The Ghana Education Service (GES) has declared Monday, March 7th, a holiday for all schools across the country. The move is aimed at giving students and teachers enough rest after the Independence Day anniversary parade, which was held on Saturday, March 6. The Independence Day anniversary parade is an annual event in Ghana that commemorates…
Actress and movie producer Tracy Boakye has announced the birth of her second child, a baby boy, with her husband. The news was shared on her official Instagram account with the caption, “Yesu asue me! An answered prayer! is a baby boy! Congratulations to us, my king!.” The actress, who is known for her roles…
On March 6, 1957, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule. This year’s celebrations are particularly significant, as the country looks back on its history and celebrates its progress. This year’s event was themed “Our Unity, Our Strength, Our Purpose” with a special guest of honor, President Umaro Siccoco…
Tunisia is experiencing a surge in racist attacks following a controversial speech by President Kais Saied. On February 21, President Kais Saied, in a hardline speech targeting illegal immigration, called for “urgent measures” against “hordes of illegal immigrants” coming from sub-Saharan Africa, whom he blamed for bringing “violence, crimes, and unacceptable deeds” to Tunisia. Echoing…
The Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has officially handed over the reconstructed Kumasi Central Mosque to the Muslim community in the Ashanti region after it was commissioned on Friday amidst the excitement. The commissioning was graced by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu, the National Chief Imam Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, and a host…
Titus Glover, a former Member of Parliament for the Tema East constituency in Ghana, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO). In a letter dated March 2, 2023, the presidency entreated the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, to take the needed steps to regularize…
The family of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has announced the date for his burial, which is scheduled for Friday, March 17, 2023. According to a statement released by the family, the funeral service for Mr. Atsu will be held on March 17, 2023, at the forecourt of the State House in Accra. Christian Atsu was…
Kafui Dey, a respected and award-winning Ghanaian broadcaster, recently shared his thoughts on the state of music in Ghana. He expressed his thoughts on Rainbow Entertainment on Radio Rainbow, 87.5 fm. He noted that Ghanaian music is at a crossroads and that there is a need for a renewed focus on quality and authenticity. He…
