255 Accra has received hundreds of millions of dollars in international funding for flood control, sanitation and urban water infrastructure over the past two decades, yet the capital continues to experience devastating floods that claim lives, displace residents and destroy property almost every rainy season. A review by JoyNews Research of official records from major […]
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Salaga: Man dies after allegedly stabbing himself during fire festival
422 A man who is believed to be in his 20s, whose name is given as Sheihu, has reportedly died after allegedly stabbing himself while attempting to demonstrate what eyewitnesses described as spiritual powers during activities linked to the annual Fire Festival in Salaga. The incident is said to have occurred on Wednesday, June 24, […]
Kennedy Agyapong Extends Support to Kumasi Children’s Home
451 Former Assin Central Member of Parliament and businessman, Mr Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has demonstrated his commitment to child welfare and social responsibility with a generous donation to the Kumasi Children’s Home in the Ashanti Region. The donation, which included assorted food items, toiletries, beverages, clothing and other essential supplies, was presented on his […]
“The greatest inheritance fathers can leave their children is not riches, but values, faith and integrity.” – Chief Julius Debrah
439 What began as a Father’s Day celebration at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Trasacco, in Accra turned into a spiritually uplifting encounter when the Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, mounted the pulpit to deliver a sermon on faith, fatherhood and responsible leadership. The congregation, made up of worshippers from diverse backgrounds, listened […]
GFZA Showcases Investment Opportunities at Swiss Business Lunch
406 The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting foreign direct investment and strengthening international business partnerships following its participation in the Swiss Business Lunch hosted by the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana. The event, held at the official residence of the Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Simone Giger, brought […]
Ghana Joins 14 Nations to Sign Mombasa Declaration Against Illegal Fishing
376 Ghana has joined 14 other countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean and the Pacific in adopting the Mombasa Declaration, a landmark commitment aimed at promoting transparency in global fisheries and intensifying the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The declaration was adopted during the 11th Our Ocean Conference held in Mombasa, […]
Wassa Adansi :Man in Custody Over Alleged Killing of Mother
434 Residents of Wassa Adansi in the Wassa Amenfi East Municipality in the Western Region are in shock following reports that a young man allegedly killed his mother in the community. According to local sources, the suspect, identified by residents as Yaw Brako, popularly known as “2Cedis,” is alleged to have attacked his mother in […]
Joana Gyan Cudjoe Urges Lands Minister to Show Mercy to Miners in Amenfi Central
755 The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has made a passionate appeal to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, to intervene in the ongoing military operations targeting miners in the constituency, describing the situation as unbearable for residents and local miners. According to the MP, the […]
12 Killed in Fatal Accident at Akomadan; Two in Critical Condition
783 A devastating road accident at Akomadan in the Offinso North District in the Ashanti Region has claimed the lives of twelve people, leaving two others in critical condition. The tragic incident, which occurred on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, involved a commercial passenger vehicle and a cargo truck, resulting in multiple fatalities and severe injuries. […]
“Every Soul Matters” — MP Joana Gyan Cudjoe Speaks After Emotional Nsawam Prison Visit
457 Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has described her recent visit to the Nsawam Medium Security Prison as one of the most emotional, painful, and life-changing experiences of her life. The humanitarian outreach, organized by the KN Foundation in collaboration with the Joana Gyan Foundation, the Professional Football Association of Ghana […]








