Mintah Akandoh orders disciplinary action over Charles Amissah death report
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured the full implementation of recommendations made by the committee that investigated the death of 29-year-old engineer, Charles Amissah. Speaking to the media after receiving the committee’s report from Chairman Agyeman Badu Akosa, the Minister described the findings as timely and praised the committee for what he called a comprehensive and impactful...
Ghana petitions AU over rising xenophobic attacks in SA
The Government of Ghana has formally petitioned the African Union to place the recurring xenophobic attacks against African nationals in South Africa on the agenda of the upcoming Eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the continental body. The request was contained in a letter dated May 6, 2026, signed by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and addressed to...
“No Bed Syndrome” committee blames medical negligence for death of 29-year-old Engineer
A committee set up to investigate the death of 29-year-old engineer, Charles Amissah, has concluded that failures by medical personnel at the Police Hospital, the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) and the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital directly contributed to his death on February 6. Presenting the findings of the “No Bed Syndrome” Committee to the Ministry of Health in Accra...
Africa’s FinTech Future Takes Centre Stage at 3i Africa Summit 2026
Destiny Arena - Accra, Ghana – May 6, 2026 Africa’s journey toward a fully integrated digital financial ecosystem took a decisive step forward as policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders convened in Accra for the 3i Africa Summit 2026, under the theme “The Next Frontier: Shaping Africa’s Integrated FinTech Future.” Hosted by the Bank of Ghana in partnership with the Ghana Interbank...
Ghana acquires Boeing 737-400 freighter
Air Ghana has acquired a Boeing 737-400 freighter, which landed in Ghana on Tuesday, May 5, marking a significant boost to the country’s air cargo capacity. The arrival of the aircraft is expected to enhance cargo transport services, improve delivery timelines, and support trade within Ghana and across the West African sub-region. The aircraft acquisition forms part of Air Ghana’s strategy...
EOCO re-arrests Hanan Abdul and wife after AG withdraws cases against them
The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has re-arrested former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab, and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, shortly after they were discharged by a court. The couple’s re-arrest on Tuesday, May 5, came just hours after the Attorney-General’s Department withdrew all charges against them in an ongoing...
MoH attributes delays in Weija Pediatric Hospital to “misprocurement”
Following calls by residents in Weija over delays in operationalizing the Weija Pediatric Hospital, the Ministry of Health has responded. In a statement released from the MOH, the delays in the operationalization of the Weija Pediatric Hospital has been attributed to procurement irregularities and unresolved contractual issues. On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, residents staged a protest at the premises, calling on...
Ghanaian in SA viral xenophobic attack video evacuated to Ghana – MFA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs through Ghana's High Commission in South Africa, has taken swift action to evacuate Emmanuel Asamoah, a Ghanaian national seen in a viral video being harassed by a group of individuals in South Africa. The act seen in the viral video has been widely described as a xenophobic attack. The video, which circulated widely on social...
Saka seals the dream: Arsenal return to Champions League Final after 20-year wait
On a night charged with belief and history, Arsenal took the step they have chased for two decades. Bukayo Saka’s sharp finish sent the Emirates into a frenzy and carried the Gunners into the Champions League final. The wait is over, but the story feels far from finished. The tie was finely poised at 1-1 after the first leg in...
Opportunity or Respect?
Dear MX24, I am confused, hurt, and unsure whether I am overreacting or simply facing the consequences of my own decisions. Before I got married, my mother lived with me. I have always been her primary caregiver, and taking care of her has never felt like a burden because it’s my responsibility and my pride. After getting married, we shared the responsibility...
