Parliament Okays Community Service as Jail Alternative for Minor Offences

Move expected to ease overcrowding in Ghana’s prisons Parliament on Tuesday approved the introduction of community…

#South Africa Will Not Compensate Foreigners for Property Left Behind, Minister Says

South Africa will not pay compensation to foreign nationals who leave the country and abandon property,…

‘Grief Knows No Political Party’: Mzbel Calls for Compassion After Sister’s Death, Decries Bed Shortage at Korle Bu

Popular Ghanaian musician Mzbel says her sister’s death should not be politicized, and has called for…

Can You Film the Police in Ghana? The Law on Recording Officers Who Break It

The phone is out. The officer is angry. “Stop recording!” he shouts. It’s a scene playing…

#Chief Justice Rejects Okogyeaman Yaw Sammordua II’s Bid to Move Contempt Case from Kumasi

The Chief Justice has turned down a petition by Okogyeaman Yaw Sammordua II, also known in…

GIS Boss Pushes Joint Border Security, Pledges Better Welfare for Officers

FROM: Daniel Y Dayee, Dormaa, Gonokrom The Comptroller General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Mr.…

Who Should Pay for the Floods? Why Government Inaction on Illegal Structures Is Landing Ghana in Hot Water

This is not “act of God.” An act of God is unforeseeable. Weija Dam spilling in…

The Law That Could Jail Planners for Accra’s Floods Exists. So Why Is No One in Handcuffs?

Every June, the same ritual. The rain is falling. Accra floods. Ministers tour in life jackets.…

The Floods Will Return – Unless We Jail the Negligence

The water came at 3 a.m. It took the fence first, then the kitchen, then 12-year-old…

From Flooded Streets to Poisoned Rivers – When Prayer Becomes a Cover Note for Galamsey

ACCRA, 2 JULY 2026 First came the image: “Government organizes National Prayer Session for Ghana to…