In a major policy shift, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has suspended all new student visa interview appointments worldwide, directly impacting many Ghanaian students planning to study in the United States. According to a memo from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, American embassies and consulates have been instructed to pause new student […]
Ghana’s Embassy in Washington D.C. will officially reopen on Thursday, May 29, 2025, following a temporary closure to address serious allegations of corruption and misconduct. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in a statement released on Tuesday, May 27. According to the Ministry, a team of seasoned diplomats,
In a major update to the school placement process, all candidates sitting for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will now be required to choose seven senior high or TVET schools before they write the exams. This new directive was announced by the National Free SHS Coordinator, Benetta Okiti Duah, during a press briefing
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President John Dramani Mahama has announced a bold step towards digitizing Ghana’s road toll system. As part of the 2025 Economic Policy and Budget Statement, he revealed that his administration plans to eliminate traditional tollbooths in favor of a fully automated toll collection system. The new system will link every vehicle in Ghana to its
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to good governance and transparency by announcing the establishment of a Governance Advisory Council. This move fulfills a key promise he made during the 2024 election campaign. On Monday, May 26, President Mahama held a meeting with representatives from several civil society organizations to discuss the structure
Ghana’s Parliament has officially resumed sittings today, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, marking the start of the Second Meeting of the First Session of the 9th Parliament. This comes after a break observed during the Easter period. With the resumption, Members of Parliament are expected to engage in a full schedule of legislative activity. The agenda
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Ghana’s electricity sector is showing signs of serious distress, as the increasing frequency of scheduled and emergency maintenance by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) points to a deeper, structural crisis in the national grid. While maintenance is a normal part of utility management, the current rate and scale of
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Ghanaian nurses and teachers will soon have the chance to work in Jamaica, thanks to a new bilateral agreement between the two countries aimed at strengthening cooperation in education and healthcare. The deal offers employment opportunities abroad and aims to strengthen international cooperation in education and healthcare. The agreement was finalized during the Organization of
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Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the temporary closure of its embassy in Washington, D.C., after a special audit uncovered a long-running corruption scandal involving fraudulent visa and passport processing. The announcement was made by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on Monday, May 26, 2025. He described the move as a necessary step
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In a heartbreaking turn of events, Professor Amedeke, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has been found secretly buried behind his own home in Gyahadze, a suburb of Winneba in the Central Region of Ghana. His disappearance had prompted concern from both family and colleagues, leading to a formal police investigation.
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