igeria and Finland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on digitalisation and innovation, prioritising stronger cybersecurity cooperation amid a surge in cyberattacks targeting Nigerian institutions. The agreement was formalised in Abuja on 23 March between Dr Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, and Jarno Syrjälä, Finland’s under-secretary of state for international trade. The MoU … The post Finland,

ttacks are scaling faster. Ransomware activity has increased 25% year-on-year and the number of infostealers over email has increased by 84%.  Threats are combining technical compromise with human manipulation more effectively with 42% of companies reporting a sharp increase in phishing and social engineering. And AI has opened a whole new doorway of vulnerabilities and risks. In 2025, … The post The

Burkina Faso is placing local languages at the core of its artificial intelligence (AI) development as part of a broader push for digital sovereignty. The Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts and Electronic Communications has launched a high-priority workshop through the Permanent Secretariat of Innovation and Monitoring of Emerging Digital Technologies (SP-ISN).  The session is dedicated to the … The post Burkina

On a typical weekend in Ghana, football is everywhere. Televisions are set to Premier League matches. Friends gather at viewing spots. Social media fills with reactions to goals, missed chances, and referee calls. Lately, another topic often slips into those conversations: the top 10 betting sites in Ghana and where fans prefer to place their … The post Football, Phones,

In the mid-90s, Ghana’s hiplife scene was still taking shape, and one of the pioneering forces was the duo Akyeame, featuring Okyeame Kwame. Together, they introduced a unique blend of rap and traditional Ghanaian rhythms, using the Twi language and cultural themes to define a new sound. After the group split, Okyeame Kwame successfully transitioned … The post Why Okyeame Kwame must be celebrated @50

Thomas Partey, Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer, Kojo Oppong Peprah, and Alexander Djiku trained with the Black Stars on Tuesday, March 23 as preparations intensify for the international friendly against Austria on Friday. The newly arrived players—Partey, Königsdörffer, Oppong Peprah and Djiku—joined the group training Tuesday afternoon in readiness for the match. Partey and Djiku bring valuable … The post Partey,

The Kadjebi District Police Command, through a sustained intelligence-led operation, has arrested a suspect, Chalim Madzaton, also known as Peter Tano, 36, a farmer. He was apprehended at his hideout in Kpaya, a suburb of Ahamansu, in connection with the murder of 80-year-old Dakolor Semaka. On March 24, 2026, police received a report that the … The post Mangoase murder case: Police arrest suspect

An Accra High Court of Ghana has granted an interlocutory injunction stopping a planned “Celebration of Life” event scheduled for March 28 and 29, 2026 by a section of the family for late Daddy Lumba. The order was secured by lawyers for the Head of Family of the Ekuona Royal Family of Parkoso and Nsuta, … The post High Court upholds injunction against ‘Celebration

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has welcomed moves to resolve the long-running assault case involving JoyNews journalist, Mr Latif Idrissu, describing the development as a constructive step towards accountability and closure after nearly eight years. The Association said the decision by the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and the Attorney-General, Dominic Ayine, to pursue … The post GJA

The government has intensified efforts to combat period poverty and improve menstrual hygiene among schoolgirls, with the distribution of free sanitary pads to vulnerable institutions in Accra. The initiative, led by the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, formed part of a nationwide exercise targeting about two million girls from Primary Five through to senior … The post Govt

THE Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has begun a crackdown on substandard paints on the market, following the detection of harmful lead levels in some products in the Greater Accra Region. The exercise formed part of efforts to promote fair trade and protect public health, while ensuring that goods sold in the country met approved standards. … The post GSA clamps down on substandard paints in Accra

CIVIL society organisations and health experts have called for the urgent introduction of a mandatory Front of Pack Warning Labelling policy to help curb the rising burden of kidney disease in the country. The stakeholders warned that Ghana was facing a growing public health crisis, with kidney disease affecting millions of people and placing increasing … The post Stakeholders

THE World Bank has secured a $20 million grant from the Dutch government to support tomato production in Ghana under the West Africa Food System Resilience Programme (FSRP). The initiative aims to boost local production and reduce the country’s reliance on imported tomatoes, while strengthening the broader agricultural value chain. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement … The post Tomato

Ghana and the European Union (EU) have signed a historic security and defence partnership agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation to address evolving security threats in West Africa. The agreement, the first of its kind in Africa, will focus on counter-terrorism, conflict prevention, extremism, border management, and maritime security. The Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana … The post Ghana,

The Chief Executive of Telecel Ghana, Patricia Obo-Nai, has advised women seeking professional growth to redefine success beyond titles and public recognition, and instead build their careers anchored on purpose and values. Delivering the first keynote address on “Purpose-Driven Career Development” to hundreds of women at the 2026 Woman Redefined Conference at the Wesley Towers … The post Build

The Director-General of the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA), Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte, has advised Chief Executive Officers and Governing Boards of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to exercise prudence in the spending of public funds, stressing that such resources must be used strictly to deliver value to citizens. He cautioned that public funds were not meant … The post Be

The Kadehene, Osabarima Asare Twe II, has urged the government to create more job opportunities for the youth if it is committed to ending illegal small-scale mining in the country. He also pledged to release between 20,000 and 30,000 acres of land in Kade for oil palm plantations under the “Youth in Palm Plantation” initiative. … The post Kadehene to release acres of land for palm plantation

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has underscored the urgency of collective action in tackling shared regional challenges, including insecurity, climate change, and limited economic opportunities in border communities. According to him, development and security are inseparable, noting that vulnerable communities, particularly in northern Ghana and across the Sahel, face … The post Let’s

There is a health crisis quietly unfolding in Ghana, not dramatic, not headline-grabbing, but deeply dangerous all the same. Kidney disease is a major health concern for Ghanaians, and for many people, it comes without warning. You do not feel it early. You do not see it coming. By the time it shows up, it … The post  A silent health crisis we can no longer ignore appeared first on Ghanaian