Opinion

Accra, Ghana  – For the last decade, the African digital narrative has focused on "access"—getting online, getting skills, getting remote work. But as Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes the global economy, a critical warning is emerging for African tech: Access is not ownership. In a compelling new analysis, tech leaders are arguing that without a deliberate shift to build the "Application Layer" of AI locally, the continent risks a new form of digital extraction. The AI S

Accra, Ghana  – As digital threats evolve, so do the tools to fight them. Marking Safer Internet Day 2026, Google has unveiled a suite of new AI-powered features designed to help users spot scams, verify content, and protect their devices in real time. While the global theme focuses on "Together for a better internet," the practical application for users in West Africa is clear: using Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a shield against the rising tide of digital fraud and misinf

Barcelona, Spain  – TECNO, a dominant force in the Ghanaian smartphone market, is taking its latest innovations to the global stage at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. Under the theme "Smarter phones, practical AI," the brand is set to unveil two major lineups that directly impact its West African user base: the photography-centric CAMON 50 Series  and the performance-heavy POVA 8 Series . The CAMON 50: AI Meets Photography For Ghana’s content creators, the CAMO

Picture yourself waking to the rhythmic thunder of talking drums echoing across Dagbon Palace , the earthy aroma of freshly pounded fufu  rising from a traditional Kumasi  chop bar, and the sight of ancient crocodiles gliding through sacred waters at Paga —all within a single week. This isn't a fantasy; it's the Heritage Caravan , and it's inviting you to discover Ghana in ways you never imagined possible. On March 1, 2026 , Ghana's  most transformative cultural expedition ce

German federal police have detained a Lebanese national at Berlin's Brandenburg Airport on suspicion of membership in Hamas and involvement in an alleged plot to attack Jewish and Israeli institutions across Europe. The suspect, identified only as "Mohammad S"  under German privacy laws, was arrested Friday evening after arriving from Beirut. Federal prosecutors  allege he helped procure 300 rounds of ammunition  in August 2025 and participated in planning potential attacks.

The death of a promising young journalist on one of Accra's most notorious highway stretches has forced a government minister to confront a safety nightmare that students have been warning about for years. Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon and Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has publicly committed to implementing safety measures following the tragic death of Nelson Blay Nokotey , a student journalist who was struck down while attempting to cro

When your father helped found the Communist Party, and you've stood beside China's most powerful leader for years, you might think you're untouchable. General Zhang Youxia is about to find out otherwise. In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through Beijing's corridors of power, China's defence ministry announced Friday that it has launched an investigation into the country's highest-ranking military officer— General Zhang Youxia, widely regarded as President Xi

A sweeping military operation against criminal gangs terrorizing Nigeria's central region has left more than 200 suspected bandits dead, marking one of the deadliest counteroffensives against kidnapping syndicates in recent years. The large-scale operation, which began on Saturday in Kogi state, involves multiple security agencies working in coordination to dismantle bandit camps that have become staging grounds for kidnappings and violent attacks across Nigeria. Kingsley Fan

Ghana's Ministry of Health has launched an urgent investigation into explosive allegations that patients at one of Accra's premier public hospitals are being systematically exploited and overcharged for basic medical services. The probe, announced on January 19, 2026, follows a damning exposé by investigative outlet The Fourth Estate that has sent shockwaves through the country's healthcare sector. The Ministry of Health has given investigators just 14 working days  to uncove

Ghana's commercial transport sector is about to get stricter oversight as unions move to tackle the persistent problem of floating drivers who fleece passengers with unauthorized fares. The Ministry of Transport announced on Monday, January 19, 2026, that transport unions have agreed to reintroduce identification tags for all commercial vehicles—a measure aimed at ensuring accountability and making it easier for commuters to identify legitimate operators. The unions will also

Moscow accuses unnamed embassy official of undercover intelligence work, marking the latest escalation in deteriorating UK-Russia diplomatic relations. Russia has expelled a British diplomat from Moscow, accusing him of working as an undercover intelligence agent at the UK embassy, in the latest sign of deepening tensions between the two countries since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Russian Foreign Ministry  announced Thursday that the unidentified diplomat has been strip

Fed up with members worsening the transport crisis, Ghana's largest transport union is rolling out enforcement squads and promising zero tolerance starting Monday. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has declared war on its own members who are making Accra's transport nightmare even worse. Godfred Abulbire, General Secretary of the union, announced Friday that starting Monday, GPRTU will deploy guards to hotspots across Greater Accra to identify and sanction driver

Ghana's fuel market could descend into chaos—and consumers could end up paying more, not less—if the government abandons its price floor policy, the Institute for Energy Security has warned. The energy think tank issued the stark caution on January 19, 2026, pushing back hard against suggestions that the National Petroleum Authority's minimum price regulation is preventing fuel companies from offering cheaper petrol to Ghanaians. IES insists the policy is the only thing stand

Ghana's state-owned transport company is racing to flood Accra's roads with hundreds of new vehicles as the capital's transport crisis reaches a breaking point. Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMT) has announced an aggressive expansion plan that could see 300 new Isuzu buses  hit the streets by February 2026, offering a lifeline to thousands of commuters who've been stranded by the ongoing vehicle shortage. The announcement came Friday, January 16, during a visit by Vice Presiden

A man standing trial for the brutal killing of an immigration officer has broken his silence, declaring his innocence from behind bars and vowing to fight until his name is cleared. Bright Aweh, who has spent the last six months in police custody, firmly denied murdering his friend, 38-year-old Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah, whose partially burnt body was found in an Accra gutter last July. Speaking about the case that has gripped the nation, Aweh described the ordea

Passengers heading to Kasoa and surrounding areas were left in limbo Friday as vehicle shortages turned a routine commute into an all-day ordeal. Friday morning at Kaneshie Pamprom should have been business as usual—commuters catching rides to Mallam Junction, Buduburam, Kasoa, and neighboring communities. Instead, it turned into a waiting game that stretched for hours with no end in sight. Scores of frustrated passengers packed the Kaneshie Pamprom transport terminal on Janu

After 12 years of stagnation, Ghana's urban transport lifeline could finally get the boost it desperately needs—if one crucial letter gets signed. The government is racing against time to secure a €1 million grant from Spain that could breathe new life into the aging Ayalolo bus fleet, a critical artery for thousands of urban commuters across Ghana's major cities. Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, revealed Friday that the Spanish

In a major deployment shift, buses previously serving Kumasi and Takoradi have been recalled to ease Greater Accra's crippling vehicle shortage. As commuters across Accra continue to endure hours-long waits and inflated fares, relief may finally be on the horizon—in the form of 60 Ayalolo buses  being pulled back from other regions to reinforce the capital's struggling transport network. Awudu Dawuda, Managing Director of the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE

It's 8:19 a.m., and dozens of students are still stranded at bus stops, watching their education slip away one missed lesson at a time. Students across the Ashanti Region are paying a heavy price for Ghana's transport crisis—literally and figuratively. Beyond the hours spent waiting for scarce vehicles and the inflated fares they're forced to pay, many are now missing classes, facing punishment from teachers, and being charged gate fees for lateness they can't control. The tr

A 70-year-old nuclear bunker that once stood as Britain's silent guardian against atomic warfare now teeters on the edge of oblivion, literally crumbling into the North Sea as coastal erosion claims its final victim. The stark brick structure near Tunstall on England's East Yorkshire coast was built over 100 yards from the shoreline in the late 1950s. Today, it sits precariously on a crumbling cliff edge, with amateur historian Davey Robinson estimating it has "just a few day