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Charles Amissah died due to medical neglegence – Committee
By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey, GNA Accra, May 6. GNA –The committee constituted to investigative the death of Mr Charles Amissah says the 29-year-old engineer died because he…
Economy
Former President Kufuor calls for structural transformation of Africa’s cocoa economy
By Edward Dankwah Accra, May 7, GNA – Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called for a fundamental structural transformation of Africa’s cocoa economy, urging governments and industry…
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Politics
Ghana, UAE to deepen energy cooperation as Mahama expresses solidarity
By Iddi Yire, GNA Accra, May 6, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday…
Business
CNML launches youth capacity-building programme to tackle unemployment
By Anthony Adongo Apubeo, GNA Talensi (U/E), May 02, GNA – Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited (CNML) has launched a youth capacity-building programme aimed at equipping young people in its catchment communities with technical skills for employment…
Social
Surveyor Asare, TDC win Africa valuation honours
By Daniel Adu Darko Accra, May 7, GNA – Surveyor Kojo Nutifafa Asare and Tema Development Corporation (TDC) Ghana Ltd have been recognised at the 2nd Annual Africa…
World
CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
May 6 (CNN/GNA) – Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according…
FDA orders sachet water producers to use UV Sterilisation
GNA Newsreel • May 6, 2026
Ghana ready to pilot continental Digital Trade Framework — Veep
GNA Newsreel • May 6, 2026
President Mahama to host high level Conference on Reparatory Justice
GNA Newsreel • May 5, 2026
The head of Ghana News Agency speaks with CGTN on rollout of China's zero-tariff policy for 20 African countries, including Ghana
On the eve of China’s rollout of its latest zero-tariff policy for 20 African countries, including Ghana, on May 1, China Global Television Network (CGTN), based in Beijing, interviewed the head of Ghana’s News Agency to assess the significance and potential impact of the policy on the country’s economic development, as well as how the state media will help promote bilateral ties between China and Ghana.
Court & Crime
Court refuses businessmen bail over GHC49,595,816 gold fraud
By Gifty Amofa, GNA Accra, May 6, GNA – Two businessmen allegedly involved in a GHC49,595,816.00 gold fraud were on Wednesday refused bail by the Accra Circuit Court…
Education
School feeding arrears to be paid soon – GSFP Coordinator
Aburi (E/R), May 6, GNA – The Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) says arrears owed caterers for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic year will be paid…
Health
Maalu Bernice Tantuo is Northern Region Best Midwife
By Solomon Gumah Tamale, May 06, GNA – Ms Maalu Bernice Tantuo, Senior Staff Midwifery Officer at Nahuyili Health Centre in Northern Region, was adjudged Regional Best Midwife at an awards ceremony in…
Features
A people who do not cherish animal life will fail human life
Accra, May 5, GNA- According to Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr, “we are called to speak for the weak, for the voiceless, for the victims of our nation.”…
Foreign Features
Xiconomics: China’s zero-tariff treatment boosts Africa’s development prospects
Beijing, May 4 (Xinhua/GNA) – In the rolling, lush fields of Ibiza Village in Kayonza District, eastern Rwanda, farmers are busy cultivating red chili peppers. Growing demand from…
Sports
Abrefa donates equipment to Ghana women’s table tennis team at World Championships
By Simon Asare Accra, May 6, GNA – Ghanaian table tennis star, Derek Abrefa, has donated playing equipment to the national women’s table tennis team competing at the 2026…
Entertainment
Charterhouse moves 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards to AICC’s Grand Arena
By Simon Asare, GNA Accra, May 5, GNA – Charterhouse Productions, organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), have moved the 27th edition of the ceremony from…
Africa
Over 500 detained in Istanbul for defying May Day ban
ISTANBUL, May 1 (Xinhua/GNA) – More than 500 people were detained in Istanbul on Friday, for defying a ban on May Day rallies in restricted areas, local authorities…
Americas
CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
May 6 (CNN/GNA) – Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according…
Asia
China’s Zero Tariff treatment empowers the China-Africa Community with a Shared Future
A feature by Ambassador Cong Song Accra, May 5, GNA – On February 14, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced in his congratulatory message to the 39th African Union…
Europe
4 bodies found at collapsed mine in Russia’s Far East
VLADIVOSTOK, May 4 (Xinhua/GNA) — Four miners’ bodies were recovered at the Kadykchansky open-pit coal mine in Russia’s Magadan Oblast following Thursday’s collapse, the Russian Emergencies Ministry said…
Middle East
US, Iranian militaries trade shots as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate
May 4, (CNN/GNA) – The US military said this morning that two US-flagged merchant vessels have successfully transited through the Strait of Hormuz. “American forces are actively assisting…