to justice. Caprio died after a long…
President John Dramani Mahama has granted amnesty to 998 prisoners across the country, following the recommendation of the Prisons Service Council, in consultation with the Council of State, and in accordance with Article 72(1) of the 1992 Constitution. The decision forms part of the President’s constitutional mandate to exercise the prerogative of mercy in deserving…
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with a viral TikTok video in which an individual allegedly threatens to kill President John Mahama before the end of 2025 and behead First Lady Lordina Mahama. The law enforcement body has further launched a full-scale investigation into the threats to the life of the…
The Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, revered Queen Mother of the Ashanti Kingdom, has peacefully joined her ancestors at the age of 98. The announcement was made at the Manhyia Palace during an Asanteman Council meeting chaired by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II monday 11th August 2025. Asantehene who doubles as the leaders of…
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has joined La Liga club Villarreal following his release from Arsenal. The 32-year-old, who signed for Arsenal in a £45m deal from Atletico Madrid in 2020, left the Gunners when his contract expired at the end of June. Four days later, Partey was charged with five counts of rape against…
Good evening, my countrymen and women. It is with a profoundly heavy heart that I address you tonight. Yesterday, a tragic helicopter crash in Adansi Akrofuom claimed the lives of eight cherished members of our Ghanaian family. The victims of this accident include five passengers and three dedicated members of the Ghana Armed Forces. Among…
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, on Wednesday night led a high-powered government delegation to receive the remains of Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others who tragically perished in the military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025. The solemn ceremony took place at the Air Force…
