I am committed to pursuing mediation for the Bawku conflict until lasting peace is achieved, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has assured. During a courtesy call on him by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on May 9, Otumfuo expressed his desire to see enduring peace in Bawku, stating, “By the grace of God, we will get there.” Mediation Regarding the mediation process, the Asantehene briefed the IGP on recent meetings held in Kumasi with representatives from the conflict factions, the Kusasis and Mamprusis. He noted, “We met last week and…
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Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama’s first 120 days in office, describing them as a setback for the country. In an interview on Eyewitness News with Sammi Wiafe, Ahiagbah questioned the tangible impact of Mahama’s policy actions since assuming office, claiming that the challenges facing Ghanaians have worsened under his leadership. “Since he became the President, all the things he said he has done, what has been the impact? The immediate impact, what problems has he [Mahama] solved? That is where the meat is,” he pointed out. He accused the…
Ghana’s small-scale gold exports soared to $2.7 billion from January to April 2025, according to newly released data from the Ghana Gold Board (Goldbod). This marks a significant jump from $670.5 million recorded during the same period in 2023 and $862.4 million in 2024. The weight of gold exported in the first four months of 2025 stood at 30,479.5kg – over four times the 7,000kg shipped in 2023 and nearly half the 19,369kg exported in 2024 during the same period. Quarterly comparisons show a consistent growth trend: Q1 (Jan–Mar) exports rose from $354.4M in 2023 to $557.7M in 2024, before…
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will contest the 2024/25 edition of the UEFA Europa League final later this month, having both come through their respective semi-final ties. An all-English final took place as recently as 2019 when Arsenal and Chelsea clashed in Baku, Azerbaijan, a contest comfortably won by the latter. Tottenham also overcame Wolverhampton Wanderers in the inaugural UEFA Cup final back in 1972. Spurs have actually lifted the trophy twice, claiming it again in 1984, while they were beaten Feyenoord in 1974. For United, this is a third Europa League final visit in eight years, previously defeating Ajax…
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the new pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV, following the conclusion of a historic conclave in Vatican City. The announcement came Thursday, May 8, after white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world that a new leader of the Catholic Church had been chosen. Prevost, 69, becomes the first American-born pope in the Church’s history, although he also holds Peruvian citizenship and spent much of his priesthood in Latin America. A crowd of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square erupted in joyous celebration as the white smoke appeared, signaling that the…
President John Dramani Mahama has charged the newly reconstituted National Peace Council to intensify efforts to build public trust and uphold Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of peace and stability in the sub-region. Inaugurating the 13-member governing board on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, President Mahama emphasized the Council’s critical role in safeguarding national unity and encouraged members to remain impartial and resilient in the face of political pressures. “Ghanaians are calling on you to rise above partisanship, resist manipulation and become the custodian of our peace and the nation’s conscience,” the President stated. He further urged the Council to deepen…
King Paluta is making a strong case for himself as a contender for the 26th TGMA Artist of the Year award, standing firm against the heavy competition, which includes Stonebwoy, King Promise, Black Sherif, Kweku Smoke, Joe Mettle and Team Eternity. Despite not running an extensive PR campaign, Paluta believes his body of work speaks for itself and gives him a genuine shot at winning. His response came after media personality DJ Slim shared a tweet expressing disappointment at the prospect of anyone other than Stonebwoy or King Promise winning Artist of the Year. Slim criticized artists who show little…
Global food prices are expected to decline for a second consecutive year in 2025, driven primarily by a significant slump in rice prices, as abundant global supplies and relaxed export restrictions weigh on the market. The World Bank’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook forecasts a 7% year-on-year decrease in its food price index, with each of its three main sub-categories—grains, oils and meals, and other food items—projected to record declines. Grain prices are expected to see the steepest fall, dropping by 11%, largely due to a projected 29% plunge in rice prices. This outlook is attributed to strong global production and…
A plume of black smoke emerged from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, signalling that the second vote of the day and third overall has failed to elect a new pope. The result confirms that the cardinals remain divided as the conclave continues its sacred deliberations behind closed doors. As the 120 cardinal-electors broke for lunch, thousands of pilgrims and tourists remained in St. Peter’s Square, eyes fixed on the chimney in anticipation of a white plume, the symbol of a successful papal election. Voting is expected to resume at around 4:00 p.m.…
Members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Cabinet have issued a firm warning to foreign nationals planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States: do not overstay your visas. The warning comes as the U.S. gears up to co-host the global football tournament alongside Mexico and Canada, an event expected to attract millions of fans from around the world. While extending a warm welcome to visitors, U.S. officials have reiterated that strict immigration enforcement will remain a top priority throughout the tournament period. They stressed that all attendees must adhere to the terms of their visas and…