ECOWAS has unanimously endorsed Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama as West Africa’s sole candidate for the 2027 African Union Chairmanship, highlighting Ghana’s diplomatic influence, Mahama’s regional leadership experience, and the bloc’s push for stronger continental representation.
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Ghana faces rising structural youth unemployment as industries struggle to find skilled technicians, warns President John Dramani Mahama at the Doha Forum. This in-depth investigative report examines the urgent need for technical and vocational training, the launch of the National Apprenticeship Programme, alarming labour statistics, expert insights from Ghana and abroad, and the deep skills mismatch threatening the country’s economic future.
Investigative journalist Isaac Nsiah Foster has been enstooled as Otumfuo Safiesohene Chief Linguist in a grand ceremony at Manhyia Palace, becoming the first from Manso Atwere to ascend the revered stool. The event drew traditional leaders and community members, highlighting his commitment to unity, development, and strengthening the chieftaincy institution in Abuakwa–Kegyase.
The Trump administration has paused all immigration, green card, and citizenship applications from 19 non-European countries following the Washington National Guard attack involving an Afghan suspect. The new directive orders a full re-review of pending cases, expands June’s travel-ban restrictions, and sparks nationwide concern as oath ceremonies and naturalisation interviews are abruptly cancelled. Immigration experts warn thousands could face indefinite delays under the heightened national security framework.
A detailed special report on the alleged murder case involving Pastor Isaac Forson of the True Faith Miracle Centre, who has reportedly been charged after his daughter, Abigail, accused him of poisoning her mother, Reverend Evelyn Forson. The story explores the family feud, forensic claims, repeated arrests, Attorney-General’s advice, and new developments shaping one of Ghana’s most controversial domestic and religious scandals.
Investigative Broadcast Journalist Isaac Nsiah Foster is set to be enstooled as the Otumfuo Safiesohene Chief Linguist on December 5 at Abuakwa–Kegyase in Kumasi. The ceremony will also elevate several other traditional leaders, while highlighting Nsiah Foster’s long media career, investigative achievements, human rights work, and his cultural roots in Ashanti and Kwahu–Nkwatia.
Sanitation Excellence Awards in Kumasi honoured outstanding community leaders and institutions advancing sanitation, clean water, and public health across the Ashanti Region. The event celebrated innovators, highlighted impactful grassroots initiatives, and announced new projects including borehole construction and an inter-school sanitation challenge.
A Kumasi High Court has ruled that both Akosua Serwaa and Odo Broni are legally recognized surviving spouses of the late highlife icon Daddy Lumba, after determining that the plaintiff failed to meet the required burden of proof in her claim to be the sole widow.
Ghana’s Vice President Opoku-Agyemang takes center stage at the Luanda 2025 AU–EU Summit, outlining Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy, Big Push reforms, climate agenda, and bold vision for a renewed Africa–EU partnership.
President John Dramani Mahama says the future of Ghana’s National Cathedral will be decided after a full forensic audit uncovers how project funds were managed. During a meeting with the Christian Council, he questioned the $400 million cost, called for transparency, and proposed a more realistic national worship centre built through broad consultation.