The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially closed its investigation into allegations of corruption and corruption-related offenses involving Charles Adu Boahen, a former Minister of State at the Finance Ministry. According to the OSP, while Mr. Adu Boahen was found to have engaged in influence peddling, this activity does not fall within the […]
Former Finance Ministry Official Charles Adu Boahen Linked to Influence Peddling, But No Prosecution Possible
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed that while Charles Adu Boahen, the former Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, was engaged in influence peddling, they are unable to prosecute him due to the absence of codified laws addressing influence peddling as a distinct corruption offense in Ghana. This limitation arises from […]
UN: Record 6.9 Million Internally Displaced in DR Congo
The number of internally displaced people within the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a record 6.9 million due to escalating violence, the United Nations said Monday. The conflict between Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23) rebels and militias loyal to DR Congo’s government has intensified in the eastern province of North Kivu since early October, […]
Restoration of Gas Supply Alleviates Intermittent Power Cuts Across Ghana, Assures GRIDCo and ECG
In a recent joint press release, the Ghana Grid Company LTD (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have shared promising news regarding the restoration of power supply, effectively putting an end to the intermittent power cuts that have affected the nation in recent times. The main cause of this improvement is the resumption […]
EU Boosts Ghana’s Border Security with Armoured Vehicles and Aid
Ghana, situated on the Gulf of Guinea, has received a significant boost to its border security, with the European Union delivering a fleet of 100 armoured vehicles on a mission to enhance the defense capabilities of coastal West African nations grappling with the consequences of jihadist conflicts in the Sahel region. Ghana, alongside its Gulf […]
Widespread Blackout Grips Ghana as Gas Shortage Hits Power Generation
Ghana is facing a nationwide blackout due to a severe shortage of gas, crippling the country’s power generation capabilities, as reported by the BBC. The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has revealed that the situation has resulted in a “550MW supply gap at peak times” at the Tema power plant, situated near the capital city, […]
Kofi Amoabeng, Politicization of Ghana’s Armed Forces Deters Coups
Kofi Amoabeng, the entrepreneur and founder of the now-defunct UT Bank, has weighed in on the recent spate of coup discussions in the sub-region. He asserted that Ghana’s 4th Republic has not witnessed any military takeovers due to the politicization of the Ghana Armed Forces. Amoabeng explained that the trend of politicizing state institutions, a […]
Controversy in Uganda Over Road Naming for Slain Tourists
uganda’s government has sparked anger in the nation by announcing plans to name a road after two foreign tourists who were tragically killed earlier this month. The victims, British citizen David Barlow and his South African wife Emmaretia Geyer, were shot dead while on their honeymoon, with their car set ablaze during the attack on […]
Ghana power crisis: Limited gas supply triggers nationwide power outage
Many parts of Ghana were plunged into darkness due to a lack of gas to power machinery used to generate electricity in the country. Power distribution firm Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) says the situation has caused “a supply gap of 550MW at peak time” at Tema power plant, near the capital, Accra. This is […]
Ghanaian Agribusiness Ventures Expand as Export Opportunities Surge
The Ghanaian agribusiness landscape is witnessing a significant transformation, with a surge in export opportunities that is redefining the sector. As international demand for agricultural products continues to grow, Ghana is seizing the moment to diversify its exports and increase revenue in this key sector. One of the notable developments in Ghana’s agribusiness sector is […]