AFRICA NEWS

There is a post on the social media with the picture of Pope Francis in which he is said to have formally given Roman Catholic priests the permission to bless same-sex couples. This has caused a lot of consternation among many people, some of whom have contacted me personally for …

Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.   The Daily Searchlight       The Business Analyst     Daily Graphic       The Chronicle     The Hawk     The New Crusading Guide   The Anchor …

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame has stated that research has shown that in Ghana, women are less susceptible to corruption than men. Speaking under the topic “The Power of Gender Equality and Inclusion to Combat Corruption”, he made a case for the empowerment of women as a …

In a move to eliminate ghost names from the government’s payroll, the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) has announced a directive to freeze the salaries of all public sector workers without Ghana Card numbers, starting February 2024, graphic.com.gh reports. The decision follows discussions with the National Identification Authority (NIA) …

Pope Francis formally permitted Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples on Monday, in a significant shift in Vatican doctrine. The blessings may be carried out providing they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies, nor at the same time as a civil union, according to a Vatican …

Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu has gone to court to challenge the withdrawal of his retirement benefits, local media report. Last month, Mr Lungu was stripped of his retirement benefits and privileges following his decision to return to active politics. His office was reportedly closed, staff and security deployed and …

An old video of popular anti-LGBTQI+ advocate and parliamentary for Ningo-Prampram constituency, Sam Nartey George endorsing the rights of the members of LGBTQI+ community reemerges online. In the said video, the anti-LGBTQI activist stated that all humans have rights enshrined in the constituency. While answering a question on his opinion …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has disrupted a syndicate involved in the production of substantial amount of counterfeited foreign currency. Seizures were made in two warehouses located in Accra and Tema, where a substantial amount of counterfeited forty million dollars ($40,000,000.00) was discovered concealed in steel trunks. The …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has tabled a proposal before parliament to review the current charges for passport application from GH¢100 to GH¢644. The ministry’s proposal which represents 544% hike is presently before the Committee on Subsidiary Legislation of Parliament, for consideration. The proposal, which is currently …

The Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Tesla, Elon Musk, may have been presented with yet another reason to visit Ghana following advanced plans to mine lithium in the West African country. According to the Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dickson Adomako Kissi, it will not be a surprise …