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Famed broadcast journalist and General Manager of Accra-based Citi FM and Channel One TV, Bernard Avle has urged journalists to prioritise societal impact over personal fame, stressing that the profession must remain a tool for public good. He said journalism is not designed for those seeking popularity but for individuals committed to transforming society through truth and accountability. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 7th cohort of the Media Foundation for West Africa’s Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship on Friday, March 27, Avle noted that although modern journalists are better trained, they face a more complex and difficult media…

The Ga Traditional Council has formally requested police intervention to halt what it describes as an unlawful and unauthorised installation within the Ga State. In a letter dated March 26, 2026, and addressed to the Greater Accra Regional Police Commander, the Council said it had received intelligence regarding a purported installation of a Dantu Walomo by an individual identified as Chuku Lamptey. According to the Council, the development, if not stopped, could pose a threat to peace and security within the Ga State. The directive was issued on the instructions of King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse and President…

The Electricity Company of Ghana’s Accra West Region said a cable fault at Lartebiokorshie in the Greater Accra Region cut power to several suburbs on Friday, March 27, 2026. Lartebiokorshie, Mamprobi, Bamboi, Camara, parts of Chorkor and nearby communities were affected. In a public notice, ECG said engineers were dispatched to isolate and repair the fault and restore supply “as soon as practicable.” The company apologised to customers for the disruption, noting that supply would be normalised once repairs are completed. The outage sparked complaints from residents and small businesses in the affected areas, who reported interruptions to trading, refrigeration,…

The Parliament of Ghana, on Thursday, March 26, 2026, passed the Legal Education Bill, paving the way for major reforms in Ghana’s legal training system.The bill, which now awaits presidential assent to become law, introduces significant changes to how aspiring lawyers are trained and prepared for the Ghana Bar, in fulfilment of a campaign promise by President John Dramani Mahama.Many legal experts, including US-based legal luminary Prof Stephen Kwaku Asare, popularly known as Kwaku Azar, and Prof H Kwasi Prempeh of CDD-Ghana, have touted the passage of the bill, saying it breaks the monopoly of legal education in the country.They have said that…

Parliament has passed the Value-for-Money Office Bill, 2026, establishing a statutory body to regulate, monitor, coordinate, and promote value-for-money assessments in the management of public expenditure and procurement. The Bill responds to growing concerns about inefficiencies in public expenditure, project cost overruns, delays in implementation, and weak monitoring systems. By granting statutory authority to conduct value-for-money assessments, Parliament has taken a decisive step towards enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public financial management. When the bill is assented by the president, it will fill a critical gap in Ghana’s accountability framework, which has traditionally focused on financial and compliance audits…

The vote on Ghana’s resolution for the slave trade to be recognised as a crime against humanity came up in the British Parliament on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.During the proceedings in the House of Commons on Tuesday, Bell Ribeiro-Addy, a Labour Member of Parliament, raised concerns about the British government voting against the resolution.She pointed out that it would be completely wrong for the British government to vote against the resolution, which is being championed by Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama.“The Ghanaian government’s resolution, declaring the transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity, backed by the African Union, CARICOM, and a…

Former Public Relations Manager of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Razak Kojo Opoku, has argued that there is nothing inherently wrong with awarding a significant portion of government contracts through sole sourcing, insisting that the practice remains a legitimate procurement method under existing laws. He maintained that if about 44 percent of the Big Push road projects were awarded through sole sourcing to local contractors, particularly as a strategy to empower indigenous businesses, then such a decision should not be treated as controversial. “If it is true that only 44%…

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced that the government will distribute tomato seeds to Senior High Schools under the Feed Ghana programme to boost production and reduce demand for the commodity. The move comes in the wake of a tomato export ban imposed by Burkina Faso, which has heightened concerns over supply. Speaking to journalists in Accra on Wednesday, March 25, Mr Opoku disclosed that 413 Senior High Schools have already been registered to participate in tomato cultivation as part of the initiative. “We’re going to supply seeds to SHSs working with us under the Feed…

Ghana’s Minister of Health Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has visited the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, emphasising the need for quality care and discipline among health professionals. The minister stressed that patients should not be turned away, especially in emergency cases, and that health facilities should stabilise patients before referring them to other hospitals. According to the Minister, the hospital has added 200 beds to increase capacity. The government is establishing a command centre to coordinate emergency services. A bill is being drafted to penalise health professionals who turn away patients in emergency cases. The minister has tasked his deputy to implement…

On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 123 countries voted in favour of the slavery reparations motion tabled by President John Dramani Mahama at the United Nations General Assembly. The resolution called on the UN to recognise the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade as the gravest crime ever committed against humanity. Following extensive debate, the motion was adopted with 123 votes in support. Three countries — the United States, Argentina, and Israel — voted against it, while 52 nations abstained. Here is the full list of countries that voted in support of the reparations motion. CitiNewsRoom