At an emotionally charged meeting with Ghana’s Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, at the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, distressed Ghanaian nationals shared painful accounts of fear, legal uncertainty and economic hardship amid the growing wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
Category: Ghana
Ghana: Fire Destroys Six-bedroom House in Koforidua
A devastating fire has destroyed a six-bedroom self-contained house at Atekyem, near Universal School in Koforidua, in the Eastern Region.
Panic in Sunyani: Chiefs to Perform Rituals After Mystery Deaths of 2 Successive Headteachers
The Sunyani West Municipality has been gripped by fear and anxiety following the sudden, mysterious death of the headmistress of the Kobedi AME Zion Basic School, Madam Gladys Dorlo Batinge—an unfolding tragedy that has forced a week-long suspension of all academic activities.
Police Crack Queenmother Murder Case: Chief Allegedly Paid GH¢50,000 to Have Her Killed
Ghana Police have made a breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of the Queenmother of Abamba, Nana Serwaa Gyan Kuma, arresting five suspects — including a sitting chief- in connection with what investigators describe as a premeditated contract killing allegedly motivated by land and traditional leadership disputes.
Heavy Rain Disrupts Business Activity Across Accra and Surrounding Areas
Accra, Ghana//- Widespread heavy rainfall swept through Accra and parts of the Greater Accra Region today, causing significant disruption to movement and business activity across the capital and its neighbouring towns.
Ghana: Over 5,000 Lives Transformed Through Hope For Girls Project
Accra, Ghana//- The Hope for Girls Project, an initiative designed and executed by Inspire Today, has directly transformed the lives of over 5,000 young, vulnerable girls across Ghana through structured mentorship, leadership education, and the cultivation of strong Christian values between November 2025 and April 2026.
NIA Marks 20 Years, says Ghana Card Has Boosted Identity Access, Global Recognition
The Ghana Card has strengthened identity verification and inclusion nationwide, while gaining recognition across ECOWAS and internationally, according to the National Identification Authority.
Ghana Postpones Evacuation of Nationals From South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks
Accra, Ghana// Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has deferred the planned evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, which was scheduled to begin on Thursday, 21 May 2026.
Police Arrest Woman Over Alleged Threats Against President Mahama in Viral TikTok Videos
The Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) has arrested a woman identified as Mahama Aminat, also known as Akosua Serwaa Minat, over alleged threats and offensive comments directed at President John Dramani Mahama in videos circulated on social media.
Ghana: Rent Control Orders Hostel Owners To Suspend 2025 /2026 Fee Increase
Accra, Ghana//-The Rent Control Department of Ghana has instructed all private hostel owners, facility managers, operators, and others involved in student housing to put a hold on any planned increases to hostel fees for the 2026/2027 academic year.











