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The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP) outlined major achievements under Ghana’s ongoing Passport Reforms Programme during a media briefing held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra, on Wednesday, 12th November, 2025. The reforms are aimed at enhancing efficiency, convenience, affordability and security in the passport acquisition process for all Ghanaians. In addressing the media, the Minister announced the introduction of a 24-hour expedited passport application processing service at the cost of Two Thousand Cedis (GH₵2000). This service is designed to ensure that applicants who have urgent needs for passports could receive the services without challenges. The Minister also informed that effective 13th November, 2025 the cost of passport application would be reduced by 30% from GH₵500 to GH₵350 in line with Parliamentary approval. He assured the public that the fee reduction does not have any implication on the quality of the passport. The de...

The Ministry of Health has hosted a delegation from the Alliance for Health Policy and the Institute Research Board to discuss a U.S.-led initiative on bilateral cooperation in pathogen sharing and health sovereignty. Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, highlighted Ghana’s commitment to achieving health independence while strengthening global partnerships. He revealed that about 45 percent of mortalities in Ghana are linked to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), prompting government to establish a dedicated fund to tackle NCDs and support the Free Primary Health Care programme, aimed at reinforcing community-level health systems. Hon. Akandoh also highlighted government’s strategy to address health workforce migration by optimizing recruitment to meet national needs while pursuing structured international collaborations. He noted that 14 countries have already signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Ghana, reflecting a balanced approach to health sovereignty and coope...

The President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama and the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier held bilateral discussions on Monday, 3rd November, 2025 during the State Visit of the latter. The discussions were aimed at deepening the cooperation and friendship between the two countries for the mutual benefit of the people. It also provided the platform for the two countries to review existing cooperation and identify new areas to further enhance the relations.  The two Presidents recalled the history of engagement which has existed between Ghana and Germany that predates the formal establishment of diplomatic relations in 1957. The considerable years of cooperation have culminated into technical and financial assistance which has yielded tangible results in the areas of health, education, vocational training, renewable energy, capacity building in peacekeeping and among others contributing to institutional dev...

A wave of debate has swept through social media after veteran Nigerian actor Alex Usifo criticized what he described as “primitive xenophobic behaviour” hindering the progress of Ghana’s movie industry. Usifo, famed for his powerful roles in classic Nollywood productions, expressed disappointment over how some Ghanaians in the media treat Nigerian actors and collaborations. His remarks, made during a recent interview, have sparked strong reactions—especially from Ghanaian entertainment commentator Enock Agyepong, who publicly agreed with Usifo’s concerns. In a passionate Facebook post, Agyepong argued that Ghana’s entertainment industry has long been affected by poor leadership and divisive attitudes. He singled out CTV Ghana and its presenter Kweku Annang, accusing them of promoting “xenophobic utterances” on national television.  “Kweku Annang has made it his useless agenda to attack Nigerians,” Agyepong wrote. “He may not hold much influence here, but outsiders could easily take...

The President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama has called for the establishment of a fairer and more inclusive global order that reflects the realities of today’s interconnected world. He made this call at the 2025 Paris Peace Forum, where he participated in a high-level discussion on the theme “From Bridgetown to Accra: The Visions Driving the Future of International Cooperation.” The session brought together distinguished leaders including the Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Amor Mottley; the Chief Advisor to the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Hon. Celso Amorim; the Vice President for Global Economic Recovery at the Rockefeller Foundation, Mr. Eric Pelofsky; and the Director of Sciences Po Paris, Mr. Luis Vassy.   President Mahama observed that the configuration of the existing multilateral order has deficits in addressing the complex challenges of the modern era. The President emphasized that the relationship between the Glo...

DJ Sly King leads the nominations, scoring 8 slots including the ultimate, DJ of the year and Best Mobile DJ. DJ Lord OTB, the current title holder of the DJ of the Year slot, follows with 7 nominations. This year’s nominees reflect abundant creative expression and DJ excellence across the entertainment industry. Powered by Smirnoff, Guinness Ghana DJ Awards 2025 will air live on Joy Prime TV on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 7PM. Africa’s Biggest DJ Night will celebrate 13 years of exceptional entertainment throughout the event, scheduled to be held at the Palms Convention Centre. Ghana DJ Awards 2025 nominations were selected by the Ghana DJ Awards Voting Board & Academy, composed of an esteemed group of entertainment professionals and influencers in music, media, digital marketing, journalism, public relations, and creative arts. Here are the nominees for the 2025 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards: DJ/ARTIST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR DJ Ikon, Kofi Moley, Beeztrap KOTM - Why DJ Vyrusky, ...

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on Tuesday, 14th October 2025,  paid a high-level working visit to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) Headquarters at One Police Plaza, where he held bilateral discussions with NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and members of her executive command team. The engagement, part of IGP Yohuno’s ongoing U.S. law-enforcement partnership tour, focused on expanding cooperation between the Ghana Police Service (GPS) and the NYPD in areas of technology-driven policing, counterterrorism, intelligence-led operations, and urban crime prevention. Commissioner Tisch briefed the delegation on NYPD’s advanced public safety systems, including the use of integrated surveillance cameras, real-time crime centres, and drone technology to enhance situational awareness and operational response. During a live demonstration, IGP Yohuno observed firsthand how NYPD’s network of drones and integrated camera systems are deployed in real t...