Stories from Ghana

The Volta Region has commissioned three new communication vans for Information Services Department (ISD) public outreach. The vehicles are intended to enhance government communication and public engagement within the region.

The Ghana Health Service is investigating a maternal death at a medical facility in Kasoa.

Former GIHOC Managing Director Maxwell Kofi Jumah has been detained by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO). The detention follows allegations of financial irregularities during his tenure.

Police conducted an operation in Kumawu resulting in the arrest of an alleged robbery kingpin and several gang members.

Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Ghana have refused to sign a health agreement proposed by the United States. This partnership is intended for the public health sector but includes requirements for sharing essential disease identification information. Negotiations for co-financing potentially totaling $109 million in the public health sector began in November. This data is used for identifying diseases and developing vaccines and treatments for future pandemics. The information holds market value for medical innovation. Ghana expressed concerns regarding a US health accord that requires partners to share medical innovation data for 25 years, despite co-financing agreements only lasting 5 years. The US has not guaranteed partners access to resulting health innovations. Accra stated a preference for sharing such data through the World Health Organization rather than via bilateral agreements.

Police have made several arrests as part of an investigation into allegations of sex offenses and modern slavery involving a religious group in Kru. Members of the Ahmadi religion of peace and light are being questioned by authorities. Investigators are currently searching a former orphanage as part of the probe. Police are investigating allegations of serious sex offenses, forced marriage, and modern slavery involving members of the Amadi religion of peace and light in Kru. The investigation reportedly relates to a single victim. The investigation follows reports made in March that led to a search of a Webhouse just before 9:00 AM. All alleged offenses occurred in 2023 and involve a single female victim who was a member of the group. Authorities have arrested four men and two women of American, Mexican, Italian, Spanish, and British nationalities.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) nearly caused the collapse of the Alisa Hotel due to unpaid accommodation debts related to the Black Stars coach.

South Korea and Ghana have signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to expand cooperation in climate change, artificial intelligence, and maritime security.

The Teca platform has launched to provide specialist teleconsultation services to support hospitals across Africa.

Amardeep Singh Hari has been recognized as the most influential technology entrepreneur in Ghana.