Nairobi, Kenya — 15 October 2025 — Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya and one of Africa’s most enduring opposition voices, has died at the age of 80 after suffering a heart attack in India. His death was confirmed by Devamatha Hospital in Kerala state,...
Politics
“We Will Not Rest Until We Put Every Gold Smuggler Behind Bars” — Sammy Gyamfi Vows
The CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has issued a stern warning to operators of the illicit gold trade, pledging that authorities will pursue and prosecute gold smugglers relentlessly. Addressing stakeholders at a recent mining summit, Gyamfi declared that...
Government to Launch President’s Scholarship for 10 Brilliant WASSCE Students — Haruna Iddrisu
In a bold move to reward academic excellence and promote equity in education, Ghana’s Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed plans for a President’s Scholarship that will fully sponsor 10 outstanding WASSCE candidates every other year. Expanding the...
“You Will Not Dictate a Sovereign Country’s Foreign Policy” — Ablakwa Fires Back at U.S. Senator
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has strongly responded to comments made by a United States Senator regarding Ghana’s debt management and international relations. The Takoradi MP asserted that no foreign power has the right to dictate to...