Authorities in Ghana have denied an information that the country is planning to host asylum seekers from the United Kingdom, as reported by several British media. Several British media had reported that the UK was drawing up plans to send thousands of asylum seekers to countries “such as Ghana and …
Read More »Punches thrown in Ghana parliament over proposed electronic payments tax
A brawl broke out on the floor of Ghana’s parliament late on Monday as lawmakers debated a proposed tax on electronic transactions that has divided the house for weeks, the Reuters agency has reported. The 1.75% e-levy, which would include taxes on mobile money payments, has been fiercely opposed by …
Read More »Ghana: land borders closed to prevent fourth wave of infections
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo announced in a national speech on December 15 that the country was closing its land borders to prevent a fourth wave of covid-19 infections and to curb the spread of the virus. The president said his government was “monitoring the level of threat of the disease …
Read More »Ghana: mandatory vaccination for all travellers from Sunday
The government of Ghana has announced that all visitors must be fully vaccinated against covid-19 from midnight Sunday before being allowed to enter the country. In a statement, the government said Ghanaians who intend to return to the country within the next fortnight are exempt, but will be vaccinated upon …
Read More »Ghana: Navy foils pirate attack on fishing boat
Navi in Ghana has foiled an attack on a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Guinea, a statement from the Ghanaian armed forces said. It took place about 170km (105 miles) from the Ghanaian coast where pirates in two speedboats attempted to board a tuna fishing boat. The navy patrol …
Read More »Ghana: 200 unidentified and unclaimed bodies to be buried
Ghanaian police announced plans to carry out a mass burial for 200 unidentified and unclaimed bodies. The burial will begin “by close of work this week” according to the statement released on Monday. Bodies to be buried are corpses that have accumulated over the past six months, including those of …
Read More »Ghana: Anglican priest apologizes for kissing students
After the video went viral, Reverend Father Baltharzzar Obeng Larbi, the priest who was seen kissing three female students duriing church service, admitted his behavior was bad and prayed for forgiveness. Rev. Baltharzzar who has kissed three students of the St Monica ‘s College in Manpong, in the Ashanti region, …
Read More »Ghana: UTAG to suspend its strike if court action is withdrawn
After an agreement with the Ghanaian government, the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) is expected to cancel its strike. The association has been asking the government the restoration of service conditions agreed upon with the government in 2012. The teacher’s association started an indefinite strike last Monday denouncing poor …
Read More »Ghana: several demonstrate in Accra against new taxes
Several thousand anti-government protesters have marched through the streets of the Ghanaian capital, Accra, to call for action to address the country’s economic and social challenges. A social media campaign under the slogan “Fix The Country” has gained momentum in recent months. President Nana Akufo-Addo’s government has introduced new taxes …
Read More »Ghana: authorities do not intend to change laws on homosexuality
Ghanaian information minister says politicians have “no intention” of changing its laws on sexuality, after an anti-gay bill was submitted to parliament. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah said that the country’s current laws on “matters of sexuality” were “adequate”. Ghana’s criminal code outlaws what it describes as “unnatural carnal knowledge” but does …
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