Category: Ghana

Accra, Ghana//-Ghana’s Minister of Education has directed the immediate suspension of the Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female student.

Accra, Ghana//-President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah as Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission (EC).

Public basic schools across the country are expected to resume normal academic activities on Monday, October 12, following the suspension of a nationwide strike by pre-tertiary teacher unions.

Ghana’s largest opposition party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has directed all prospective parliamentary aspirants, their agents and supporters to immediately suspend campaign activities, warning that anyone who flouts the directive could face disciplinary action that may affect their eligibility to contest.

The University of Ghana has postponed its reopening for the 2026/2027 academic year, initially scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026.

The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has cautioned Ghanaian nationals living, working or travelling in Johannesburg, Durban and surrounding areas to exercise heightened vigilance amid reports of ongoing protests that could disrupt movement and pose security risks.

A devastating fire has broken out at Sokoban-Ampayoo in the Ashanti Region.

Teacher unions have suspended their strike following an agreement with the government on new modalities for addressing outstanding concerns over promotions, salary adjustments and allowances.

A transport officer of the Northern Regional Health Directorate has been suspended after allegedly selling seven vehicles belonging to the Ministry of Health without authorisation.

Road crashes in the country decreased by 9.48% in September 2026, while fatalities fell by 7.82%, according to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD).