NEXT STEPS CONFERENCE 2026 | Day 2
A High-Level Consultative Conference on the Landmark UN Resolution on the Transatlantic Trafficking of Enslaved Africans
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GTMO Condemns Attack on Forestry Commission Checkpoint at Babatokuma
By Hannah Awadzi Accra, June 19, GNA – The Ghana Timber Millers Organisation (GTMO) has strongly condemned the recent vandalization of the Forestry Commission’s Timber Monitoring Check Point at Babatokuma in the Bono East…
Economy
WAN-Hive Ghana supports business registration of 50 women entrepreneurs-CEO
By Benjamin Alkoto, GNA Dumasua, (Bono), June 19, GNA-The WAN-Hive Ghana, a Non-governmental Organisation (NGO) has supported 50 entrepreneurs to register their businesses, Miss Janat Issifu, the Chief Executive Officer has…
Politics
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah departs Accra
By Iddi Yire, GNA Accra, June 19, GNA – Namibia President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday departed Accra after participating in the High-Level Consultative Conference on the Next Steps for the Landmark United Nations General Assembly Resolution…
Business
Estonian investors join Pan African AI Summit to support Africa’s startups
Accra, June 18, GNA – The Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN), one of Europe’s most active early-stage investor networks, has confirmed its partnership with the Pan African AI &…
Social
Adaklu Waya animal market blossomed to a fledging bazaar
By Emmanuel Nyatsikor Adaklu Waya (V/R), June 19, GNA – The Adaklu Waya Animal market which was started purposely for selling animals has blossomed to a fledging market. …
World
Hormuz crossings reach highest level since mid-April — maritime tracking firm
PARIS, June 19 (Xinhua/GNA) — A total of 25 commercial vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, the highest number since mid-April, data from maritime tracking firm…
Environmentalists, Opinion Leaders express concern over depletion of Dodowa Forest
Jubilant supporters thronged the streets following Ghana's 1–0 victory over Panama: FIFA World Cup
The moment fans of the Black Stars erupted as Ghana scored against Panama
Supporters of Ghana Black Stars gather at the Independence Square to watch match between Ghana and Panama
Doing laundry on Accra city streets must stop now
Asamoah Gyan unveiled as brand ambassador for colts football
Python eggs from Ahodwo hatch safely at Kumasi Zoo
Residents express frustration after closure of Kaneshie footbridge for repairs
How does Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee decide its Rate?
Education: Ghana to phase out Double Track by 2027 — President Mahama
President Mahama on how party Executive Members can benefit
Ghana Police, Interpol arrest 3 over child sexual exploitation materials
Police nab suspects over AI deepfake impersonation of President Mahama
Ghana's gold sector powering growth — Fitch Ratings
Chief dies from own gunshot in Dance Gone Wrong
Ghana petitions AU over xenophobic attacks in South Africa
FDA orders sachet water producers to use UV Sterilisation
Ghana to pilot continental Digital Trade Framework — Veep
Farmer with disability says income is her main motivation | At The Table With Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa
Court & Crime
Police arrest notorious car snatching suspect; two accomplices shot dead
By Samuel Ofori Boateng, GNA Bekwai (Ash), June 19, GNA – The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a series…
Education
Deeper Life Church equips UEW with giant LED screens
By Prince Acquah Winneba (C/R), June 19, GNA – The Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) Ghana has donated two giant LED screens to the University of Education, Winneba…
Health
Menstrual Health Must Be Recognised as a Mental Health Issue – UHAS Research
By Michael Foli Jackidy Hohoe (V/R), June 19, GNA – Dr Sitsofe Gbogbo, Research Fellow at the Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences…
Features
The Rise of Social Media Content Creators in Volta: A Challenge to Professional Journalism?
A GNA feature by Agbaxode Emmanuel Akatsi (VR), June 17, GNA – The digital revolution has fundamentally transformed the media landscape across Ghana, particularly in the Volta Region, where social media…
Foreign Features
2026 Meitu Multimedia Festival uveils 8 AI products, declares“Your AI Crew Assembled”
Xiamen – On June 17, 2026, Meitu Company held the 2026 Meitu Multimedia Festival in Xiamen, unveiling eight AI products and marking a strategic shift from delivering features…
Sports
Black Stars urged to make their own history at FIFA World Cup
By Agbaxode Emmanuel, GNA Akatsi (VR), June 19, GNA – Mr Jonathan Dorkenoo, an Akatsi-based sports analyst and a Communication Team member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged players of Ghana’s Senior…
Entertainment
Namibia targets stronger trade, cultural ties with Ghana at inaugural cultural night
By Simon Asare, GNA Accra, June 18, GNA – Namibia is looking to strengthen economic, cultural, and diplomatic relations with Ghana, using the maiden “Namibia Meets Ghana Cultural Night” in…
Africa
Attack on Niger’s main airport leaves dozens dead
Niamey, June 19, (dpa/GNA) – Heavily armed attackers, stormed the international airport in Niger’s capital early on Thursday, triggering a gun battle that left dozens dead, the country’s…
Americas
Mexican president downplays Trump’s claim that drug cartels run Mexico
MEXICO CITY, June 18 (Xinhua/GNA) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, on Thursday downplayed the latest claim by U.S. President Donald Trump, who said at the G7 summit that…
Asia
6.7-magnitude quake hits central Mid-Atlantic Ridge — USGS
BEIJING, June 17, (Xinhua/GNA) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7, jolted the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge at 1856 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.The epicenter,…
Europe
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister discusses US-Iran deal with Gulf Envoys – Foreign Ministry
Moscow, June 18 (RIA Novosti/GNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko discussed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding with a group of ambassadors from member states of the…
Middle East
Hormuz crossings reach highest level since mid-April — maritime tracking firm
PARIS, June 19 (Xinhua/GNA) — A total of 25 commercial vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, the highest number since mid-April, data from maritime tracking firm…
The Sacrifices made by Ghanaians have paid off — President Mahama
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.

