Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President and one of the leading figures in Africa’s independence movement, had four children whose lives took different paths in medicine, journalism and politics. They are Francis Kwesi Nkrumah, Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, Sekou Nkrumah and Samia Yaba Christina Nkrumah. While some maintained a relatively low public profile, others became known for their involvement in public affairs, carrying the Nkrumah name into different professional and political spaces. The death of Gamal Nkrumah on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, brings renewed attention to the family and the individual lives of the children of the man who led the Gold…
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Burkina Faso has suspended beauty pageants nationwide while launching a national science competition aimed at recognising and nurturing female scientific talent, drawing attention to the country’s approach to cultural values and women’s participation in science. In June 2026, authorities suspended beauty pageants pending the development of new regulations, citing the need to protect the country’s cultural identity, social values and human dignity, reports Afrika World. Two months later, the Presidency launched HAKILI Mousso, a competition designed to identify, encourage and reward talented young women in science. The competition brought together 84 young women to compete in mathematics, physics and chemistry.…
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has begun a two-day monitoring tour of rural telephony project sites and community information centres in the Volta Region to assess their progress and operational status. The exercise, which started on Thursday, October 15, and is expected to end on Friday, October 16, 2026, is aimed at evaluating the implementation of digital infrastructure projects and identifying challenges affecting their delivery and use. Mr George began his engagements with a courtesy call on the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, before proceeding to inspect selected facilities across the region. On the…
ADB Ghana Medical Systems Group will provide maintenance services for the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory and Cardiac Interventional Centre at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for one year following the facility’s completion and commissioning in June. Abraham Fiscian, Project Manager for the cardiac facilities constructed by the company, said the group would respond to equipment and building-related challenges during the maintenance period before the hospital assumes responsibility for subsequent maintenance. He made this known when Parliament’s Select Committee on Health visited Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to inspect the facility and assess its operational status. “For the next 12 months, we will be…
President John Dramani Mahama has received recommendations on measures to close security loopholes identified in investigations into a cocaine shipment worth more than $200 million seized in France. Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, disclosed this when he appeared before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on October 15, 2026. According to him, the recommendations formed part of a preliminary report presented to the President following investigations into the shipment, which has raised concerns about Ghana’s ability to detect illicit goods passing through its ports. “The report was presented to the President in terms of what the state…
The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE) says its contra-flow traffic management system has significantly reduced travel time for commuters travelling from Adenta, Kasoa and Amasaman into Accra Central, easing the burden of daily traffic congestion on some of the capital’s busiest routes. GAPTE Managing Director Daouda Awudu said the initiative has produced encouraging results since its introduction, with commuters experiencing shorter journey times during peak traffic periods. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, October 15, Daouda Awudu said the journey from Adenta to Accra, which previously took about two and a half hours during peak morning traffic,…
Residents of Goaso in the Ahafo Region have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to urgently address the deteriorating condition of the Goaso Municipal Hospital to improve healthcare delivery and safeguard lives. They say the facility is struggling with inadequate logistics despite having competent health professionals, a situation they believe is affecting the quality of care available to patients. Speaking to Adom News, some residents expressed concern that the hospital’s condition was discouraging people from seeking treatment there, raising questions about its ability to meet the healthcare needs of the municipality. They called on the government to intervene and provide…
JoyNews Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni says the number of female students alleging sexual abuse by the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) rose from 14 to 16 during his investigation. Speaking on Joy FM, about his latest documentary, Manasseh said the initial information he received concerned five students. However, when he arrived at the school to investigate, the number increased to 14. Two additional students subsequently came forward, alleging similar encounters with the headmaster, bringing the total to 16 According to Manasseh, the additional accounts emerged as his investigation into the alleged abuse progressed. “Those who spoke,…
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has shared a message of solidarity he received from members of the Anlo community in Effutu, saying they regard him as one of their own and are ready to stand by him through difficult times. Speaking during a visit by some members of the Anlo community, Afenyo-Markin explained the meaning behind a traditional song used to welcome him, which he said conveyed a message of loyalty, strength and protection. According to him, the song drew on folklore about an animal called “Nyongnoli” that tells other animals it has overpowered a tiger. He explained that…
The Ashanti Regional Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Emmanuel Fynn Reagan, has officially filed his nomination to contest the Regional Organiser position of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). Mr. Reagan has pledged to unite party members and strengthen the party’s electoral fortunes in the region. Mr Reagan, who is the current Deputy Regional Youth Organizer, made the commitment after submitting his nomination forms at the party’s regional secretariat. He expressed confidence in the party’s ability to make significant electoral gains in a region traditionally dominated by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). He said his ambition was…