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- [Musavuli Calls for Data Sovereignty and Women’s Inclusion in AI](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/musavuli-calls-for-data-sovereignty-and-womens-inclusion-in-ai/) - Musavuli Calls for Data Sovereignty and Women’s Inclusion in AI Eugene Nyarko Jnr2 weeks ago 0 29 2 minutes read Story by Eugene Nyarko Jnr. l Accra l March 28, 2026 Technology policy advocate Kambale Musavuli has called for greater inclusion and ownership of women in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) space, stressing that while women
- [Reform would deny visas over calls for slavery reparations](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/reform-would-deny-visas-over-calls-for-slavery-reparations/) - Reform UK has said it would deny new visas to people from countries seeking slavery reparations from Britain, if it formed the next government. Nigel Farage's party said this would apply to any country developing a formal approach and the ban would cover all visa types, including ones for visitors and work. Britain transported an
- [British political party says it would stop visas for people from countries seeking slavery reparations](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/british-political-party-says-it-would-stop-visas-for-people-from-countries-seeking-slavery-reparations/) - Reform UK would stop issuing visas to people from any country that continues to demand compensation from the UK for its role in the transatlantic trade in enslaved people, the party has said. Zia Yusuf, the party’s home affairs spokesperson, told the Daily Telegraph that the call for reparations was “insulting”. He claimed 3.8m visas
- [I Joined the Nuestra América Aid Convoy to Show Cuba It’s Not Alone And that the illegal blockade can be broken.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/i-joined-the-nuestra-america-aid-convoy-to-show-cuba-its-not-alone-and-that-the-illegal-blockade-can-be-broken/) - by Jeremy Corbyn 27 March 2026 Driving into Havana, most of the city was in darkness. For the second time in a week, more than 10 million people across Cuba were left without power during a national blackout. We were told that in some places, people were going 14 hours without electricity. This is the human
- [Mahama orders probe into Big Push contracts after Fourth Estate report](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/mahama-orders-probe-into-big-push-contracts-after-fourth-estate-report/) - President John Dramani Mahama has ordered a full review of allegations arising from an investigative report by The Fourth Estate h into procurement processes under the government’s flagship “Big Push” road infrastructure programme, directing both his office and the Ministry of Roads and Highways to take immediate action. Speaking during a meeting with Civil Society Organisations at the Jubilee House, the President
- [Islamic group wants FG to sever ties with Israel over Iran conflict](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/islamic-group-wants-fg-to-sever-ties-with-israel-over-iran-conflict/) - By Dare Akogun An Islamic group, Al-Harakatul Islamiyyah, has urged the federal government to sever diplomatic ties with Israel and openly condemn the United States over the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The group warned that continued neutrality amounts to complicity in what it described as “aggression” in the Middle East. Al-Harakatul Islamiyyah made the call on
- [Chants Of Treason: No Water, No Electricity, No Food!](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/chants-of-treason-no-water-no-electricity-no-food/) - “I am tempted to add that despite the massive propaganda of the Tinubu administration, at least 35 million Nigerians are facing starvation. The 2025 Global Hunger Index states that the Giant of Africa ranks 115th out of 123 countries”. BY OWEI LAKEMFA A diplomat from the Group of Seven, G7, countries in March 2026, invited me to dinner in Abuja.
- [90% of Africa’s Mining Workers Are Casual, a Continental Strategy to Keep Mineworkers Disposable and Unions Weak— Kwesi Pratt Jr.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/90-of-africas-mining-workers-are-casual-a-continental-strategy-to-keep-mineworkers-disposable-and-unions-weak-kwesi-pratt-jr/) - Kwesi Pratt Jr. urged African mining unions to fight casualization and strengthen labor solidarity, warning 90% of workers remain casual under a deliberate continent-wide strategy. By Solomon Boakye Mar 27, 2026 At the opening of the 3rd Executive Council Meeting of the African Federation of Miners and Mineral Wealth (AFMMW) in Accra, Kwesi Pratt Jr.,
- [Why Kwame Nkrumah still matters](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/why-kwame-nkrumah-still-matters/) - Few African leaders wrote and spoke about the continent’s future with as much urgency and foresight as Kwame Nkrumah. Reading The Revolutionary Thoughts of Kwame Nkrumah reveals how strikingly contemporary many of his ideas remain. Decades before many of today’s development policy debates emerged in their current form, Nkrumah was articulating concerns that continue to dominate discussions
- [US pressure on Zambia shows that Western aid has become nakedly transactional](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/us-pressure-on-zambia-shows-that-western-aid-has-become-nakedly-transactional/) - The US insisting on preferential access to minerals as part of health deal – and Zambia pushing back – highlights how aid is changing. Western aid for health and development is undergoing two major changes. First, it is shrinking drastically. G7 countries are reducing aid by 28 per cent in 2026 compared to 2024, the biggest drop in
- [We’re Working To Clear £32m Debt To UK Universities — Deputy High Commissioner](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/were-working-to-clear-32m-debt-to-uk-universities-deputy-high-commissioner/) - Ghana’s Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Aquinas Tawiah Quansah, has acknowledged the scale of debt owed to UK universities under the government’s scholarship programme, assuring that efforts are underway to resolve the crisis affecting Ghanaian students. He made the remarks on Tuesday, March 25, when journalists participating in the UK-Ghana science, technology and
- [Korle Bu Performs Cochlear Implant Surgeries, Restores Hearing for Five Patients](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/korle-bu-performs-cochlear-implant-surgeries-restores-hearing-for-five-patients/) - The Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has performed a surgical operation that is aimed at restoring the hearing ability of five persons aged between seven months and 20 years. Known as cochlear implant surgery, the procedure, which is rare in Ghana, involves fixing an electronic device that restores
- [Journalists At Australia’s National Broadcaster Begin 24-Hour Strike Over Pay](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/journalists-at-australias-national-broadcaster-begin-24-hour-strike-over-pay/) - Hundreds of journalists at Australia’s national broadcaster walked off the job on Wednesday over pay, conditions, and the possible use of AI to replace them. It was the first time staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) have gone on strike in 20 years after a majority of union members rejected a pay offer that
- [Russia Offers To Help Africa Quantify Slavery Reparations Claims](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/russia-offers-to-help-africa-quantify-slavery-reparations-claims/) - Russia has expressed readiness to support African countries in calculating the total amount of reparations that Western nations could pay for crimes committed during the colonial period. The position was outlined on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, by Irina Abramova, Director of the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, during a press
- [42% ‘Not the Father’: DNA Report Reveals Surge in Paternity Testing](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/42-not-the-father-dna-report-reveals-surge-in-paternity-testing/) - The Blueprint DNA Organisation has reported a growing demand for paternity testing in Ghana, as more individuals turn to scientific methods to confirm biological relationships. The findings are contained in a new report titled “Understanding Paternity Testing in Ghana: Findings from a Nationwide Laboratory Dataset”, presented at a stakeholder and media briefing at the Ghana
- [Africa Must Reduce Reliance On Foreign Aid – Odododiodioo MP](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/africa-must-reduce-reliance-on-foreign-aid-odododiodioo-mp/) - Member of Parliament for Odododiodioo, Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie, has called on African leaders to reduce dependence on foreign aid and prioritise building their economies from within. Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on Thursday, March 26, Mr Kotey Ashie argued that Africa’s reliance on aid from European countries weakens its ability to
- [Parliament Passes Legal Education Bill To End Ghana School of Law Monopoly](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/parliament-passes-legal-education-bill-to-end-ghana-school-of-law-monopoly/) - Parliament has passed the Legal Education Bill, 2025, marking a historic reform in Ghana’s legal education system. The legislation, which is now headed to the president for assent, ends the Ghana School of Law’s long-standing monopoly over professional legal training and opens the sector to accredited universities across the country. The Bill establishes a Council
- [Minority Links Mahama’s Private Jet Use to Damang Mine Deal, Alleges Conflict of Interest](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/minority-links-mahamas-private-jet-use-to-damang-mine-deal-alleges-conflict-of-interest/) - The minority in Parliament has linked President John Mahama’s use of his brothers’ private jet controversy to alleged irregularities in the Damang mine acquisition process and warned of potential breaches of procurement laws. According to the caucus, the president’s use of a private jet owned by his brother, Ibrahim Mahama, cannot be separated from ongoing
- [Mahama Holds Strong at 67% Approval as Majority Say Ghana Is on Right Track — Poll](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/mahama-holds-strong-at-67-approval-as-majority-say-ghana-is-on-right-track-poll/) - President John Dramani Mahama continues to enjoy strong public support, maintaining a 67% approval rating, according to a new poll by Global InfoAnalytics. The survey released on March 25, 2026, showed that only 26% of voters disapprove of his performance, though it was a slight increase from 24% recorded in December 2025, while approval remains
- [SMG SOLIDARITY MESSAGE TO CUBAN PEOPLE](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/smg-solidarity-message-to-cuban-people/) - SOLIDARITY LETTER TO THE CUBAN PEOPLE 1Download
- [REPARATIONS LITIGATION DOSSIER ON INSTITUTIONS.....](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/reparations-litigation-dossier-on-institutions/) - REPARATIONS LITIGATION DOSSIER ON INSTITUTIONS, CORPORATIONS, FAMILIES, MUSEUMS AND GOVERNMENTS HISTORICALLY LINKED TO THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE, COLONIAL EXPLOITATION AND THE LOOTING OF AFRICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE Reparations_Litigation_DossierDownload
- [ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, GHANA REACTS TO LINCOLN UNIVERSITY'S WITHDRAWAL OF HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE TO PRESIDENT JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/assemblies-of-god-ghana-reacts-to-lincoln-universitys-withdrawal-of-honorary-doctorate-degree-to-president-john-dramani-mahama/) - ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, GHANA REACTS TO LINCOLN UNIVERSITY'S WITHDRAWAL OF HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE TO PRESIDENT JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA Assemblies of God, Ghana, is compelled to rally swiftly to the support of President John Dramani Mahama following the decision by Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, USA, to withdraw the conferment of an honorary doctorate upon him. According
- [Tinubu’s UK Visit: Britain’s Gains, Nigeria’s Pains](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/tinubus-uk-visit-britains-gains-nigerias-pains/) - “In any case, Section 12 of our Constitution says that any such agreement must first be domesticated by the National Assembly”. BY OWEI LAKEMFA It was, undoubtedly, a difficult time for President Bola Tinubu to visit the United Kingdom, UK. Yes, he is a regular visitor. In fact, since he became Nigeria President on May
- [Brazil backs Ghana UN slave trade bid](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/brazil-backs-ghana-un-slave-trade-bid/) - By Jon Offei-Ansah — Brazil’s backing of Ghana’s UN push to classify the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity strengthens a growing Global South coalition ahead of a decisive March 25 vote Keypoints: Brazil backs Ghana’s UN slave trade resolution Lula supports ‘crime against humanity’ classification Reparations push gains momentum before March 25
- [Op-Ed: Kenya summit marks Africa leverage shift](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/op-ed-kenya-summit-marks-africa-leverage-shift/) - In this op-ed, Jon Offei-Ansah argues that Africa is being treated as a prize in a new global scramble — and risks being underpriced unless it acts decisively Keypoints: Kenya’s 2026 summit signals shift in global engagement Global powers are competing for Africa’s resources and markets AfCFTA offers Africa a path to stronger negotiating power
- [Ghana pushes UN vote on slavery reparations](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-pushes-un-vote-on-slavery-reparations/) - Ghana’s push for a UN vote on slavery reparations signals a coordinated Global South strategy to shift the debate from recognition to action, writes Jon Offei-Ansah Keypoints: Ghana to table UN resolution on slavery and reparations AU and CARICOM back coordinated Global South push Move signals shift from recognition to reparatory action GHANA will table
- [PRESS RELEASE: LANDS AND MINES WATCH GHANA COMMENDS MINISTER FOR TRANSPARENT AND LAWFUL HANDLING OF DAMANG MINE LEASE TRANSITION](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/press-release-lands-and-mines-watch-ghana-commends-minister-for-transparent-and-lawful-handling-of-damang-mine-lease-transition/) - Lands and Mines Watch Ghana commends the Hon. Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, for his decisive, transparent, and legally grounded approach in managing the impending expiration of the Damang Mine lease. We particularly applaud the Minister’s proactive steps in triggering the provisions of Minerals and Mining (General) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2176)
- [Vice President leads signing of historic EU–Ghana Security and Defence Partnership](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/vice-president-leads-signing-of-historic-eu-ghana-security-and-defence-partnership/) - JoyNews #Viral #Explorepage #Ghana #JoyFM #GhanaNews #Ghana #NewsUpdate #Africa #GhPolitics #News #AfricaNews #CurrentAffairs #Vlog
- [Treasury declares US insolvent in bombshell report](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/treasury-declares-us-insolvent-in-bombshell-report/) - The U.S. Treasury’s latest financial statements show the federal government is insolvent, with liabilities nearly eight times its assets and a widening fiscal gap. The report reveals $47.78 trillion in official liabilities, excluding $88.4 trillion in unfunded Social Security and Medicare obligations. Lawmakers are pushing for constitutional fiscal limits as foreign investors pull back and
- [Why Western left fails to grasp the link between imperialism, Zionism, and ‘regime change’ in Iran](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/why-western-left-fails-to-grasp-the-link-between-imperialism-zionism-and-regime-change-in-iran/) - By David Miller When the Israeli spy agency Mossad called for riots in Iran on its Farsi-language social media on January 1, almost no one in the West took notice. Yet the very next day, former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made his famous intervention, openly calling for riots in Iranian cities and wishing
- [Burkina Faso Launches Five-Year Plan](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/burkina-faso-launches-five-year-plan/) - Above photo: Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traore in a cabinet meeting in March 2026. Burkina Faso Presidency. About two-thirds of the 64 billion will be raised domestically from the revenues generated by state-owned enterprises. And through citizen shareholding programs. Burkina Faso launched its 64-billion-dollar National Development Plan (NDP) for 2026–2030, earlier this week on March 9.
- [Iran will win the war: six aspects to consider](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/iran-will-win-the-war-six-aspects-to-consider/) - Iran will emerge from this war with its infrastructure damaged, under great economic pressure, and with families devastated by the loss of life and limb. But wars are not judged solely by destruction. They are judged by whether political objectives are achieved. March 18, 2026 by Vijay Prashad Wars are rarely decided on the battlefield alone. Military
- [French General Michel Yakovleff just compared joining Trump's Iran war to "buying cheap tickets for the Titanic" .....](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/french-general-michel-yakovleff-just-compared-joining-trumps-iran-war-to-buying-cheap-tickets-for-the-titanic/) - French General Michel Yakovleff just compared joining Trump's Iran war to "buying cheap tickets for the Titanic" after it already hit the iceberg. And then it got even worse for Trump. Yakovleff is no random talking head. He's a three-star general, former commander of the legendary French Foreign Legion, and held senior positions within NATO
- [SOLIDARITY STATEMENT BY PAN-AFRICAN LAWYERS](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/solidarity-statement-by-pan-african-lawyers/) - EN_UNGA-Resolution_-PALU-Coordinated-Messaging-2-1Download
- [Ghana’s economic turnaround: A new era for investment and partnerships](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghanas-economic-turnaround-a-new-era-for-investment-and-partnerships/) - By Simon Madjie A new economic direction for Ghana In January 2025, when President John Dramani Mahama assumed office, Ghana’s economy was emerging from one of the most difficult periods in its recent history. Inflation was high, the currency had been volatile, and public finances were under pressure. Businesses and investors were watching closely to
- [Baltimore pastor completes 40-mile march to Raleigh, calling for justice and reparations](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/baltimore-pastor-completes-40-mile-march-to-raleigh-calling-for-justice-and-reparations/) - RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Rev. Dr. Robert Turner began a 40-mile march for justice at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday in Warren County, calling the journey to the State Capitol in Raleigh both symbolic and necessary. By midday, Turner had already covered about 20 miles, walking along U.S. 1 through Youngsville and toward Wake Forest, holding a
- [Nigeria’s Tinubu begins UK visit amid scrutiny](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nigerias-tinubu-begins-uk-visit-amid-scrutiny/) - Tinubu begins historic UK visit as Nigeria and Britain pursue trade deals amid scrutiny and reparations debate by Editorial Staff Keypoints: Tinubu begins first Nigerian UK state visit in 37 years Trade, defence and maritime deals headline talks Visit unfolds amid scrutiny and reparations debate PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has arrived in the United Kingdom for a
- [JOSEPH KENT Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Resigns](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/joseph-kent-director-of-the-national-counterterrorism-center-resigns/) - After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today. I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its
- [Etienne Earl Davignon to face charges in connection with death of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first PM](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/etienne-earl-davignon-to-face-charges-in-connection-with-death-of-patrice-lumumba-congos-first-pm/) - Colin Clapson Published:Tue 17 Mar. 14:41 In 2011 – 50 years after Lumumba’s death – his sons filed a complaint against 10 individuals. According to them, all were involved in the murder of Lumumba in Katanga Province on 17 January 1961. Belgium’s Public Prosecutor’s Office investigated the case for years and now intends to refer Etienne
- [Ex-Belgian diplomat ordered to stand trial over murder of Congo’s Lumumba](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ex-belgian-diplomat-ordered-to-stand-trial-over-murder-of-congos-lumumba/) - Etienne Davignon, 93, is the only one alive among 10 Belgians accused by the Congolese leader’s family of complicity. A 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat has been ordered by a Brussels court to stand trial over the assassination of Congo’s first prime minister and anti-colonial icon, Patrice Lumumba, in 1961. Lumumba, who became the prime minister of
- [Kwesi Pratt Jnr. Hails Historic Move: President Mahama to Lead UN Adoption of Slave Trade as Crime Against Humanity on March 25, 2026](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/kwesi-pratt-jnr-hails-historic-move-president-mahama-to-lead-un-adoption-of-slave-trade-as-crime-against-humanity-on-march-25-2026/) - #SLAVERY On March 25TH, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) of Ghana will move for the adoption of a resolution in the United Nations General Assembly declaring the Slave Trade as a crime against humanity. He has already secured the support of all 55 African States and the Caribbean countries and the resolution is expected
- [CID Opens Fresh Investigation over Disappearance of Tema West NDC Constituency Women’s Organiser](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/cid-opens-fresh-investigation-over-disappearance-of-tema-west-ndc-constituency-womens-organiser/) - The Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service has listed the disappearance case of the Tema West Constituency Women’s Organiser of the National democratic Congress (NDC), Paulina Lamisi Akanbodiipo, among cases receiving intensified investigation. According to the CID Boss, Lydia Yaako Donkor, the case has been taken over by the Code Case Unit, which
- [Kwesi Pratt Jnr's Distinction Between Past NDC Criticisms and Current NPP Queries on Presidential Travel"](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/kwesi-pratt-jnrs-distinction-between-past-ndc-criticisms-and-current-npp-queries-on-presidential-travel/) - DIFFERENT #ISSUES There are two different and very distinct issues arising out of presidential travels and they are being deliberately boxed together to confuse the population. When in the Akuffo Addo era @S_OkudzetoAblak and others in the #NDC raised the issue of Presidential travels in rented executive jets, the issues then were extravagance and the
- [Remarks by Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic of Cuba.13/3/2026](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/remarks-by-miguel-diaz-canel-bermudez-first-secretary-of-the-communist-party-of-cuba-and-president-of-the-republic-of-cuba-13-3-2026/) - Remarks by Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, on the current state of relations with the United States government, during a meeting with members of the Political Bureau, the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the PCC, and the Executive Committee of the Council of
- [NPA ASSURES GHANAIANS OF ADEQUATE FUEL STOCKS AND STABLE MARKET](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/npa-assures-ghanaians-of-adequate-fuel-stocks-and-stable-market/) - National Petroleum Authority Press ReleaseGovernment, through the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and the NPA, continues to implement proactive measures to safeguard supply reliability and maintain market stability. The Authority is also strengthening strategic supply planning and price monitoring mechanisms to mitigate any potential supply disruptions or price volatility arising from developments in the
- [Nigerians rally for Cuba as US grows politically schizophrenic, By Owei Lakemfa](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nigerians-rally-for-cuba-as-us-grows-politically-schizophrenic-by-owei-lakemfa/) - The United States is becoming increasingly schizophrenic as it tramples on territories around the world. One of the first instances was when it imposed increased tariffs on many countries as a political weapon to cow the world. Over 90 countries have been affected with Brazil, whose President, Lula Da Silva, stood up to President Donald
- [Police sense, common sense and no sense, by Owei Lakemfa](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/police-sense-common-sense-and-no-sense-by-owei-lakemfa/) - Finally, Mr Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun exited as the twenty second Inspector General of Police, IGP on February 24, 2026. The needless controversies that trailed his welcome exit, reminded me of what a policeman from Obalende Police Barracks, Lagos told me when I was a boy. He said his profession was based on police sense which is based
- [Donald Trump, Like Adolf Hitler, Walks On Both Legs; By Owei Lakemfa](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/donald-trump-like-adolf-hitler-walks-on-both-legs-by-owei-lakemfa/) - THE ONGOING invasion of Iran by the United States (US) and Israel, coupled with the zeal of the European Union and Britain to appease President Donald Trump as he turns the international world order upside down, reminds me of Adolf Hitler. After the First World War in 1917 in which about 20 million died, the leaders
- [Who Is The Ghanaian We’ve Become? Rediscovering The Lost Spirit Of Ghanaian Citizenship -- Writes Kwame Owusu Danso, Esq.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/who-is-the-ghanaian-weve-become-rediscovering-the-lost-spirit-of-ghanaian-citizenship-writes-kwame-owusu-danso-esq/) - I have been sitting quietly on my couch, sober and deeply reflective, thinking about the Ghana that was and the Ghana that is. There is a quiet confusion that settles beneath my thoughts - an uneasy search for the truth about who the Ghanaian was, and who the Ghanaian has now become. I cannot claim
- [INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/international-womens-day-2/) - DOC-20260306-WA0010_260306_155441Download DOC-20260306-WA0011_260306_155511Download
- [Customs system abuse threatens Ghana’s economy — Goosie Tanoh](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/customs-system-abuse-threatens-ghanas-economy-goosie-tanoh/) - Goosie Tanoh, Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy, has issued a strong warning to individuals and groups exploiting Ghana’s customs transit, bonded warehouse and auction regimes for personal benefit, describing the practice as harmful to the country’s economic stability. Speaking at the 5th Annual General Meeting of Customs House Agents Ghana in Akosombo over the
- [Medvedev criticizes Gulf states over U.S. military bases](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/medvedev-criticizes-gulf-states-over-u-s-military-bases/) - Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has criticized Gulf countries for hosting American military bases, arguing that they do not provide the protection regional governments expect. In a message directed at Gulf states, Medvedev said those governments had allowed bases belonging to the United States Armed Forces on their territory while “naively expecting protection” in return.
- [Fidel Castro took power in Cuba on January 1, 1959. Within eighteen months, the CIA was trying to kill him.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/fidel-castro-took-power-in-cuba-on-january-1-1959-within-eighteen-months-the-cia-was-trying-to-kill-him/) - Not informally. Not rogue. With presidential authorization, agency resources, and a budget. Under eight American presidents from Eisenhower to Clinton, the United States government ran what was arguably the longest sustained assassination program against a single foreign leader in modern history. Fabián Escalante was Castro's counterintelligence chief — the man whose entire career was dedicated
- [Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/statement-from-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-of-cuba/) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba rejects in the strongest terms the arbitrary and unjustified decision by the government of Ecuador to expel all personnel from the Cuban Embassy in that country. On March 4, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of the Republic of Ecuador informed, through a Verbal Note,
- [COMMUNIST PARTY OF CANADA STATEMENT ON ATTACK ON IRAN: No to the new imperialist war against Iran!](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/communist-party-of-canada-statement-on-attack-on-iran-no-to-the-new-imperialist-war-against-iran/) - End Canada’s complicity! The Communist Party of Canada condemns the illegal and reckless bombing of Iran launched this weekend by the United States and Israel. This murderous aggression flagrantly violates international law and the United Nations Charter, risking catastrophic escalation. This attack rests on false pretexts. The claims of Iran seeking nuclear weapons are the
- [COMMUNIST PARTY OF ISRAEL AND OTHERS CONDEMN ISRAELI - US AGGRESSION AGAINST IRAN](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/communist-party-of-israel-and-others-condemn-israeli-us-aggression-against-iran/) - CPI & Aljabha/Hadash condemn the Israeli-US aggression against Iran and warn of the dangers of a comprehensive war The Communist Party of Israel & The Democratic Front for Peace & Equality (Aljabha/Hadash) condemn the war of aggression launched by Israel in the early hours of Saturday morning, February 28, against Iran, and affirm that this
- [THE AMERICAN COMMUNIST PARTY CONDEMNS BOMBING AND AGGRESSION ON IRAN](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-american-communist-party-condemns-bombing-and-aggression-on-iran/)
- [UDS Takes Center Stage: Political Science Department Hosts National Trade Policy Competition](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/uds-political-science-department-hosts-national-competition-on-international-trade-policy-and-regulation/) - Tamale, Ghana — The Department of Political Science at the University for Development Studies (UDS) has concluded its national competition. The focus was on international trade law, policy, and regulatory governance. It was themed “International Trade and the Rule of Law: Sine Vincti Sumus (Whether We Are Bound).” The event convened emerging scholars to interrogate
- [French training ignites Ghana galamsey debate](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/french-training-ignites-ghana-galamsey-debate/) - Jon Offei-Ansah analyses how French military training tied to Ghana’s fight against galamsey has triggered a wider debate about sovereignty, security partnerships and Africa’s post-colonial defence relationships Keypoints: French instructors are training Ghanaian soldiers in jungle warfare linked to anti-galamsey operations Critics say the move raises sovereignty concerns and echoes colonial dependence Government insists the
- [A Critical Review of Reparations: History, Struggle, Politics and Law](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/a-critical-review-of-reparations-history-struggle-politics-and-law/) - By Chido Onumah* Kwesi Pratt Jnr. is an interesting author and a history-conscious son of Africa. The latter identity is particularly important because Pratt Jnr. has chosen a struggle that is guaranteed to be lifelong, frustrating, sparsely rewarding, if at all, and largely unsung. His latest book, Reparations: History, Struggle, Politics and Law is a
- [Why is Iran focused on destroying the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain?](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/why-is-iran-focused-on-destroying-the-us-fifth-fleet-in-bahrain/) - This isn't just a fleet; it's a comprehensive database (warfare, intelligence, piracy, politics, and more). Let me explain the importance of this fleet. Destroying it would mean eliminating approximately 75% of US power in the Middle East. First, the fleet covers an area of about 6.5 million square kilometers, encompassing the Gulf, the Red Sea,
- [Press Release by the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Accra Regarding the Joint Military Aggression by the Zionist Regime and the United States of America, and the Martyrdom of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/press-release-by-the-ambassador-of-the-islamic-republic-of-iran-in-accra-regarding-the-joint-military-aggression-by-the-zionist-regime-and-the-united-states-of-america-and-the-martyrdom-of-the-suprem/) - In an act contrary to all fundamental principles of human rights and international law and in flagrant violation of Article 2, Paragraph 4 of the United Nations Charter, the Zionist regime, with the direct military participation and complicity of the United States of America, has launched an armed and criminal aggression against the territorial integrity
- [THE ARREST OF DR. FRED M'MEMBE IS AN ATTACK ON DEMOCRACY — THIS MUST BE RESISTED](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-arrest-of-dr-fred-mmembe-is-an-attack-on-democracy-this-must-be-resisted/) - Today, Dr. Fred M'Membe, President of the Socialist Party and presidential candidate of the People's Pact Movement, was formally arrested and detained at Chilenje Police Station in Lusaka. He has been charged under the Prohibition of Harassment and Humiliation, contrary to Section 22(2)(a) and (b) of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025 —
- [‘I hurt so much for years but now feel proud’: John Quansah on the pain of a football career ruined by injury](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/i-hurt-so-much-for-years-but-now-feel-proud-john-quansah-on-the-pain-of-a-football-career-ruined-by-injury/) - Quansah left Ghana for Ajax as a boy but injury ended his career before it started. He now earns £5 a day as a builder and strives to find a new purpose in life By The Blizzard Wed 25 Feb 2026 John Quansah looks at a glass display case hanging on the wall of his living
- [STATEMENT OF THE SOCIALIST MOVEMENT OF GHANA (SMG) IN SOLIDARITY WITH COMRADE BOOKER NGESA OMOLE AND THE COMMUNIST PARTY MARXIST-KENYA](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/statement-of-the-socialist-movement-of-ghana-smg-in-solidarity-with-comrade-booker-ngesa-omole-and-the-communist-party-marxist-kenya/) - SMG Statement for the Release of Booker Omole_082606Download
- [Ghana negotiates Ukrainian drone deals as 1,780 Africans fight—and die—in Russia’s ranks](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-negotiates-ukrainian-drone-deals-as-1780-africans-fight-and-die-in-russias-ranks/) - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in Kyiv on 25 February 2026, during the first standalone visit by an African foreign minister since Russia’s full-scale invasion. Photo: president.gov.uaGhana negotiates Ukrainian drone deals as 1,780 Africans fight—and die—in Russia’s ranks Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa arrived in Kyiv on 25 February for the
- [US congressman threatens 'consequences' against Jamaica for PM's Cuba statement](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/us-congressman-threatens-consequences-against-jamaica-for-pms-cuba-statement/) - A U.S. congressman has condemned Jamaica's statement on Cuba and has warned that the country will face consequences. Speaking on the opening day of the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in St Kitts & Nevis on Tuesday, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness highlighted the economic hardship, energy shortages, and growing humanitarian challenges being experienced in
- [International Peoples' Assembly Statement: STOP THE US-ISRAEL WAR ON IRAN!](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/international-peoples-assembly-statement-stop-the-us-israel-war-on-iran/) - The International People’s Assembly strongly condemns the military strikes taken against Iran in the early morning of February 28th by the United States and Israel. This attack, conducted without clear justification, is an act of war that against all the peoples of the region and threatens an even wider and more destructive conflict after two
- [SIC Insurance Reports GH¢69.5m Profit For 2025](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/sic-insurance-reports-gh¢69-5m-profit-for-2025/) - SIC Insurance PLC recorded a 27.5 per cent increase in profit after tax to GH¢69.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, yet its financial statements reveal a sharp deterioration in its cash position and an extensive boardroom overhaul that saw 14 directors depart during the year. The state-owned insurer, listed on the Ghana
- [Ghana’s Gold Output Hits Record 6 Million Ounces In 2025, Industry Group Says](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghanas-gold-output-hits-record-6-million-ounces-in-2025-industry-group-says/) - Ghana produced a record 6 million ounces of gold in 2025, according to provisional data, with large‑scale mines contributing 2.9 million ounces, unchanged from last year, an association of multinational and local mining companies told Reuters on Thursday. However, the industry cautioned that next year’s projected 6.5‑million-ounce output is at risk, citing concerns over Ghana’s planned
- [COCOBOD Defaulted on 333,767 Tonnes of Cocoa Contracts in 2023/2024 – Randy Abbey](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/cocobod-defaulted-on-333767-tonnes-of-cocoa-contracts-in-2023-2024-randy-abbey/) - Dr Randy Abbey, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has disclosed that the board failed to honour cocoa supply contracts amounting to 333,767 tonnes during the 2023/2024 cocoa season, describing the development as unprecedented in the institution’s history. Speaking in an interview with Bernard Avle on The Point of View on Channel One TV
- [Pan Africanism Today Solidarity Statement:  FREE COMRADE BOOKER NGESA OMOLE!](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/pan-africanism-today-solidarity-statement-free-comrade-booker-ngesa-omole/) - The Pan Africanism Today Secretariat (PAT) joins progressive forces around the world in condemning, in the strongest terms the abduction, torture, and politically motivated prosecution of Comrade Booker Ngesa Omole, General Secretary of the Communist Party Marxist-Kenya. The charges levelled against Comrade Booker — including the absurd fabrication of connections to President Nicolás Maduro and
- [Statements by Carlos Fernández de Cossío, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, to the national and foreign press.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/statements-by-carlos-fernandez-de-cossio-deputy-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-cuba-to-the-national-and-foreign-press/) - Havana, February 26, 2026 Yesterday, our authorities reported an attempted infiltration for terrorist purposes by 10 individuals on a vessel registered in the state of Florida, United States.From the outset, and having detected that the vessel came from U.S. territory, Cuban authorities have maintained communication about this terrorist attempt with their U.S. counterparts, including the
- [Armed attack against a patrol vessel of the Border Guard Troops of the Ministry of the Interior](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/armed-attack-against-a-patrol-vessel-of-the-border-guard-troops-of-the-ministry-of-the-interior/) - Note from the Ministry of the Interior On the morning of February 25, 2026, a violating speedboat was detected within Cuban territorial waters. The vessel, registered in Florida, United States, with registration number FL7726SH, approached up to 1 nautical mile northeast of the El Pino channel, in Cayo Falcones, Corralillo municipality, Villa Clara province. When
- [The Pathetic Nature of the Dominant Class in the West: Epstein’s Friends Are Cowards](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-pathetic-nature-of-the-dominant-class-in-the-west-epsteins-friends-are-cowards/) - Vijay Prashad from Mar-a-Lago. Photograph Source: The White House – Public Domain As the United States government releases more of the emails and messages from and to Jeffery Epstein, increased evidence is available that proves correct the young girls who said that they had been raped by Epstein and his circle. It has also validated
- [Living hell: Israel’s prison system as an instrument of Oppression](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/living-hell-israels-prison-system-as-an-instrument-of-oppression/) - The transformation of Israeli detention facilities into what B’Tselem rightly calls torture camps is a stark symbol of how the machinery of the state can be deployed to dehumanize an entire population. February 24, 2026 by Vijay Prashad, Ubai al-Aboudi Compound detention facility run by the Israeli Security Agency (ISA). Photo: B'Tselem In January 2026, the Israeli human
- [DR. NKRUMAH WAS OVERTHROWN DUE TO HIS SUCCESS AGAINST IMPERIALISM-DR. COLLINS RAWLINGS NUNYONAMEH](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/dr-nkrumah-was-overthrown-due-to-his-success-against-imperialism-dr-collins-rawlings-nunyonameh/) - Story by: Daniel Kwabena Asare Director of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Dr. Collins Rawlings Nunyonameh has stated emphatically that Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was not overthrown due to dictatorship or corruption but rather for his success against imperialism According to him, the Central Intelligence Act fear his example and success to such an extent that,
- [Nkwanta South MCE Undertakes Community Engagement Tour to Drive Development](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nkwanta-south-mce-undertakes-community-engagement-tour-to-drive-development/) - Story by: Samali Abdul Razak The Municipal Chief Executive for Nkwanta South, Hon. Joseph Antwi Awal, has embarked on a series of community visits aimed at strengthening ties with residents and gaining firsthand insight into their needs. The initiative has been met with widespread appreciation, as constituents view it as a meaningful step toward inclusive
- [Biakoye MP Donates Essential Medical Equipment to Boost Healthcare Delivery](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/biakoye-mp-donates-essential-medical-equipment-to-boost-healthcare-delivery/) - Story by Samali Abdul Razak In a significant boost to healthcare services in the Oti Region, the Member of Parliament for Biakoye, Hon. Jean-Marie Formadi, has donated critical medical equipment to the Worawora Government Hospital. The gesture has been widely praised as a major contribution to improving medical care in the Biakoye District and beyond.
- [SOFTCARE GHANA DENIES SENEGAL LINK](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/softcare-ghana-denies-senegal-link/) - …Amid Govt Of Ghana Sanitary Pad Audit The Ministry of Education's audit of suppliers under the Free Sanitary Pad Initiative has brought renewed attention to Softcare FM Manufacturing Limited, one of the companies whose products have been distributed to schools. During a February 11 visit to Softcare's Accra facility, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced a
- [STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY FROM THE SOCIALIST MOVEMENT OF GHANA TO ABAHLALI BASEMJONDOLO](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/statement-of-solidarity-from-the-socialist-movement-of-ghana-to-abahlali-basemjondolo/) - The Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) stands in solidarity with Abahlali baseMjondolo (ABM) following the assassination of Comrade Zweli Khabazela Mkhize the evening of Thursday, 12 February 2026, in the eNkanini settlement, Allandale, Gauteng. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, comrades, and the broader ABM community. Comrade Khabazela, Treasurer of ABM’s eNkanini branch,
- [Kwesi Pratt Jnr Defends Airport Renaming, Says Kotoka Symbolised Foreign Control Over Ghana](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/kwesi-pratt-jnr-defends-airport-renaming-says-kotoka-symbolised-foreign-control-over-ghana/) - Veteran journalist and activist Kwesi Pratt has defended the decision to remove the name Kotoka from Ghana’s international airport, arguing that the name represented the subversion of Ghana’s national sovereignty rather than national pride. He was speaking at a public forum organised by the Socialist Movement of Ghana, in collaboration with the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial
- [Imperialism On The Rampage: Ghana's Socialist Movement Sounds Alarm](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/imperialism-on-the-rampage-ghanas-socialist-movement-sounds-alarm/) - Story by Fada Amakye The Socialist Movement of Ghana, in collaboration with the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, has sounded a strong warning about the dangers of imperialism, describing it as being “on the rampage” and threatening global peace and stability. Ghanaian journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr was among the speakers at the event, which marked the
- [OPINION OF THE COURT](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/opinion-of-the-court/) - IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF JUDICATURE IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUSTICE ACCRA – ORIGINAL JURISDICTION SUIT NO: J1/XX/2025 BETWEEN: SHAFIC OSMAN … PLAINTIFF AND BOARD OF GOVERNORS, WESLEY GIRLS’ SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE ATTORNEY-GENERAL … DEFENDANTS OPINION OF THE COURT Per: Gabriel Pwamang, JSC (Presiding) I. Introduction This matter comes before the
- [OPEN LETTER TO THE WORLD: FROM CUBA, AN ORDINARY WOMAN DENOUNCES THE CRIME THEY REFUSE TO SEE](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/open-letter-to-the-world-from-cuba-an-ordinary-woman-denounces-the-crime-they-refuse-to-see/) - To all of humanity, to the mothers of the world, to Doctors Without Borders, to journalists with dignity, to the governments that still believe in justice: My name is like millions of others. I don't have a well-known surname or hold an important position. I am an ordinary Cuban woman. A daughter, a sister, a
- [Total Dominance: It seems Trump is breaking up the BRICS idea](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/total-dominance-it-seems-trump-is-breaking-up-the-brics-idea/) - Once upon a time, We had the British empire and France controlling the world including America. Later came Soviet Union and China with a revolutionary change Having emphasis on state ownership, and Cuba followed. This led to a bi polar international system We remember clearly the Cuban crisis in 1960 and the nuclear threat. Today
- ["A driver and his mate have each been granted bail of GH₵30,000 with one surety by the Jasikan Circuit Court."](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/a-driver-and-his-mate-have-each-been-granted-bail-of-gh₵30000-with-one-surety-by-the-jasikan-circuit-court/) - Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Alex Cudjoe Acquah at today 13th February 2026 brief the Press about the interception of a Kia Rhino with ammunition, and a DAF long trailer with 4,000 parcels of compressed Indian hemp. According to DCOP Alex Cudjoe Acquah, on 8th February 2026, the Oti Regional Police Intelligence Department (PID/Oti), acting
- [SGT. TASIRI AZONGO PASSES ON](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/sgt-tasiri-azongo-passes-on/) - Oh! Oh! Oh! Sgt. Tasiri Azongo Leaves Us! At the personal level what I remember Tasiri by immediately is when he visited me and entered my room and expressed shock that I was living in a tiny and congested space like that. I believe he would have been shocked even the more if he had
- [NPP has lifted its boycott of Media General platforms – Ahiagbah](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/npp-has-lifted-its-boycott-of-media-general-platforms-ahiagbah/) - This is contained in a press release issued by the Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah on February 12. He explained that, “This includes interviews, panel discussions, press conferences, and media briefings involving party executives and representatives.” According to Mr Ahiagbah, “This decision follows constructive discussions between the party leadership and Media General’s Management. Both parties
- [The Illusion of Retreat— “De-Escalation” with Iran](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-illusion-of-retreat-de-escalation-with-iran/) - A narrative is gaining traction: that the Trump administration, facing Iran’s warnings and regional complexities, is backing away from confrontation. Headlines suggest a tactical retreat, a recalibration, or a sign that cooler heads are acknowledging the risks of war. This reading is a failure to understand the strategic logic now governing the Atlanticist system, what
- [Ghana gold output hits record 6m ounces in 2025](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-gold-output-hits-record-6m-ounces-in-2025/) - Ghana gold output hits record 6m ounces in 2025 as small-scale mining surges and global prices rally on US rate cut bets by Editorial Staff Keypoints: Ghana produces record 6m ounces in 2025 Global gold prices climb above $5,000 Royalty reforms may shape 2026 outlook GHANA’S gold production climbed to a historic 6 million ounces in 2025, marking
- [Ghana cuts cocoa producer price to $4,200 per ton](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-cuts-cocoa-producer-price-to-4200-per-ton/) - Jon Offei-Ansah reports as Ghana resets cocoa producer price to $4,200 per ton, launches cocoa bonds and revives CPC Keypoints: Producer price aligned to $4,200 global benchmark Domestic cocoa bonds to fund purchases CPC revamp and 50 percent local processing target GHANA has reduced its cocoa producer price to reflect a global benchmark of $4,200
- [Ghana’s 2026 IMF exit tests fiscal stability](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghanas-2026-imf-exit-tests-fiscal-stability/) - Jon Offei-Ansah analyses Ghana’s planned April 2026 IMF exit and the proposed Independent Fiscal Council to safeguard fiscal stability Keypoints: Accra targets April 2026 IMF exit New fiscal council meant to replace IMF oversight Credibility hinges on legal independence and transparency GHANA is preparing to step out from under the IMF’s surveillance in April 2026, marking what
- [Trump deletes video portraying Obamas as monkeys after backlash](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/trump-deletes-video-portraying-obamas-as-monkeys-after-backlash/) - By Obinna Uballa United States President Donald Trump has removed a post from his Truth Social account after widespread condemnation over a video that briefly depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama with their faces superimposed on monkeys. The New Diplomat had reported that the one-minute video, shared late Thursday night,
- [Parliament Passes 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/parliament-passes-24-hour-economy-authority-bill-2/) - Parliament has officially passed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, a flagship policy of the John Mahama administration. The bill was passed after extensive deliberations and debate between the majority and minority caucuses on the floor of the House. The bill, which was laid before Parliament in late 2025, is designed to transform Ghana’s economy
- [Court Orders Police to Pay GH₵2 Million Compensation to Family of Taxi Driver Who Died in Custody](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/court-orders-police-to-pay-gh₵2-million-compensation-to-family-of-taxi-driver-who-died-in-custody-2/) - The Sekondi High Court has ordered the Ghana Police Service to pay GH₵2 million in compensation to the family of Joseph Entsie, a 53-year-old Fijai-based taxi driver who died while in police custody. The late Entsie, who operated from the Fijai taxi rank in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, was arrested on December 25, 2021, for alleged
- [We Are Working On Solutions To Pay Struggling Cocoa Farmers – COCOBOD](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/we-are-working-on-solutions-to-pay-struggling-cocoa-farmers-cocobod-2/) - The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Randy Abbey, says the regulator is urgently exploring measures to support cocoa farmers as they face mounting economic pressures. Speaking on the current challenges within the cocoa sector, Dr Abbey acknowledged the difficult conditions confronting producers across the country, assuring that efforts are underway
- [Failed NPP Flagbearer Prediction: Bentil Urges Ghana to Trust Data, Not Prophecies](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/failed-npp-flagbearer-prediction-bentil-urges-ghana-to-trust-data-not-prophecies-2/) - Lawyer and Senior Vice President of IMANI-Africa, Kofi Bentil, has called on Ghanaians to rely on data, evidence, and scientific polling rather than religious prophecies in political decision-making, following the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer election. Speaking on TV3’s The Key Point show, Mr Bentil praised political analyst and pollster Musa Dankwa for producing an accurate pre-election
- [France and UK blamed over Saif Gaddafi death](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/france-and-uk-blamed-over-saif-gaddafi-death-2/) - Allegations that French and British intelligence enabled Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s killing deepen Libya’s crisis and complicate long-delayed elections Keypoints: Saif al-Islam was shot dead in his Zintan home Allies accuse London and Paris of using local proxies His death raises stakes around Libya’s elections LIBYA’S most recognisable political figure outside formal power structures has been
- [VP. Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Unveils Imminent Launch of Women's Development Bank](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/vp-prof-jane-naana-opoku-agyemang-unveils-imminent-launch-of-womens-development-bank/) - Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has announced that the government's flagship Women's Development Bank is on the cusp of rollout, with preparations reaching an advanced stage. Addressing the 65th End-of-Year Gathering and General Meeting of the Greater Accra Markets Association (GAMA), she revealed that a two-day workshop has been convened to finalize key implementation
- [JG RESOURCES LTD AND DIRECTORS FACE POSSIBLE IMPRISONMENT OVER ALLEGED DEFIANCE OF HIGH COURT ORDER TO PRESERVE ASSETS LINKED TO FORGED GOLD PURCHASE AGREEMENT](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/jg-resources-ltd-and-directors-face-possible-imprisonment-over-alleged-defiance-of-high-court-order-to-preserve-assets-linked-to-forged-gold-purchase-agreement/) - Accra – February 2026 JG Resources Limited and three of its directors, Papa Yaw Owusu-Ankomah, Maame Akosua Asama Kuranchie, and Kwaku Appiah Yeboah, are facing the possibility of imprisonment following contempt proceedings before the High Court (Commercial Division) in Accra. The proceedings arise from Suit No. GJ-CM/OCC/0181/2026, in which Sesi-Edem Company Limited alleges that JG
- [Russia says Macron plots against Traoré, Goïta, Tiani](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/russia-says-macron-plots-against-traore-goita-tiani/) - Russia accuses Emmanuel Macron of covert plots to unseat Sahel leaders, alleging coups, drone support and proxy militancy across West and Central Africa Keypoints: Moscow alleges French-backed plots across the Sahel SVR claims links to a failed Burkina Faso coup Russia says drones and foreign instructors are involved RUSSIA’S Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has launched
- [Reimagining: The Lucas House Children’s Massacre, Ghana’s Birmingham 16th Street Baptist Church](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/reimagining-the-lucas-house-childrens-massacre-ghanas-birmingham-16th-street-baptist-church/) - The Bombs Came First Posted on February 6, 2026 by Ekow The Lucas House Children’s Massacre, Ghana’s Birmingham 16th Street Baptist Church Ekow Nelson, 6th February 2026 Dishonest discourse There is a stubborn dishonesty in how modern Ghanaian political discourse treats the early 1960s. We are endlessly invited to discuss “repression,” “preventive detention,” and “one-party state” as if these measures
- [BoG Rolling Out Fintech Passport, Digital Infrastructure To Boost Cross-Border Payments – Deputy Governor](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/bog-rolling-out-fintech-passport-digital-infrastructure-to-boost-cross-border-payments-deputy-governor/) - The second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Matilda Asante Asiedu, says the central bank is rolling out a range of regulatory and digital infrastructure initiatives aimed at strengthening cross-border payments and supporting inclusive economic growth across Africa. Speaking at the 2026 Africa Prosperity Dialogue at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) on
- [Africa Cannot Keep Begging – Mahama](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/africa-cannot-keep-begging-mahama/) - President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a strong message against Africa’s long-standing dependence on foreign aid, insisting that the continent must end the culture of “begging” and take responsibility for its own development. Reflecting on his address to the Zambian Parliament on Thursday, February 6, President Mahama said Africa can no longer rely on dwindling
- [Parliament Passes 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/parliament-passes-24-hour-economy-authority-bill/) - Parliament has officially passed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, a flagship policy of the John Mahama administration. The bill was passed after extensive deliberations and debate between the majority and minority caucuses on the floor of the House. The bill, which was laid before Parliament in late 2025, is designed to transform Ghana’s economy
- [Court Orders Police to Pay GH₵2 Million Compensation to Family of Taxi Driver Who Died in Custody](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/court-orders-police-to-pay-gh₵2-million-compensation-to-family-of-taxi-driver-who-died-in-custody/) - The Sekondi High Court has ordered the Ghana Police Service to pay GH₵2 million in compensation to the family of Joseph Entsie, a 53-year-old Fijai-based taxi driver who died while in police custody. The late Entsie, who operated from the Fijai taxi rank in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, was arrested on December 25, 2021, for alleged
- [We Are Working On Solutions To Pay Struggling Cocoa Farmers – COCOBOD](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/we-are-working-on-solutions-to-pay-struggling-cocoa-farmers-cocobod/) - The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Randy Abbey, says the regulator is urgently exploring measures to support cocoa farmers as they face mounting economic pressures. Speaking on the current challenges within the cocoa sector, Dr Abbey acknowledged the difficult conditions confronting producers across the country, assuring that efforts are underway
- [Failed NPP Flagbearer Prediction: Bentil Urges Ghana to Trust Data, Not Prophecies](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/failed-npp-flagbearer-prediction-bentil-urges-ghana-to-trust-data-not-prophecies/) - Lawyer and Senior Vice President of IMANI-Africa, Kofi Bentil, has called on Ghanaians to rely on data, evidence, and scientific polling rather than religious prophecies in political decision-making, following the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer election. Speaking on TV3’s The Key Point show, Mr Bentil praised political analyst and pollster Musa Dankwa for producing an accurate pre-election
- [France and UK blamed over Saif Gaddafi death](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/france-and-uk-blamed-over-saif-gaddafi-death/) - Allegations that French and British intelligence enabled Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s killing deepen Libya’s crisis and complicate long-delayed elections Keypoints: Saif al-Islam was shot dead in his Zintan home Allies accuse London and Paris of using local proxies His death raises stakes around Libya’s elections LIBYA’S most recognisable political figure outside formal power structures has been
- ["The Stubborn Goat": A Comprehensive Review of Professor Akinyemi Onigbinde's Two-Volume Book By Tunde Akingbondere - THE LEGAL OBSERVER](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-stubborn-goat-a-comprehensive-review-of-professor-akinyemi-onigbindes-two-volume-book-by-tunde-akingbondere-the-legal-observer/) - On January 26th, 2026, Ibadan, the largest city in West Africa, buzzed with the announcement of a significant development: the launch of a book by and in honour of the Spartan academic in Philosophy and theorist of the Nigerian State, Akinyemi Onigbinde. This notable event served as a clarion call for a nation deeply ensnared
- [Asiedu Nketiah is the indispensable steward of the NDC and must not vacate the CHAIRMANSHIP of the Party.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/asiedu-nketiah-is-the-indispensable-steward-of-the-ndc-and-must-not-vacate-the-chairmanship-of-the-party/) - In every party’s life, there comes a moment when experience and institution-building matter more than personal ambition. For the National Democratic Congress (NDC), that moment is now—and Johnson Asiedu Nketiah is uniquely placed to meet it, not as flagbearer, but as the National Chairman who forges discipline, order, and continuity into the party’s enduring character.
- [ROLAND-GILBERT OKITO LUMUMBA JOINS THE ANCESTRAL REALM: MY PAN AFRICAN TRIBUTE](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/roland-gilbert-okito-lumumba-joins-the-ancestral-realm-my-pan-african-tribute/) - What a profound loss for Africa and Africans everywhere! With deep sorrow, I join host of other Pan Africans to mourn the transition of Roland-Gilbert Okito Lumumba, youngest son of the immortal Patrice Émery Lumumba, who passed on Saturday the 31st day of January, 2026 in Kinshasa at the age of 67. Roland Lumumba stood
- [Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/fela-kuti-becomes-first-african-to-get-grammys-lifetime-achievement-award/) - Recognition of late Afrobeat pioneer and political radical is the ‘anti-establishment being recognised by the establishment’. Three decades after his death, the “father of Afrobeat” Fela Kuti has made history by becoming the first African to get a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys. The Nigerian musician, who died in 1997, posthumously received the commendation
- [Cuba condemns and denounces new escalation of US economic blockade](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/cuba-condemns-and-denounces-new-escalation-of-us-economic-blockade/) - Statement by the Revolutionary Government The Revolutionary Government condemns in the strongest terms the new escalation by the US government against Cuba in its efforts to impose a total blockade on fuel supplies to our country. The executive order issued by the US President on January 29, 2026, declares a supposed national emergency, under which
- [ISRAELI CHARGE D'AFFAIRES DECLARED PERSONA NON GRATA](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/israeli-charge-daffaires-declared-persona-non-grata/)
- [Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents tried to enter the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis without permission...](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/immigration-and-customs-enforcement-agents-tried-to-enter-the-ecuadorian-consulate-in-minneapolis-without-permission/) - Ecuador’s minister of foreign affairs has filed a protest with the U.S. Embassy after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents tried to enter the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis without permission Tuesday.
- [BoG Orders All Rural Banks to Become Community Banks by March 2026](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/bog-orders-all-rural-banks-to-become-community-banks-by-march-2026/) - All existing Rural Banks have been directed to convert into Community Banks by March 31, 2026, as the Bank of Ghana rolls out a sweeping overhaul of the country’s microfinance sector aimed at strengthening financial stability, improving governance, and accelerating financial inclusion. The directive forms part of new Guidelines on the Revised Microfinance Sector Framework,
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- [Nigerian Military Confirms Coup Plot, Moves to Court-Martial Suspects](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nigerian-military-confirms-coup-plot-moves-to-court-martial-suspects/) - By Newsmakers Jan 26, 2026 #Armed Forces Act Nigeria, #Armed Forces of Nigeria court-martial, #Defence Headquarters coup allegations, #DHQ arrests October 2025, #Maj Gen Samaila Uba statement, #military judicial panel Nigeria, #Nigerian military coup plot, #Nigerian military discipline crackdown, #officers accused of overthrow plot Malik Yahya/ The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has confirmed that some of the 16 officers arrested for acts of
- [THE BIOGRAPHY OF MAJOR GENERAL CHARLES MOHAMMED BARWAH - GHANA’S LOYAL SOLDIER WHO STOOD AGAINST KOTOKA AND AFRIFA](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-biography-of-major-general-charles-mohammed-barwah-ghanas-loyal-soldier-who-stood-against-kotoka-and-afrifa/) - Major General Charles Mohammed Barwah was a distinguished Ghanaian soldier and the Chief of Army Staff at the end of Ghana’s First Republic. Born on 13 April 1929 in Kumasi, Gold Coast (now Ghana), Barwah came from a military family his father was a sergeant in the army. Barwah joined the Gold Coast Regiment in
- [EPA Warns Public Against Fraudsters Posing as Its Officials](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/epa-warns-public-against-fraudsters-posing-as-its-officials/) - The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a public warning over the activities of individuals falsely presenting themselves as officials of the Authority and visiting business premises under that guise. In a statement released on Monday, January 26, the EPA described the practice as fraudulent and said it undermines the integrity and credibility of the
- [Future NPP Government Will Purge Judiciary of NDC Influence – Kabiru Tiah](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/future-npp-government-will-purge-judiciary-of-ndc-influence-kabiru-tiah/) - Credit: Emma AnkrahWalewale MP, Kabiru Tiah Mahama, has vowed that a future New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will take steps to “purge” the judiciary of what he describes as deep political polarisation under the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Monday, the legislator alleged that the judicial system has become
- [Calling NPP A “Fake Party” Is Irresponsible – Freddie Blay Slams Frimpong-Boateng](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/calling-npp-a-fake-party-is-irresponsible-freddie-blay-slams-frimpong-boateng/) - Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, has taken a swipe at former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, over his description of the NPP as a “fake party”. Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Tuesday,
- [The Gaza Board of Peace cannot be anything but a throwback to 1948...](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-gaza-board-of-peace-cannot-be-anything-but-a-throwback-to-1948/) - The Gaza Board of Peace cannot be anything but a throwback to 1948 and the entrenchment of colonial rule. It is a reminder of the role played by the East Indian Company in the entrenchment of colonial rule in Asia. How can it be accepted that the Board which is responsible for governing Gaza has
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- [Bursting Nigeria’s 60-year Coup Myths With Nuclear-headed Missiles](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/bursting-nigerias-60-year-coup-myths-with-nuclear-headed-missiles/) - “No authenticated record of this claim. It was a coup and the plotters did not have the niceties to treat those they encountered with any courtesy. They simply went to the Western Region State House to maim and to kill”. BY OWEI LAKEMFA The last fortnight has been a-washed with stories marking the sixtieth commemoration of the
- [Documentary shows influence of Fidel Castro in Africa and inspires solidarity from the continent to Cuba](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/documentary-shows-influence-of-fidel-castro-in-africa-and-inspires-solidarity-from-the-continent-to-cuba/) - A producer Pan-African TV released the documentary “Fidel Castro: revolutionary life in Cuba, Africa and Ghana”. The objective is to show the history of the leader of the Cuban Revolution for the rest of the Caribbean and the Castro political influence in African countries in the struggles for independence and national freedom of the continent.
- [GALAMSEY: WHY DESTRUCTION DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THE END](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/galamsey-why-destruction-doesnt-have-to-be-the-end/) - Article by Mr. Ali Braimah Samuel, Director, Coverup Missions LBG Decades ago, the pride of Mother Ghana and a major part of our national identity were anchored in our vast evergreen landscapes. Across the country, forest regions embodied life, growth, and prosperity. One could clearly understand why our founding fathers, among the many colors chosen
- [Legacy Leadership Goes Beyond Profit—Dr. Adeyemi](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/legacy-leadership-goes-beyond-profit-dr-adeyemi-2/) - The Nigerian renowned leadership expert, Rev. Dr. Sam Adeyemi, has challenged business leaders to rethink how success is defined, insisting that true leadership is measured not by short-term gains but by lasting impact. He delivered the message at the 13th Jospong Leadership Conference (JLC) 2026, organised by the Jospong Group, and attended by business executives,
- [Kpando MCE Applauds President John Dramani Mahama's Resetting Agenda for Ghana](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/kpando-mce-applauds-president-john-dramani-mahamas-resetting-agenda-for-ghana/) - Amidst a world navigating complex challenges, nations are increasingly focused on resetting and revitalizing their economic and social foundations. Ghana, under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, has embarked on an ambitious national reset agenda to drive progress and development. This commitment is bearing tangible fruit in communities like Kpando, where the Municipal Chief
- [FAREWELL CALL ON MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS BY AMBASSADOR OF CHINA](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/farewell-call-on-minister-for-foreign-affairs-by-ambassador-of-china/) - The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China,His Excellency Tong Defa called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP) on Friday, 16th January, 2026 to bid him farewell as he completes his tour of duty in Ghana. Honourable Ablakwa in his interaction with the Ambassador reiterated the historic and cordial relations
- [Victoria Wilson Receives Flowers From The Cuban Ambassador to Ghana](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/victoria-wilson-receives-flower-from-cuban-ambassador-to-ghana/) - The Cuban ambassador to Ghana presents flowers to Victoria Wilson, a member of the Winneba Collective of the socialist movement of Ghana who produced and directed a 30-minute documentary on the life and times of Commandante Fidel Castro. the documentary was previewed at the Freedom Centre in Accra last Thursday as part of activities marking
- [IRANIAN ANTI-GOVERNMENT DEMONSTRATORS BURNING STATE PROPERTIES](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/iranian-anti-government-demonstrators-burning-state-properties/) - This is the result of the rage of Iranian anti-government demonstrators burning and destroying of state property. The message that Mike Pompeo sent to them on X says it all. " Happy New Year to every Iranian in the streets". Also to very Mossad agent walking beside them...
- [Two Men Narrowly Survive Lynching Attempt After Gay Allegations](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/two-youths-targeted-by-mob-violence-over-alleged-homosexual-encounter/) - By The Insight Newspaper – Tuesday, April 18, 2024 Two young men, identified as Philip Alexander Lutterodtand Perry Agyeman, were nearly lynched by members of their community after reportedly being caught in a same-sex act. The incident, according to eyewitnesses, occurred on Tuesday, April 18, 2024. An eyewitness recounted the events to The Insight Newspaper,
- [Legacy Leadership Goes Beyond Profit—Dr. Adeyemi](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/legacy-leadership-goes-beyond-profit-dr-adeyemi/) - Wednesday January 14, 2026 The Nigerian renowned leadership expert, Rev. Dr. Sam Adeyemi, has challenged business leaders to rethink how success is defined, insisting that true leadership is measured not by short-term gains but by lasting impact. He delivered the message at the 13th Jospong Leadership Conference (JLC) 2026, organised by the Jospong Group, and
- [Illegal Invasion of Nmai Djor Lands: Nungua Stool Condemns Armed Encroachment, Shooting Incident, and Defiance of Court Orders](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/illegal-invasion-of-nmai-djor-lands-nungua-stool-condemns-armed-encroachment-shooting-incident-and-defiance-of-court-orders/) - Tuesday January 13, 2026 Story by George Yawson Vineh The Nungua Stool has strongly condemned what it describes as the unlawful invasion and forceful occupation of its ancestral lands at Nmai Djor, following alleged encroachment by Trasacco and the Okpelor Sowah Din Family of Teshie. At a press conference on Monday, the Nungua Stool stated
- [Analysis: Frantz Fanon at 100: Class Struggle and the Future of African Liberation](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/analysis-frantz-fanon-at-100-class-struggle-and-the-future-of-african-liberation/) - Chinedu Chukwudinma, Christopher J. Lee and Bettina Engels introduce special issue 186, Volume 52 of the journal, dedicated to honouring the centenary of the Martiniquais-Algerian revolutionary Frantz Fanon (1925–1961). The issue brings together a wide range of original contributions celebrating his radical life, work, legacy and continued relevance for African liberation. Chinedu Chukwudinma, Christopher J. Lee and Bettina
- [Fanon’s Shadow Over Gaza: Empire’s Nervous Breakdown](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/fanons-shadow-over-gaza-empires-nervous-breakdown/) - This radical supplement to the editorial of ROAPE’s Fanon special issue raises awareness of how Fanon’s ideas, in the year of his centenary, continue to provoke fear and anxiety within the Western imperialist political establishment, especially as his work gains renewed prominence among pro-Palestinian activists. It provides Sarah Jilani, one of the contributors to this
- [Block](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/block/) - Post
- [STATEMENT OF THE ANTI-IMPERIALIST FRONT](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/statement-of-the-anti-imperialist-front/) - For Immediate Release Date: 8 January 2026 Attended by: _Workers and Socialist Party (WASP), Socialist Youth Movement (SYM), General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA), the Palestinian Solidarity Alliance (PSA), United Front, South African Boycott, Divestment and Sanction Coalition (SA BDS), Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA), Women Affected by Mining United in
- [JUDGING THE RESET.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/judging-the-reset/) - It is about a year since President Mahama launched the "Ghana Reset." In his New Year Message, the President stated that, " We have began to deliver on that covenant." He reported that inflation has dropped from 23% to 5% and the currency has stabilized. He touted increased electricity supply and increased Healthcare coverage. And
- [Thousands march in Havana as Cuban President denounces US attack on Venezuela as "state terrorism"](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/thousands-march-in-havana-as-cuban-president-denounces-us-attack-on-venezuela-as-state-terrorism/) - Tens of thousands of Cubans gathered at the historic Anti-Imperialist Tribune in Havana, alongside the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, to condemn the imperialist attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his partner Cilia Flores. "Down
- ["I AM THE PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA AND I AM A PRISONER OF WAR": MADURO'S RESPONSE THAT REDEFINES THE TRIAL](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/i-am-the-president-of-venezuela-and-i-am-a-prisoner-of-war-maduros-response-that-redefines-the-trial/) - With a phrase laden with history and sovereignty, the Constitutional President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 🇻🇪, Nicolás Maduro Moros, responded to Federal Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein in the Southern District Court of New York 🗽. To the ritual question of identification, his response was not a simple "yes." It was a high-voltage political
- [SMG STATEMENT ON U.S. AGGRESSION AGAINST VENEZUELA.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/smg-statement-on-u-s-aggression-against-venezuela/) - The Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) unequivocally condemns the escalating acts of aggression,military intimidation, and open interference by the United States of America against the BolivarianRepublic of Venezuela. The recent hijacking of vessels, the bombardment of Venezuelan territoryincluding direct military attacks on the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira and the kidnapping ofPresident Nicolás
- [PRESS RELEASE:  GHANA ALARMED AND DEPLORES MILITARY INVASION OF VENEZUELA BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ITS SUBSEQUENT ABDUCTION OF PRESIDENT NICOLÁS MADURO AND HIS WIFE](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/press-release-ghana-alarmed-and-deplores-military-invasion-of-venezuela-by-the-united-states-of-america-and-its-subsequent-abduction-of-president-nicolas-maduro-and-his-wife/) - ACCRA, 4TH JANUARY, 2026 – The Government of the Republic of Ghana is alarmed at the unilateraland unauthorised invasion of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by the United States of America and the subsequent abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the early hours of Saturday, 3rd January, 2026. Ghana expresses
- [TINUBU’S PACT WITH ISREAL: A BETRAYAL OF NIGERIA’S PRINCIPLED STAND AGAINST OPPRESSION AND INJUSTICE](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/tinubus-pact-with-isreal-a-betrayal-of-nigerias-principled-stand-against-oppression-and-injustice/) - On the eve of the reported United States military strike on Nigeria on Christmas Day, Nigerians awoke to yet another deeply troubling development—this time from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a statement that provoked widespread alarm, Netanyahu publicly pledged Israel’s commitment to “protect Christians in Nigeria,” a declaration that implicitly undermines Nigeria’s constitutional secularity
- [Nigeria AG clears Sam Jonah, directs end to criminal case over Jonah Capital, Houses for Africa](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nigeria-ag-clears-sam-jonah-directs-end-to-criminal-case-over-jonah-capital-houses-for-africa/) - Nigeria’s Attorney General of the Federation has directed the termination of criminal proceedings against Ghanaian business magnate Sir Sam Jonah and three others, after concluding that no prima facie case was established in investigations linked to Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited and Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited. The escalating dispute follows a formal petition by Ghanaian
- [Mamdani formally abolished the city’s anti-BDS executive order....](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/mamdani-formally-abolished-the-citys-anti-bds-executive-order/) - In his first major move after being sworn in as New York City’s first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani revoked executive orders banning the boycott of Israel and adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism. The decision breaks sharply with the policies of former mayor Eric Adams and delivers on key campaign pledges. Mamdani formally abolished the
- [SMG NEW YEAR MESSAGE TO THE WORKING PEOPLE OF GHANA: BUILD THE WORKERS’ MOVEMENT NOW!!](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/smg-new-year-message-to-the-working-people-of-ghana/) - Comrades and friends,As 2025 draws to a close, the Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) salutes all victims of neo-colonialism in Ghana, which drains our productivity to enrich the tiny global capitalist elite and its local allies. We acknowledge workers who struggle against wage exploitation. We acknowledge farmers who struggle against arbitrary “traditional” systems that control
- [On the air strikes in Sokoto](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/on-the-air-strikes-in-sokoto/) - By TUNDE ASAJU The 'strike' has happened. Nothing we say or do can change that. Our ruiners were caught napping. Bayo Onanuga's statement admitted that much. Mr. Tuggar's adumberations confirmed that. The strike happened in Sakwato, not Sambisa from where the pre-Christmas eve mosque explosion appeared to have been coordinated. Not in the jungles of
- [Economic Stability Boosts Auto Business as Inflation Drops – Erata Motors CEO](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/economic-stability-boosts-auto-business-as-inflation-drops-erata-motors-ceo/) - As Ghana moves closer to the end of 2025, the Chief Executive Officer of Erata Motors, Mr Eddie Kusi Ankomah, has shared his views on how the economy has affected his business and also sent a message to Ghanaians for the Christmas season. Speaking to Homebase TV, Mr Ankomah said the drop in inflation this
- [Mass Personnel Exodus Growing in Israeli Army Amid Wave of Resignations](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/mass-personnel-exodus-growing-in-israeli-army-amid-wave-of-resignations/) - DayofPal—The Israeli army has warned of a potential “mass personnel exodus” as hundreds of officers and non-commissioned officers submit resignation requests, according to Israeli media reports. The daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported that around 500 officers and NCOs serving in the regular forces, not reservists, have asked to leave their posts. While the newspaper did not
- [Trump administration removes dozens of career diplomats from overseas posts](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/trump-administration-removes-dozens-of-career-diplomats-from-overseas-posts/) - The Trump administration is removing numerous career ambassadors from their posts abroad, marking the latest shake-up of the US State Department and diplomatic corps. At least two dozen senior diplomats have received notice that they must leave their roles next month, sources said. They were appointed to ambassadorships around the world during the Biden administration,
- [US Pressures Venezuela to Maintain Dollar Hegemony, Says Brazilian Analyst](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/us-pressures-venezuela-to-maintain-dollar-hegemony-says-brazilian-analyst/) - The recent threats from the US against Venezuela cannot be explained solely by interest in oil, stated Cibele Vieira, director of the Unified Petroleum Workers' Federation. The objective is also to protect the global hegemony of the dollar, since international oil trade has always strengthened the US currency, according to her. Vieira recalled that Washington
- [NATO country hikes military reservist age limit to 65](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nato-country-hikes-military-reservist-age-limit-to-65/) - Finland is aiming to expand its reserve force to nearly one-fifth of the population Finland will raise the upper age limit for rank-and-file military reservists by 15 years, from 50 to 65, starting next year, the Defense Ministry has announced. The Nordic nation, which shares a 1,340-km (830-mile) land border with Russia, abandoned its long-standing
- [Assange brings ‘instrument of war’ case against Nobel Foundation](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/assange-brings-instrument-of-war-case-against-nobel-foundation/) - The foundation has awarded the Peace Prize to a laureate lobbying for a new US war, the WikiLeaks co-founder argues WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint against the Nobel Foundation, accusing it of misusing Nobel Peace Prize funds by awarding them to Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado, who has publicly called
- [South Africa: ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel to Continue Despite Gaza Ceasefire](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/south-africa-icj-genocide-case-against-israel-to-continue-despite-gaza-ceasefire/) - DayofPal—South Africa has confirmed that any ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will not affect its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), stressing that accountability for crimes against civilians must continue. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation said the legal case is aimed at
- [The 12th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest Opens in Moscow](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-12th-andrei-stenin-international-press-photo-contest-opens-in-moscow/) - MOSCOW, December 22 – RIA Novosti. The 12th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest has officially opened in Moscow, with submissions now underway. The annual contest, held in memory of Andrei Stenin, a photojournalist with the Rossiya Segodnya Media Group who was killed near Donetsk in the summer of 2014, traditionally launches on his birthday, December
- [Neocolonialism: Relic of The Past or The last Hope of The Outgoing Epoch](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/neocolonialism-relic-of-the-past-or-the-last-hope-of-the-outgoing-epoch/) - By Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation It is generally accepted that the modern era is in transition from a unipolar to a multipolar, or polycentric, model of the world order, which, obviously, will be more democratic, just, and will meet the interests of all
- [Central and Eastern European Alliance for Solidarity with the Saharawi People](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/central-and-eastern-european-alliance-for-solidarity-with-the-saharawi-people/) - S T A T E M E N T The Central and Eastern European Alliance for Solidarity with the Saharawi People (CEE Alliance) expresses its gratitude for the invitation to the 49th Session of the European Conference for Support and Solidarity with the Saharawi People (EUCOCO), which took place in Paris from 28 to 30
- [Rev. Wengam leads Delegation to congratulate Chief of Defence Staff](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/rev-wengam-leads-delegation-to-congratulate-chief-of-defence-staff/) - A six-member delegation led by the General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Wengam, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lt. Gen. William Agyapong, at the Military Headquarters in Accra.The visit was to congratulate the CDS on his appointment, formally inform him about the upcoming 2026 World
- [GETTING TO GRIPS WITH CORRUPTION](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/getting-to-grips-with-corruption/) - The OSP's challenges have brought corruption to the center of our national dialogue again. There are all kinds of suggestions about how to strengthen OSP etc. Most of these isolated measures will not work. They are superficial and piecemeal. Our problem, mainly is not our institutions but our character. We have met the enemy and
- [Talon has arrested opponents, locked them up without charge...](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/talon-has-arrested-opponents-locked-them-up-without-charge/) - I am just wondering why Ghanian soldiers should be made to face the possibility of death just to keep Patrice Talon in power. Talon has arrested opponents, locked them up without charge or trial and unleashed his goons on trade unionist whose crime was that they were demonstrating against austerity measures. It is clear that
- [KPANDAI PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION PETITION](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/kpandai-parliamentary-election-petition/) - KPANDAI PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION PETITONDownload
- [SMG'S STATEMENT ON BENIN ATTEMPTED COUP](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/smgs-statement-on-benin-attempted-coup/) - The crisis unfolding in Benin today is not an isolated issue or a simple domestic misunderstanding. It is part of a larger struggle over whether the people of West Africa will be allowed to determine their own political destiny, or whether a small circle of powerful elites, backed by foreign interests and protected by regional
- [Paramount Chief of Kpandai calls for peace ahead of rerun election](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/paramount-chief-of-kpandai-calls-for-peace-ahead-of-rerun-election/) - The chiefs of Kpandai stepped up, calling for peace before the rerun election. After the Tamale High Court nullified the Dec 7, 2024 and ordered a fresh poll within 30 days. Chiefs of Kpandai, together with the elders and fellow sub-Chief, address the ongoing dispute concerning the parliamentary seat of Kpandai constituency. According to them, the recent division
- [KWESI PRATT JNR CONGRATULATES    HIS EXCELLENCY FORMER PRESIDENT JOHN AGYEKUM KUFOUR ON HIS 87TH BIRTHDAY](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/kwesi-pratt-jnr-congratulates-his-excellency-former-president-john-agyekum-kufour-on-his-87th-birthday/) - This is a very special salute for my very good friend former President John Agyekum Kufour as he celebrates his 87thbirthday. Even though we fell apart after he won the 2000 elections over political and ideological issues, we have remained very good friends. I have always admired ex-president Kufour for his effort to bridge the
- [ECOWAS STATEMENT ON BENIN ATTEMPTED COUP](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ecowas-statement-on-benin-attempted-coup/)
- [‘Don’t Let Them Bury My Story’: The Long Life and Unfinished Fight of Viola Fletcher, Tulsa’s Oldest Race Massacre Survivor, Dies at 111](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/dont-let-them-bury-my-story-the-long-life-and-unfinished-fight-of-viola-fletcher-tulsas-oldest-race-massacre-survivor-dies-at-111/) - On a spring afternoon more than a century after she fled a burning city with nothing but the clothes on her back, Viola Ford Fletcher sat before a college audience in Illinois and did what she has done, again and again, in the twilight of her life: she told the story America tried to forget.“I
- [Nigeria’s Youth Betrayed: When Education Becomes a Tool of Oppression](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nigerias-youth-betrayed-when-education-becomes-a-tool-of-oppression/) - By Lawan Musa Danlami.( Baba Lawan) November 2025 The tragedy of Nigeria today is not only that millions of young people roam the streets without jobs, but that the system designed to uplift them—education—has been weaponized to keep them down. The children of the masses are confined to underfunded public schools, where leaking roofs, broken
- [Eminent Africans Demand Release of Guinea-Bissau Election Results](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/eminent-africans-demand-release-of-guinea-bissau-election-results/) - 05/12/25 A group of 20 eminent Africans, including a former President of Cabo Verde Pedro Pires, ex-Foreign Minister José Brito, former senior ECOWAS officials, heads of International bodies and civil society organizations, have in a joint statement, demanded the immediate release of results of the 23 November legislative and presidential elections in Guinea-Bissau and the
- [Ghana’s Ibrahim Mahama first African to top annual art power list](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghanas-ibrahim-mahama-first-african-to-top-annual-art-power-list/) - Artist who once draped Barbican in brightly coloured fabric says he is humbled by recognition in ArtReview rankings Ibrahim Mahama The Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has become the first African to be named the most influential figure in the art world in ArtReview magazine’s annual power list. Mahama, whose work often uses found materials including
- [IT WAS WRONG TO LET ASANTEHENE MEDITATE BAWKU CRISIS -CLETUS AVOKA](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/it-was-wrong-to-let-asantehene-meditate-bawku-crisis-cletus-avoka/) - THURSDAY, 04 DECEMBER,2025. Members of the Kusasi traditional group have reiterated that Ghana’s Constitution and established customary laws must remain the guiding principles in resolving the ongoing Bawku chieftaincy dispute. Addressing recent tensions after the Otumfuo's mediation in Kumasi, the Spokesperson for the Kusasi group, Lawyer Cletus Avoka, emphasised that the current Bawku Naba was
- [MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS: PRESS RELEASE; MILITARY TAKEOVER IN GUINEA-BISSAU](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-press-release-military-takeover-in-guinea-bissau/)
- [‘Invest in tomato, meat factories’ – SRAN challenges mining companies](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/invest-in-tomato-meat-factories-sran-challenges-mining-companies/) - The Chairman of the Savannah Research and Advocacy Network (SRAN), Nyeye Yin, has questioned the commitment of mining companies operating in the Upper East Region to the area’s socio-economic development. According to him, if these companies truly prioritised the welfare of the region—as their mission statements often suggest—they would invest in industries that directly improve
- [CALL TO ACTION ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OFSOLIDARITY WITH THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/call-to-action-on-international-day-ofsolidarity-with-the-palestinian-people/) - CALL TO ACTION ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLEDownload
- [Contractor officially commenced Juapong to Abutia Kloe Road](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/contractor-officially-commenced-juapong-to-abutia-kloe-road/) - Hon. Kwasi Bedzra MP for Ho West with DCE, Hon. Francis Profer Dusey and the Deputy Administrator of the Ghana Road Fund, Madam Vera Hayibor, inspected some ongoing road projects within his constituency to assess the progress made so far and to offer suggestions on how we can fast-track works for timely completion. These roads
- [The angry tide of the Latin American far right](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-angry-tide-of-the-latin-american-far-right/) - Far-right forces are rising across Latin America and the Caribbean, armed with a common agenda of anti-communism, the culture war, and neoliberal economics November 29, 2025 by Vijay Prashad The far right in Latin America is angry. Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro and Argentina’s Javier Milei always look furious, and they always speak loudly and aggressively. Testosterone leaks from
- [Accra Hosts High-Level Talks on West Africa’s Drug Markets](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/accra-hosts-high-level-talks-on-west-africas-drug-markets/) - By Makiza Micheline Latifa Senior officials, security experts, and international partners have gathered in Accra for a two-day Regional High-Level Dialogue on Drug Markets in West Africa, aimed at strengthening the region’s response to synthetic drugs, cocaine trafficking, and the illicit financial flows that enable organised crime. The meetings opened on Thursday at the Marriott
- [Relocation Of Ukrainian Children Is Humanitarian, Not Abduction -- Russian Ambassador](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/relocation-of-ukrainian-children-is-humanitarian-not-abduction-russian-ambassador/) - The Russian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Sergei Berdnikov, has rejected allegations that Russia is abducting or deporting Ukrainian children, insisting that efforts to relocate minors from conflict zones are “exclusively humanitarian” and aimed at reuniting them with their families. In an article intended to debunk Ukraine and its western partners’ disinformation campaign on the issue,
- [UKRAINIAN CHILDREN’S FATE OR ATTEMPT TO RUIN THE PEACE DIALOGUE?](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ukrainian-childrens-fate-or-attempt-to-ruin-the-peace-dialogue/) - Russian Ambassador Writes Amid West-Kiev ‘Disinformation’ Campaign Since the beginning of the Special military operation, on behalf of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, the Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights, Mrs. Maria Lvova-Belova, has been working to reunite Ukrainian children with their parents and close relatives. This activity is exclusively humanitarian in
- [Capitalism & Genocide - Yanis Varoufakis Speech at the Gaza Tribunal, 23rd October 2025, Istanbul](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/capitalism-genocide-yanis-varoufakis-speech-at-the-gaza-tribunal-23rd-october-2025-istanbul/) - On 23rd October, I testified in front of the Jury of Conscience in the context of the Gaza Tribunal. My speech focused on the economic forces underpinning the genocide of the Palestinian people. In particular, I spoke on the manner in which capitalist dynamics have historically fuelled the white settler colonial project and, more recently,
- [On the road: an unprecedented cross-country journey by Niger’s president amid a neo-colonial proxy war](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/on-the-road-an-unprecedented-cross-country-journey-by-nigers-president-amid-a-neo-colonial-proxy-war/) - Amid the Western portrayal of Niger as a failed state reeling under attacks by terrorists after expelling the French troops, President Tchiani traveled on road in an unprecedented journey across the country’s seven regions, in an act of defiance as well as reassurance. November 26, 2025 by Pavan Kulkarni Scenes from the visits of President of
- [The Caribbean faces two choices: join the US attempt to intimidate Venezuela or build its own sovereignty](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-caribbean-faces-two-choices-join-the-us-attempt-to-intimidate-venezuela-or-build-its-own-sovereignty/) - The US aggression against Venezuela has fomented divisions within the Caribbean, with many calling on countries like Trinidad and Tobago to refuse cooperation with the US in its military endeavors against the peoples of the region November 26, 2025 by Vijay Prashad US war ships in the Caribbean. Photo: US Secretary of Defense/War US President Donald
- [Vice President Prof Jane Naana OpokuAgyemang Reaffirms Governments Commitment to Inclusive Development at Ghanaian Community Event in Angola](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/vice-president-prof-jane-naana-opokuagyemang-reaffirms-governments-commitment-to-inclusive-development-at-ghanaian-community-event-in-angola/) - Vice President Prof Jane Naana OpokuAgyemang has emphasized the governments Inflexible commitment to advancing inclusive national development prioritizing the needs of women children and the marginalized during a visit to the Ghanaian community in Angola Speaking alongside Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and other dignitaries notably Ofosu Ampofo the Political advisor to
- [AFBA slams ‘Brazen’ military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, says ‘No place for military rule in modern Africa’](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/afba-slams-brazen-military-takeover-in-guinea-bissau-says-no-place-for-military-rule-in-modern-africa/) - The African Bar Association (AFBA) has issued a forceful condemnation of the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, calling the action an “unlawful assault on democratic governance” and a blatant violation of regional and continental legal norms. In a 27 November 2025. statement signed by AFBA President, High Chief Ibrahim Eddy Mark, the association denounced the sudden
- [Colombia: commitment to multilateralism, international law, self-determination, and Global South](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/colombia-commitment-to-multilateralism-international-law-self-determination-and-global-south/) - Bogotá, November 24, 2025 (SPS) - The Ambassador for Latin America and the Caribbean, Mohamed Zrug, was received Monday in an audience by the Colombian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral Affairs, Mauricio Jaramillo. The Sahrawi ambassador thanked the Colombian vice minister for the position of the Republic of Colombia in defending the
- [NADAA AND CORRUPTION](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nadaa-and-corruption/) - Greetings, my fellow Ghanaians. Last Saturday, on Joyfm's newsfile program, I stated that the former President, HE Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has an obligation to address his oversight activities during his Presidency while " his Ministers were looting the country dry." There has been quite a firestorm in response. This morning, I want to double
- [Ghana Strongly Condemns Military Coup in Guinea-Bissau, Calls for Immediate Return to Constitutional Rule](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-strongly-condemns-military-coup-in-guinea-bissau-calls-for-immediate-return-to-constitutional-rule/) - *By Makiza Micheline Latifa * Accra, 26 November 2025 — The Government of Ghana has issued a firm condemnation of the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, describing the action as an assault on democratic governance and a disruption of the country’s ongoing electoral process. In a statement released on Wednesday, Ghana expressed “strong and unequivocal” disapproval
- [EC staff petitions Mahama to remove Jean Mensa and two deputies](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ec-staff-petitions-mahama-to-remove-jean-mensa-and-two-deputies/) - By: William Narh November 24, 2025 A private citizen and an employee of the Electoral Commission (EC), Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, has submitted a formal petition to President John Dramani Mahama seeking the removal of EC Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies, Dr. Bossman Eric Asare (Deputy Chairperson, Corporate Services) and Mr. Samuel Tettey (Deputy
- [Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/reggae-legend-jimmy-cliff-dies-aged-81/) - Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent and beloved proponents of reggae music, has died at the age of 81. A star since the 1960s, he helped to bring the sound of Jamaica to a global audience through hits such as Wonderful World, Beautiful People and You Can Get It If You Really Want. His
- [The perpetual flame of revolution: Remembering Comrade Bene Madunagu, By Chido Onumah](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-perpetual-flame-of-revolution-remembering-comrade-bene-madunagu-by-chido-onumah/) - One year later, as we remember her, we are comforted by her admonition: “We must never stop fighting for the future we deserve.” by Chido Onumah November 26, 2025 Reading Time: 4 mins read Comrade Bene or Mumsy B, as her mentees and admirers called her, was a trailblazer in many ways, a towering figure
- [Ghana calls for urgent reforms to protect Diamond communities](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-calls-for-urgent-reforms-to-protect-diamond-communities/) - Story by George Yawson VINEH Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening global governance of the diamond trade, with a strong call for unity, dialogue, and decisive action among members of the Kimberley Process. This follows remarks delivered by the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) Sammy Gyamfi Esq. at the ongoing Kimberley
- [NKG Textiles Call on Government to Reduce the in-flow of Chinese fabrics into the Country](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nkg-textiles-call-on-government-to-reduce-the-in-flow-of-chinese-fabrics-into-the-country/) - NKG Textiles is a small‑scale textile firm based in Nkwanta South, Oti Region, Ghana. It’s known for producing batik and tie‑and‑dye fabrics through the National Apprenticeship Programme, where about 15 youths are trained and already making over 700 pieces of fabric for local markets. The CEO, Michael Nkpa, highlights how the program is creating direct and
- [Jospong Group Empowers Ghanaian Journalists At COP30](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/jospong-group-empowers-ghanaian-journalists-at-cop30-2/) - In its ongoing effort to boost Ghanaian journalists' climate change reporting capabilities, the Jospong Group provided twenty journalists with the opportunity to participate in the 30th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP30).The global climate talks took place in Belém, Brasil, from November 10 to 21, 2025, with the central theme
- [SOKODE GBOGAME FLOODS: Undersized Culvert, Poor Drainage To Blame For Disaster – Assembly member](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/sokode-gbogame-floods-undersized-culvert-poor-drainage-to-blame-for-disaster-assembly-member/) - By: Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe Residents of Sokode Gbogame in the Volta Region have experienced an unprecedented flooding in the month of June this year (2025) after a heavy downpour submerged a stretch of the newly dualized Sokode-Ho highway, few meters away from the Gbogame roundabout. The incident impeded vehicular movement from both directions, increased travel
- [Dr Kwame Nkrumah is with us here today. He is very much present here today. He lives in us, and he will always be with us in these struggles.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/dr-kwame-nkrumah-is-with-us-here-today-he-is-very-much-present-here-today-he-lives-in-us-and-he-will-always-be-with-us-in-these-struggles/) - Greetings dear Comrades! Following the footsteps of the apostles of our independence struggles, making the journey made by Kenneth Kaunda, Julius Nyerere, Jomo Kenyatta, Patrice Lumumba, and other leaders of our national liberation struggles, we are today here in Accra, Ghana on a pilgrimage to come and renew our faith in an idea that has
- [“Inalienable right of Africans and people of African descent to full reparations”, asserts Accra Declaration](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/inalienable-right-of-africans-and-people-of-african-descent-to-full-reparations-asserts-accra-declaration/) - Ghana’s president John Mahama unveiled a plan for visa-free travel between African countries in his keynote address to an international conference organized by the Pan-African Progressive Front to commemorate eighty years of the historic 5th Pan-African Congress. November 23, 2025 by Pavan Kulkarni Asserting the “inalienable right of Africans and people of African descent to full reparations”
- [The Law Of The Jungle](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-law-of-the-jungle/) - “This action by Wike is clearly an indication of undermining the Federal Government’s authority. It disrespects the Commander-in-Chief and wounds the morale of every officer who serves under the Nigerian flag.” BY OWEI LAKEMFA The Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike made two errors of judgement in the incident involving the alleged property of Vice
- [NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS: CONFRONT THIS EVIL BEFORE IT CONSUMES US ALL](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nigeria-labour-congress-confront-this-evil-before-it-consumes-us-all/) - PRESS STATEMENT CONFRONT THIS EVIL BEFORE IT CONSUMES US ALLDownload
- [TRUMP'S TANTRUM ON NIGERIA](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/trumps-tantrum-on-nigeria/) - TRUMPS TANTRUM ON NIGERIADownload
- [Another addition to the call for reparative justice](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/another-addition-to-the-call-for-reparative-justice/) - ANOTHER ADDITION TO THE CALL OF JUSTICEDownload
- [Jospong Group Empowers Ghanaian Journalists At COP30](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/jospong-group-empowers-ghanaian-journalists-at-cop30/) - 23/11/‘25 In its ongoing effort to boost Ghanaian journalists' climate change reporting capabilities, the Jospong Group provided twenty journalists with the opportunity to participate in the 30th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP30). The global climate talks took place in Belém, Brasil, from November 10 to 21, 2025, with the
- [Caribbean reparations leaders in ‘historic’ first UK visit to press for justice](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/caribbean-reparations-leaders-in-historic-first-uk-visit-to-press-for-justice/) - CRC mission will seek to deepen public understanding of Britain’s colonial legacy and its lasting impact A delegation from the body leading the Caribbean’s slavery reparations movement will be in the UK next week for a “historic” first official visit to advocate for former British colonies. The Caricom Reparations Commission (CRC) will be meeting with
- [As Fascism Resurfaces in New Forms, Global South Thinkers Demand a Just, Multipolar World](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/as-fascism-resurfaces-in-new-forms-global-south-thinkers-demand-a-just-multipolar-world/) - *By Makiza Micheline Latifa* Eighty years after the victory of the Anti-Fascist War, the world finds itself grappling with rising forms of domination; economic, technological and informational. Across Africa, Asia and Latin America, scholars and policymakers warn that old structures of imperial power are re-emerging in new guises, threatening sovereignty, peace and collective development. It
- [VP. Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Extends Heartfelt Condolences to Families of El-Wak Stampede Victims](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/vp-prof-naana-jane-opoku-agyemang-extends-heartfelt-condolences-to-families-of-el-wak-stampede-victims/) - Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic stampede at the El-Wak Stadium during a Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise, which claimed the lives of six young Ghanaians and left several others injured. In a heartfelt statement, she extended her deepest condolences to the bereaved families, wishing the injured a
- [BOLGA COLLECTIVE OF THE SOCIALIST MOVEMENT OF GHANA (SMG) WELCOMES NEW PASSPORT OFFICE BUT DEMANDS TRUE CONNECTIVITY AND PEOPLE-CENTERED DEVELOPMENT](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/bolga-collective-of-the-socialist-movement-of-ghana-smg-welcomes-new-passport-office-but-demands-true-connectivity-and-people-centered-development/) - Bolga Collective On Passport OfficeDownload
- [The United States Continues Its Attempt to Overthrow Venezuela’s Bolivarian Revolution: The Forty-Fifth Newsletter (2025)](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-united-states-continues-its-attempt-to-overthrow-venezuelas-bolivarian-revolution-the-forty-fifth-newsletter-2025/) - With rapid military escalation and a redeployed ‘War on Drugs’ narrative, the Trump administration appears to be laying the groundwork for an attack on the Venezuelan people. Dear friends, Greetings from the desk of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. Since early September, the United States has given every indication that it could be preparing for a
- [Worse Than Amin’: Mamdani’s new book takes aim at Museveni’s legacy](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/worse-than-amin-mamdanis-new-book-takes-aim-at-musevenis-legacy/) - by BAKER BATTE In his new book, Slow Poison: Idi Amin, Yoweri Museveni, and the Making of the Ugandan State, the celebrated Ugandan scholar Prof Mahmood Mamdani delivers one of the most searing critiques yet of President Yoweri Museveni’s four-decade rule. His conclusion is stark: Museveni, he argues, has become worse than the dictator he
- [SMG STATEMENT ON THE ELECTORAL CRISIS IN AFRICA](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/smg-statement-on-the-electoral-crisis-in-africa/) - The Accra Collective of the Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) notes with deep concern the growingwave of electoral fraud, constitutional manipulation, and abuse of state power spreading across several African countries. These developments threaten the democratic aspirations of the African people and the stability of the continent. In recent months, elections in countries such as
- [Cabinet approves funds for Ghana Buffer Stock amid food glut concerns](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/cabinet-approves-funds-for-ghana-buffer-stock-amid-food-glut-concerns/) - Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga says Cabinet has approved substantial funding for the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) to purchase surplus farm produce from Ghanaian farmers. This intervention comes in response to mounting pressure from lawmakers and agricultural stakeholders, marking a decisive move to address growing concerns over a potential food glut in the country.
- [Sexual Harassment In Tertiary Institutions: Senate Okays 14-Year Jail Term For Offenders](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/sexual-harassment-in-tertiary-institutions-senate-okays-14-year-jail-term-for-offenders/) - BY SEGUN ADEBAYO – Amid ceaseless reports of lecturers coercing students for grades, admission advantages and other illicit academic favours, the Nigerian Senate has moved against sexual offenders in the nation’s tertiary institutions. Going by the provisions of a bill currently before the Senate, educators convicted of sexually harassing students risk up to 14 years
- [A Nigerian woman of Ibo extraction becomes the 1st black African Director General of Legal Services in the United Kingdom (UK).](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/a-nigerian-woman-of-ibo-extraction-becomes-the-1st-black-african-director-general-of-legal-services-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/) - Professor Grace Chidozie Ononiwu CBE is a solicitor and Chief Crown Prosecutor and Director General of Legal Delievery at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the UK. Ononiwu was born to Igbo parents and grew up in East London. Ononiwu qualified as a solicitor/lawyer in 1991 and joined the Crown Prosecution Service. She was Chair
- [COZUELA” is a concept launched by the Fourth Way current of ideas and movement, which consists of uniting the struggles of two peoples, Congolese and Venezuelan.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/cozuela-is-a-concept-launched-by-the-fourth-way-current-of-ideas-and-movement-which-consists-of-uniting-the-struggles-of-two-peoples-congolese-and-venezuelan/) - “COZUELA” is a concept launched by the Fourth Way current of ideas and movement, which consists of uniting the struggles of two peoples, Congolese and Venezuelan. ''CO'' means CONGO and ''ZUELA'' means VENEZUELA. This concept is represented by the unification of two flags, that of Congo and that of Venezuela, taking all the symbols and
- [President Mahama’s Commitment to Women’s Empowerment Is Action, Not Rhetoric – Ama Pratt](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/president-mahamas-commitment-to-womens-empowerment-is-action-not-rhetoric-ama-pratt/) - The Spokesperson and Press Secretary to the Vice President, Ama Pratt, has reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama’s unwavering dedication to advancing the empowerment of women and girls across Ghana, describing his leadership as one rooted in action rather than rhetoric. Speaking at the Women in Gospel Music (WIGM) “Gratitude 2025” celebration held under the theme
- [This Government Is Turning Compassion Into Action for Young Girls — Ama Pratt](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/this-government-is-turning-compassion-into-action-for-young-girls-ama-pratt/) - Spokesperson and Press Secretary to the Vice President, Ama Pratt, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the empowerment and well-being of women and girls, emphasizing that compassion and service remain central to national leadership under H.E. President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking on behalf of Vice President H.E. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang at the Women in
- [Britain’s decision to restructure Ghana’s $256 million debt is charity](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/britains-decision-to-restructure-ghanas-256-million-debt-is-charity/) - Mat Whatley, writing for The Telegraph, has done what too many British columnists do when their nostalgia outpaces their knowledge. He mistakes sovereignty for socialism and democracy for defiance. With the composure of a missionary who never read the Bible, he calls Ghana’s elected government “Leftist” and “Russia-sympathising,” as if Black independence still needs an
- [SMG Statement on the Current Conflict in Sudan](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/smg-statement-on-the-current-conflict-in-sudan/) - The Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) stands in solidarity with the people of Sudan and their popular organisations, including the Sudanese Communist Party (SCP), in the struggle for peace and development. SMG condemns the genocidal conflict between factions of the militarised elite that has terrorised the People of Sudan, especially since 2023. SMG also condemns
- [International Conference in Commemoration of the Fifth Pan-African Congress](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/international-conference-in-commemoration-of-the-fifth-pan-african-congress/) - DOC-20251015-WA0005.Download
- [Egypt Ready To Partner And Support Ghana’s Eco Technical Institute -- Ambassador Assures  ](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/egypt-ready-to-partner-and-support-ghanas-eco-technical-institute-ambassador-assures/) - The Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Wael Fathy Ahmad, has pledged the readiness and commitment of his country to strengthening cooperation with Ghana in the areas of technical and vocational education, training, and capacity building. He made this known during his visit to the Eco Technical and Vocational Institute Centre for Trade, located on the
- [GNFS CONTAINS FIRE AT KWAPONG NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE IN AHAFO REGION](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/gnfs-contains-fire-at-kwapong-nursing-and-midwifery-training-college-in-ahafo-region/) - Firefighters from the Kukuom and Goaso Fire Stations in the Ahafo Region have successfully brought under control a fire that broke out at the Kwapong Nursing and Midwifery Training College on Friday morning. The distress call was received at 7:12 a.m., and the Kukuom fire crew arrived at 7:30 a.m. Reinforcement from the Goaso Municipal
- [Between Condemnation and Impotence: Sudan Between the UN Security Council and the African Union’s Peace and Security Council and the De Facto Government](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/between-condemnation-and-impotence-sudan-between-the-un-security-council-and-the-african-unions-peace-and-security-council-and-the-de-facto-government/) - By Diaa Al-Din Muhammad Ahmad Al-Fashir as a Mirror of Transformations The fall of Al-Fashir city was not just a battlefield event in an ongoing, futile war; it was a revealing moment in the contemporary political history of Sudan. The city, which formed the heart of Darfur politically and socially, has today become a symbol
- [OTI REGIONAL AGRICULTURE DIRECTOR EMBRACED GOVERNMENT FEED GHANA PROGRAM](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/oti-regional-agriculture-director-embraced-government-feed-ghana-program/) - The Feed Ghana Program, launched by President John Dramani Mahama, aims to boost food production, reduce imports, and create jobs in agriculture-related sectors. The program has several components, including, crop development, increasing production and productivity of crops like maize, rice, soybeans, and vegetables through improved access to irrigation and extension services. Livestock development Supporting poultry,
- [US sought to lure Nicolás Maduro’s pilot into betraying the Venezuelan](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/us-sought-to-lure-nicolas-maduros-pilot-into-betraying-the-venezuelan/) - MIAMI (AP) — The federal agent had a daring pitch for Nicolás Maduro’s chief pilot: All he had to do was surreptitiously divert the Venezuelan president’s plane to a place where U.S. authorities could nab the strongman. In exchange, the agent told the pilot in a clandestine meeting, the aviator would be made a very
- [“State Burial Needed to Celebrate Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, a Trailblazer for Women – Biri Emmanuel”](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/state-burial-needed-to-celebrate-nana-konadu-agyeman-rawlings-a-trailblazer-for-women-biri-emmanuel/) - Mr. Biri Emmanuel, the Convener of the Socialist Movement of Ghana (Bibiani Collective), has appealed to the government to grant the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings a state burial in recognition of her exceptional service and contributions to national development, democracy, and women’s empowerment. Speaking in Bibiani, Mr. Emmanuel described Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings as a courageous
- [Bibiani Collective of the Socialist Movement of Ghana Expresses Disappointment Over Lack of Timelines on Galamsey Promises](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/bibiani-collective-of-the-socialist-movement-of-ghana-expresses-disappointment-over-lack-of-timelines-on-galamsey-promises/) - Bibiani Collective of the Socialist Movement of Ghana Expresses Disappointment Over Lack of Timelines on Galamsey Promises The Bibiani Collective of the Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) has voiced strong dissatisfaction over the government’s continued failure to set clear timelines in its promises to combat illegal mining, popularly referred to as galamsey. Speaking to the
- [POLISARIO SPEAKS: The United States of America as the penholder on the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO)...](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/polisario-speaks-the-united-states-of-america-as-the-penholder-on-the-united-nations-mission-for-the-referendum-in-western-sahara-minurso/) - #POLISARIO SPEAKS [Bir Lehlou, Sahrawi Republic, 27 October 2025] - The Frente POLISARIO is closely following the ongoing consultations on the “draft resolution” circulated on 22 October 2025, to the Members of the Security Council by the Permanent Mission of the United States of America as the penholder on the United Nations Mission for the
- [Kula Samba: The Nurse Who Faced A Firing Squad](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/kula-samba-the-nurse-who-faced-a-firing-squad/) - A caregiver who plastered the wounds of others but had no one to treat wounds from the hot leads that traveled at the speed of light through muzzle ripping her body apart”. BY ANDREW AGBESE It’s exactly 27 years today that 24 persons were executed for treason by the Sierra Leonian government of Tejan Kabba
- [Seeking Ghana’s leadership, guided by African liberation spirit, for justice in Palestine.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/seeking-ghanas-leadership-guided-by-african-liberation-spirit-for-justice-in-palestine/) - Authors: Saleh Hijazi, Palestinian BDS National Committee, and Lyla Adwan-Kamara, BDS Ghana We are two Palestinians working to advance Palestinian liberation as it intersects with other struggles for freedom, justice, and equality, including in Africa. We, as the vast majority of Palestinians, have been inspired by national liberation and anti-colonial struggles in Africa, and we
- [How Europe Sacrificed Itself for a Fading American Empire | Dr. Vijay Prashad](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/how-europe-sacrificed-itself-for-a-fading-american-empire-dr-vijay-prashad/) - How do we make sense of a world on the brink of new wars in places like Venezuela and Iran, while simultaneously witnessing the rise of multipolar institutions like BRICS? Is the United States a wounded giant lashing out, or is its military might still the ultimate force shaping our future? To grapple with these
- [THE GAZA GENOCIDE: NEUTRALITY IS COMPLICITY](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-gaza-genocide-neutrality-is-complicity-2/) - At a press conference on September 24 the Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee of parliament, Hon. Abu Jinapor, took issue with the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Okudzeto Ablakwa labelling Israeli war crimes in Gaza as genocide. The Ranking Member claims that 'by describing the events in Gaza in absolute terms and aligning
- [The 80th Anniversary of the 5th Pan African Congress to held in Ghana from November 18-19th, 2025](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-80th-anniversary-of-the-5th-pan-african-congress-to-held-in-ghana-from-november-18-19th-2025/) - The 80th anniversary of the 5th Pan African Congress, held in Manchester, United Kingdom, will be marked in Accra from November 18th to 19th, 2025, by the Pan African Progressive Front. As of yesterday, many organizations and individuals from as many as 40 African countries and the diaspora had registered to participate in this important
- [Pay Us All Arrears Now or We Shut Down-ESPA Cries To Mahama’s Government](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/pay-us-all-arrears-now-or-we-shut-down-espa-cries-to-mahamas-government/) - 29th October, 2025 The Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) has sounded the alarm on the impending collapse of Ghana's waste management system, warning that immediate government intervention was necessary to avoid a national sanitation and public health emergency. Addressing a crowded news conference in Accra on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the Executive Secretary of ESPA,
- [Former Chairman of NPP seeks to lead the chairmanship role.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/former-chairman-of-npp-seeks-to-lead-the-chairmanship-role/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh Former National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party, Paul Awentami Afoko, has officially announced his return to active politics, declaring his intention to contest the party’s national chairmanship position after nearly a decade of suspension. Mr. Afoko, who served as the NPP’s National Chairman in 2014, was suspended in
- [Executive Project Director of Omega Project Management, David Kwesi Afreh ordained as Apostle.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/executive-project-director-of-omega-project-management-david-kwesi-afreh-ordained-as-apostle/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh 27/10/25 Leader of Omega Project Management Foundation and the Executive Consulting Secretary of STOP TB a not for profit organization (NGO) Dr. David Kwesi Afreh, has been ordained as a Apostle, marking a new chapter in his life of public service and spiritual leadership. The ordination ceremony, which attracted religious
- [GOLDBOD jewelry appoints Bola Ray and Jocelyn Dumas as brand ambassadors](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/goldbod-jewelry-appoints-bola-ray-and-jocelyn-dumas-as-brand-ambassadors/) - 28th October, 2025 GoldBod Jewellery, a subsidiary of the Ghana Gold Board, has announced the appointment of media personality, Kwabena Anokye Disi, popularly known as Bola Ray and renowned actress, Jocelyn Dumas as its Brand Ambassadors. This strategic move aims to promote Ghana's rich gold heritage and highlight the country's expertise in crafting authentic and
- [President Mahama nominates Soyella Cecilia as MCE for Lawra](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/president-mahama-nominates-soyella-cecilia-as-mce-for-lawra/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Madam Soyella Cecilia as the new Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Lawra Municipality in the Upper West Region. Madam Cecilia’s nomination was announced in an official press statement issued by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs on Thursday, October 24,
- [Kofi Atta Kakra Kusu Honored for outstanding support to the international edition of Accra Arts and Craft Market, 2025.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/kofi-atta-kakra-kusu-honored-for-outstanding-support-to-the-international-edition-of-accra-arts-and-craft-market-2025/) - 27th October, 2025 In a heartfelt moment of honour and recognition, Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, Deputy Director in charge of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), was honoured last night, Saturday, 25th October, 2025 at the W. E. B Dubois Centre for Pan African Culture in Cantonments, for his exceptional contributions and support
- [GALAMSEY: The position of the Socialist Movement of Ghana](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/galamsey-the-position-of-the-socialist-movement-of-ghana/) - #GALAMSEY The position of the Socialist Movement of Ghana (@SocialistGhana) on Galamsey is very clear. At its Standing Committee meeting on Friday, October 17, 2025, the #SMG took the following position: Domestically, the SMG is deeply alarmed by the persistent destruction of Ghana’s environment, particularly the poisoning of our rivers and forests through ‘illegal’ mining
- ["There is no peace without independence, and no peace without sovereignty."](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/there-is-no-peace-without-independence-and-no-peace-without-sovereignty/) - When we examine history, as Algerian scholar Dr. Mohamed Doumir does, we will not find much difficulty in concluding that the Moroccan occupation's "autonomy" initiative is a reproduction of the French "Paix des Braves" (Brave Peace) initiative, which the French occupation offered to Algeria in the same month 67 years ago. On October 23, 1958,
- [Two chainsaw operators arrested in Kyabobo national Park](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/two-chainsaw-operators-arrested-in-kyabobo-national-park/) - The national park which is known for its efforts to protect wildlife and rare animal species, there have been reports of illegal chainsaw operations destroying the timber of the forest. According to Williams Amekor the two people arrested by the name David Ayina who are 45 years of age and Abu Joseph 55 years old,
- [Two suspects in Mallam Junction robbery remanded as Police hunt for two others](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/two-suspects-in-mallam-junction-robbery-remanded-as-police-hunt-for-two-others/) - By: George Yawson Vineh Two suspects linked to a robbery incident at Mallam Junction in Accra have been remanded into police custody, while law enforcement officers intensify efforts to apprehend two other accomplices who remain at large. According to a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs of the Greater Accra Regional Police Command,
- [Ghana Healthcare and emergencies](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-healthcare-and-emergencies/) - On Thursday October 23, 2025 when the news started circulating about the passing of our former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings. I started thinking of all the prominent figures who died of medical emergencies. President Atta Mills Vice president Amissah Arthur PV Obeng and all the other Ghanaians who have died from medical and
- [The 'radical' Manchester event that changed Africa](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-radical-manchester-event-that-changed-africa/) - Image caption,Jomo Kenyatta, who would become the first president of the Republic of Kenya in 1964, was one of many major names who attended the event In October 1945, delegates from across the world descended on a town hall on the outskirts of Manchester city centre to attend a seismic event in African politics, the
- [Communiqué from the Standing Committee of the Socialist Movement of Ghana](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/communique-from-the-standing-committee-of-the-socialist-movement-of-ghana/) - The Standing Committee (SC) of the Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG), newly elected at the justended National Congress, held its inaugural meeting on Friday, 17th October 2025. This meetingmarked a pivotal moment to reflect on the Congress resolutions and to chart a clear, collective pathforward in our struggle for Pan-African solidarity and socialist transformation. The
- [Rodrigo Paz Pereira, President-elect of Bolivia...](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/rodrigo-paz-pereira-president-elect-of-bolivia/) - Rodrigo Paz Pereira, President-elect of #Bolivia is perhaps floating in a dream world. His favorite slogan, “Capitalism For All” does not make sense at all. How can a system of exploitation built on slavery, classical colonialism, and today’s neo-colonialism be for all? That Pereira can believe that the exploiter and the exploited can have the
- [Prof Francis Nkrumah Annual Leadership Symposium](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/prof-francis-nkrumah-annual-leadership-symposium/)
- ["NKRUMAH’S  SON, A STORY AND MOMENTS IN OUR HISTORY."](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nkrumahs-son-a-story-and-moments-in-our-history/) - In March 1957 when my father, Kwame Nkrumah, with the massive support of the market women, the farmers, the ordinary people of the then Gold Coast, and even the school children, led Ghana to independence, I was a medical student in Germany but I flew home for the celebrations. What I remember most beyond the
- [The Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, HE Hiroshi Yoshimoto and I yesterday signed two grants ...](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-japanese-ambassador-to-ghana-he-hiroshi-yoshimoto-and-i-yesterday-signed-two-grants/) - The Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Hiroshi Yoshimoto and I yesterday signed two grant facilities for the Kumasi Inner City Ring Road Improvement Project and the Northern Region Improvement of Health Care System Project. The two projects are valued at about 3.5billion Japanese Yen. It’s great to see promises made to President Mahama during his
- [The Man Who Rejected the Nobel Peace Prize.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-man-who-rejected-the-nobel-peace-prize/) - Vijay Prashad Oct 15, 2025 (The Nobel Prize for Peace this year went to a person - María Corina Machado – who has called upon the US government to bomb her own country, Venezuela, and has supported the Israeli government during its horrific genocide against the Palestinians. It is almost as if the Nobel Committee
- [Morocco runs riot in the UN trying to stop petitioners, by Owei Lakemfa](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/morocco-runs-riot-in-the-un-trying-to-stop-petitioners-by-owei-lakemfa/) - The Delegation of the Kingdom of Morocco erupted several times like an active volcano spewing hot lava as petitioners in overwhelming numbers presented their case against it. It was on the Question of Western Sahara. The venue was the United Nations, UN, Special Political and Decolonisation Committee, other-wise known as the Fourth Committee which held
- [Cameroon's bishops call for calm after opposition declares election victory](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/cameroons-bishops-call-for-calm-after-opposition-declares-election-victory/) - Cameroon's influential Catholic Church has called for calm, as fears grow that violence could erupt once official results from the presidential election are declared. Opposition candidate and ex-government spokesman Issa Tchiroma Bakary has declared himself the winner of the 12 October election, saying he defeated 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who is seeking to extend his
- [The February 1966 Coup.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-february-1966-coup/) - Last week, I got a four-page written document by Professor Francis Kwesi Nkrumah, the first son of the Founder of the Modern Republic of Ghana. He titled this very revealing article which has never been published ‘The February 1966 Coup”. It tells the story of special moments in Ghana’s history and reveals the depth of
- [5th Pan African Congress   International conference has been postponed](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/5th-pan-african-congress-international-conference-has-been-postponed/) - The International conference to mark the 80th anniversary of the 5th Pan African Congress in 1945 has been postponed from October 19 to 21, 2025 to November 18 to 20, 2025 in Accra. The organizers, the Progressive Peoples Front (#PPF) say the postponement is to enable the participation of President John Dramani Mahama( @JDMahama ),
- [JUBILATION OF WEST LEADERS OVER GAZA CEASEFIRE DEAL](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/jubilation-of-west-leaders-over-gaza-ceasefire-deal/) - We saw the apparent jubilation of leaders of the West over the #Gaza ceasefire deal. However, the hypocrisy was obvious. These are the same leaders who provided the weapons used to commit #genocide in Gaza accounting for the death of more than 70,000 Palestinians. Interestingly, these Western leaders remain silent on the creation of a
- [A grand delusion is unfolding right before our eyes](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/a-grand-delusion-is-unfolding-right-before-our-eyes/) - GRAND #DELUSION A grand delusion is unfolding right before our eyes. We are being told that peace has been achieved in #Gaza when the real problems remain untouched. First, there has been no movement towards the establishment of an independent Palestinian State. This is not even mentioned in the Trump-engineered agreement signed in #Egypt. While
- [Ketu North Chairman Hails Asiedu Nketiah as “Field Marshall of Politics”](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ketu-north-chairman-hails-asiedu-nketiah-as-field-marshall-of-politics/) - Compiled by Bismark Kwabla Kpobi The Ketu North Constituency Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bismark Adrigbateh, has lauded the party’s National Chairman, Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, describing him as a “Field Marshall of Politics” for his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to political activism. Mr. Adrigbateh assured Hon. Asiedu Nketiah of the constituency’s
- [President of Benin receives credential letters from Venezuelan ambassador Belén Orsini](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/president-of-benin-receives-credential-letters-from-venezuelan-ambassador-belen-orsini/) - The new ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the Republic of Benin, Nativity Scene Teresa Orsini Pic, presented his credentials to the President, Patrice Talon. The ceremony took place in the Palace of the Marina, Cotonou city, Benin. During the meeting, the Venezuelan diplomat sent a warm greeting from the President Nicolas Maduro and deeply appreciated the
- [PALESTINE: International Peoples' Assembly Statement on the ceasefire agreement](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/palestine-international-peoples-assembly-statement-on-the-ceasefire-agreement/) - The International Peoples’ Assembly (IPA) recognizes the ceasefire agreement as an important step towards ending the genocide and one that offers a necessary reprieve from the brutality of the Zionist war machine endured by the Palestinian people in Gaza over the last two years. The terms, while falling short of justice, offer critical immediate relief,
- [TRADE UNION CONGRESS ABOUT WATER SUPPLY AND ILLEGAL MINING(GALAMSEY)](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/trade-union-congress-about-water-supply-and-illegal-mininggalamsey/) - WATER The Trades Union Congress (#TUC) of Ghana is so very deeply concerned about the water supply situation in the country and has linked the problem of limited access to portable water to illegal mining. Secretary–General, Joshua Ansah on a visit to the GWC Kwanyaku Headworks in the Central Region and the Anum Apapam community
- [Comrade Abiodum Aremu passes on: short Tribute by Comrade Kwesi Pratt Jnr.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/comrade-abiodum-aremu-passes-on-short-tribute-by-comrade-kwesi-pratt-jnr/) - #COMRADE AREMU I have just been informed of the passing of Comrade Abiodum Aremu, and I am completely devastated. Comrade Aremu made significant contributions to the advocacy for socialism in #Nigeria and throughout #Africa. He was also a very keen participant in the work of the Solidarity movement with #Cuba and was stridently opposed to
- [Running for presidency in Ghana now costs $200m – CDD-Ghana](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/running-for-presidency-in-ghana-now-costs-200m-cdd-ghana/) - The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has raised alarm over the escalating cost of contesting presidential elections, warning that democracy risks being captured by the wealthy elite At an Open Society forum in Accra, the think tank’s Executive Director, Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, revealed that it now requires an estimated $200 million to mount
- [VP Prof Naana Jane opoku-Agyemang Launches Adwumawura Programme to Empower 10,000 Young Entrepreneurs](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/vp-prof-naana-jane-opoku-agyemang-launches-adwumawura-programme-to-empower-10000-young-entrepreneurs-2/) - Vice President of Ghana, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has launched the Adwumawura Programme, a comprehensive initiative designed to empower young entrepreneurs. Speaking at the programme's onboarding and orientation ceremony at the Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana, Legon, the Vice President underscored the government's commitment to nurturing innovation, job creation, and economic transformation. "The Adwumawura
- [Ghana Passes Fifth Review of IMF Programme as Reset Agenda Powers Major Economic Gains](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-passes-fifth-review-of-imf-programme-as-reset-agenda-powers-major-economic-gains/) - 10/10/25 Ghana has reached a significant milestone in its economic recovery efforts with the successful conclusion of a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the Fifth Review Mission under the US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson confirmed that the Government has achieved all six
- [VP Prof Naana Jane opoku-Agyemang Launches Adwumawura Programme to Empower 10,000 Young Entrepreneurs](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/vp-prof-naana-jane-opoku-agyemang-launches-adwumawura-programme-to-empower-10000-young-entrepreneurs/) - Vice President of Ghana, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has launched the Adwumawura Programme, a comprehensive initiative designed to empower young entrepreneurs. Speaking at the programme's onboarding and orientation ceremony at the Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana, Legon, the Vice President underscored the government's commitment to nurturing innovation, job creation, and economic transformation. "The Adwumawura
- [Find Who Hid the Akonta Docket, and You’ll Find the Truth About Galamsey,” - Prof Azar](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/find-who-hid-the-akonta-docket-and-youll-find-the-truth-about-galamsey-prof-azar/) - Legal scholar and governance advocate, Prof Kwaku Azar, via a Facebook post on 7th October, 2025, has called for a thorough investigation into the mysterious disappearance and reappearance of the Akonta Mining docket, describing it as a defining test of Ghana’s resolve to end illegal mining and institutional corruption. In a sharply worded commentary titled
- [Police arrest two nannies for drugging twin babies at East Legon](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/police-arrest-two-nannies-for-drugging-twin-babies-at-east-legon/) - By: George Yawson Vineh The Domestic Violence & Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Airport Divisional Police has arrested two nannies for allegedly administering sleep-inducing drugs to their employer’s two-year-old twin boys in East Legon, Accra. The suspects are; Francisca Boakye - a 30-year-old student nurse from Konongo in the Ashanti Region, and Harriet Ansah
- [Africa at the Digital Crossroads: Why Ghana Must Lead a Sovereign AI Future](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/africa-at-the-digital-crossroads-why-ghana-must-lead-a-sovereign-ai-future/) - By Kambale Musavuli A New Scramble, Waged in Data Africa is once again at the center of a global scramble. This time not for rubber, gold, or oil, but for data. Every mobile payment, social media post, satellite image, and biometric enrollment enriches the digital empires of Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, and other power
- [Data Privacy in Ghana: A Call for National Vigilance](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/data-privacy-in-ghana-a-call-for-national-vigilance/) - In today's digital age, our personal information—our names, phone numbers, location data, and financial records—is often referred to as the "new oil." As Ghana rapidly digitizes its economy and public services, protecting this valuable resource has become more critical than ever. The foundation for data protection in Ghana is the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act
- [Why Africa Must Channel Its Technological Advancement for the Future](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/why-africa-must-channel-its-technological-advancement-for-the-future/) - By Godwin Kwasi Attah, Technology and Data Privacy Advocate The Current Trajectory and the Imperative for Purposeful Channeling Africa stands at a critical juncture, often cited as the next frontier for digital innovation. The continent has already demonstrated its mastery of technological leapfrogging, bypassing legacy systems like landlines directly to mobile technology, which now boasts
- [The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang in Brussels for Global Gateway Forum](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-vice-president-professor-naana-jane-opoku-agyemang-in-brussels-for-global-gateway-forum/) - The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang and some other government officials are in Brussels to attend the Global Gateway Forum. The Global Gateway Forum is a flagship event of the European Union. The first edition of the Forum in 2023 highlighted the European Union’s external investment initiatives. The 2025 edition will bring together
- [Zoomlion Pledges Massive Support for National Sanitation Day Initiative](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/zoomlion-pledges-massive-support-for-national-sanitation-day-initiative/) - By: George Yawson Vineh To ensure effectiveness of the government's National Sanitation Day initiative, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, has committed massive logistical and equipment support for the nationwide exercise. Addressing the press during the clean-up exercise on Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Director of Monitoring and Service Quality at Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Mr. Ernest Kusi, confirmed
- [Kpone Municipal Assembly breaks ground for the construction of NHIS district office](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/kpone-municipal-assembly-breaks-ground-for-the-construction-of-nhis-district-office/) - By: George Yawson Vineh The Kpone Municipal Assembly on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, has cut sod for the construction of a district office for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The construction of the NHIS office is expected to enhance healthcare services in the municipality by providing a dedicated facility for health insurance operations. With
- [Improving healthcare, Oti Regional Director of National Health Insurance build trust in the Scheme](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/improving-healthcare-oti-regional-director-of-national-health-insurance-build-trust-in-the-scheme/) - Nelimor Julius is the Oti Regional Director of National Health Insurance Scheme. In line of duty, he visited Nkwanta North District to see how the National Health Insurance Scheme is working and to also meet the newly appointed District director of National Health Insurance in Nkwanta North. He stated that the NDC government is doing
- [Chief of Army Staff tour Oti Region](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/chief-of-army-staff-tour-oti-region/) - The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Gbetanu Lawrence, has embarked on a familiarisation visit to Nkwanta South in the Oti region. This visit comes amid rising tensions that have caused concern within the community and highlighted the urgent need for peacekeeping measures. During his visit, Major General Gbetanu met with Oti Regional Minister John
- [RUSSIA WARNS US, WESTERN ALLIES Over Nuclear Security Risks](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/russia-warns-us-western-allies-over-nuclear-security-risks/) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Western nations of dismantling decades of international security frameworks and warned of the risks of a new arms race if dialogue is not restored. Speaking on the future of nuclear stability, Putin said that the system of U.S.-Soviet and U.S.-Russian agreements that had long underpinned global security has been
- [THE GAZA GENOCIDE: NEUTRALITY IS COMPLICITY](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-gaza-genocide-neutrality-is-complicity/) - At a press conference on September 24 the Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee of parliament, Hon. Abu Jinapor, took issue with the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Okudzeto Ablakwa labelling Israeli war crimes in Gaza as genocide. The Ranking Member claims that 'by describing the events in Gaza in absolute terms and aligning
- [UNGA: Health is not a cost, It is the engine of productivity and the foundation of sovereignty-Mahama to world leaders](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/unga-health-is-not-a-cost-it-is-the-engine-of-productivity-and-the-foundation-of-sovereignty-mahama-to-world-leaders/) - 23/09/25 Ahead of the opening of the General Debates of the 80th UN General Assembly on Tuesday, President Mahama on Monday joined his colleagues in a meeting of heads of state and government of the Africa CDC on the theme: Securing Africa’s Health Sovereignty: Political Leadership for Sustainable Health Financing, Local Manufacturing, and Pandemic Preparedness.
- [Hundreds thrown at the Nkrumah park for this year's Business and Freelance Fair in Ghana](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/hundreds-thrown-at-the-nkrumah-park-for-this-years-business-and-freelance-fair-in-ghana/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh 29/09/25 The annual Business and Freelance Fair has successfully taken place in Ghana on Friday 26th September, 2025, bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, and freelancers from across the country. The event, which has grown to become a major platform for small and medium-scale enterprises, was aimed at creating opportunities for business
- [Sports Minister inaugurates Interim Management Committee for the revival of boxing fraternity](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/sports-minister-inaugurates-interim-management-committee-for-the-revival-of-boxing-fraternity/) - I n a decisive move to revitalize Ghana’s once glorious boxing industry, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, Minister for Sports and Recreation, today inaugurated the Interim Ghana Boxing Management Committee (IMC) at a ceremony held in the Ministry Conference Room. Delivering his speech, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, Minister for Sports and Recreation, emphasized the critical need
- [IN PICS East Africa rallies with the anti-imperialist struggle in the Sahel](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/in-pics-east-africa-rallies-with-the-anti-imperialist-struggle-in-the-sahel/) - A cross East Africa, solidarity with the people of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is gaining momentum, as activists, intellectuals, and workers draw inspiration from the revolutionary path being charted by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Various events were held in Kenya and Tanzania to mark the anniversary of the founding of the Alliance
- [Declaration of the Jewish Anti-Zionist Congress  Vienna, 13–15](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/declaration-of-the-jewish-anti-zionist-congress-vienna-13-15/) - Over 1,000 anti-Zionist Jews and non-Jews gathered in Vienna during three days of presentations and workshops at the Jewish Anti-Zionist Congress. While this was the first event of its kind in Europe, it has already set in motion the planning for a second congress in 2026. We, speakers and organisers at the Congress, hereby issue
- [China Ambassador to Ghana congratulates SMG for their successful 2nd Delegate Congress](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/china-ambassador-to-ghana-congratulates-smg-for-their-successful-2nd-delegate-congress/)
- [The Socialist Movement of Ghana - S.M.G renews commitment to Pan-African unity, socialist transformation, and international solidarity](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-socialist-movement-of-ghana-s-m-g-renews-commitment-to-pan-african-unity-socialist-transformation-and-international-solidarity/) - IN PICS The Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) just wrapped up its Second National Congress, uniting delegates under the theme "Imperialism in Crisis: Pan-African Solidarity and Socialist Transformation." Here are the key resolutions and commitments that came out of the Congress: 🚩National Focus: The SMG will intensify grassroots political education and organisation to fight against
- [RESOLUTIONS OF THE SECOND NATIONAL DELEGATES CONGRESS OF THE SOCIALIST MOVEMENT OF GHANA.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/resolutions-of-the-second-national-delegates-congress-of-the-socialist-movement-of-ghana/) - RESOLUTIONS OF THE SECOND NATIONAL DELEGATES CONGRESS OF THE SOCIALIST MOVEMENT OF GHANA.Download
- [In Pictures: The Socialist Movement of Ghana - S.M.G is convening its Second National Congress from 19-21 September at the Amilcar Cabral School.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/in-pictures-the-socialist-movement-of-ghana-s-m-g-is-convening-its-second-national-congress-from-19-21-september-at-the-amilcar-cabral-school/) - The Socialist Movement of Ghana - S.M.G is convening its Second National Congress from 19-21 September at the Amilcar Cabral School. Under the powerful theme "Imperialism in Crisis: Pan-African Solidarity and Socialist Transformation," the Congress has brought together over 300 delegates from 30 collectives across the country. Addressing the Congress, General Secretary Kwesi Pratt Jnr.
- [Ending the Endless Contracts: A Call to Reform Public Sector Recruitment in Ghana](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ending-the-endless-contracts-a-call-to-reform-public-sector-recruitment-in-ghana/) - By Foster Blankson Amanpene Graduate unemployment in Ghana is a crisis. Yet, pin many government offices, job seekers hear the same refrain: “There is no vacancy; the place is choked.” Ironically, these same agencies overflow with contract staff - retired officers on extended engagement, national service personnel whose temporary service has quietly evolved into permanent
- [Congratulations to All comrades for a successful Congress By Kwesi Pratt Jnr., General Secretary Socialist Movement of Ghana](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/congratulations-to-all-comrades-for-a-successful-congress-by-kwesi-pratt-jnr-general-secretary-socialist-movement-of-ghana/)
- [Ghana Trade Fair’s   3rd Osagyefo Made   In Ghana Fair Champions   Economic Independence   For Ghanaians Through   Local Enterprise](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-trade-fairs-3rd-osagyefo-made-in-ghana-fair-champions-economic-independence-for-ghanaians-through-local-enterprise/) - Naa Amerley Bamba, CEO of the Trade Fair Company The Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited’s third edition of the Osagyefo Made in Ghana Fair was a huge opportunity for local enterprises as it served as a celebration of Ghanaian innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. The three-day event which began from Friday, 19th September, to Sunday, 21st
- [350 delegates from 30 collectives in all the 16 administrative regions of Ghana will attend the Second National Delegates Congress of the Socialist Movement of Ghana...](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/350-delegates-from-30-collectives-in-all-the-16-administrative-regions-of-ghana-will-attend-the-second-national-delegates-congress-of-the-socialist-movement-of-ghana/) - 350 delegates from 30 collectives in all the 16 administrative regions of Ghana will attend the Second National Delegates Congress of the Socialist Movement of Ghana (@SocialistGhana) - SMG from September 19 to 21, 2025. The Congress will take place under the broad theme: “Imperialism In Crisis: Pan African Solidarity And Socialist Transformation” at the
- [For a Free Palestine: Ghanaians unite to demand cancellation of “Israeli Film Festival”](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/for-a-free-palestine-ghanaians-unite-to-demand-cancellation-of-israeli-film-festival/) - By Kate Janse Van Rensburg In solidarity with the people of Palestine, various representatives of organisations picket against the Israeli Film Festival outside Silverbird Cinema at the Accra Mall, Ghana, 17 September 2025. Image: Pan African Television A coalition of nearly 400 organisations and prominent individuals in Ghana launched a campaign to cancel the "Israeli
- [From collectives to campaigns, the Socialist Movement of Ghana strides forward](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/from-collectives-to-campaigns-the-socialist-movement-of-ghana-strides-forward/) - By Kate Janse Van Rensburg The Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) convened its Second National Congress from 19-21 September at the Amilcar Cabral School. The event brought together over 300 delegates from 30 collectives across Ghana. With the theme "Imperialism in Crisis: Pan-African Solidarity and Socialist Transformation," the congress served as a platform to review
- [Charlie Kirk murder suspect appears in court, with prosecutors seeking death penalty](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/charlie-kirk-murder-suspect-appears-in-court-with-prosecutors-seeking-death-penalty/) - The Charlie Kirk murder suspect, Tyler Robinson, has appeared in court for the first timeRobinson, 22, appeared remotely at the court in Utah - he faces seven charges, including aggravated murder and witness tamperingProsecutors are seeking the death penalty - Robinson, who was wearing a vest designed to stop self-harm, did not enter a plea
- [When Even John Hesitates: Leadership, Legacy, and the Galamsey Test](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/when-even-john-hesitates-leadership-legacy-and-the-galamsey-test/) - By:Alolga Akata-Pore, concerned senior citizen Prepared for Leadership John Dramani Mahama is the most prepared-for-office president Ghana has had since independence. Dare I say, not even Nkrumah came to office with this level of preparation. He is widely read, intellectually versatile, steeped in governance, and capable of running any ministry with unmatched competence if he
- [REPARATIONS:I wish to express my very sincere gratitude to His Excellency #President John Dramani Mahama](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/reparationsi-wish-to-express-my-very-sincere-gratitude-to-his-excellency-president-john-dramani-mahama/) - #REPARATIONS I wish to express my very sincere gratitude to His Excellency #President John Dramani Mahama for writing the foreword to my book “Reparations: History, Struggle, Politics, and Law” and for launching it himself on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. My gratitude also goes to His Excellency, former President J.A. #Kuffour, and all the people from
- [PRESS RELEASE:CANCEL the ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL!](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/press-releasecancel-the-israeli-film-festival/) - For Immediate Release Date: 15 September 2025 CANCEL the ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL! Ghanaians Unite to Oppose Israeli Film Festival Amid Genocide in Gaza, and in support of a Free Palestine Nearly 400 individuals and organisations have united to oppose the so-called Israeli Film Festival scheduled to be hosted at Silverbird Cinema at The Accra Mall
- [Nigerian "Premium Times": Morocco’s renewable energy projects in Western Sahara condemned as “Colonial plunder](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nigerian-premium-times-moroccos-renewable-energy-projects-in-western-sahara-condemned-as-colonial-plunder/) - /images/screenshot/17579151296253473169547749079968.jpg Abuja (Nigeria) 11 July 2025 (SPS)- Nigerian "Premium Times" published a strong opinion piece by Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf, titled “Morocco and the Plundering of Western Sahara,” on July 9, 2025, arguing that Morocco’s renewable energy activities in the occupied Western Sahara represent not progress but a deepening of colonial exploitation. Drawing from the 2025
- [Attempt to spin Article 146 proceedings as executive interference must be rejected-Kwaku Azar](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/attempt-to-spin-article-146-proceedings-as-executive-interference-must-be-rejected-kwaku-azar/) - Stated Misbehavior Under Article 146 Is Not a Bogeyman “Stated misbehavior” is not a novel constitutional creation. It is rooted in the common law and has long been used in Commonwealth jurisdictions to justify the removal of public officers whose conduct undermines the integrity of their office. The Supreme Court in Agyei-Twum v. Attorney-General [2005–2006]
- [Genocide: Tinubu government’s embarrassing embrace of Israel](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/genocide-tinubu-governments-embarrassing-embrace-of-israel/) - By Owei Lakemfa Israel, under the Nethanyahu regime, and shielded from international sanctions by countries like the United States, US, and Britain, has become like a rabid dog. Just on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, it carried out a second attack within 24 hours on a flotilla in the Tunisian port planning to break its aid
- [Ghana's local cement industry is under threat from an import surg](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghanas-local-cement-industry-is-under-threat-from-an-import-surg/) - State fiscal or monetary intervention is clearly needed, and quickly. A heavy tariff regime on certain imports will be necessary. The government will have to come to the aid of local manufacturers in the form of subsidies or tax relief. Something drastic has to be done to undercut importers, whose activities only go to exacerbate
- [Rethinking Marriage Registration in Ghana: Beyond the Wedding Show](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/rethinking-marriage-registration-in-ghana-beyond-the-wedding-show/) - By Foster BlanksonAmanpene Marriage or Wedding? In Ghana today, the word “marriage” is almost always confused with “wedding.” What should be a solemn union between two people, witnessed by family and registered by law, has become a contest of “supposed” wealth and status. Future husband and wife’s are pressured or rather pressure themselves to stage
- [Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) and Afreximbank Forge Strategic Partnership to Unlock US$1 billion in investments](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/shelter-afrique-development-bank-shafdb-and-afreximbank-forge-strategic-partnership-to-unlock-us1-billion-in-investments/) - Algiers, Algeria, 11 September 2025: – Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a groundbreaking Joint Project Preparation Facility (JPPF) Framework Agreement. This strategic partnership aims to unlock a cumulative investment value of at least US$1 billion and is set to significantly transform housing and urban development across the continent
- [Candlelight Protest in Accra: Voices Rise for Murdered Palestinian Journalists](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/candlelight-protest-in-accra-voices-rise-for-murdered-palestinian-journalists/) - A solemn candlelight protest in Accra honored over 200 Palestinian journalists killed by Israel in the past two years. Activists, diplomats, and journalists gathered in solidarity, with powerful speeches calling out Israel’s war crimes, urging boycotts, and demanding Ghana cut ties with Israel. Candlelight Protest in Accra: Voices Rise for Murdered Palestinian Journalists A solemn
- [UKRAINE CRISIS: Triggered By Western Backed Coup, Says Vladimir Putin](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ukraine-crisis-triggered-by-western-backed-coup-says-vladimir-putin/) - Russian President, Vladimir Putin has said the current crisis in Ukraine is as a result of a Western backed coup d’etat that toppled the progressive leadership of then Ukrainian President, Viktor Yanukovych. According to him the 2014 coup d’ etat in Ukraine which was provoked and supported by the West, followed by attempts to use
- [Comprehensive Review of Reparations: History, Struggle, Politics and Law by Andrew Appiah-Danquah](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/comprehensive-review-of-reparations-history-struggle-politics-and-law-by-andrew-appiah-danquah/) - Kwesi Pratt Jnr’s Reparations: History, Struggle, Politics and Law is a bold, deeply reasoned, and passionately argued work that restores urgency to one of the most neglected conversations of our time: the demand for reparations for Africa and its people. Across five carefully structured chapters, the author weaves together history, politics, law, economics, and culture
- [The Unfinished Revolution: Pan-Africanism and the Post-Colonial State](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-unfinished-revolution-pan-africanism-and-the-post-colonial-state/) - In 1884–1885, European leaders met in Berlin to carve up Africa, a meeting thatwould become one of the most consequential in world history. Convened by GermanChancellor Otto von Bismarck, the Berlin Conference didn't aim for the prosperityof Africa's people. Instead, it was a disruptive partition of their land, resources, andlabor among imperial powers. The “Scramble
- [FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THE SOCIALIST MOVEMENT OF GHANA, BIBIANI COLLECTIVE COMDENS THE BRUTALITY OF SOME COCOA FARMERS IN ABODUABO COMMUNITY](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/for-immediate-release-the-socialist-movement-of-ghana-bibiani-collective-comdens-the-brutality-of-some-cocoa-farmers-in-aboduabo-community/) - TO: ALL MEDIA HOUSESDATE: 28TH AUGUST, 2025 THE SOCIALIST MOVEMENT OF GHANA, BIBIANI COLLECTIVE COMDENS THEBRUTALITY OF SOME COCOA FARMERS IN ABODUABO COMMUNITY The Socialist Movement of Ghana, Bibiani Collective vehemently condemns the forestrytaskforce brutality on Aboduabo cocoa Farmers. The Bibiani collective is gravely concern aboutthe human rights violations of the people of Aboduabo and
- [The AES States And The Struggle For Sovereignty: Sahel's Continued Defiance Against French And Western Neocolonialism](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-aes-states-and-the-struggle-for-sovereignty-sahels-continued-defiance-against-french-and-western-neocolonialism/) - By Nicholas Mwangi The bold and historic revolutionary project in the Sahel continues to gain momentumdespite external challenges and security needs. On September 16, 2023, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger declared the foundation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a political and military bloc thatchallenges French neocolonial domination. At a recent lecture convened by
- [REPARATIONS: Africans Intensify Struggle](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/reparations-africans-intensify-struggle/) - The fight for reparations for the gruesome atrocities committed against Africans has been intensified withthe convening of an “Expert Consultative Meeting” in Johannesburg, South Africa from August 20 to 21, 2025. The meeting was attended by lawyers, academics and activists from all over Africa to seek advisory opinion on the right to reparations. It was
- [REPARATIONS: Africans Intensify Struggle](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/reparations-africans-intensify-struggle-2/) - WEDNESDAY 27TH AUGUST, 2025Download
- [The World Has Always Underestimated Africa. That’s About to End](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-world-has-always-underestimated-africa-thats-about-to-end/) - By Ramesh Jaura* – rjaura.substack.com A continent reclaims its size — and its future. For centuries, the world has looked at Africa through the wrong lens—sometimes literally. On the most common world map, the Mercator projection, Africa appears small, a marginal landmass dwarfed by Europe and North America. In reality, it is vast: larger than
- [President Mahama Makes History as First Ghanaian President on State Visit to Singapore; Secures US$1 Billion Investment Deals](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/president-mahama-makes-history-as-first-ghanaian-president-on-state-visit-to-singapore-secures-us1-billion-investment-deals/) - President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has become the first Ghanaian Head of State in history to be officially invited on a State Visit to Singapore by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. But beyond the historic symbolism, the visit yielded tangible results, as President Mahama secured an estimated US$1 billion worth of investment
- [RED SALUTE FOR MAHAMA I give a big red salute to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama By Kwesi Pratt Jnr.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/red-salute-for-mahama-i-give-a-big-red-salute-to-his-excellency-president-john-dramani-mahama-by-kwesi-pratt-jnr/) - RED SALUTE FOR MAHAMA I give a big red salute to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama for his decision not to be on the ballot for the 2028 Presidential elections. I did not expect less because over the years I have had the privilege to know him at close range, President Mahama has been
- [ECG Strengthens Partnership With Brainsfield To Metering Innovation Boost](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ecg-strengthens-partnership-with-brainsfield-to-metering-innovation-boost/) - By Alex Boye The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Ghana’s power sector through strong collaborations with local technology firms, highlighting Brainsfield Company Limited as a key partner in its metering innovation drive. During a working visit to Brainsfield’s facility at Pokuase-ACP Estate in the Ga North Municipality, Accra, ECG
- [Ghana’s FLEGT Licensing System to Go Live in European Market on October 8, 2025 – Lands Minister](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghanas-flegt-licensing-system-to-go-live-in-european-market-on-october-8-2025-lands-minister/) - – Ghana has officially announced that its Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade (FLEGT) licensed timber will enter the European market on October 8, 2025. This marks a historic milestone, culminating in a 16-year journey to strengthen forest governance, ensure timber legality, and promote sustainable trade. The announcement was made by the Minister for Lands
- [TERRORISM: Veep Tasks Armed Forces To Be Prepared For Emerging Threat](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/terrorism-veep-tasks-armed-forces-to-be-prepared-for-emerging-threat/) - By Frederick E Aggrey Ghana's Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyeman has tasked the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to be prepared to defend the country against emerging global threats. Identifying the complexities presented by modern security challenges, the Vice President echoed that global security is now complex than ever, with emerging threats such as
- [Classpeter Floors Total Energies In High Court Dispute Over MoU, ATM, Others](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/classpeter-floors-total-energies-in-high-court-dispute-over-mou-atm-others/) - By Frederick E Aggrey The General Jurisdiction Division of the Accra High Court presided over by His Lordship, Justice Patrick Baayeh has handed judgement in favour of Thomas Classpeter in a business dispute brought before it by Total Energies Marketing PLC as plaintiff. According to copies of Court documents sighted by this paper, the dispute
- [Delving into the heart of a region that is forging a new Pan African path...](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/delving-into-the-heart-of-a-region-that-is-forging-a-new-pan-african-path/) - [📸IN PICS] Delving into the heart of a region that is forging a new Pan African path, Kwesi Pratt Jnr (General Secretary of The Socialist Movement of Ghana - S.M.G), Mikaela Nhondo Erskog (Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research), and Vuyolwethu Toli (NUMSA Head of Education Department) led a discussion ‘Forging a New Pan African Path:
- [Resident of Bontibor cry over death trap bridge and bad road](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/resident-of-bontibor-cry-over-death-trap-bridge-and-bad-road/) - Bontibor is a farming community in the Oti Region under Nkwanta South municipality, the residents produce Cocoa, Yam, Cassava, maize, plantain and other food staff to support the country. Since agriculture is the backbone of every developing country, the chief and elders of the Bontibor community encourage the young in the area to develop interest
- [PAC Sitting: We’ll Expose GES Staff Involves In Salary Fraud – Dr. Apaak](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/pac-sitting-well-expose-ges-staff-involves-in-salary-fraud-dr-apaak/) - Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Apaak has hinted at collusion in the payment of inflated salaries to staff of the Ghana Education Service (GES), warning that those involved will soon be unmasked. Speaking at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Friday, Dr. Apaak said the Ministry was aware of schemes that allowed some staff to
- [Kenya Left Alliance in bid to unseat ruling class parties in 2027](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/kenya-left-alliance-in-bid-to-unseat-ruling-class-parties-in-2027/) - The human rights alliance seeks full access to employment, free and universal healthcare, water, quality education, land and food. The Kenya Left Alliance, a coalition of organisations that advocate for an end to human injustices, has announced plans to field candidates who will contest for all elective positions in the 2027 polls. The coalition seeks
- [The Galamsey Fight: We Talk Too Much In Opposition But Doing Little In Power.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-galamsey-fight-we-talk-too-much-in-opposition-but-doing-little-in-power/) - By Kwabena Donkor Ph.D I have a different approach but I am just a simple Village boy. Instead of all the media hype of stopping galamsey, the most realistic option is to transition them to legal small scale mining. This would include cooperatives, setting aside areas for mining, reclamation and tree planting. We should ban
- [THE PRESIDENTIAL JET DEBATE — MY PROUD LEGACY FOR GOD AND COUNTRY AND WHY DISHONEST SPIN AND HATE CAMPAIGNS CANNOT DEFEAT TRUTH](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-presidential-jet-debate-my-proud-legacy-for-god-and-country-and-why-dishonest-spin-and-hate-campaigns-cannot-defeat-truth/) - Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa 1. I remain extremely proud of my parliamentary oversight as Ranking Member of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, particularly on my legislative scrutiny of presidential travels. My principled position has not changed and will not change. It has always been for God and Country; 2. I am quite certain former President
- [The Car Ghana built 46 years ago](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-car-ghana-built-46-years-ago/) - 🚛 🚛 🚛 🚛 🚛 🚛 🚛 🚛 🚛 The *vehicle in the picture* may not be the most sophisticated; in fact, it was not made today. This is the car Ghana made. It was named *Boafo* and it had a twin whose name was *Adom.* Of course, it was conceived more than 50 years
- [The Sahel Seeks Sovereignty](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-sahel-seeks-sovereignty/) - On the heels of popular military coups, how are Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger returning to a path of sovereignty while navigating a legacy of dependency and internal-external security challenges? The images in this dossier highlight the everyday life of working-class people in the Sahel, who form the base of the region’s popularly supported military
- [Chief of Staff Julius Debrah Directs Flags to Full Mast as Ghana Concludes Mourning for Helicopter Crash Victims](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/chief-of-staff-julius-debrah-directs-flags-to-full-mast-as-ghana-concludes-mourning-for-helicopter-crash-victims/) - Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has issued a directive for the national flags at public buildings across the country to be restored to their full mast, signaling the culmination of the country's mourning period for the eight distinguished public officials who tragically perished in a catastrophic military helicopter crash on August 6, in the Ashanti
- [GHANA-NIGERIA: Most Nigerians are law-abiding and have excellent relations with their Ghanaian hosts.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-nigeria-most-nigerians-are-law-abiding-and-have-excellent-relations-with-their-ghanaian-hosts/) - Chief Emmanuel Okeson, the Chief Executive Officer of City Lights has said that it is important for cool heads to prevail in order to avert a useless clash between the people of #Ghana and #Nigeria. Chief Okeson who has lived in Ghana for more than 40 years was speaking in an interview on Pan African
- [Gov’t Allocates GHS 403m to Complete Colleges of Education Hostels](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/govt-allocates-ghs-403m-to-complete-colleges-of-education-hostels/) - By Stanley Kwabla Arku Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated governing councils for seven Colleges of Education and announced the allocation of GHS 403 million to complete stalled hostel projects across the country’s 48 public Colleges of Education. Speaking at the ceremony in Sunyani, Mr. Iddrisu said the investment, secured under the GETFund, is
- [Ghanaian Children Must Not Only Consume Technology But Create It — Haruna Iddrisu](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghanaian-children-must-not-only-consume-technology-but-create-it-haruna-iddrisu/) - By Stanley Kwabla Arku Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu has declared the revival of the Basic Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (BSTEM) project a “national investment” critical to securing the country’s future through innovation, resilience, and excellence. Speaking at the BSTEM teacher training programme in Sunyani, the Minister stressed that preparing Ghanaian children for a technology-driven
- [After Destroying Libya, Syria, Iraq Others…  WESTERN NATIONS   Struggling To Give UP Hegemony, Says Russia’s FM Lavrov](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/after-destroying-libya-syria-iraq-others-western-nations-struggling-to-give-up-hegemony-says-russias-fm-lavrov/) - Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov has asserted that the West is struggling to give up the hegemony it enjoyed for half a millennium, hence its decision to impose its will on all others irrespective of existing practical concerns and realistic demands. According to him after several centuries of imposing its will all over the world
- [Alex Segbefia Enstooled as Development Chief of Agotime](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/alex-segbefia-enstooled-as-development-chief-of-agotime/) - The Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice President, Mr. Alex Segbefia, has been enstooled as the Nene Dufozi I (Development Chief) of the Agotime Traditional Area in the Volta Region. The colourful ceremony took place at the grand durbar of the 2025 Agotime Kente Festival, celebrated at Agotime-Kpetoe under the theme “Woven
- [Adidome Water Project to Serve Agotime Communities — Alex Segbefia](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/adidome-water-project-to-serve-agotime-communities-alex-segbefia/) - The Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice President, Mr. Alex Segbefia, has assured the people of Agotime in the Volta Region that government will soon connect their communities to the Adidome Water Project to address long-standing concerns over potable water. Speaking at the 2025 Agotime Kente Festival in Agotime-Kpetoe, Mr. Segbefia said
- [Jonathan’s Entry Would Radically Shake The 2027 Election](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/jonathans-entry-would-radically-shake-the-2027-election/) - “If Tinubu, Jonathan, Atiku, and Obi all contest, 2027 may become an electoral war of ethno-regional echo chambers, decided by razor-thin margins, in more ways than the 2023 election was”. If the whispers from the smoke-filled inner rooms of northern political conclaves are to be believed, former President Goodluck Jonathan is being courted to return
- [80th anniversary of the 5th Pan African Congress in Accra](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/80th-anniversary-of-the-5th-pan-african-congress-in-accra/) - CONFERENCE In October this year, Pan Africanists from all over the world will gather in Accra to mark the 80th anniversary of the 5th Pan African Congress, which was held in Manchester, the United Kingdom in 1945. It is expected that participants in this very special event will be drawn from, trade unions, women’s movements,
- [GALAMSEY's AIRCRASH VICTIMS](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/galamseys-aircrash-victims/) - Like most Ghanaians, I was saddened to learn of the crash of the Z-9 military helicopter that claimed the lives of 8 of our countrymen last week. I broke down in tears when a few days later, I saw a video. It showed the aircraft on the tarmac, beginning to inch forward and Dr. Omane
- [Balancing Energy and Environmental Sustainability myth or reality?](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/balancing-energy-and-environmental-sustainability-myth-or-reality/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh Ghana’s growing demand for electricity is pushing the country to expand its energy production capacity. But as the nation works to keep the lights on, concerns have arisen over the environmental impact of power generation.This feature takes a critical look at how Ghana is trying to strike a balance between
- [Condolences Message from Mamaga Ametor Hoebuadzu II](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/condolences-message-from-mamaga-ametor-hoebuadzu-ii/) - It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I, Mamaga Ametor Hoebuadzu II, extend my sincerest condolences to His Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana, the bereaved widows, and the entire Ghanaian nation on the passing of our beloved eight Ghanaians in that unfortunate plane crush last Wednesday, 6 August, 2025.
- [Legislating Litanies Of Inanities](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/legislating-litanies-of-inanities/) - “I have raised these questions not because the bill is worthy of debate, but to let the Senators know that they are igniting unnecessary rivalries and fires in the country”. BY OWEI LAKEMFA The Nigerian National Assembly (NASS), while earning one of the highest incomes in the world, has one of the lowest qualities of any
- [Legislating Litanies Of Inanities](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/legislating-litanies-of-inanities-2/) - “I have raised these questions not because the bill is worthy of debate, but to let the Senators know that they are igniting unnecessary rivalries and fires in the country”. BY OWEI LAKEMFA The Nigerian National Assembly (NASS), while earning one of the highest incomes in the world, has one of the lowest qualities of
- [“No nation has developed based on prophecies,”](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/no-nation-has-developed-based-on-prophecies/) - “Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Full Gospel Church International, Bishop Dr Samuel Noi Mensah, has said Ghana’s challenges require practical solutions, not prophetic declarations. Speaking on @JoyNewsOnTV ’s AM Show on Monday, August 11, Bishop Dr Mensah said while he respects the government’s effort to manage the circulation of sensitive prophecies, he
- [SMG STATEMENT ON RECENT ANTI-NIGERIAN XENOPHOBIA IN GHANA](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/smg-statement-on-recent-anti-nigerian-xenophobia-in-ghana/) - “There are no contradictions amongst the African masses – only amongst Africa’s elites” – Amilcar Cabral.. The Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) condemns the calls by a tiny, but loud, group of citizens demanding that “Nigerians” leave Ghana. These backward and shameful display of xenophobia that erupt periodically across our continent serve the diversionist and
- [ADC: Fayemi Counters Amaechi’s Claim, Affirms Commitment to APC](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/adc-fayemi-counters-amaechis-claim-affirms-commitment-to-apc/) - By Abiola Olawale A two-term Ekiti State Governor and one time minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has publicly dismissed claims by former Rivers State Governor, Rt Hon Rotimi Amaechi, to the effect that the duo collaborated to pioneer the establishment of the opposition coalition. Fayemi, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC),
- [Now is Not a time for blame, but for sober reflections- VP Prof.Naana Jane opoku-Agyemang](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/now-is-not-a-time-for-blame-but-for-sober-reflections-vp-prof-naana-jane-opoku-agyemang/) - Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang issued a soulful call to action, urging Ghanaians to harness their collective grief and channel it into a powerful force for unity, introspection, and national progress. Speaking at the Evening of Reflection at the State House forecourt for a somber memorial service, Professor Opoku-Agyemang delivered a heartfelt tribute to
- ['Why Them, Why Now, Why This Way?'- Chief of Staff Asks Amid Helicopter Crash Grief](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/why-them-why-now-why-this-way-chief-of-staff-asks-amid-helicopter-crash-grief/) - *'Why Them, Why Now, Why This Way?'- Chief of Staff Asks Amid Helicopter Crash Grief* A devastating helicopter crash claimed the lives of eight prominent individuals, leaving the country in mourning and grappling with profound questions. Chief of Staff Julius Debrah reflected on the tragedy, noting that over the past three days, Ghanaians have been
- [JOURNALISM IS NOT A CRIME: END THE ATTACKS NOW](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/journalism-is-not-a-crime-end-the-attacks-now/) - 07/08/25 *On that partly cloudy but dark day,* Carlos Calony and the cameraman of JoyNews of the Multimedia Group calmly carried their camera, mic and phones to carry the news on the ongoing "deconstruction" of the warehouse on a disputed land on the Spintex Road. Little did they know that they, rather than transmitting the
- [Reporting National Tragedy, Deadly Ethical Sin of Ghanaian Media: A Call for Repentance](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/reporting-national-tragedy-deadly-ethical-sin-of-ghanaian-media-a-call-for-repentance/) - 08/08/25 A nation is wounded in the heart when an unfathomable tragedy befalls. It is a moment when the vivacious drumbeat of life quietens and citizens are collectively engulfed in sorrow. On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, our beloved country stood on the cliff of a woody mountain gazing into the shadow of death. A helicopter
- [MAHAMA LEADS TRIBUTES TO EIGHT STATESMEN KILLED IN HELICOPTER CRASH](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/mahama-leads-tributes-to-eight-statesmen-killed-in-helicopter-crash/) - By: Opoku Bright Acheampong Accra, August 9, 2025 President John Dramani Mahama has delivered an emotional tribute to the eight Ghanaians who tragically lost their lives on Wednesday 6’s military helicopter crash, describing the event as “a moment of shared heartbreak” and “a loss not just to families, but to the nation.” Addressing the nation
- [WE WILL CRACK DOWN THE WHIP AND ENFORCE THE FISHERIES LAWS THAT BAN ILLEGAL FISHING METHODS – EMELIA ARTHUR](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/we-will-crack-down-the-whip-and-enforce-the-fisheries-laws-that-ban-illegal-fishing-methods-emelia-arthur/) - BY: DANIEL ASARE Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur has outlined plans to enforce fisheries laws prohibiting illegal fishing methods as part resetting the sector. She disclosed this to the press, during a high-level engagement aimed at promoting open dialogue on critical issues affecting Ghana’s fisheries sector. Mrs. Arthur highlighted the Ministry’s strategic
- [DOOMS CRASH GHANA‎](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/dooms-crash-ghana/) - ‎A Ghana Armed Forces helicopter carrying top government officials crashed in the early hours of Wednesday, August 6, killing all eight people on board. The accident occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, prompting nationwide mourning and urgent calls for investigation. ‎ ‎The deceased include Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for
- [Ministry of Education Reintroduces Art, Craft, and Needlework into Basic School Curriculum](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ministry-of-education-reintroduces-art-craft-and-needlework-into-basic-school-curriculum/) - By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Ministry of Education has announced the reintroduction of Art, Craft, and Needlework into the curriculum for foundational learners across the country, starting from the next academic year. The Education Minister, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, disclosed the policy initiative during an engagement with Home Economics teachers in the Eastern Region. The move,
- [Minister Inaugurates National Commission on Culture Board to Drive Strategic Cultural Advancement Accra, Ghana](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/minister-inaugurates-national-commission-on-culture-board-to-drive-strategic-cultural-advancement-accra-ghana/) - — August 4, 2025- The Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Hon Abla Dzifa Gomashie, today inaugurated the newly constituted National Commission on Culture (NCC) governing Board at the Ministry’s conference room in Accra. Addressing attendees, the Minister emphasized the board’s vital role in steering the Commission toward achieving its mandate in line with
- [Police deny raiding NPP Bono East Chairmans house at Techiman](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/police-deny-raiding-npp-bono-east-chairmans-house-at-techiman/) - 02/08/25 Story by George Yawson Vineh The Ghana Police Service has sighted a media publication alleging a police raid at the residence of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Bono East Regional Chairman resulting in the death of one person. We wish to categorically state that the claim is false. The Police have not undertaken any
- [China: A Bridge for Exchanges between Civilizations Over Eighty Years](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/china-a-bridge-for-exchanges-between-civilizations-over-eighty-years/) - By Yi Fan As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, its founding principle is enshrined in the U.N. Charter remains as vital as ever: to achieve international cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all
- [Industrial Fisheries Sector Rejects Fisheries Bill](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/industrial-fisheries-sector-rejects-fisheries-bill/) - The Ghana Tuna Association (GTA), and the Ghana Industrial Trawlers Association, both representing the Joint Industrial Fisheries Sector (JIFS) in Ghana have made a clarion call to the presidency and parliament of Ghana to take steps to address their concerns regarding the adverse impact of the new Fisheries Bill on their businesses and the state
- [Asanko Gold Stokes Tension Again At Manso Tontokrom](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/asanko-gold-stokes-tension-again-at-manso-tontokrom/) - Renewed tension is mounting in Manso Tontokrom, a mining community in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region, as residents express strong opposition to plans by Asanko Gold Mines to deploy military personnel to guard a disputed mining concession. The tension reached a boiling point on Saturday, July 26, following reports from the Amansie
- [GHANA SIGNS DEBT RELIEF PACKAGE WITH FRANCE WORTH 87.7 MILLION EUROS](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-signs-debt-relief-package-with-france-worth-87-7-million-euros/) - BY: DANIEL ASARE Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has touted the country’s recovery from economic crisis after years of turbulence and applauded France as the first member of the Paris Club to grant Ghana debt relief. Addressing the media after signing a debt relief worth 87.7 million euros, he revealed that the move marks
- [Lands Minister Extends Deadline for Small-Scale Mining License Rectification](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/lands-minister-extends-deadline-for-small-scale-mining-license-rectification/) - The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has granted an extension to small-scale miners for the regularization of their mining licences, with the new deadline set for the end of August 2025. This decision follows a petition by the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM), requesting additional time to
- [KENNEDY AGYAPONG SPEAKS OUT!](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/kennedy-agyapong-speaks-out/) - Mr. Kennedy Agyapong, a presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said that he wants to emulate the example of Ghana’s first President Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. He said Nkrumah alone built about 60 percent of Ghana’s national infrastructure in only nine years and no leader after him has been able to equal
- [PRATT CALLS FOR UNITED ACTION ON REPARATION](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/pratt-calls-for-united-action-on-reparation/) - Mr. Kwesi Pratt, Jnr, a member of the Coordinating Committee of the Pan African Progressive Front (PPF) has called for the unity of all African peoples in the struggle for reparations for crimes committed by capitalist states of the West. He said “Reparation is not about the payment of compensation for the atrocities committed against
- [PRESIDENT MAHAMA’S THANK YOU TOUR TO THE OTI REGION MARKED BY MASSIVE TURNOUT AND ASSURANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/president-mahamas-thank-you-tour-to-the-oti-region-marked-by-massive-turnout-and-assurance-of-infrastructure-development/) - The President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, brought the curtain down on his nationwide "Thank You Tour" with a rousing visit to Dambai, the regional capital of the Oti Region, on Friday, 25th July 2025. The occasion drew an enthusiastic crowd, including the Regional Minister Hon John Kwadwo Gyapong, some MPs
- [IGP and POMAB members engage community leaders at Asawase and Tulaku to calm tension](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/igp-and-pomab-members-engage-community-leaders-at-asawase-and-tulaku-to-calm-tension/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno and some members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) on 25th and 26th July, 2025 held separate engagements with community leaders at Asawase in the Ashanti Region and Tulaku in the Greater Accra Region to calm tension and enhance local security.
- [Komenda Revival Tied to Jobs, Roads, and Education — Veep Tells Chiefs](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/komenda-revival-tied-to-jobs-roads-and-education-veep-tells-chiefs-2/) - By Stanley Kwabla Arku Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has renewed government’s commitment to restoring full operations at the Komenda Sugar Development Company Limited. During a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of the Komenda Traditional Area, Okatakyie Komeh VIII, the Vice President acknowledged the persistent setbacks faced by the factory over the years.
- [Chavismo Sweeps Venezuela's Municipal Elections: Wins 285 of 335 Mayoralties and 23 State Capitals](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/chavismo-sweeps-venezuelas-municipal-elections-wins-285-of-335-mayoralties-and-23-state-capitals/) - This Sunday, July 27, new elections were held in Venezuela—the seventh in the past year—this time to elect the country’s 335 mayors and municipal councils. So far, with some results still pending official confirmation, the Chavista movement secured victory in 285 of the 335 mayoral races, including 23 of the 24 state capitals (losing only
- [Komenda Revival Tied to Jobs, Roads, and Education — Veep Tells Chiefs](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/komenda-revival-tied-to-jobs-roads-and-education-veep-tells-chiefs/) - By Stanley Kwabla Arku Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has renewed the government’s commitment to restoring full operations at the Komenda Sugar Development Company Limited. During a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of the Komenda Traditional Area, Okatakyie Komeh VIII, the Vice President acknowledged the persistent setbacks faced by the factory over the
- [Mexican Senate president says willing to strengthen media, cultural exchanges with China](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/mexican-senate-president-says-willing-to-strengthen-media-cultural-exchanges-with-china/) - MEXICO CITY, July 20 (Xinhua) -- Gerardo Fernandez Norona, president of the Senate of Mexico, said on Friday that the country was willing to strengthen media and cultural exchanges with Xinhua News Agency. Both Mexico and China are ancient civilizations with a long history and profound tradition, said Fernandez during a meeting with President of
- [Roundup: News photography exhibition featuring China-Mexico exchanges kicks off in Mexico City](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/roundup-news-photography-exhibition-featuring-china-mexico-exchanges-kicks-off-in-mexico-city/) - MEXICO CITY, July 20 (Xinhua) -- A news photo exhibition, co-organized by Xinhua News Agency and the Mexican Chamber of Deputies, kicked off here on Friday. The event, held in the Mexican Chamber of Deputies and attended by more than 100 guests from various sectors in Mexico, highlighted key moments in China-Mexico and China-Latin America
- [Forum on China-Mexico civilization dialogue held in Mexico](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/forum-on-china-mexico-civilization-dialogue-held-in-mexico/) - MEXICO CITY, July 19 (Xinhua) -- A forum on China-Mexico civilization exchanges and mutual learning was held here Friday, where participants agreed that China-Mexico civilization exchanges and mutual learning, as well as cultural and people-to-people ties are deepening. At the "Hongting Forum: Meeting of Civilizations between China and Mexico," the participants emphasized the need to
- [The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Kevin Taylor’s Arrest Warrant: A Triumph for Due Process or a Precedent for Judicial Caution?](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-supreme-courts-ruling-on-kevin-taylors-arrest-warrant-a-triumph-for-due-process-or-a-precedent-for-judicial-caution/) - By Kwame Owusu Danso, Esq., Partner, Africa Law Focus On July 22, 2025, the Supreme Court of Ghana delivered a landmark 4:1 majority decision, quashing a bench warrant issued in January 2020 by Justice Eric Kyei Baffour, then a High Court judge, against Ghanaian-American social commentator Kevin Ekow Baidoo Taylor. This ruling, presided over by
- [Torgbe Agbozo Daku III Reaches Out to Mafi Kumikope Diaspora for Support](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/torgbe-agbozo-daku-iii-reaches-out-to-mafi-kumikope-diaspora-for-support/) - Torgbe Agbozo Daku III, chief of Mafi Kumikope in the Central Tongu area under Mafi Adidome of the Volta Region, has extended a call to action to the Mafi Kumikope diaspora community, seeking their support to complete the construction of an ultra-modern multi purpose two-story chief's pace in Mafi Kumikope. He made this commitment to
- [The former Minister of State calls for collective action to support President Mahama’s reset agenda](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-former-minister-of-state-calls-for-collective-action-to-support-president-mahamas-reset-agenda/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh. Cross Fire Ghana, a political think tank with the Communication and Technology University chapter of The tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN), has organized a public lecture themed “A Conversation on Resetting the Nation.” In a media engagement, former Minister of State, Akwasi Oppong-Fosu, urged the Majority and Minority Caucuses In
- [PRESS CONFERENCE BY NDC CONSTITUENCY EXECUTIVES WITHIN THE KUSAUG TRADITIONAL AREA](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/press-conference-by-ndc-constituency-executives-within-the-kusaug-traditional-area/) - . DATED: 15TH JULY, 2025 Ladies and gentlemen of the press, We begin by expressing our profound gratitude to Almighty God for preserving our lives in these perilous times. We also thank the men and women of the media for promptly responding to our urgent call in these critical moments of betrayal, bloodshed, and impunity.
- [Abelemkpe Assemblyman collaborates with DVLA for a community outreach program.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/abelemkpe-assemblyman-collaborates-with-dvla-for-a-community-outreach-program/) - 21/07/25 Story by George Yawson Vineh. In a bold move to make licensing and registration services more accessible to drivers, the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly in collaboration with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), has extended its Community Outreach Programme within the area and its environs. Services provided included driver's licence registration, renewal, replacement
- [The Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2026 Launched](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-africa-prosperity-dialogues-apd-2026-launched/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh The Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2026 was officially launched at the Malabo Leadership Breakfast Meeting, bringing together over 500 of Africa's most influential political and business leaders on the sidelines of the African Union's 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting. The historic gathering, held under the theme “Financing and Facilitating the Movement
- [Ghana edge Algeria in penalty drama to reach TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Semi-Finals](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-edge-algeria-in-penalty-drama-to-reach-totalenergies-caf-wafcon-semi-finals/) - Ghana secured their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Algeria, following a goalless draw after extra time at Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca. The highly anticipated quarter-final clash was a tense and tactical affair, with both sides showing defensive resilience
- [ZELENSKY’S EXPORT: The unelected President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky is a very desperate man and in his desperation, he is deliberately attempting to export his troubles.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/zelenskys-export-the-unelected-president-of-ukraine-volodymyr-zelensky-is-a-very-desperate-man-and-in-his-desperation-he-is-deliberately-attempting-to-export-his-troubles/) - #ZELENSKY’S EXPORT The unelected President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky is a very desperate man and in his desperation, he is deliberately attempting to export his troubles. Unfortunately for Ghanaians, Zelensky has chosen Ghana as one of his export destinations to sow seeds of mistrust and undermine the Non-Aligned foreign policy advocated by Osagyefo Dr. Kwame
- [Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Collaborates with Meta for Digital Skills Training](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ministry-of-tourism-culture-and-creative-arts-collaborates-with-meta-for-digital-skills-training/) - Accra, July 14, 2025 The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts has commenced a two-day digital skills training workshop in collaboration with Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Running from July 14 to 15 in Accra, the workshop is designed to equip officials from the Ministry and its thirteen (13) implementing
- [TRADERS AT LAPAZ URGE GOV’T TO INJECT FUND INTO BUSINESSES, ROAD SECTOR & AFFORDABLE HOUSING](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/traders-at-lapaz-urge-govt-to-inject-fund-into-businesses-road-sector-affordable-housing/) - BY: DANIEL ASARE Some traders at “Nyamekye” a suburb of Lapaz have expressed their diverse opinions on the 4th tranche of $367 million received from the International Monetary Fund. According to them, the government must channel this fund into the road sector and affordable house projects to address the country’s deficit Ghana has received a
- [Hon.Mohamed Yeslem Beisat, Foreign Minister received a 'REPATRIATION' Book from the Author Mr. Kwesi Pratt, General Secretary of SMG](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/hon-mohamed-yeslem-beisat-foreign-minister-received-a-repatriation-book-from-the-author-mr-kwesi-pratt-general-secretary-of-smg/) - Hon.Mohamed Yeslem Beisat Foreign Minister received a 'REPATRIATION' Book from the Author Mr. Kwesi Pratt General Secretary of SMG the event was opportunity to FM to express People's appreciation to Kwesi Pratt as a Chairman of the SMG of on his unwavering support to Struggle.
- [“Multipolarity? Maybe Sometime in the Future” An Interview with Vijay Prashad](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/multipolarity-maybe-sometime-in-the-future-an-interview-with-vijay-prashad/) - lthough the global dominance of the US is crumbling and China is emerging as a rival, the unilateral world order remains intact, according to historian Vijay Prashad. In this interview, he explains why he considers NATO to be the most dangerous organization in the world. David Goeßmann: Iran has been bombed by Israel and also
- [Ablekuma North Violence: Prof. Opoku-Agyemang condemns election violence, congratulates Aubynn](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ablekuma-north-violence-prof-opoku-agyemang-condemns-election-violence-congratulates-aubynn/) - Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has condemned the violent disturbances that marred the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun, describing them as a threat to Ghana’s democratic progress. In a statement shared on her official Facebook page, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasized the need for political maturity and calm during elections, cautioning that passion must not be allowed to spiral into
- [4 rich Africans reportedly wealthier than half the continent](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/4-rich-africans-reportedly-wealthier-than-half-the-continent/) - The anti-poverty charity Oxfam warns that growing inequality in Africa is hindering democracy. The four richest Africans have more wealth than half of the continent's population. The four most affluent Africans hold $57.4 billion (€48.9 billion) and are richer than approximately half of the continent's 1.5 billion inhabitants, according to a report released on Thursday by the anti-poverty
- [There are some strange #Nkrumaists who have over the years argued...](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/there-are-some-strange-nkrumaists-who-have-over-the-years-argued/) - #CAPITALISM There are some strange #Nkrumaists who have over the years argued that #Osagyefo Dr. Kwame #Nkrumah was not a socialist and that his development option was neither socialist nor capitalist. They dwell on Nkrumah’s statement that we neither look East nor West, we look forward to justify their very strange position. Two statements made
- [Health Authority Urged to Crack Down on Unhygienic Practices During State Funerals](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/health-authority-urged-to-crack-down-on-unhygienic-practices-during-state-funerals/) - 11/07/25 The recent display of bodies in open places during state funerals, handled by individuals in inappropriate attire, including a chop bar operator in work clothes and a driver still behind the wheel, has raised serious health concerns. This unacceptable situation poses significant health hazards to mourners and the general public. I call upon the
- [Seconding Netanyahu For Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/seconding-netanyahu-for-trumps-nobel-peace-prize/) - “He also did some magic with the Iranian-Israeli conflict. When the attacks by both countries raged, Trump, apart from assisting Israel militarily, also bombed Iranian nuclear sites. He then called for a ceasefire”. BY OWEI LAKEMFA The great warmonger of our time, Benjamin Netanyahu, wanted by the International Criminal Court, ICC, for war crimes and
- [How I Cooked Up Villa Rat Invasion Story to Divert Attention from Buhari’s Health Status- Garba Shehu Reveals](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/how-i-cooked-up-villa-rat-invasion-story-to-divert-attention-from-buharis-health-status-garba-shehu-reveals/) - By Nwosa Hamilton In a trending revelation, Garba Shehu, former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed details about a 2017 story of a rat invasion at the Presidential Villa. Garba Shehu disclosed that the rat invasion story was a fabricated cover-up to mask
- [Ghana Government's response to US Visa restrictions](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-governments-response-to-us-visa-restrictions/)
- [Why Former Chief Justice Torkornoo’s ECOWAS Court Challenge is Unlikely to Succeed](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/why-former-chief-justice-torkornoos-ecowas-court-challenge-is-unlikely-to-succeed/) - By Kafui AgblezeJuly 9, 2025 Former Chief Justice of Ghana, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has filed an application at the ECOWAS Court of Justice challenging what she describes as a violation of her human rights in the process leading to her suspension from office. The suit, lodged on July 4, 2025, claims that the
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- [US Govt Slashes Nigerian Visa Validity to 3 Months Single Entry, Elicits Concerns](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/us-govt-slashes-nigerian-visa-validity-to-3-months-single-entry-elicits-concerns/) - By Abiola Olawale The United States Department of State has revised its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerian citizens, effective July 8, 2025. This develomemt has elicited some concerns, with a retired career diplomat urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to quickly take steps to correct what he described as “inappropriate step toward Africa’s most populous country”.
- [Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Heritage Conservation at UNESCO World Heritage Committee Meeting](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-reaffirms-commitment-to-heritage-conservation-at-unesco-world-heritage-committee-meeting/) - Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Heritage Conservation at UNESCO World Heritage Committee Meeting Paris, France – July 9, 2025 — Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving its cultural and historical landmarks during the ongoing 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee, which is taking place from July 7 to 17, 2025, in Paris. Addressing the
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- [24-HOUR ECONOMY Let me begin with a confession.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/24-hour-economy-let-me-begin-with-a-confession/) - 24-HOUR ECONOMY Let me begin with a confession. I was baffled by the name, "24-Hour Economy". It seemed to me, a layman that it is as natural as breathing. Hunters and fishermen work mostly at night. As a newspaper boy in elementary school, I got up at dawn to catch a "tro-tro" bus to go
- [Ghana and Mexico deepen sports diplomacy to strengthen bilateral relations](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-and-mexico-deepen-sports-diplomacy-to-strengthen-bilateral-relations/) - In a move to deepen bilateral relations through sports diplomacy, Her Excellency Norma Ang, Ambassador of Mexico to Ghana, and Fernando Alvarado Valenzuela, Deputy Head of Mission, paid a courtesy call on Hon. Kofi Adams, Ghana's Minister for Sports and Recreation. The meeting underscored a shared commitment to fostering collaboration in various sporting disciplines and
- [Account for stewardship at ECG before you protest GHC1 levy on fuel – Wereko-Brobbey tells Afenyo-Markin](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/account-for-stewardship-at-ecg-before-you-protest-ghc1-levy-on-fuel-wereko-brobbey-tells-afenyo-markin/) - Energy Expert Dr. Charles Wereko-Brobbey has asked the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin to account for his stewardship as Board Chairman of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) under the Akufo-Addo administration before he criticizes the government’s decision to implement the GHC1 levy on petroleum products. Dr Wereko-Brobbey’s comment comes as the Ghana Revenue Authority
- [Ghana’s Future Lies in Domestic Mobilization and Civic Accountability – Veep](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghanas-future-lies-in-domestic-mobilization-and-civic-accountability-veep/) - By Stanley Kwabla Arku Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for a bold rethinking of development financing and civic action, urging a shift from dependence on aid to local ownership and citizen-led accountability. She made the call at the 3rd Ghana Civil Society Forum held at the GNAT Hall in Accra. Speaking on
- [International Day of Yoga: Volta Regional Minister entreats citizens to embrace yoga for its health benefits](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/international-day-of-yoga-volta-regional-minister-entreats-citizens-to-embrace-yoga-for-its-health-benefits/) - By: Prince-Kelvin Setrick The Volta Region’s commemoration of this year’s International Yoga Day has seen the regional capital, Ho, hosted a Yoga session as part of activities to mark the day. In attendance was the Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, who called on Ghanaian to consider joining Yoga sessions to help address stress and health
- [Mary Tagba confirmed as Tatale DCE, pledges improved education and youth development](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/mary-tagba-confirmed-as-tatale-dce-pledges-improved-education-and-youth-development/) - By: Braimah Abdul Majeed The people of Tatale have officially welcomed Mary Tagba as their new District Chief Executive (DCE), a move widely seen as a turning point for the district’s development and governance. Her endorsement has sparked a sense of unity and renewed optimism among residents as they look forward to an improved economy
- [Hospitals in Nkwanta South has been closed down due to renewed conflict at the area](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/hospitals-in-nkwanta-south-has-been-closed-down-due-to-renewed-conflict-at-the-area/) - Nkwanta South municipal hospital and St Joseph hospital, the two main hospitals in Nkwanta South which are found in Nkwanta township workers have all run away. This happened because of the renewed conflict that led to many deaths and injuries. David Amenudzi who is the secretary of Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwife Association at Nkwanta
- [Frente POLISARIO UN Representative: Desperation is what leads the occupying state to intensify its hostile campaigns against the Sahrawi people](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/frente-polisario-un-representative-desperation-is-what-leads-the-occupying-state-to-intensify-its-hostile-campaigns-against-the-sahrawi-people/) - New York (United Nations), 29 June 2025 (SPS) –Interviewed by Sahara Press Service (SPS) today, Member of the National Secretariat and Representative of the Frente POLISARIO at the United Nations and Coordinator with MINURSO, Dr Sidi Mohamed Omar, stressed that desperation is what leads Morocco, the occupying state, to intensify its hostile campaigns against the
- [Two Young Men Nearly Lynched Over Alleged Same-Sex Encounter](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/two-young-men-nearly-lynched-over-alleged-same-sex-encounter/) - by The Insight Newspaper – Thursday, August 31, 2023 Two young men, identified as Rauf Ousman and Tanko, were nearly lynched by members of their community after reportedly being caught in a same-sex act. The incident, according to eyewitnesses, occurred on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. An eyewitness recounted the events to The Insight, stating that
- [BBC Revealed that Togolese do not believe ECOWAS serves their interest](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/bbc-revealed-that-togolese-do-not-believe-ecowas-serves-their-interest/) - The British Broadcasting Corporation (#BBC) reports that a credible survey has revealed that a majority of the people of Togo see the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States as justified. The report says that 65% of Togolese do not think that the Economic Community of West African States (#ECOWAS) serves their interest. It is
- [The US strikes on Iran will increase nuclear weapons proliferation](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-us-strikes-on-iran-will-increase-nuclear-weapons-proliferation/) - Vijay Prashad on why the US attack on Iran was illegal and why the attack could actually spur nuclear weapons proliferation On June 21, the United States struck three locations in Iran with its massive military force. These locations were Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz – three areas where Iran has its nuclear energy facilities. To
- [Education Minister Announces GH¢40 Million Seed Funding for Nascent Public Universities](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/education-minister-announces-gh¢40-million-seed-funding-for-nascent-public-universities/) - The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, today announced a significant government commitment to bolster nascent public universities across Ghana, pledging substantial seed funding through the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund). The announcement was made during his address as the Special Guest of Honour at the 5th Congregation of the C.K. Tedem University of Technology
- [Global Percussion Icons Arrive in Ghana to Deepen Cultural Ties through the Arts](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/global-percussion-icons-arrive-in-ghana-to-deepen-cultural-ties-through-the-arts/) - 20th June, 2025- Accra, Ghana– “Professor Younge is not only bringing people to Ghana, but he’s also creating bridges, leading people from Ghana to the world and back. He’s helping build ambassadors for our country by providing opportunities for cultural exchange and learning.” These were the heartfelt remarks of the Minister for Tourism, Culture and
- [AUCB and HAEC Host Innovative 2025 Capstone Projects](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/aucb-and-haec-host-innovative-2025-capstone-projects/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh The Africa University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in collaboration with the HBCU Africa Eduction Coalition (HAEC), successfully held its much anticipated 2025 Capstone Project Presentations on June 11, showcasing the ingenuity and applied knowledge of its final year students. The event marked the culmination of a rigorous academic journey
- [Police Arrest Fiive Suspects for Robbery at Dompim in the Western Region.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/police-arrest-fiive-suspects-for-robbery-at-dompim-in-the-western-region/) - 18/06/25 The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects for armed robbery at a mining site at Dompim in the Western Region. Preliminary investigations established that five armed men attacked the mining site, robbing workers of gold concentrate amidst gunfire. One of the suspects, Akwasi Abban, was arrested at the scene by workers
- [WHAT DOES ISRAEL WANT?](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/what-does-israel-want/) - It must be very clear now that the Israeli intention is not to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. How can we explain the Israeli plan to assassinate the leader of #Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei who has always insisted that the development of nuclear weapons is against the teachings of Islam? In any
- [The Statement of the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Ghana on the recent Israel attack on Iran](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-statement-of-the-ambassador-of-the-islamic-republic-of-iran-in-ghana-on-the-recent-israel-attack-on-iran/) - In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful On the morning of Friday, June 13, while my fellow citizens were asleep and as our people were preparing for a major national celebration, the Zionist regime launched an onslaught against our land martyring numerous civilians including women and children. The world witnessed once
- [Mahama is Ghana’s most prepared President – Gabby Otchere-Darko](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/mahama-is-ghanas-most-prepared-president-gabby-otchere-darko/) - Source: Myjoyonline.com New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has described President John Mahama as the most prepared leader in Ghana's political history. Speaking on Asaase Radio on Monday, the political figure analysed President Mahama's unique career trajectory from local government to the presidency. "I think the current president is probably the most prepared
- [Education Minister Pledges Urgent Attention to Dilapidated Schools During BECE Monitoring Visit](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/education-minister-pledges-urgent-attention-to-dilapidated-schools-during-bece-monitoring-visit/) - Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of basic school infrastructure in parts of the country, describing it as unacceptable and a disservice to the nation’s children. Speaking during a visit to La Salem School in the La-Dadekotopon Municipality on Monday, June 15, 2025, the Minister was visibly disturbed
- [SMG STATEMENT OF CONDEMNATION: ISRAEL’S AGGRESSION AGAINST IRAN](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/smg-statement-of-condemnation-israels-aggression-against-iran/) - The Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) issues this urgent and unequivocal condemnation of theoutrageous and unprovoked assault launched by the apartheid state of Israel against the sovereign nationof Iran.In the early hours of June 13, 2025, under the cowardly cloak of “Operation Rising Lion,” Israeli forcescarried out coordinated strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites,
- [SMG in Solidarity with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/smg-in-solidarity-with-the-sahrawi-arab-democratic-republic/) - The Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) reiterates its unwavering solidarity with the People of theSaharawi Arab Democratic Republic and their struggle for liberation from Moroccan colonialism.We affirm the Saharawi people's right to self-determination as non-negotiable. It is no different than theGold Coast's right to free itself from British colonialism. And, now as then, we say
- [EXPEL THE ISRAELI AMBASSADOR NOW!](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/expel-the-israeli-ambassador-now/) - The Accra Collective of the Socialist Movement of Ghana condemns in the strongest terms the shameless interference of Israeli Ambassador Roey Gilad in Ghana's sovereign affairs. This representative of a genocidal apartheid regime has crossed all lines of diplomatic propriety by publicly attacking Ghana's independent foreign policy stance at the IAEA, exposing the racist colonial
- [GJA Commends President Mahama For Reversing Decision To Shut Down Radio Stations](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/gja-commends-president-mahama-for-reversing-decision-to-shut-down-radio-stations/) - ACCRA, June 13, 2025 (GJA) – The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) commends President John Dramani Mahama for his intervention to halt the revocation of frequency authorisation of 64 radio stations across the country for various regulatory breaches. According to the National Communications Authority (NCA), the radio stations facing sanction had committed sins, including failure to
- [WORRIED: The prostitution of Ghana’s foreign policy...](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/worried-the-prostitution-of-ghanas-foreign-policy/) - I have been deeply worried this morning by an emerging and very unprincipled trend in the pursuit of Ghana’s foreign policy. It is obvious that some in government and their supporters are tilting towards the prostitution of Ghana’s foreign policy by insisting that the only thing that should matter is what Ghana gets from its
- [US orders 500,000 citizens of four countries to leave](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/us-orders-500000-citizens-of-four-countries-to-leave/) - Hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were given special permission to come to the US will be told that they must leave the country immediately. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a statement Thursday that Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans who were previously temporarily shielded from deportation will be emailed notices telling them
- [CONGRESS: Upcoming Second National Delegates of The Socialist Movement of Ghana](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/congress-upcoming-second-national-delegates-of-the-socialist-movement-of-ghana/) - The Standing Committee of the Socialist Movement of Ghana (#SMG) has approved the convocation of the Second National Delegates #Congress of the Movement from Friday, September 19 to Monday, September 22, 2025, in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Each collective of the Movement will be represented by five delegates and it is expected that representatives
- [Statement: UDS CONDEMNS ISRAELI AGGRESSION AGAINST IRAN](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/statement-uds-condemns-israeli-aggression-against-iran/) - The Union of Democratic Socialists (UDS) condemns, in the strongest terms, the aggression of the Zionist State of Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran on the night of June 12-13, 2025, in flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. The Zionist State of Israel, possessing more than 400 nuclear
- [The illegal attack on Iran](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-illegal-attack-on-iran/) - Israel’s attacks on Iran, backed by the US and EU, violate international law and aim to maintain regional dominance by undermining Iran’s sovereignty, despite Iran’s compliance with nuclear agreements. June 13, 2025 by Vijay Prashad PM of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu visits US President Donald Trump April 7. Photo: X Israel’s consistent attacks on Iran since 2023 have
- [ARROGANCE: The Ambassador of Israel to Ghana is showing disrespect to the Government of Ghana...](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/arrogance-the-ambassador-of-israel-to-ghana-is-showing-disrespect-to-the-government-of-ghana/) - #Roel Gilad (@RoeyGilad), the #Ambassador of #Israel to #Ghana is most arrogant and is showing gross disrespect to the #Government and people of #Ghana. At a breakfast session with carefully selected #Ghanaian editors, the Ambassador lashed out at the Government of #Ghana for not serving the best interests of the people. Gilad’s beef is that
- [RECKLESS: Israel's plan to launch an attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran must be extremely worrying...](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/reckless-israels-plan-to-launch-an-attack-on-the-islamic-republic-of-iran-must-be-extremely-worrying/) - News that #Israel is planning to launch an attack on the Islamic Republic of #Iran must be extremely worrying for all those who cherish peace and its dividend of social #progress and development. Even #President Trump @realDonaldTrump) who was allegedly informed of the #Israeli adventure has said that this is a very dangerous development. It
- [The Fathers Day Love](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-fathers-day-love/) - 15/06/25 Story by George Yawson Vineh Father's Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday of June to honor fathers, father figures, and paternal bonds. This year, it falls on June 15, 2025. The day is a tribute to the love, care, and support that fathers provide to their families. This celebration was first introduced
- [Tourism Minister Inspires DTI Students Ahead of Annual Drama Performance Accra, Ghana](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/tourism-minister-inspires-dti-students-ahead-of-annual-drama-performance-accra-ghana/) - June 14, 2025 The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has encouraged students of the Design and Technology Institute (DTI) to embrace creativity, dream boldly, and use their skills to make meaningful contributions to society. Speaking at the National Theatre ahead of the annual staging of Maria’s Love Story, Hon.
- [The Socialist Movement of Ghana Salutes 76 Years of the Convention People's Party](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-socialist-movement-of-ghana-salutes-76-years-of-the-convention-peoples-party/) - Rekindling the Torch: The Socialist Movement of Ghana Salutes 76 Years of the Convention People's Party On this historic day, June 12th, 2025, the Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) raises its fist in revolutionary salute and profound respect to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Convention People's Party (CPP). We honour not
- [UKRAINE SEEKS TO ‘KILL’ FREE SPEECH …In Ghana Amid Conflict With Russia](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ukraine-seeks-to-kill-free-speech-in-ghana-amid-conflict-with-russia/) - By Samuel Kofi Andoh Three years into Russia’s Special Military Operation in Ukraine with the view to as it were “De-Nazify” and in effect, clear the Kiev regime of its authoritarian and fascist elements, the government of President Volodymrry Zelensky which currently finds its back to the wall is employing all kinds of unorthodox methods
- [AUCB inks MOU with HTC to enhance academic ties.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/aucb-inks-mou-with-htc-to-enhance-academic-ties/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh The African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) have signed Memorandum of Understanding with the Houston-Tillotson University (HTU) to enhance academic exchange, cultural ties and entrepreneurial development of the two institutions. This partnership aims to provide students with cross-culture experiences and global academic exposure through student exchange programs with a
- [Fake doctor arrested for personation and fraud](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/fake-doctor-arrested-for-personation-and-fraud/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh The Ghana Police Service, through an intelligence-led operation, has arrested a man for impersonating a medical doctor and defrauding unsuspecting victims under the pretext of securing international travel opportunities for them. The suspect, identified as Fredrick Papa Kow-Assifuah, was arrested by personnel of the Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) Headquarters on
- [Trespass on Dzornaman Land: Court Orders Defied as Landowners Cry for Justice](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/trespass-on-dzornaman-land-court-orders-defied-as-landowners-cry-for-justice/) - By Kofi Kyei A prominent Ghanaian couple, Dr. and Dr. Mrs. Lokko, have raised alarm over what they describe as a blatant and unlawful encroachment on their legally acquired land, despite multiple court injunctions in their favour. The Lokkos, who have owned and developed the land for over 20 years, say they are being forced
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- [Mahama, Ablakwa accused of double standards over Western Sahara](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/mahama-ablakwa-accused-of-double-standards-over-western-sahara/) - A Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee in Parliament, and a Member of Parliament for Bosom Freho, Nana Asafo-Adjei, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, accusing them of gross diplomatic inconsistency and damaging Ghana’s international reputation. The criticism comes in the wake of Ghana’s recent
- [Parliament to draft bill to back lifestyle audit – Alban Bagbin](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/parliament-to-draft-bill-to-back-lifestyle-audit-alban-bagbin/) - Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has announced that Parliament is set to begin drafting legislation to support lifestyle audits for individuals suspected of amassing unexplained wealth, marking a significant step toward enhancing Ghana’s fight against corruption. Speaking in Parliament on Monday, June 9, Speaker Bagbin stated that the proposed bill will empower state institutions to
- [Sly Stone, Sly and the Family Stone Frontman, Dead at 82](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/sly-stone-sly-and-the-family-stone-frontman-dead-at-82/) - Sly's former band is considered one of the most influential of all time By Victoria Edel Victoria Edel is a staff writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has previously appeared in POPSUGAR, The New Yorker, and Eater. Sly Stone, the leader of the band Sly and the Family Stone,
- [SAHRAWI ARAB DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATION AND AFRICAN AFFAIRS COMMUNIQUÉ](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/sahrawi-arab-democratic-republic-ministry-of-international-relation-and-african-affairs-communique/) - The Ministry of International Relations and African Affairsof the Sahrawi Republic has taken note of the UK-Morocco Joint Communiqué published today, in particular the section concerning Western Sahara. The Ministry of International Relations and African Affairs of the Sahrawi Republic notes that the UK makes it clear that it does not recognise any sovereignty for
- [Chavismo Secures Overwhelming Victory in Parliamentary and Regional Elections](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/chavismo-secures-overwhelming-victory-in-parliamentary-and-regional-elections/) - The Great Patriotic Pole (GPP), the coalition backing the government of President Nicolás Maduro Moros, achieved a sweeping victory in the elections held in Venezuela on Sunday, May 25, where citizens elected new deputies to the National Assembly, as well as the 24 state governors and their respective state legislative councils. With the vote count
- [Angola posthumously honours Captain Kojo Tsikata with state medal](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/angola-posthumously-honours-captain-kojo-tsikata-with-state-medal/) - The government and people of Angola have posthumously conferred yet another national honour on Captain Kojo Tsikata in recognition of his historic role in the country’s liberation struggle. The award was presented at a solemn ceremony held last Thursday, 29th May 2025, in Luanda, the Angolan capital. Mandla Qassim Tsikata, who attended the event in
- [We Must Legislate and Universalize Unexplained Wealth Order… Anchoring the Principle of Reverse Burden of Proof in Our Constitution - Prof. Jane Opoku-Agyemang](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/we-must-legislate-and-universalize-unexplained-wealth-order-anchoring-the-principle-of-reverse-burden-of-proof-in-our-constitution-prof-jane-opoku-agyemang/) - Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for sweeping legal reforms to strengthen Ghana’s fight against corruption, urging Parliament to pass legislation that would institutionalize unexplained wealth orders (UWOs) and introduce the principle of reverse burden of proof into the national Constitution. Speaking at the National Anti-Corruption Conference, the Vice President stressed the need
- [Ghana’s Asset Declaration Regime Requires Immediate Strengthening, Moving Beyond Mere Submission - Vice President](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghanas-asset-declaration-regime-requires-immediate-strengthening-moving-beyond-mere-submission-vice-president/) - Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has declared that Ghana’s current asset declaration regime is inadequate and must be urgently strengthened to serve as a meaningful tool in the country’s anti-corruption campaign. Delivering a keynote address at the National Anti-Corruption Conference, the Vice President took aim at the perfunctory nature of existing asset disclosure practices.
- [ORAL’ Is an Effort to Send a Clear Message That Corruption Will Not Be Tolerated Going Forward - Vice President](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/oral-is-an-effort-to-send-a-clear-message-that-corruption-will-not-be-tolerated-going-forward-vice-president/) - Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has emphasized that Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL)—aims at reclaiming stolen public funds and signaling a zero-tolerance approach to corruption. “Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) is an effort to send a clear message that corruption will not be tolerated going forward,” the Vice President stated. The initiative is one
- [FORESTRY DIRECTOR URGES COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TO HELP PROTECT FOREST RESERVES](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/forestry-director-urges-community-leadership-to-help-protect-forest-reserves/) - Issac Boamah Amanquah who is the Nkwanta South municipal forestry director stated in an interview that before a forest can be well protected then the communities surrounding the forest have said to themselves to protect it. According to Mr. Boamah, there are Forest guides but to protect a forest, it is a collective responsibility, therefore
- [Police arrest suspect Mohammed Adjiri for the unlawful possession of narcotic drugs.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/police-arrest-suspect-mohammed-adjiri-for-the-unlawful-possession-of-narcotic-drugs/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh The National Higway Patrol Unit of the Ghana Police Service, through a special intelligence operation, has arrested suspect Ernest Mohamed Adjiri for the unlawful possession of narcotic drugs in the Greater Accra Region. The operation, carried out by a team of Police officers, led to the retrieval of one hundred
- [IGP Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno commended for his fight against ‘galamsey](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/igp-mr-christian-tetteh-yohuno-commended-for-his-fight-against-galamsey/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Armah Kofi Buah has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno and the Ghana Police Service for the immense efforts in the fight against illegal mining. Speaking at the Global Mining Summit on Monday, June 2, 2025, the Hon. minister
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- [   Deepening China-Africa Infrastructure Cooperation for Shared Technological Advancements](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/deepening-china-africa-infrastructure-cooperation-for-shared-technological-advancements/) - (by H.E. Tong Defa, Ambassador of China to Ghana) There is a famous saying about development in China: “To get rich, build roads first.” This indicates the vital role of infrastructure construction in economic development. China’s infrastructure was still weak 30 years ago. When I was young, traveling from Beijing to my hometown Nanjing, a
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- [It’s unethical and dishonourable – Martin Amidu blasts Godfred Dame over CJ Petition](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/its-unethical-and-dishonourable-martin-amidu-blasts-godfred-dame-over-cj-petition/) - Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has taken a strong swipe at former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, whom he refers to as “Telephone Man,” over comments suggesting that proceedings regarding the petition to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo should be held publicly. In a sharply worded open letter, Amidu criticized Dame’s suggestion as “unethical and dishonourable,”
- [Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng, distinguished journalist, passes on](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nana-kwasi-gyan-apenteng-distinguished-journalist-passes-on/) - Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng, distinguished journalist, passed away in London yesterday after a short illness with cancer. He was 74. Nana Gyan-Apenteng, former editor and columnist of The Mirror weekly newspaper, was the Apagyahene of Tafo Eti in the Eastern Region. He was deputy editor of the erstwhile London-based West Africa magazine in the late 1980s
- [Revealed: the grassroots Tory plot to oust Kemi Badenoch](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/revealed-the-grassroots-tory-plot-to-oust-kemi-badenoch/) - Association chairmen are understood to be considering a confidence motion against the party leader Kemi Badenoch is safe from a leadership challenge until November but one party member said there is a mechanism that could be used to remove her HOUSE OF COMMONS/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES Grassroots Conservatives are planning a move to dislodge Kemi
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- [Mahama Orders Halt on Gov't Land Sales Amid Probe into Questionable Land Deals](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/mahama-orders-halt-on-govt-land-sales-amid-probe-into-questionable-land-deals/) - President John Dramani Mahama has detailed pragmatic measures towards addressing the long-standing land grievances in the Greater Accra Region by ordering a halt on government land sales. Speaking at Dodowa as part of his "Thank-You" tour following his electoral victory, Mahama emphasized the need for unity and dialogue within traditional institutions. "We're deeply concerned by
- [GOVERNMENT RECLAIMS ASENAYO FOREST RESERVE FROM ILLEGAL MINERS](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/government-reclaims-asenayo-forest-reserve-from-illegal-miners/) - In ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal mining activities and protect Ghana’s forest reserves and water bodies, the government has achieved another significant milestone with the successful reclamation of the Asenayo Forest Reserve. This feat has once again been achieved through coordinated operations led by the Forestry Commission and Security agencies, under the auspices
- [NATO rocked by corruption scandal](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nato-rocked-by-corruption-scandal/) - Multiple countries have launched investigations into the US-led alliance’s procurement system Police have conducted arrests and searches in several countries as part of a corruption investigation into current and former employees of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The raids, coordinated by Eurojust – the EU’s criminal justice agency – took place in Luxembourg, Belgium, the
- [We gave away everything we had, but we can’t give away what we don’t have..](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/we-gave-away-everything-we-had-but-we-cant-give-away-what-we-dont-have/) - Last Tuesday, #French #President Emmanuel #Macron spoke clearly when he declared in an interview with #TFI that his country has done “the maximum we could” to help #Kiev. He said, “We gave away everything we had, but we can’t give away what we don’t have, and we can’t strip ourselves of what is necessary for
- [Netanyahu in Face Off with Starmer, Macron, Carney Over Gaza](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/netanyahu-in-face-off-with-starmer-macron-carney-over-gaza/) - “We Will Take Action Against Netanyahu,” Starmer, Macron, Carney Declare “Israel Won’t Stop”, Netanyahu Replies Starmer, Macron, Carney By Abiola Olawale In a fiery exchange that has captured international attention, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has locked horns with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
- [Father sets wife, children ablaze over alleged infidelity, daughter dies](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/father-sets-wife-children-ablaze-over-alleged-infidelity-daughter-dies/) - The International Federation of Women Lawyers, Abia State branch, has condemned the recent alleged incident of domestic violence and child abuse in which a father set himself, his wife, and their one-year-old daughter ablaze in Onicha Ngwa community in Obingwa Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred between 1am and 2am on Saturday,
- [Protests Erupt in Ibadan After Stray Bullet Kills WASSCE Student](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/protests-erupt-in-ibadan-after-stray-bullet-kills-wassce-student/) - By Abiola Olawale A tragic incident in Ibadan, Oyo State, has sparked widespread protests after a West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) student was struck by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer. The student, whose identity remains undisclosed, was reportedly on his way to an examination centre when the alleged incident
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- [Justice's removal to begin public hearings on Thursday](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/justices-removal-to-begin-public-hearings-on-thursday/) - The five-member committee set up by President John Dramani Mahama to investigate three petitions filed against the Chief Justice is set to commence its hearings on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The committee, chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, was constituted in accordance with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution. This follows the President’s
- [HON. BUAH DIRECTS LANDS COMMISSION TO DECENTRALIZE OPERATIONS WITHIN TWO MONTHS](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/hon-buah-directs-lands-commission-to-decentralize-operations-within-two-months/) - Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP)- the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has directed the leadership of the lands commission to decentralize the Lands Commission’s operations to address the longstanding challenges of inaccessibility, bureaucratic delays, and land disputes plaguing the system within the next two months. “Land is a critical asset for our people, and
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- [Uruguay's José Mujica, world's 'poorest president', dies](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/uruguays-jose-mujica-worlds-poorest-president-dies/) - Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, known as "Pepe", has died at the age of 89. The ex-guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 was known as the world's "poorest president" because of his modest lifestyle. Current President Yamandú Orsi announced his predecessor's death on X, writing: "thank you for everything you gave us and for your deep love for your people." The politician's cause of death is not
- [ORAL: Some people have approached us to return ‘loot’ – Justice Srem Sai](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/oral-some-people-have-approached-us-to-return-loot-justice-srem-sai/) - Justice Srem Sai is the Deputy Attorney General Wed, 14 May 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.com The Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Justice Srem Sai, has disclosed that some individuals implicated in the ongoing corruption investigations tagged Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) have approached authorities with offers to return assets believed to have been unlawfully acquired. Speaking
- [Parliament directs Ho West DCE to secure land boundaries of Abutia Senior High Technical School](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/parliament-directs-ho-west-dce-to-secure-land-boundaries-of-abutia-senior-high-technical-school/) - By: Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe The Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education, Hon. Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, has directed the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Ho West, Mr. Francis Dussey Profer, to collaborate with the management of Abutia Senior High Technical School (ABUSTECH) to secure all documentation on the school boundaries. The directive aims to protect
- [EMPOWERING YOUTH FOR GLOBAL INDUSTRY: REGIONAL MARITIME UNIVERSITY GRADUATES SEVENTH COHORT OF MOBILE CRANE AND FORKLIFT TRAINEES](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/empowering-youth-for-global-industry-regional-maritime-university-graduates-seventh-cohort-of-mobile-crane-and-forklift-trainees/) - By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Regional Maritime University (RMU), in partnership with the National Association of Heavy-Duty Equipment Operators Ghana (NAHEOG), has graduated its seventh cohort of Mobile Crane and Forklift trainees, reinforcing its commitment to job creation and industrial transformation through technical skills training. Held under the themed “Skilled Labour for Accelerated Industrialization.” It
- [THE NPP’S CALL FOR SAMMY GYAMFI’S SACK IS A DESPERATE FARCE WRAPPED IN HYPOCRISY!](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-npps-call-for-sammy-gyamfis-sack-is-a-desperate-farce-wrapped-in-hypocrisy/) - How dare the New Patriotic Party — a morally bankrupt, scandal-ridden, corruption-infested political syndicate — muster the audacity to demand the dismissal of Sammy Gyamfi, one of the most courageous, articulate, and principled voices in Ghana’s democratic space, simply for exhibiting compassion, generosity, and benevolence — virtues utterly alien to the cold-hearted charlatans now calling
- [Geneva Talks: Relief As China, US Agree To Cut Tariffs by 115%, move to End tit-for-tat trade War](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/geneva-talks-relief-as-china-us-agree-to-cut-tariffs-by-115-move-to-end-tit-for-tat-trade-war/) - By Kolawole Ojebisi The United States and China have taken a significant step towards resolving the trade war between the two countries. This is as the two largest economies in the world, on Monday, announced a joint agreement to dramatically slash reciprocal tariffs. The officials of both countries stressed that Washington and Beijing seek to
- [How Air Peace Flight Was Disrupted After Plane Hit Antelope At Abuja Airport — NCAA](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/how-air-peace-flight-was-disrupted-after-plane-hit-antelope-at-abuja-airport-ncaa/) - By Kolawole Ojebisi The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has revealed how Air Peace flight was disrupted as one of the airline planes hit and killed an antelope at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, on Saturday. The aviation body said the accident was caused by a large antelope which the plane collided with while taxiing on
- [Rasool is Africa’s missed opportunity to tackle the bully, By Azu Ishiekwene](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/rasool-is-africas-missed-opportunity-to-tackle-the-bully-by-azu-ishiekwene-2/)
- [‘Stand up for Cuba now!’- Pan-African groups to AU](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/stand-up-for-cuba-now-pan-african-groups-to-au/) - A coalition of African civil society groups, political organizations, and prominent Pan-African figures has issued a powerful communiqué demanding urgent action from the African Union (AU) to defend the Republic of Cuba. In a statement issued on May 1, 2025, and endorsed by institutions across the continent and beyond, the statement calls for Cuba to be recognized as an Honorary
- [THE MARXIST-NKRUMAIST FORUM](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-marxist-nkrumaist-forum/) - Taking Consciencism From The Centre To The Utmost Edges Of The Universe MIND AND THOUGHT IN PRIMITIVE SOCIETY A STUDY IN ETHNO-PHILOSOPHY With Special Reference to the Akan Peoples of the Gold Coast, West Africa KWAME NKRUMAH Written in1944 at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. PREFACE INTRODUCTION: (l) Anthropology and the Peoples of Primitive Societies.(2)
- [RUSSIA’S VICTORY DAY: UKRAINE SEEKS ESCALATION IN WEST’S PROXY WAR THROUGH DRONE TERROR ATTACKS  ](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/russias-victory-day-ukraine-seeks-escalation-in-wests-proxy-war-through-drone-terror-attacks/) - Today, May 9 2025 marks exactly 8 decades (80 years) since the Soviet Union defeated Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Germany in a bloody war never witnessed in the history of the world. As such there are nearly 30 world leaders in Russia who are partaking in the event which symbolizes defeat over fascism and Nazism. Even
- [BLACK POWER](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/black-power/) - #BLACK #POWER The phenomena of treating the #African diaspora as objects of exploitation for #cultural #tourism aimed at facilitating the inflow of #foreignexchange is reactionary in the extreme. Our relations with the African diaspora ought to be focused on a shared commitment to build a better world free from all forms of exploitation, oppression, and
- [ATTORNEY BENJAMIN CRUMP AND HIS TEAM RECOGNISES FIVE ICONIC ACTIVISTS ON DIASPORA AFRICAN FORUM](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/attorney-benjamin-crump-and-his-team-recognises-five-iconic-activists-on-diaspora-african-forum/) - SANKOFA WALL BY: DANIEL ASARE American Black Attorney, Benjamin Crump and his legal firm in conjunction with the Diaspora African Forum have paid homage to five iconic black activists which includes “ Henrietta Lacks and Delia Taylor” on its Sankofa Wall Here in Accra. This memorial wall has the names of renowned leaders, academicians, activists
- [Government Reaffirms Commitment to Resolving Ewoyaa Lithium Project Delays](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/government-reaffirms-commitment-to-resolving-ewoyaa-lithium-project-delays/) - A delegation of Paramount Chiefs from Mankessim, Nkusukum, Abura, Dominase, and Ogua recently engaged with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, to address the stalled Ewoyaa Lithium Project. Speaking on behalf of the group, the Omanhene of Mankessim, Osagyefo Amanda Edu IV, expressed deep concern over the prolonged delay, citing
- [NDC PASTORS FORUM – WEIJA-GBAWE CONSTITUENCY APPLAUDS PRESIDENT MAHAMA FOR NOMINATING FELIX ODARTEY LAMPTEY AS MCE](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ndc-pastors-forum-weija-gbawe-constituency-applauds-president-mahama-for-nominating-felix-odartey-lamptey-as-mce/) - 5th May, 2025 The NDC Pastors Forum in the Weija-Gbawe Constituency has expressed profound appreciation to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama for the nomination of Mr. Felix Odartey Lamptey as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly. Mr. Lamptey, who also serves as the Parliamentary Candidate for the National Democratic Congress
- [JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/judicial-independence-and-accountability/) - The Judiciary has been in the news quite a bit in the last week. The President has nominated 7 new justices to the Supreme Court while the CJ is facing proceedings for her removal. Unfortunately, the reaction to these 2 issues have been partisanized and conflated. The President, who campaigned, rightly against the NPPs, NADAA-led
- [Kwaku Azar writes:“Touch Not the Anointed” — A Constitutionalist’s Response to Prof. Kwesi Yankah](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/kwaku-azar-writestouch-not-the-anointed-a-constitutionalists-response-to-prof-kwesi-yankah/) - Prof. Kwesi Yankah’s sentimental ode to the suspended Chief Justice regrettably substitutes pathos for principle and identity politics for constitutional fidelity. Cloaked in humor and nostalgia, his reflection artfully dances around the core issues that those concerned about judicial independence and constitutional governance are asking. Let us not, on Labor Day, labor to whitewash constitutional
- [REJOINDER TO PUBLICATION BY THE FOURTH ESTATE ON ASSET DECLARATIONL](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/rejoinder-to-publication-by-the-fourth-estate-on-asset-declarationl/) - Dr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo Wednesday, April 30, 2025 REJOINDER TO PUBLICATION BY THE FOURTH ESTATE ON ASSET DECLARATION My attention has been drawn to a publication by The Fourth Estate titled “ASSET “DECLARATION: 55 Appointees & Staffers Defy Mahama’s Order… Will the President go by his words, or was just an empty threat?” in which my
- [Progressive Peoples Party (PPP) Statement on the Suspension of the Chief Justice](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/progressive-peoples-party-ppp-statement-on-the-suspension-of-the-chief-justice/) - 8th April, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Progressive Peoples Party (PPP) Statement on the Suspension of the Chief Justice Accra, April 28, 2025 – The Progressive Peoples Party (PPP) has been following with keen interest the recent suspension of the Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana. We wish to reiterate our firm belief that the
- [PRESIDENT MAHAMA COMMITTED TO OPENING UP AFRAM PLAINS ONCE AND FOR ALL – ROADS MINISTERS](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/president-mahama-committed-to-opening-up-afram-plains-once-and-for-all-roads-ministers/) - The government is set to construct a 3.6-kilometre bridge over the River Afram in the Eastern Region, alongside the development of approximately 100 kilometres of road network. This initiative, part of President Mahama’s “Big Push” infrastructure agenda, aims to boost agricultural productivity, stimulate economic growth, and alleviate poverty in the region. Among the roads under…
- [Dr. Adutwum breaks ranks with Bawumia, declares intent to contest 2028 NPP presidential primaries](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/dr-adutwum-breaks-ranks-with-bawumia-declares-intent-to-contest-2028-npp-presidential-primaries/) - Former Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has officially announced his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries ahead of the 2028 general elections, signaling a bold break from Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Once considered a staunch ally of Dr. Bawumia and a potential vice-presidential pick during the 2024 elections, Dr. Adutwum’s declaration marks
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- [Reclaiming 3,000 hectares of land destroyed by galamsey to cost Ghana $120 million – Media Coalition](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/reclaiming-3000-hectares-of-land-destroyed-by-galamsey-to-cost-ghana-120-million-media-coalition/) - According to Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, reclaiming just 3,000 hectares of land destroyed by illegal mining could cost Ghana around $120 million. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Wednesday, April 16 2025, Mr Ashigbey said the country cannot afford the cost of reversing the damage caused
- [The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga writes](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-majority-leader-mahama-ayariga-writes/) - Article “146(10) Where a petition has been referred to a committee under this article, the President may (a) In the case of the Chief Justice, acting in accordance with the advice of the Council of State, by warrant signed by him, suspend the Chief Justice.” There is no unchecked discretion here because the discretion of
- [Thaddeus Sory writes: REVOKE AND SUSPEND THE BAR](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/thaddeus-sory-writes-revoke-and-suspend-the-bar/) - 1. This will be brief and direct. Perhaps it’s no surprise that it took two clear days for the Ghana Bar Association’s resolution to finally see the light of day. It was only this afternoon, 29th April 2025, that a signed copy of the Bar’s resolution—passed on Saturday, 26th April—surfaced publicly. Among other things, the
- [REMEMBERING ISAAC T. A. WALLACE-JOHNSON](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/remembering-isaac-t-a-wallace-johnson/) - Sixty years ago on 10 May 1965 Isaac T. A. Wallace-Johnson died in a car accident in Ghana. Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Wallace-Johnson dedicated his life to the fight for freedom from colonial rule, and better conditions for African people, not just in his native Sierra Leone, but everywhere he lived and visited. Wallace-Johnson
- [SOCIALIST MOVEMENT OF GHANA (SMG) STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF BURKINA FASO AND DEMANDS AFRICAN UNITY AGAINST COUNTER-REVOLUTIONARY INSURGENCY](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/socialist-movement-of-ghana-smg-stands-in-solidarity-with-the-people-of-burkina-faso-and-demands-african-unity-against-counter-revolutionary-insurgency/) - SMG SOLIDARITY MESSAGE WITH BURKINA FASODownload
- [Sports Minister pledges disclosure of Black Stars budgets before games](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/sports-minister-pledges-disclosure-of-black-stars-budgets-before-games/) - By: Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, has assured of his ministry’s commitment to publishing future match-related budgets for national teams beforehand to enable the public carry out a comprehensive scrutiny on them before the games are played. According to him, the move is aimed at fostering transparency
- [GFA boss, new GOC boss and EXCO members charged to elevate Ghanaian sports with their new roles](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/gfa-boss-new-goc-boss-and-exco-members-charged-to-elevate-ghanaian-sports-with-their-new-roles/) - By: Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, has on behalf of the Ministry and Ghanaians, congratulated the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mr. Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, on his historic appointment as the 2nd Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), saying, that the prestigious
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- [Movement for Change Backs Mahama's CJ Suspension, Cites Constitution](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/movement-for-change-backs-mahamas-cj-suspension-cites-constitution/) - The Movement for Change has come to the defense of President John Mahama's decision to suspend Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, asserting that the process adheres strictly to the constitutional framework outlined in Article 146. According to the movement in a press release, the president's actions are well-grounded in the constitution, which serves as the bedrock
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- [Cardinals to meet in the Vatican to set funeral date for Pope Francis](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/cardinals-to-meet-in-the-vatican-to-set-funeral-date-for-pope-francis/) - Cardinals are expected to meet in the Vatican this morning to decide on a date for the funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Monday, aged 88 He died of stroke and subsequent irreversible heart failure, the Vatican says in a statement The pontiff's death has prompted an outpouring of grief from Catholics across the
- [Al Qaeda affiliate says it killed 70 soldiers in Benin, SITE reports](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/al-qaeda-affiliate-says-it-killed-70-soldiers-in-benin-site-reports/) - By Reuters COTONOU, April 20 (Reuters) - Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM said it killed 70 soldiers in raids on two military posts in north Benin, the biggest death count claimed by jihadists in the country in over a decade of activity in West Africa, the SITE Intelligence Group said on Saturday. The West African state
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- [Ghana hires international auditors to scrutinise GH¢4.4bn government debts](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-hires-international-auditors-to-scrutinise-gh¢4-4bn-government-debts/) - The Ministry of Finance has begun an eight-week forensic audit into GH¢4.4 billion in outstanding government payables, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced at a press conference on April 15 2025. The event was held jointly with officials from the Bank of Ghana and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The exercise will be carried
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- [SUSPERSTITION](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/susperstition/) - Sometimes one wonders whether the state of #Ghana has arrived in #2025.The #country and its current #leaders are so steep in #superstition that it substantially devalues the #mandate they struggle to get from the #people.If every problem is created by and resolved by one #deity or the other, then why do we bother ourselves every
- [Sahrawi Ambassador to Angola discusses strengthening cooperation with Angolan News Agency officials](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/sahrawi-ambassador-to-angola-discusses-strengthening-cooperation-with-angolan-news-agency-officials/) - Luanda (Angola), April 14, 2025 (SPS) – The Sahrawi Ambassador to Angola, Mr. Hamdi Khalil Meyara, led a visit on Monday to the headquarters of the Angolan News Agency (ANGOP), where he met with the agency's Director-General and its board of directors. The visit allowed the Sahrawi ambassador to observe the operational mechanisms of the
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- [Gov’t commissions 453 ‘Blue Water Guards’ after 1-month intensive training](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/govt-commissions-453-blue-water-guards-after-1-month-intensive-training/) - B By: Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources on Monday, April 14, 2025, passed out a total of 453 personnel under its Blue Water Initiative upon completion of an intensive one-month training at the Ghana Navy Forward Base at Ezilibo in the Jomoro District of the Western Region. In a three-phase
- [Behind Trump’s spiralling tariff war: An interview with Marxist economist Michael Roberts](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/behind-trumps-spiralling-tariff-war-an-interview-with-marxist-economist-michael-roberts-2/) - By Michael Roberts & Federico Fuentes Michael Roberts is a Marxist economist who worked in the City of London for more than 40 years and writes on economic issues at The Next Recession. He is also the author of The Long Depression: Marxism and the Global Crisis of Capitalism and Capitalism in the 21st Century:
- [Trump's tariffs and their likely impact on China..](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/trumps-tariffs-and-their-likely-impact-on-china/) - The People's Daily - the official newspaper of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China - just published an editorial on Trump's tariffs and their likely impact on China.. Quick summary of the main points 👇 1) The tariffs were expected and planned for They write that "although international markets generally consider the
- [Auditor-General to embark on nationwide payroll audit](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/auditor-general-to-embark-on-nationwide-payroll-audit/) - Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu Wed, 9 Apr 2025Source: mynewsgh.com Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu has announced that his office will embark on a nationwide payroll audit targeting all covered entities under the Controller and Accountant General’s payroll system. The initiative, aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability, comes amid growing public concern over the persistence of "ghost
- [African Lion 25: Largest U.S.-led military exercise in Africa kicks off across four nations](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/african-lion-25-largest-u-s-led-military-exercise-in-africa-kicks-off-across-four-nations/) - /images/screenshot/17445571432043442803433880120633.jpg VICENZA, Italy — African Lion 25, U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual exercise, officially kicks off April 14, 2025, in Tunisia, with activities in Ghana, Senegal, and Morocco beginning in May. With more than 10,000 troops from over 40 nations — including seven NATO allies — this year’s iteration will be the largest in the
- [Controller and Accountant-General freezes GBC boss' salary over unclear reappointment](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/controller-and-accountant-general-freezes-gbc-boss-salary-over-unclear-reappointment/) - Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Prof. Amin Alhassan A series of letters have revealed inconsistencies regarding Prof. Amin Alhassan's reappointment as Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). This raises questions about the legitimacy of his continued tenure without confirmation from the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, and financial clearance from
- [Palestinian Child Day: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates...](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/palestinian-child-day-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-expatriates/) - Press Statement Palestinian Child Day: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates affirms that the world has failed the children of Palestine through its silence in the face of their suffering under Israeli occupation. On this occasion, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine, emphasizes that we are witnessing a
- [Dysfunctional traffic lights at Achimota Abofu poses danger to pedestrians and motorists](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/dysfunctional-traffic-lights-at-achimota-abofu-poses-danger-to-pedestrians-and-motorists/) - B y: Gifty Aboagyewaa Okai Traffic lights are not ornamental features on roads particularly at intersections, but self-operated technological installations that ensure efficient traffic flow and promote safe commute during the day and at night on a daily basis. These devices, which illuminate each of the three coloured-lights - red, amber, and green separately and
- [GGSA's FUTURE AS A COMMERCIAL HUB: LANDS MINISTER PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR TRANSFORMATION](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ggsas-future-as-a-commercial-hub-lands-minister-pledges-support-for-transformation/) - T he Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP, has called for a paradigm shift in the operations of the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) to transform it into a commercially viable entity that weans itself off government subvention. During his first official visit to the GGSA since his appointment on
- [AGGREY AND AGGREY ASSOCIATES LAUNCHES FOUNDATION TO RESTORE DEGRADED LANDS](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/aggrey-and-aggrey-associates-launches-foundation-to-restore-degraded-lands/) - Aggrey and Associates Limited has launched a new foundation that seeks to help land reclamation and ecological restoration as well as support environmental sustainability and promote responsible mining practices across the country. The newly-launched foundation’s first project is expected to commence in Konongo, where efforts will be concentrated on rehabilitating lands degraded by illegal mining
- [Government to roll Out Bold Economic Reforms to Boost Revenue and Trade Efficiency - Veep](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/government-to-roll-out-bold-economic-reforms-to-boost-revenue-and-trade-efficiency-veep/) - B y Stanley Kwabla Arku The government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing wide-range economic and institutional reforms aimed at enhancing revenue mobilization, improving trade efficiency, and strengthening economic self-reliance. Delivering a keynote address at the graduation ceremony for Officer Cadets of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Vice President Naana Jane
- [Ministry of Environment disburses 1st tranche of US$4.35M funding to 10 SMEs for plastic waste management](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ministry-of-environment-disburses-1st-tranche-of-us4-35m-funding-to-10-smes-for-plastic-waste-management/) - By: Gifty Aboagyewaa Okai The Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology has disbursed an amount of $331,606, which is the first tranche of funding of US$4,350,000 to support Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) in sustainable waste management. 10 selected SMEs received the funding during a brief ceremony in Accra. The companies include: Colliba Waste Management
- [TENSION BETWEEN MALI & ALGERIA MUST STOP NOW!](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/tension-between-mali-algeria-must-stop-now/) - The emerging feud between Algeria and Mali is most unhealthy for progressive and #revolutionary forces in Africa. This is because the two countries have played leading roles in the PanAfricanist movement and continue to be shining the lights on the path of anti-imperialism. We urge them to immediately resume talks to resume healthy relations in
- [Statement by the Sahrawi Ministry for Foreign Affairs](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/statement-by-the-sahrawi-ministry-for-foreign-affairs/) - Bir Lehlou (Liberated Territories) 09 April 2025 (SPS) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sahrawi Republic issued the following statement in reaction to a position recently expressed by the American Administration on the conflict in Western Sahara. Following is the full text of the Statement: Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- [The People's Bank of China suddenly announced that the digital RMB (Renminbi, Chinese Yuan) cross-border settlement system](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-peoples-bank-of-china-suddenly-announced-that-the-digital-rmb-renminbi-chinese-yuan-cross-border-settlement-system/) - *BIG BREAKING* the People's Bank of China suddenly announced that the digital RMB (Renminbi, Chinese Yuan) cross-border settlement system will be fully connected to the ten ASEAN countries and six Middle Eastern countries, which means that 38% of the world's trade volume will bypass the SWIFT system dominated by the US dollar and directly enter
- [Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump's ...](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/former-president-barack-obama-criticized-president-donald-trumps/) - Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump's actions targeting law firms and universities Thursday, encouraging them to fight back. "It is up to all of us to fix this," Obama said during a speech at Hamilton College. "It’s not going to be because somebody comes and saves you. The most important office in this democracy
- [Amb. Sam Pee Yalley dead](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/amb-sam-pee-yalley-dead/) - Sam Pee Yalley, former Ghanaian High Commissioner to India and President of the NDC Professionals Forum, has passed away. It is not immediately known what led to his sudden demise. His death was announced by Deputy National Communications Officer of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Malik Basintale in a Facebook post on Sunday, April
- [Behind Trump’s spiralling tariff war: An interview with Marxist economist Michael Roberts](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/behind-trumps-spiralling-tariff-war-an-interview-with-marxist-economist-michael-roberts/) - By Michael Roberts & Federico Fuentes Michael Roberts is a Marxist economist who worked in the City of London for more than 40 years and writes on economic issues at The Next Recession. He is also the author of The Long Depression: Marxism and the Global Crisis of Capitalism and Capitalism in the 21st Century: Through the Prism of Value (with Guglielmo Carchedi).
- [SUPPORT WILL BE PROVIDED TO FACILITATE THE SMOOTH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PREMIX FUEL AUTOMATION PROJECT-FISHERIES MINISTER](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/support-will-be-provided-to-facilitate-the-smooth-implementation-of-the-premix-fuel-automation-project-fisheries-minister/) - BY: DANIEL ASARE Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur has officially inaugurated the National Premix Fuel Committee (NPFC) The minister highlighted the significant challenges faced by the marine artisanal sub-sector in accessing premix fuel, which is crucial for fisher operations. She also said ministerial support will be provided to address emerging issues to
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- [](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/19663-2/) - "Minster for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor has disclosed that 40 of the over 1300 missing ECG containers have been retrieved after they were traced to an Indian man. An investigative report on the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) uncovered that more than 1,300 containers, which were meant to be cleared at the Tema
- [The Energy Ministry takes delivery of investigative reports on missing ECG containers at Tema Port.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-energy-ministry-takes-delivery-of-investigative-reports-on-missing-ecg-containers-at-tema-port/) - 25/03/25 Story by George Yawson Vineh An investigative report on the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has revealed that more than 1,300 containers, which were supposed to be cleared at the Tema Port, cannot be accounted for. Receiving the report, earlier today, Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor described the findings as alarming
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- [Iran's President to Trump: I will not negotiate, 'do whatever the hell you want'](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/irans-president-to-trump-i-will-not-negotiate-do-whatever-the-hell-you-want/) - March 11 (Reuters) - President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would not negotiate with the U.S. while being threatened, telling President Donald Trump to "do whatever the hell you want", Iranian state media reported on Tuesday. "It is unacceptable for us that they (the U.S.) give orders and make threats. I won’t even negotiate with you.
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- [Asante Bediatuo returns home on Chartered Flight](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/asante-bediatuo-returns-home-on-chartered-flight/) - ….After seven months medical treatment abroad The Executive Secretary to former President Nana Akufo-Addo, Nana Bediatuo Asante, has finally returned to Ghana, after spending nearly seven months abroad for medical treatment. The Herald’s lenses captured his arrival at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in the early hours of Saturday. He was secretly flown into the country on
- [Renowned playwright Athol Fugard dies, aged 92](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/renowned-playwright-athol-fugard-dies-aged-92/) - Renowned South African playwright, actor and director Athol Fugard has died at his Stellenbosch home after a long illness. John Kani, the actor with whom he achieved much success, shared: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend Athol Fugard. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Elder.” Named the greatest active
- [2026 WCQ: Kurt Okraku introduces Black Stars new technical team to Sports Minister](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/2026-wcq-kurt-okraku-introduces-black-stars-new-technical-team-to-sports-minister/) - By: Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe3/3/2025 The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mr. Kurt Edwin Simon Okraku, on Monday, March 3, 2025, led the technical team of the Black Stars to meet with the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams at his office. The visit was to officially introduce the newly constituted technical
- [Sports Ministry to introduce e-sports in Ghana](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/sports-ministry-to-introduce-e-sports-in-ghana/) - By: Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe1/3/2025 The executives of E-sports Federation have held talks with the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, to discuss the introduction, promotion and development of the sport in Ghana and abroad. The sector Minister, who hosted the delegation in his office on Friday, February 28, 2025, expressed his outfit’s readiness
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- [Jean-Marie Formadi Supports Artisans in Abotoase](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/jean-marie-formadi-supports-artisans-in-abotoase/) - Story by Abdul Razak Samali | 07/03/25 In a spirited display of benevolence, Member of Parliament for Biakoye constituency, Jean-Marie Formadi has extended her philanthropic tentacles to artisans at Abotoase in the Oti Region with the donation of items to enhance their work. Renowned American civil rights activist, poet and writer, Maya Angelou is on
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- [LOGNet pledges support for Local Government Minister.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/lognet-pledges-support-for-local-government-minister/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh 05/03/25 The Local Governance Network (LOGNet) has pledged its support for the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, with a call to help address pressing challenges affecting effective local governance. During a courtesy call on the Ministry to congratulate the Minister on his appointment, Chairman of
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- [52 Outstanding Students Honored at 2025 President’s Independence Day Awards](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/52-outstanding-students-honored-at-2025-presidents-independence-day-awards/) - By Stanley Kwabla Arku As Ghana prepares to mark its 68th Independence Day, 52 exceptional students, including those with special needs, have been recognized for their outstanding performance in the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The prestigious 2025 President’s Independence Day Awards celebrated the young achievers for their academic excellence and dedication to learning.
- [Leaked Hillary Clinton Emails Revealed NATO Killed Gaddafi to Stop the formation of a United States of Africa.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/leaked-hillary-clinton-emails-revealed-nato-killed-gaddafi-to-stop-the-formation-of-a-united-states-of-africa/) - Of the 3,000 emails released from Hillary Clinton's private email server in late December 2015, about a third were from her close confidante Sidney Blumenthal. One of these emails, dated April 2, 2011, read in part: Gaddafi's government holds more than 143 tons of gold and a similar amount in silver. This gold was accumulated
- [Nigerian military brutalises electricity firm staff in setback for $20bn investment drive](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nigerian-military-brutalises-electricity-firm-staff-in-setback-for-20bn-investment-drive/) - By Eniola Akinkuotu Posted on March 6, 2025 16:53 The Nigerian Air Force attacked Ikeja Electric staff, abducted the CEO and ransacked the offices of their electricity provider, after the power was disconnected for non-payment. Officers of the Nigerian Air Force stormed an electricity office in Ikeja, at the heart of the economic capital Lagos, early on Thursday
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- [END OF THE ROAD](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/end-of-the-road/) - If #Zelensky does not realize that he has hit the end of the road, then there must be something wrong with his mental faculties. At the #Oval Office meeting in #Washington over the weekend with Donald Trump ( @realDonaldTrump), Zelensky admitted that without #US support the #war in #Ukraine could not have gone beyond three
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- [SMG MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE COMING OF DR. LI BO TO GHANA](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/media-statement-dr-li-bo-is-coming-to-ghana/) - October 18, 2024.MEDIA STATEMENTDR. LI BO IS COMING TO GHANA Dr. Li Bo Dr. Li Bo, a respected Chinese intellectual and an expert on China-Africa relations is expected inAccra, Ghana in February 2025 at the invitation of the Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG).While in Accra, Dr. Bo will be the keynote speaker at a public
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- [SMG DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR NKRUMAH’S LEGACY: RENAMING KOTOKA AIRPORT & END TOFOREIGN SUBVERSION](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/smg-demands-justice-for-nkrumahs-legacy-renaming-kotoka-airport-end-toforeign-subversion/) - Press StatementFor Immediate Release SMG DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR NKRUMAH’S LEGACY: RENAMING KOTOKA AIRPORT & END TOFOREIGN SUBVERSIONThe overthrow of Nkrumah was not just the removal of a leader—it was the sabotage of Ghana’sdestiny. Had Nkrumah’s industrialization and socialist policies continued uninterrupted, Ghanawould today be competing with China as a global economic power. Instead, successive governmentshave
- [Marika Sherwood passes on](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/marika-sherwood-passes-on/) - The Young Historians Project is deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of our longtime collaborator and friend Marika Sherwood. Marika was one of the founding members of the Black and Asian Studies Association (BASA) along with YHP consultant historian Hakim Adi. A veteran pioneer of Black British history, Marika dedicated her life to
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- [Kenyan MP charged with forging academic certificates](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/kenyan-mp-charged-with-forging-academic-certificates-2/) - Kenyan MP George Koimburi faces charges for forging academic certificates, highlighting ongoing concerns over fake credentials in politics Kenyan MP George Koimburi charged with forging certificates He denies allegations and was released on cash bail Fake academic credentials among politicians remain a concern KENYAN Member of Parliament George Koimburi has been charged with forging academic
- [The Unbroken Spirit of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah: Commemorating the 59th Anniversary of Dr. Nkrumah's Overthrow](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-unbroken-spirit-of-dr-kwame-nkrumah-commemorating-the-59th-anniversary-of-dr-nkrumahs-overthrow/) - Today marks the solemn remembrance of the 59th anniversary of the overthrow of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, a global icon whose dedication to the cause of Ghana's independence and the empowerment of the African continent continues to reverberate through the annals of history. His visionary leadership and tireless advocacy for self-determination ignited a flame of
- [Martin A. B. K. Amidu writes:](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/martin-a-b-k-amidu-writes-2/) - Mr. President, I discussed this pervasive coup mentality with you less than a month ago and now you need to face it squarely with firm leadership without any prevarication this time round on the brakeless bicycle speeding with you as the ridder again downhill towards political disaster unless you wakeup from slumber with decisive and
- [To whom it May Concern.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/to-whom-it-may-concern-2/) - I wish to inform you directly that the Alliance for Revolutionary Change has been dissolved as of Dec 19, 2024.So it no longer exists! Please do not refer to any of our members from National Interest Movement as members of the erstwhile Alliance anymore. Dr Susan Adu Amankwah and Madam Rodaline Ayana are both senior
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- ['Such impunity must not go unpunished under Mahama's watch' - Martin Amidu condemns Ofori-Atta raid](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/such-impunity-must-not-go-unpunished-under-mahamas-watch-martin-amidu-condemns-ofori-atta-raid/) - A photo collage of Martin Amidu (L) and Ken Ofori- Atta Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has condemned the recent invasion of the residence of former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta, demanding that President John Dramani Mahama clarify whether he sanctioned the raid or if it was carried out without his knowledge.He asserted that allowing those responsible to go unpunished
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- [John Mahama Calls for Stronger US Support to Tackle West Africa’s Security Challenges](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/john-mahama-calls-for-stronger-us-support-to-tackle-west-africas-security-challenges/) - President John Dramani Mahama is calling for an urgent need for increased US support in tackling security challenges in the West African subregion. He made this call on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Germany during bilateral talks with the Commander of the US African Command (USAFRICOM), General Michael E. Langley. The two
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- [Deadly Tragedy Averted As Delta Plane Flips On Landing At Toronto Airport Injuring Eight](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/deadly-tragedy-averted-as-delta-plane-flips-on-landing-at-toronto-airport-injuring-eight/) - By Kolawole Ojebisi No fewer than eight people sustained varying degrees of injury following an accident involving a Delta Airlines in Canada. The plane reportedly carrying 80 passengers from the United States flipped while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday. The incident occurred as the airport dealt with severe weather conditions, including high
- [Mexico Threatens Google With Legal Action For Changing ‘Gulf Of Mexico’ Name On US Maps](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/mexico-threatens-google-with-legal-action-for-changing-gulf-of-mexico-name-on-us-maps/) - By Kolawole Ojebisi Mexico has asked American multinational corporation and technology company, Google, to correct a misnomer on its maps platform stressing that failure to do so may attract legal action. While speaking about the misnomer, Mexico pointed out Google labelling the entire Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” for US-based users. President
- [Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi Lives](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/field-marshal-dedan-kimathi-lives/) - Kimathi Lives! Statement of the Revolutionary Socialist League. Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi Lives – February 18th, 2025. On this day, February 18th, we commemorate the life and revolutionary legacy of Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi Waciuri, one of Africa’s greatest liberation heroes. His name has echoed across Kenya’s political history as a symbol of defiance, sacrifice,
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- [Aggrieved CLOGSAG Members Disassociate Themselves from Nationwide Strike](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/aggrieved-clogsag-members-disassociate-themselves-from-nationwide-strike/) - A group of aggrieved members of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has disassociated themselves from the nationwide strike called by the Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG, Isaac Bampoe Addo. The strike, which is scheduled to commence on Thursday, February 20, 2025, is in response to the appointment of Mr. Samuel Adom Botchway
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- [Martin A. B. K. Amidu writes:](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/martin-a-b-k-amidu-writes/) - Mr. President, I discussed this pervasive coup mentality with you less than a month ago and now you need to face it squarely with firm leadership without any prevarication this time round on the brakeless bicycle speeding with you as the ridder again downhill towards political disaster unless you wakeup from slumber with decisive and
- [Zelensky’s ‘Pie in the Sky’ Hopes for Long-Range Missiles Slow-Walked by Washington - Ex-DoD Analyst](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/zelenskys-pie-in-the-sky-hopes-for-long-range-missiles-slow-walked-by-washington-ex-dod-analyst/) - Volodymyr Zelensky left Washington on Thursday without approval to launch long-range strikes at targets deep inside Russia using NATO missiles, prompting observers to suggest his "star power" has faded as Americans grow increasingly tired of or indifferent toward the conflict. A former DoD insider explains told Sputnik what's really going on. Ukraine's self-proclaimed president made
- [Lavrov: Western Attempts to Defeat Russia Mirror 1945 'Operation Unthinkable'](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/lavrov-western-attempts-to-defeat-russia-mirror-1945-operation-unthinkable/) - Suicidal attempts to achieve victory over a nuclear power like Russia are pointless, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has denounced Western schemes to destroy Russia in his speech to the United Nations. "A strategic defeat has been declared as the
- [Israel is a rogue nation. It should be removed from the United Nations](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/israel-is-a-rogue-nation-it-should-be-removed-from-the-united-nations-2/) - Mehdi Hasan Over the past year, Israel has launched attacks on multiple countries and occupied territories: the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Iran. Yet countries and territories aside, Israel has also targeted one specific organization with a series of unprecedented rhetorical and violent attacks. Yes, the United Nations. We have all witnessed Israel, in effect, declare
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- [Elon Musk denies ‘hostile takeover’ of government in surprise White House appearance](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/elon-musk-denies-hostile-takeover-of-government-in-surprise-white-house-appearance/) - Elon Musk denied leading a “hostile takeover” of the US government and defended his cost-cutting plans as he made a surprise first appearance at the White House on Tuesday. The world’s richest man took questions from reporters in the Oval Office as he stood next to President Donald Trump, who has tasked him with slashing
- [Tariffs Hike: NLC Demands Immediate Reversal Of Instigated Increase By Telecoms](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/tariffs-hike-nlc-demands-immediate-reversal-of-instigated-increase-by-telecoms/) - The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, expressed outrage over the hike in tariffs by telecommunications companies in the country in spite of earlier agreement reached with the Federal Government and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This was as the NLC described the action by the telecommunications companies as “a betrayal of
- [Former Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul has cautioned that Ghana is not immune to Coup d'état.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/former-defence-minister-dominic-nitiwul-has-cautioned-that-ghana-is-not-immune-to-coup-detat/) - Speaking to Asempa FM on the ‘Ekosii sen’ programme on Monday, February 10, the Member of Parliament for Bimbilla disclosed that some people plotted a coup in 2019 but were unsuccessful. According to him, Ghana can experience a coup if care is not taken. “Some people were planning a coup in 2019. Coup can happen
- [OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL PROSECUTORS MEDIA BRIEFING](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/office-of-the-special-prosecutors-media-briefing/) - Press BriefingDownload
- [KEN OFORI ATTA FORMER FINANCE MINISTER'S RESPONSE TO THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ken-ofori-atta-former-finance-ministers-response-to-the-special-prosecutor/) - Response to OSPDownload
- [GHANA GOLD COIN INVESTMENT: LECTURER URGES BANK OF GHANA TO EDUCATE PUBLIC ON THE VENTURE](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-gold-coin-investment-lecturer-urges-bank-of-ghana-to-educate-public-on-the-venture/) - BY: DANIEL ASARE Senior Finance Lecturer at the University Of Ghana Business School, Dr. Benjamin Amoah, has opined that the Bank of Ghana must undertake a lot of public awareness campaign in educating Ghanaians concerning the availability of the gold coin on the stock market so that investors can appreciate it. Hel also stressed that;
- [Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2025 Compact Document Outdoor](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/africa-prosperity-dialogues-apd-2025-compact-document-outdoor/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh The Africa Prosperity Network (APN) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat on February 6 unveiled a groundbreaking Infrastructure Compact, marking a decisive step towards African economic integration. The comprehensive framework emerged from the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2025, A gathering of African leaders was held from January
- [Lifecard Academy has officially launched its 9 to 5 Compendium Training Initiative...](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/lifecard-academy-has-officially-launched-its-9-to-5-compendium-training-initiative/) - Lifecard Academy has officially launched its 9 to 5 Compendium Training Initiative, a program aimed at reshaping workplace culture and equipping professionals with the right mindset for greater productivity and fulfillment. Inspired by the book 9 to 5 Is Not a Scam by Mrs. Grace Ofure Ibhakhomu, the initiative challenges misconceptions about traditional employment and
- [2025 National Chocolate Week Commences](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/2025-natiomal-chocolate-week-commences/) - This year’s National Chocolate Week themed ‘Eat Chocolate, Stay healthy, Grow Ghana also aims at promoting the consumption of locally-manufactured goods.Delivering a statement on behalf of the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Operations at the Ghana Tourism Authority, Ekow Sampson reiterated the health benefit in consumption of chocolates and
- [Greater Accra Regional Minister pledges to deal with poor sanitation](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/greater-accra-regional-minister-pledges-to-deal-with-poor-sanitation/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo has assured the public of dealing firmly with poor sanitation and improving security within the capital.This assurance came to light during an engagement with the media on her first day at the Regional Co-ordinating Council.The seasoned politician was vetted for two minutes when
- [Madina Zongo Chiefs Pay Courtesy Call on Vice President](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/madina-zongo-chiefs-pay-courtesy-call-on-vice-president/) - The Council of Madina Zongo Chiefs, led by the Chief Imam, Sheikh Salmad Mohammed Alhassan, paid a courtesy call on the Vice President of the Republic, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, at the Jubilee House on Wednesday. The visit was primarily to congratulate President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, and the National Democratic Congress
- [National Security seizes stash of US dollars, gold bars, and counterfeit currency in warehouse bust](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/national-security-seizes-stash-of-us-dollars-gold-bars-and-counterfeit-currency-in-warehouse-bust/) - National security has made a massive bust, seizing a large, unspecified amount of US dollars and Ghana Cedis, including counterfeits, hidden in twelve 20ft shipping containers. The containers were tracked to a warehouse in Sapeiman, where a special operation was conducted after a tip-off. The cleverly concealed currency, mostly bundles of US dollars, was found
- [Drama As Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Clearance](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/drama-as-trump-revokes-bidens-security-clearance/) - By Abiola Olawale United States President Donald Trump has announced the revocation of immediate past US President Joe Biden’s security clearance. The action has been described as a retaliatory move as Biden, during his presidency, revoked Trump’s access to similar briefings in 2021, citing concerns over Trump’s behaviour in his post-election period. Trump, in a
- [Kagame’s Drum Is Beating Too Loud, It May Soon Burst](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/kagames-drum-is-beating-too-loud-it-may-soon-burst/) - By Owei Lakemfa The rebels of the Tutsi M23 backed by the Rwanda Defence Force, RDF on January 27, 2025 rolled into Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC eliminating whosoever they found in their path. These included the peacekeepers of United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the DRC, MONUSCO and, the Southern African Development
- [Trump freezes aid to South Africa over controversial land law, claiming discrimination against White farmers](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/trump-freezes-aid-to-south-africa-over-controversial-land-law-claiming-discrimination-against-white-farmers/) - CNN - US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aimed at freezing assistance to South Africa over a controversial law that allows the government to seize farmland from ethnic minorities — namely White farmers — without compensation, as well as the country’s stance against Israel and its war in Gaza. Trump said in the order
- [82 State Parties Condemn Trump’s Sanctions Against ICC](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/82-state-parties-condemn-trumps-sanctions-against-icc/) - State parties to the International Criminal Court (ICC) have in strong terms, condemned President Donald Trump’s sanctions against the institution. Trump in his Thursday’s order, accused the Hague-based ICC of creating a “shameful moral equivalency” between Hamas and Israel by issuing the warrants at the same time. Trump pointedly accused the world’s war crimes court
- [SMG Statement on Congo: Key Insights](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/smg-statement-on-congo-key-insights/) - SMG Statement on CongoDownload
- [Emmanuel Hansen: GHANA UNDER RAWLINGS – EARLY YEARS](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/emmanuel-hansen-ghana-under-rawlings-early-years/) - Flight Lieutenant John Jerry Rawlings’ second coming to political power in Ghana held some revolutionary promise for the upliftment of the sagging spirit and psyche of the Ghanaian nation. This promise of hope and redemption found favour with such committed Leftists as Emmanuel Hansen who, unfortunately, did not stay long with the PNDC administration which fell short of his expectations, hopes, views
- [Minister of Education,  Haruna Iddrisu has called on the University of Ghana to implement a 25% reduction in residential facility fees.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/education-minister-haruna-iddrisu-has-called-on-the-university-of-ghana-to-implement-a-25-reduction-in-residential-facility-fees/) - The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called on the University of Ghana to lower residential facility fees from GHC 3,000 to GHC 2,500 for both new and returning students. This appeal was made during a meeting held on February 6, 2025, with the university’s management, including Vice Chancellor Prof. Nana Aba Amfo and the
- [NDC Members in Nkwanta North threaten to leave party.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ndc-members-in-nkwanta-north-threaten-to-leave-party/) - Story by Samali Abdul Razak Nkwanta North constituency NDC youth are urging President John Dramani Mahama to nominate their constituency chairman, Dordoe Kudjoe Isaiah, as the District Chief Executive (DCE) officer. This call comes after 13 years of perceived tribalism in the selection of DCEs, which the youth believe has hindered the constituency’s development. Speaking
- [ACCREDITED FEMALE AMBASSADORS TO GHANA LED BY AMBASSADOR DR. ERIEKABENNETT MADE A COURTESY VISIT TO H.E JANE NAANA OPOKU – AGYEMAN](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/accredited-female-ambassadors-to-ghana-led-by-ambassador-dr-eriekabennett-made-a-courtesy-visit-to-h-e-jane-naana-opoku-agyeman/) - On 4th February, 2025, H.E Dr. Erieka Bennett, Founder of the official Embassy for the 6th Region of Africa in collaboration with H.E Imane Ouaadil, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco and Dean of WomenAmbassadors in Ghana, led a high-level delegation of female Ambassadors in Ghana to the Office of the Vice President of Ghana,
- [DATA PROTECTION COMMISSION ASKED ELECTORAL COMMISSION TO SAFEGUARD AND COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT OF THE DATA PROTECTION ACT 2012](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/data-protection-commission-asked-electoral-commission-to-safeguard-and-comply-with-requirement-of-the-data-protection-act-2012/) - ELECTORAL COMMISSION - URGENT ACTION REQUIRED ON COMPLAINT_1738431549704Download
- [President Mahama seeks Divine guidance to transform Ghana's fortunes at Cedar Mountain Chapel](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/president-mahama-seeks-divine-guidance-to-transform-ghanas-fortunes-at-cedar-mountain-chapel/) - 02/02/25 President John Dramani Mahama has expressed his desire for God to use him as an instrument to change the fortunes of the country.“My prayer is, God use me as your instrument. It is you who brought me to this place. It is you who will let me serve your purpose. And the purpose is
- [Is it Iran or the self-victimization mask is just too far off?](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/is-it-iran-or-the-self-victimization-mask-is-just-too-far-off/) - A review on the false accusations made by the Israeli deputy foreign minister against the Islamic Republic of Iran during her recent visit to Ghana. By: Dr. Mohammad Mardani Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Accra Iran is one of the oldest countries in the world with a civilization that is several thousand years
- [Analyzing How the United States is Strengthening its Position in West Africa](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/analyzing-how-the-united-states-is-strengthening-its-position-in-west-africa/) - Recent Western reports suggest that the United States has redirected military aid, originally intended for Niger, to Ghana, Benin, and Côte d'Ivoire. This shift in resource allocation comes in the wake of deteriorating relations between Washington and Niamey, culminating in the United States' withdrawal of its forces from Niger. These developments have sparked widespread speculation
- [NEW CEO’S VISION ALIGNS WITH THE AGENCY (YEA) -FREDERICK ABBAN](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/new-ceos-vision-aligns-with-the-agency-yea-frederick-abban/) - By: Daniel Asare Director of Information and Technology at the Youth Employment Agency, Frederick Abban, has touted the credentials of newly -appointed Chief Executive Officer Malik Basintale. According to him, the latter’s focus to supervise job creation for the teeming youth aligns with the main vision of the institution. Deputy National Communications Officer of the
- [Women should unveil themselves to hold decision-making positions- Hon. Hellen Adjoa Ntoso](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/women-should-unveil-themselves-to-hold-decision-making-positions-hon-hellen-adjoa-ntoso/) - Story by Samali Abdul Razak Day 2 of the MMDCEs vetting in the Oti Region was successful and well conducted.With an engagement with Pan African Television, Member of Parliament for Krachi West, Hon. Hellen Adjoa Ntoso reiterates the need for women to take leadership position to enhance development.Adding that her party, the National Democratic Party
- [Ghana saves $2.5bn deal with official creditors in debt restructuring](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-saves-2-5bn-deal-with-official-creditors-in-debt-restructuring/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh The government of Ghana has formalized a debt treatment agreement with its Official Creditors Committee (OCC) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).At a press conference on Wednesday, January 29, Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson says the signing of the MoU has saved the country an amount of 2.8
- [WE EXPECT THIS SITTING GOV’T TO STICK TO THEIR PROMISE AND ENSURE OUR BUSINESS IS LEGALIZED – HAMZA HAFIZ](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/we-expect-this-sitting-govt-to-stick-to-their-promise-and-ensure-our-business-is-legalized-hamza-hafiz/) - BY: DANIEL ASARE The General Secretary of National Union of Tricycle Operators Ghana, Hamza Hafiz has opined that his association is expecting the John Dramani Mahama led administration to legalize their operations under his tenure. According to him, they were promised by this current government during the 2024 election that they will legalize their business
- [SMG Book Launch | Titled: The Israeli-Genocide in Gaza](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/smg-book-launch-titled-the-israeli-genocide-in-gaza/)
- [Oti have all it takes to become a great region: Nicholas Kwame Fato](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/oti-have-all-it-takes-to-become-a-great-region-nicholas-kwame-fato/) - Story by Samali Abdul Razak Nicholas Kwame Fato is a great farmer who has won so many awards in Ghana even once a best farmer in Ghana before. Mr. Fato is a leading member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)in the Oti Region, According to Nicholas Kwame Fato Oti Region is a great region that
- [Silence of women's voices is affecting the womanhood: NDC Regional women organizer decries hindrances in politics](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/silence-of-womens-voices-is-affecting-the-womanhood-ndc-regional-women-organizer-decries-hindrances-in-politics/) - Story by Samali Abdule Razak Madam Paulina Magyam, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Regional women organizer in the Oti Region, has lamented the numerous hindrances facing female politicians in Ghana, citing a significant decline in women's participation in politics. Speaking with Samali Abdul Razak, a broadcast journalist, Madam Paulina Magyam expressed concern over the systemic
- [PAN AFRICAN TODAY SOLIDARISE WITH THE PEOPLE OF DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/pan-african-today-solidarise-with-the-people-of-democratic-republic-of-congo/) - PAT Statement _ Solidarity with the People of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in their just struggle for sovereignty, territorial integrity, peace & dignityDownload
- [Cuba rejects U.S. decision to incarcerate migrants in the  Guantanamo Naval Base](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/cuba-rejects-u-s-decision-to-incarcerate-migrants-in-the-guantanamo-naval-base/) - Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cuba rejects the decision announced by the President of the United States to use the Guantanamo Naval Base to imprison tens of thousands of migrants he has proposed to forcibly expel. It is a demonstration of the brutality with which that government is acting to supposedly correct problems
- [The politics of pardons, the pardons of politics, By Owei Lakemfa](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-politics-of-pardons-the-pardons-of-politics-by-owei-lakemfa/) - Pardons in the US have essentially become weapons to be wielded for political purposes rather than to further the aims of justice. by Owei Lakemfa Biden, with his total 8,064 pardons granted from 2021-2025, holds the record of granting the most pardons in US history. While the pardons granted this week by Trump were basically
- [Nigeria Has No State Religion, Only Manipulators Of Religion](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nigeria-has-no-state-religion-only-manipulators-of-religion/) - “We need to call to order, people misusing religion for divisive politics and private gains; violating the secular provisions of the constitution and generally, luring Nigerians into lethargy when they should be productive”. BY OWEI LAKEMFA Anambra State Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo in a Trumpian manner, made several fallacious and specious statements at the December 2024 dedication
- [PNP Youth Wing Commends Mahama, Advocates United Youth Agenda](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/pnp-youth-wing-commends-mahama-advocates-united-youth-agenda/) - The Youth Wing of the People’s National Party (PNP) has extended warm congratulations to President John Dramani Mahama for creating a dedicated Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment. The initiative, described as progressive by the group, is seen as a bold step toward addressing the pressing challenges faced by Ghanaian youth and securing their future.
- [State Drops Case Against Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa: Supreme Court Appeal Withdrawn](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/state-drops-case-against-ato-forson-and-richard-jakpa-supreme-court-appeal-withdrawn/) - The state has withdrawn its appeal against the Court of Appeal's ruling in the case involving Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa, effectively discontinuing the state's legal battle against the duo at the Supreme Court. The case revolved around the controversial €2.37 million ambulance procurement deal, in which Dr. Forson, now Minister of Finance
- [Calling for the Elimination of Bourgeois Democracy in Ghana: The First Pan Africa Newsletter (2025)](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/calling-for-the-elimination-of-bourgeois-democracy-in-ghana-the-first-pan-africa-newsletter-2025/) - Ghana’s recent elections mark a pivotal moment in West African democracy, but have decades of multiparty rule truly delivered for Ghanaians? Read about the struggles against IMF policies and calls for a Nkrumahist revival. Many observers have described Ghana’s recent elections as one of the most important in recent decades. It is said to represent a ‘significant
- [THE SOCIALIST MOVEMENT OF GHANA (SMG) LAUNCHES A BOOK TITLED THE ISTRAELI GENOCIDE IN GAZA](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-socialist-movement-of-ghana-smg-launches-a-book-titled-the-istraeli-genocide-in-gaza/)
- [WEST AFRICA PEOPLES ORGANISATION (WAPO) Message to Ghana](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/west-africa-peoples-organisation-wapo-message-to-ghana/) - 's Message to GhanaDownload
- [BURKINA FASO PRESIDENT IBRAHIM TRAORE ON FRENCH AID FOR 63 YEARS](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/burkina-faso-president-ibrahim-traore-on-french-aid-for-63-years/)
- [Mali unveiled the new Auxiliary branch of West African Central Bank, in the Sahel state.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/mali-unveiled-the-new-auxiliary-branch-of-west-african-central-bank-in-the-sahel-state/) - Mali unveiled the new Auxiliary branch of West African Central Bank, in the Sahel state. This bank will serve the people of Mali until their transition to the AES independent currency. Mali is slowly but surely putting the Infrastructures in place for their own future AES currency. Hats off to my Sahelian brothers, for their
- [A Call to Civic Duty: Join the Council of State and Shape Ghana’s Future- AEI urges leaders](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/a-call-to-civic-duty-join-the-council-of-state-and-shape-ghanas-future-aei-urges-leaders/) - The African Electoral Institute (AEI) is urging competent, capable, and patriotic Ghanaians to step forward and be elected as members of the Council of State. This call to civic duty is rooted in the belief that Ghana has talented individuals who can help the government improve the country’s fortunes. Unfortunately, many citizens with the capacity
- [You Want to Fight Better, for a Better World? Become a Marxist!](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/you-want-to-fight-better-for-a-better-world-become-a-marxist/) - Che Guevara once said that “if you tremble with indignation at every injustice, then you are a comrade of mine”. If you are angry and want to fight against injustice, this is a good beginning. But you must take a further step. You need to be part of a revolutionary organisation. We need organisation to
- [JUST IN: US Lawmaker Proposes Bill To Allow Third Term For Trump](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/just-in-us-lawmaker-proposes-bill-to-allow-third-term-for-trump/) - Republican Congressman Andy Ogles has introduced a bill aimed at amending the US Constitution to allow former President Donald Trump to run for a third term in office. Ogles submitted the resolution on Thursday, arguing that Trump is uniquely capable of addressing the nation’s challenges and restoring its global standing. “He has proven himself to
- [January 20: USA’s day of salvation as the day of uncertainty, By Owei Lakemfa](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/january-20-usas-day-of-salvation-as-the-day-of-uncertainty-by-owei-lakemfa/) - by Owei Lakemfa The United States of America (USA) is to present to the world next Monday, 20 January, its two faces. It will mark the Martin Luther King Jnr, MLK Day. The federal holiday which would be holding for the 39th year, is the American face of non-violence, civil and human rights. It is
- [Akufo-Addo and Western Sahara: The parting shot of a quisling, By Owei Lakemfa](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/akufo-addo-and-western-sahara-the-parting-shot-of-a-quisling-by-owei-lakemfa-2/) - The Akufo-Addo culture of betraying the African dream and selling Ghana for cheap is a family tradition. by Owei Lakemfa It is yet unclear why Akufo-Addo decided to severe diplomatic relations with Western Sahara in favour of the illegal occupation of parts of that country by monarchical Morocco. There are two possible reasons I can
- [US, Colombia reach deal on deportations; tariff, sanctions put on hold](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/us-colombia-reach-deal-on-deportations-tariff-sanctions-put-on-hold/) - By Phil Stewart and Oliver Griffin WASHINGTON/BOGOTA Jan 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Colombia pulled back from the brink of a trade war on Sunday after the White House said the South American nation had agreed to accept military aircraft carrying deported migrants. U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened tariffs and sanctions on Colombia to punish it for earlier
- [IMF team to help shape Ghana's 2025 budget in February](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/imf-team-to-help-shape-ghanas-2025-budget-in-february/) - Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that a team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be in Ghana in February to help align the government’s 2025 budget with the ongoing US$3 billion loan-supported programme.The weeklong visit from Monday, 10th to Friday, February 15, 2025, forms part of
- [We had no idea about Akufo-Addo’s statue until unveiling – WR Chiefs expose Okyere Darko](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/we-had-no-idea-about-akufo-addos-statue-until-unveiling-wr-chiefs-expose-okyere-darko/) - The Paramount Chief of Lower Dixcove, Nana Akwasi Agyeman IV, has refuted claims by the former Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah, that the chiefs of the Western Region donated the controversial Akufo-Addo statue mounted in front of the Effia-Nkwanta Hospital in Sekondi. The statue was unveiled during the former President’s thank-you tour of
- [SEVEN MEMBER TEAM ANNOUNCED BY THE PRESIDENT TO PLAN NATIONAL ECONOMIC DIALOGUE](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/seven-member-team-announced-by-the-president-to-plan-national-economic-dialogue/)
- [The fall of the Assad government in Syria](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-fall-of-the-assad-government-in-syria/) - The surprise victory of HTS had been predicted in November by Iranian officials, who informed Assad about the weakness of the state’s defenses because of the sustained Israeli attacks on Syrian army positions, of the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, and of the war in Ukraine. December 11, 2024 by Vijay Prashad
- [Congolese General Cirimwami assassinated in North Kivu, escalating the region’s crisis](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/congolese-general-cirimwami-assassinated-in-north-kivu-escalating-the-regions-crisis/) - The assassination of Major General Peter Cirimwami marks a critical escalation in the conflict in DRC, amid a geopolitical scramble for the country’s vast mineral wealth. January 25, 2025 by Kambale Musavuli
- [PRESS RELEASE: REVOKE REV. EDMUND YIRENKYI FIANKO'S APPOINTMENT AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF NCA](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/revoke-rev-yirenkyis-appointment-as-director-general-nca/) - IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASEREVOKE REV. EDMUND YIRENKYI FIANKO'S APPOINTMENT AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF NCA Reports reaching the United Cadres Front indicate that, the named Director General of theNational Communications Authority (NCA), Rev. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko, is a card-bearingmember of the New Patriotic Party.Moreso, Rev. Fianko had a hand in the closure of Radio Gold, Muntie fm
- [Kwaku Azar writes: State land is a public asset, and selling it below market value deprives the state of revenue...](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/kwaku-azar-writes-state-land-is-a-public-asset-and-selling-it-below-market-value-deprives-the-state-of-revenue/) - Prof. Kwaku Azar There is nothing wrong with acquiring state land legitimately, but obtaining it at a price below market value renders the acquisition illegitimate and results in financial loss to the state. State land is a public asset, and selling it below market value deprives the state of revenue that could have been used
- [Contrasting Reality: Treatment of Israeli and Palestinian Prisoners](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/contrasting-reality-treatment-of-israeli-and-palestinian-prisoners/) - Jamal Kanj Image by Khashayar Kouchpeydeh. The release of three Israeli women held captive in Gaza on Sunday attracted significant global media attention. However, there was comparatively limited coverage of the freed Palestinian women, who had been kidnapped and detained by Israel without charge. This disparity reflects the normalization of the dehumanization of Palestinians, perpetuating a
- [Solidarity with Booker Omole and the Communist Party of Kenya](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/solidarity-with-booker-omole-and-the-communist-party-of-kenya/) - Abahlali baseMjondolo Press Statement Solidarity with Booker Omole and the Communist Party of Kenya On 7 July 2023, large numbers of Kenyans, mostly young people, took to the streets in protest against President William Ruto’s Finance Bill which, with the backing of the United States government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), imposed brutal austerity
- [Japan-Ghana Economic Exchange Congratulates Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/japan-ghana-economic-exchange-congratulates-samuel-okudzeto-ablakwa/) - The Japan-Ghana Economic and Cultural Exchange has warmly congratulated Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on his nomination as Minister-Designate for Foreign Affairs.In a statement, the organization lauded Hon. Ablakwa's dedication to national service and expressed pride in his achievements.They emphasized their commitment to fostering stronger bilateral relations between Ghana and Japan through initiatives such as Japanese
- [Ghana’s turn away from the Sahrawi people undermines continental solidarity](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghanas-turn-away-from-the-sahrawi-people-undermines-continental-solidarity/) - Ghana’s suspension of diplomatic ties with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic has sparked widespread criticism. January 16, 2025 by Nicholas Mwangi 16th Sahrawi Congress in the Dajla refugee camp in the city of Tindouf, Algeria. (Photo: Michele de Mello/ Brasil de Fato) Just before John Dramani Mahama took the oath of office on January 7, 2025,
- [Electoral Commission Announces Nomination Process for Council of State Elections](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/electoral-commission-announces-nomination-process-for-council-of-state-elections/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh The Electoral Commission of Ghana has officially kicked off the nomination process for the upcoming Council of State elections, scheduled to take place on February 11, 2025, in all regional capitals. This announcement was made through a press release dated January 22, 2025, and signed by the EC Chairperson, Mrs.
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- [PRESS RELEASE: Urgent Need To Address Systemic Insecurity And Human Rights Violations In Mining Communities](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/press-release-urgent-need-to-address-systemic-insecurity-and-human-rights-violations-in-mining-communities/) - Below is the press release Press Release on shooting incident -Ahafo South minesDownload
- [Nkwanta South Conflict: Residents call on government to investigate the issue well](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nkwanta-south-conflict-residents-call-on-government-to-investigate-the-issue-well/) - Story by Samali Abdul Razak The conflict in Nkwanta South which contributed to the loss of lives with many injured and many prisoned.Some residents are calling on the government to investigate the issue well.According to them the Military and the Police were in their homes in search of their husbands but during the search the
- [Nkwanta North NDC call on President John Dramani Mahama to include their MP in the ministerial appointees](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nkwanta-north-ndc-call-on-president-john-dramani-mahama-to-include-their-mp-in-the-ministerial-appointees/) - Story by Samali Abdul Razak The executive members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Nkwanta North in the Oti Region are calling on the President to move according to his promises.In a press conference organized today by the NDC members in Nkwanta North states that the President have already made most appointments and checking
- [OTI REGIONAL HEALTH DIRECTOR WARNS OF POSSIBLE HEALTH FACILITIES CLOSURE IF NKWANTA SOUTH CONFLICT CONTINUE](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/oti-regional-health-director-warns-of-possible-health-facilities-closure-if-nkwanta-south-conflict-continue/) - The Oti Regional Health Director, Dr. Osei Kuffour Afreh, has expressed grave concern over the safety of health workers in Nkwanta South, as escalating violence threatens the region.
- [NATIONAL SECURITY COORDINATOR URGES NIB, POLICE FOR THOROUGH INVESTIGATION TO RESOLVE NKWANTA CONFLICT](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/national-security-coordinator-urges-nib-police-for-thorough-investigation-to-resolve-nkwanta-conflict/) - Story by Samali Abdul Razak. In a decisive move to address the ongoing conflict in the Nkwanta South of the Oti Region, DCOP Abdul Razak Osman, the National Security Coordinator has for an urgent comprehensive investigation into the unrest that has plagued the area for the past years. DCOP Osman led with a high level
- [Zoomlion/YEA Operative Returns GHS 20,000 to Owner in Tamale](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/zoomlion-yea-operative-returns-ghs-20000-to-owner-in-tamale/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh In a display of honesty and integrity, a worker with the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) under Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZL), Mr. Salifu Ibrahim, has been praised for returning a staggering GHS 20,000 to its rightful owner in Tamale, Northern Region. The incident, which has been hailed as a shining example
- [Residents of Nkwanta excited about the reinforcement team](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/residents-of-nkwanta-excited-about-the-reinforcement-team/) - Story by Samali Abdul Razak The resent happening in Nkwanta South have left residents in fear and some even migrated due to the conflict, many got injured and some also lost their lives. Information shows that there is shortage of food in Nkwanta town and the residents and the security personnel are finding it difficult
- [CSO's worried about Systemic Insecurity And Human Rights Violations In Mining Communities.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/csos-worried-about-systemic-insecurity-and-human-rights-violations-in-mining-communities/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh The Group, are extremely concerned by the incident at Newmont’s Ahafo South mines, where reports indicate that, police officers who were protecting Newmont’s site, shot and killed three people and injured others on 8th January 2025.The deceased and injured persons who are believed to be indigenes of Acherensua in the
- [The colonizer’s mask has slipped to the floor](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-colonizers-mask-has-slipped-to-the-floor/) - France’s President Emmanuel Macron behaved like an old colonial officer when he spoke in Paris on January 6 January 14, 2025 by Vijay Prashad Macron speaks in Paris on January 6 (Screenshot via Élysée) A decade ago, on a road north of Bamako, Mali, the jeep I was driving in had to pull off the road
- [That strong spirit of Palestinian emancipation](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/that-strong-spirit-of-palestinian-emancipation/) - Amidst the devastation of Gaza, the Palestinian people’s enduring spirit, or sumud is exemplified by the stories of political prisoners like Khalida Jarrar.January 22, 2025 by Vijay Prashad Khalida Jarrar. Photo: Archive It is impossible to bottle this sensibility. All of Gaza is a ruin. Millions of Palestinians have braved the winter in makeshift tents or in
- [Ekweremadu's Wife Freed From UK Prison, Returns To Nigeria](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ekweremadus-wife-freed-from-uk-prison-returns-to-nigeria/) - Mrs Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu is back in Nigeria. A competent source disclosed the development to newsmen on Wednesday. According to the source, Mrs Ekweremadu returned to Nigeria on Tuesday.
- [CPP supports ORAL initiative](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/cpp-supports-oral-initiative/) - The Convention People's Party (CPP) has expressed its unwavering support for the Operation Recovery All Loot (ORAL) initiative, describing it as a necessary step towards reclaiming state assets looted by corrupt government officials and politicians. "Nobody can say that the ORAL is a bad initiative unless they are unpatriotic or have looted the state themselves,"
- [IT IS ENOUGH REDUCING MINISTRIES FROM 30 TO 23, DO NOT SACRIFICE 24HR ECONOMY POLICY FOR 60 MINISTERS SYNDROME, ADAM-GH TO PRESIDENT MAHAMA.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/it-is-enough-reducing-ministries-from-30-to-23-do-not-sacrifice-24hr-economy-policy-for-60-ministers-syndrome-adam-gh-to-president-mahama/) - DO NOT SACRIFICE 24HR ECONOMY POLICY FOR 60 MINISTERS SYNDROME
- [Asiedu Nketia’s son appointed Deputy CEO of Minerals Income Investment Fund](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/asiedu-nketias-son-appointed-deputy-ceo-of-minerals-income-investment-fund/) - Dr. Kwaku Asiedu Nketia has been appointed as Deputy CEO of Minerals Income Investment Fund Sun, 19 Jan 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.com Dr. Kwaku Asiedu Nketia, son of the National Democratic Congress National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has been appointed by President John Dramani Mahama as the Acting Deputy CEO of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF). His appointment was announced in
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- [RESIGNATION AS CHIEF OF THE GHANA COCOA BOARD](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/resignation-as-chief-of-the-ghana-cocoa-board/)
- [NDC denies President Mahama's ownership of viral luxurious Toyota Land Cruiser](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ndc-denies-president-mahamas-ownership-of-viral-luxurious-toyota-land-cruiser/) - The Deputy Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress , Eric Adjei, has denied widespread claims linking the ownership of a luxurious Toyota Land Cruiser to President John Dramani Mahama . The luxurious Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 Xtreme Edition, a high-end vehicle equipped with bulletproof features, a 3.3L V6 Turbo Diesel Engine, and advanced terrain control systems,
- [Swearing-in: Trump Speaks, Opens Up On Relocation Of Inauguration Indoors](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/swearing-in-trump-speaks-opens-up-on-relocation-of-inauguration-indoors/) - By Kolawole Ojebisi US President-elect, Donald Trump, has explained why his inauguration scheduled for Monday, January, 20, 2025, has been moved indoors. The inauguration ceremony of President-elect of the country normally takes place at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. But in an announcement made on Friday, incoming president, Donald Trump disclosed that the
- [Parting Gift: Biden Sets Record, Grants Clemency To 2,500 People](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/parting-gift-biden-sets-record-grants-clemency-to-2500-people/) - By Kolawole Ojebisi Barely seventy-two hours to his handing over of the reins of power to his successor elected on the platform of the opposition Republican Party, Donald Trump, President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offences. The outgoing president took the decision, which the White House
- [Fresh Outage: Presidential Villa Affected As Vandals Steal Electricity Cables In Abuja](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/fresh-outage-presidential-villa-affected-as-vandals-steal-electricity-cables-in-abuja/) - By Kolawole Ojebisi Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, may have to wait longer for electricity to be fully restored and late night activities to be conducted without apprehension. This is as the city is once again threatened with another bout of blackout just four days to the end of the relocation of
- [Canada ready to reveal initial retaliation plan Monday if Trump makes good on tariff threat: sources](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/canada-ready-to-reveal-initial-retaliation-plan-monday-if-trump-makes-good-on-tariff-threat-sources/) - The Canadian government is ready to respond with proposed retaliatory tariffs on an initial round of American goods on Monday if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump moves to immediately levy tariffs on inauguration day, sources confirm to CTV News. Trump has threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports on Day 1
- [Akufo-Addo and Western Sahara: The parting shot of a quisling, by Owei Lakemfa](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/akufo-addo-and-western-sahara-the-parting-shot-of-a-quisling-by-owei-lakemfa/) - Ghanaian President Nana Akuffo-Addo’s last day in office was January 6, 2025. His country’s economy had crumbled at his feet. Even when newly sworn-in President John Dramani Mahama had not been adjudged an effective leader, Ghanaians see him as a sort of saviour. For them, anybody or group but Akufo-Addo and his cronies, was good
- [Mahama should swiftly reverse Akufo-Addo’s suspension of diplomatic ties with SADR — Sulemana Braimah](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/mahama-should-swiftly-reverse-akufo-addos-suspension-of-diplomatic-ties-with-sadr-sulemana-braimah/) - Sulemana Braimah, Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa Sulemana Braimah, Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), has expressed hope that President John Dramani Mahama will quickly move to reverse the decision made by his predecessor, former President Akufo-Addo, to suspend diplomatic relations with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
- [U.S. Senator demands Ghana repay $251m debt to American firms before IMF loan approval](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/u-s-senator-demands-ghana-repay-251m-debt-to-american-firms-before-imf-loan-approval/) - U.S. Senator James Risch has called for Ghana to settle $251m owed to American businesses before IMF loan approval. Read more. SHARE Senator James E. Risch, a Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, has urged Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to leverage the United States’ influence as the IMF’s largest shareholder to
- [Elections in Ghana: A Deadly Game of Russian Roulette; The Result of the Electoral Commission's Abdication of Accountability and Responsibility for Security](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/elections-in-ghana-a-deadly-game-of-russian-roulette-the-result-of-the-electoral-commissions-abdication-of-accountability-and-responsibility-for-security/) - By Alolga Akata-Pore – Ex soldier and cybersecurity researcher The distinction between accountability and responsibility is foundational in governance, particularly within institutions entrusted with managing critical national processes such as elections. Yet, Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) has repeatedly blurred this line, adopting contradictory stances that undermine its credibility and public trust. While the EC defends
- [Captain Ibrahim Traoré: A Revolutionary African Leader Who Captured Ghana’s Heart](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/captain-ibrahim-traore-a-revolutionary-african-leader-who-captured-ghanas-heart/) - Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso has emerged as a revolutionary African leader, capturing hearts across the continent with his transformative governance and Pan-African vision. Since taking office in 2022, he has prioritized economic independence, nationalizing resources, banning foreign exploitation, and investing in sectors like agriculture, education, and health. Renowned for his humility and selflessness,
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- [VICTORY! CUBA REMOVED FROM STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM LIST](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/victory-cuba-removed-from-state-sponsors-of-terrorism-list/) - Today’s removal of Cuba from the U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism marks a major victory for not only the Cuban people, but also for all people of the world who stand for sovereignty, dignity, and justice. This milestone is the result of relentless efforts by activists and organizations over the past several years
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- [Big Intrigues As US SEC Sues Musk For Failing To Disclose Stakes In Twitter Acquisition](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/big-intrigues-as-us-sec-sues-musk-for-failing-to-disclose-stakes-in-twitter-acquisition/) - By Kolawole Ojebisi The co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tesla, Elon Musk, has been accused of failing to disclose his acquisition of a significant stake in Twitter within the required framework. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made this accusation in a lawsuit filed against the world richest man. The regulator alleged that
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- [NPP Election Review Committee Takes Off](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/npp-election-review-committee-takes-off/) - The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken a significant step towards understanding its defeat in the 2024 general elections by establishing an Election Review Committee. Chaired by former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, the committee’s primary objective is to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the party’s performance in the 2024 elections.
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- [Drama As Court Hands Trump Unconditional Discharge Sentencing Over Hush Money Conviction](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/drama-as-court-hands-trump-unconditional-discharge-sentencing-over-hush-money-conviction/) - By Abiola Olawale The United States President-elect Donald Trump received details of his sentence in his New York hush money case on January 10, 2025. The Presiding judge, Justice Juan Merchan opted for an unconditional discharge. This means Trump’s conviction would stand on his record, but he will not be subjected to incarceration, fines, or
- [AI - Africa: France's new military command for Africa begins to take shape](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ai-africa-frances-new-military-command-for-africa-begins-to-take-shape/) - https://www.africaintelligence.com/west-africa/2024/11/19/france-s-new-military-command-for-africa-begins-to-take-shape%2C110341332-art The new military coordination body, which is modelled on the United States Africa Command, is working to reorganise France's presence on the continent. In addition to preserving military outposts in West and Central Africa, the project entails closer cooperation with a handful of other African states, some of which are English-speaking. As the Élysée
- [ALL BOARD MEMBERS SACKED](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/all-board-members-sacked/) - Presidential spokesperson Hon. Felix Ofosu Kwakye writes…..✍️ Here is a statement on the dissolution and reconstitution of statutory Boards, Corporations, Commissions and Councils.
- [IT IS FINISHED! The EC’s Data Security Is in a Complete Meltdown, A Messy Train Wreck, Putting the Personal Data of 19 million Ghanaian Voters at Risk.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/it-is-finished-the-ecs-data-security-is-in-a-complete-meltdown-a-messy-train-wreck-putting-the-personal-data-of-19-million-ghanaian-voters-at-risk/) - EC- It Is Finished v8Download
- [OSP completes probe into Police recruitment, Charles Bissue cases; outlines progress and challenges in Anti-Corruption fight](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/osp-completes-probe-into-police-recruitment-charles-bissue-cases-outlines-progress-and-challenges-in-anti-corruption-fight/) - The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Ghana’s foremost independent anti-corruption agency, has released its comprehensive Half-Yearly Report for the period July to December 2024, shedding light on the agency’s successes, challenges, ongoing investigations, and prosecutions. A significant focus during the reporting period was the 2024 general elections, during which the OSP says it actively
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- [Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa writes](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/samuel-okudzeto-ablakwa-writes-3/) - Team ORAL has this morning promptly acted on a distress petition from government workers occupying 4 bungalows behind the State House which were about to be demolished by a faceless private developer who sent thugs claiming they paid for the land last year. President Mahama’s National Security Committee has immediately moved in to protect the
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- [Musah Superior writes …..](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/musah-superior-writes/) - This is yet another new beginning for our country. Unbelievably so. My party, the NPP has shamefully exited government and the NDC just took over. I have painfully come to terms with it. I respect the decision of the Ghanaian people and congratulate Ghanaians for a peaceful election and steady democracy. JM is now the
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- [Stan Xoese Dogbe: The Loyal and Trusted Servant of President-elect John Dramani Mahama](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/stan-xoese-dogbe-the-loyal-and-trusted-servant-of-president-elect-john-dramani-mahama/) - Stan Xoese Dogbe: The Loyal and Trusted Servant of President-elect John Dramani Mahama By Kwame Owusu Achiaw IntroductionIn the dynamic and often tumultuous landscape of Ghanaian politics, loyalty and trust are invaluable commodities. Few exemplify these qualities more than Stan Xoese Dogbe, a close confidant and trusted aide to President-elect John Dramani Mahama. Dogbe's journey through
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- [South African president issues warning to Communists](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/south-african-president-issues-warning-to-communists/) - Cyril Ramaphosa’s remarks come after the SACP announced in December that they would participate in the 2026 local elections without the ANC African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has pleaded with the South African Communist Party (SACP) not to contest the 2026 elections alone, saying the two were like twins and that separation would
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- [Akufo-Addo’s Betrayal of the People of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic & Africa](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/akufo-addos-betrayal-of-the-people-of-the-saharawi-arab-democratic-republic-africa/) - Our attention has been drawn to a note stamped on 6 January 2025 (yesterday) with reference numberSCR/PO/SADR, purporting to be from Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations.The Note purports to “..suspend diplomatic relations with SADR” as part of “an effort to find anacceptable solution to the Western Sahara dispute under the auspices of
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- [DISREGARD PURPORTED LIST OF MINISTERIAL NOMINEES](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/disregard-purported-list-of-ministerial-nominees/)
- [THE PRESIDENT ELECT JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA ANNOUNCES INTERIM NATIONAL SECURITY COORDINATING TEAM](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-president-elect-john-dramani-mahama-announces-interim-national-security-coordinating-team/)
- [GHANA WATER LIMITED ANNOUNCES BONSA HEADWORKS SHUTDOWN](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-water-limited-announces-bonsa-headworks-shutdown/)
- [GHANET intensifies public sensitization in some parts of Accra](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghanet-intensifies-public-sensitization-in-some-parts-of-accra/) - Story by George Yawson Vineh. The Ghana HIV/AIDS Network (GHANET) has taking its awareness creation of the virus to the beaches of Accra following the patronage of the sites in the festive season. The exercise saw the sharing of over fifty boxes of condoms, over fifty testing kits and free self-testing of HIV/ADIS and council
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- [NEW YEAR MESSAGE BY THE HO COLLECTIVE OF SMG](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/new-year-message-by-the-ho-collective-of-smg/) - Comrades and Friends,As we welcome the dawn of a new year, the Ho Collective of the Socialist Movement of Ghana extendsgreetings of solidarity and hope to the resilient people of Ho and the entire nation Ghana. Thispast year, we proudly stood together to honour our history during events like the Founder's Daycelebration, where we paid
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- [Jesus Christ would have been a Marxist; don’t you think?!](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/jesus-christ-would-have-been-a-marxist-dont-you-think/) - By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The usual controversy that surrounds Jesus Christ during this period of the year is whether or not He was born on Christmas Day. There are religious sects and scholars who posit that Jesus could not have been born in December but somewhere in October or November. He was
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- [DEAR NPP, LOOK NO FARTHER](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/dear-npp-look-no-farther/) - As we are trying to nurse the pain of losing the 2024 elections, whispers and debates fill every corner about why the NPP lost. Whereas the grassroots who have suffered for several years with no benefit to show are still struggling to understand how our party came to such an all time low, National party
- [SOCIALIST MOVEMNT OF GHANA NEW YEAR MESSAGE](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/socialist-movemnt-of-ghana-new-year-message/) - As 2024 draws to a close, the Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) salutes the working People of Ghana. We also salute the progressive community - the socialists, social democrats, and democrats who have supported working people in their struggles over the last 12 months, especially regarding the elections.Working people asserted authority over the State and
- [Cadman Mills Sounds Alarm over Early Signs of Sycophancy in NDC Administration](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/cadman-mills-sounds-alarm-over-early-signs-of-sycophancy-in-ndc-administration/) - Dr Cadman Atta Mills, renowned Economist and Convener of Ghana’s Economic Advisory Council(2009-2012)Renowned Economist and former Convener of Ghana’s Economic Advisory Council (2009-2012), Dr Cadman Atta Mills, has raised concerns about what he described as the early signs of sycophancy within the incoming John Dramani Mahama (JDM)-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration. In a sharply
- [OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT-ELECT JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/open-letter-to-president-elect-john-dramani-mahama/) - Dear President John Dramani Mahama, Congratulations on your re-election as the 6th President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana. Mr. President, with your wealth of experience, you are well aware that Ghana is neither a church nor a religious state. I would like to remind you that the persistent issues of corruption in Ghana are
- [BREAKING DOWN THE SUPREME COURT DECISION OF TODAY FOR MY NON-LAWYER FRIENDS](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/breaking-down-the-supreme-court-decision-of-today-for-my-non-lawyer-friends/) - Rickdel's File: It started by the EC and NPP's determination to steal a few of NDC's seats to reduce the latter's 2\3rd majority. The only way to achieve that is to try to re-collate parliamentary results in a few constituencies that were outstanding, and where there were little controversies leading to their declaration. They found
- [Supreme Court quashes re-collated results for Okaikwei Central, Tema Central, two others](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/supreme-court-quashes-re-collated-results-for-okaikwei-central-tema-central-two-others/) - The Supreme Court has annulled re-collated parliamentary election results for Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma North, Tema Central, and Techiman South, overturning the Electoral Commission’s (EC) declarations for these constituencies. The ruling comes amidst intense legal and political disputes surrounding the re-collation process. The court, however, upheld the re-collated results for Nsawam Adoagyiri and Ahafo Ano North,
- [On Christmas, Faith, and Occupation](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/on-christmas-faith-and-occupation/) - The air is drenched with Christmas. Whatever that means. Lights strewn upon unwilling trees, doors donned with exaggerated holiday wreaths, and Christians, for whom this holiday is perhaps the most significant, sing about the birth of a savior who has come to bring peace on earth. Like every good writer, the chroniclers of these stories
- [URGENT REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF OUTSTANDING FUNDS TO SCHOOLS](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/urgent-request-for-release-of-outstanding-funds-to-schools/)
- [PRESS RELEASE: 2024 WASSCE RESULT AND UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/press-release-2024-wassce-result-and-university-admissions/)
- [Another famous politician passes on](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/another-famous-politician-passes-on/) - Bernice Adiku Heloo, a former member of parliament representing Hohoe, has died. After a brief illness, she passed away early on Wednesday, December 25. From January 7, 2013, to January 6, 2021, Heloo served as the representative for the Hohoe Constituency in the 6th and 7th Parliaments of Ghana’s 4th Republic. She was a well-known
- [GHANA ARMED FORCES: STOP MISINFORMING THE PUBLIC](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-armed-forces-stop-misinforming-the-public/)
- [‘This is scandalous’ – WAEC disclaims minister’s claim of WASSCE results to be released on December 29](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/this-is-scandalous-waec-disclaims-ministers-claim-of-wassce-results-to-be-released-on-december-29/) - Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has described as scandalous a statement by the Minister for Education that the Commission will release the 2024 West Africa Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results on Sunday, December 29, 2024.According to the Director of Public Affairs of WAEC, John Kapi, Dr. Adutwum’s claim
- [End to the U.S. CUBA blockade](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/end-to-the-u-s-cuba-blockade/) - On Friday, December 20th, hundreds of thousands of Cubans took to the Havana Malecón to demonstrate in front of the United States embassy and demand an end to the U.S. blockade and Cuba’s removal from the U.S. State Department’s list of countries sponsoring terrorism. #LetCubaLive#AbajoElBloqueo#EndTheBlockade#OffTheList
- [MEDICAL EMERGENCIES](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/medical-emergencies/) - By the grace of God, 2024 is coming to its end. During the year, I wrote and spoke a lot about politics, democracy and development. Today, I want to address you, my brethren, as a Physician. I recall that when I was last home in Ghana, my brother from another mother and Senior, Dr. Kwabena
- [President Mahama's decision to go round and touch base with our near neighbours is a refreshing development](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/president-mahamas-decision-to-go-round-and-touch-base-with-our-near-neighbours-is-a-refreshing-development/) - This is what the reset is all about... Mansa Musa writes By Mansa Musa Mahama's plan to extend the reset agenda to include neighbourhood matters is really a step in the right direction. When Europeans face crisis, their heads of states, with their foreign ministers, would embark on journeys of criss-crossing capitals in their continent in
- [US, African partners begin planning largest military exercise on African continent](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/us-african-partners-begin-planning-largest-military-exercise-on-african-continent/) - AGADIR, Morocco–The initial planning event (IPE) for exercise African Lion 2025 (AL25) took place from Sept. 9-20, setting the stage for the multinational military exercise scheduled for spring 2025 across Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana and Senegal. AL25 stands as U.S. Africa Command’s (AFRICOM) largest annual multinational military exercise, with participation from over 20 nations, including NATO
- [STATEMENT BY THE COLLEGE OF HEADS OF STATE OF THE CONFEDERATION OF SAHEL STATES (AES)](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/statement-by-the-college-of-heads-of-state-of-the-confederation-of-sahel-states-aes/) - Declaration -College Chefs Etat -AES - TRADU.Download
- [MAHAMA ASSURES NATION](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/mahama-assures-nation/) - By Abdulhaq Ibrahim President-Elect John Dramani Mahama has assured the nation that the committee he hasappointed to gather information on corruption and related matters will not engage inwitch-hunting.In a video circulating on social media, President Mahama said the task of the committeeis not to investigate cases of corruption but to collect and collate relevant information
- [NDC Remains Committed to Defending All Eight (8) Seats in the Ashanti Region](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ndc-remains-committed-to-defending-all-eight-8-seats-in-the-ashanti-region/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- ASHANTI REGION NDC Remains Committed to Defending All Eight (8) Seats in the Ashanti RegionFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region is steadfast in defending all eight parliamentary seats that were won and declared in our favor, with particular emphasis on the Obuasi East seat. The Ndc
- [NDC REJECTS THE ILLEGAL AND MANIPULATED PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION RESULTS DECLARED BY EC](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ndc-rejects-the-illegal-and-manipulated-parliamentary-election-results-declared-by-ec/)
- [TAKING OUR PARTY BACK BY BOAKYE AGYARKO](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/taking-our-party-back-by-boakye-agyarko/)
- [West African lawyers, activists rally against GMOs](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/west-african-lawyers-activists-rally-against-gmos/) - Legal activists from Nigeria and Ghana have called on the governments of both countries to ban genetically modified organisms (GMOs) from their nations’ agricultural systems. The lawyers made the call at a one-day ‘Regional Legal Strategic Meeting,’ which was held over the weekend in Accra, Ghana. The meeting was organised by the Health of Mother
- [Nigeria Reopens North Korea Embassy After Long Closure  ](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nigeria-reopens-north-korea-embassy-after-long-closure/) - Nigeria has resumed operations at its embassy in Pyongyang, North Korea, after a closure that began during the global COVID-19 outbreak in 2021. This move makes Nigeria one of only two African countries, alongside Egypt, with a diplomatic presence in North Korea. During the embassy’s closure, diplomatic activities between the two nations were managed through
- [PREPARATION TEAM TOWARDS PRESIDENT-ELECTS ANTI-CORRUPTION DRIVE](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/preparation-team-towards-president-elects-anti-corruption-drive/)
- [Agona West NPP expels Regional Minister, 282 others for anti-party activities](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/agona-west-npp-expels-regional-minister-282-others-for-anti-party-activities/) - In a major political shake-up, the Agona West Constituency of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it has expelled 283 members, including the Central Regional Minister, Justina Marigold Assan, for allegedly supporting an independent candidate against the party’s officially endorsed parliamentary candidate. The decision was announced Sunday evening during an Extended Constituency Executive Committee meeting
- [PETITIONFOR THE REMOVAL OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/petitionfor-the-removal-of-the-chief-justice/) - PETITION-CJDownload
- [EC THREATENED WITH LAW SUIT](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ec-threatened-with-law-suit/) - Seargent Alolga Akatapore, member of the erstwhile Provisional National Defense Council(PNDC) has threatened to sue the Electoral Commission (EC) if it fails to immediately takedown its Web-Based Verification System.In a letter to Madam Jean Mensa, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission datedDecember 17, 2024, Seargent Akatapore urged the EC to temporarily disable the systemuntill the
- [Ademola Lookman is CAF African Player of the Year](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ademola-lookman-is-caf-african-player-of-the-year/) - Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman has been crowned ‘Footballer of the Year’ by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). His win was announced at a gala in Marrakesh, Morocco by the Presidents of FIFA, Gianni Infantino and CAF, Patrice Motsepe, with both men handing Lookman the giant award memorabilia. An elated Lookman made Nigeria truly
- [Ousting Assad Was More Tragic Than The West Canonising Jihadists](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ousting-assad-was-more-tragic-than-the-west-canonising-jihadists/) - “When the Mujahedeen fighters returned to their various countries, their mainly conservative governments were afraid as they were battle-tested fighters who were outside the regular armies. When they moved against the returnees, the youths fled. Many re-assembled under a new internationalist organisation called al-Qaeda”. BY OWEI LAKEMFA When Aleppo, Syria’s second largest city fell on Friday,
- [Niger Suspends BBC for False Reporting](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/niger-suspends-bbc-for-false-reporting/) - The Nigerien government has suspended the BBC for three months, citing allegations of broadcasting unverified information about a recent attack in the country. According to authorities, the BBC reported that approximately 130 people had died in the incident—a claim the government asserts the broadcaster could not substantiate. “BBC broadcasts false information aimed at destabilizing social
- [Macron Picks Centrist Ally Bayrou As New French PM](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/macron-picks-centrist-ally-bayrou-as-new-french-pm/) - By Abiola Olawale President Emmanuel Macron on Friday announced the appointment of Francois Bayrou, a prominent centrist leader, as the new prime minister of France. Bayrou, who is 73 years old and serves as the head of the Democratic Movement (MoDem), a party allied with Macron’s own, steps into this role just nine days after
- [RETRIEVAL OF STATE ASSETS UNLAWFULLY POSSESSED BY INDIVIDUALS WHEN NPP TOOK OVER POWER IN 2017](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/retrieval-of-state-assets-unlawfully-possessed-by-individuals-when-npp-took-over-power-2017/) - FREMA OSEI-OPARE, CHIEF OF STAFF
- [EC OFFICIALS TO BE SACKED! - KOFI ADAMS](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ec-officials-to-be-sacked-kofi-adams/) - Member of Parliament for the Buem constituency Honourable Kofi Iddi Adams has threatened that all members of the Electoral Commission who misconducted themselves in the just ended Presidential and Parliamentary elections will be removed from office. In an interview on Pan African Television’s “TALK TIME” programme, Honourable Adams said the process of removing these officials
- [NANA ADDO CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT JOHN MAHAMA](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nana-addo-congratulates-president-john-mahama/)
- [Arthur Kennedy Writes! THE PEOPLE'S VERDICT.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/arthur-kennedy-writes-the-peoples-verdict/) - Arthur Kennedy Finally, the elections are over and the people have spoken. And their verdict is clear and without ambiguity. They rejected corruption, incompetence, arrogance and the reckless disregard for the national interest. To be candid, I write, not out of joy but a sad sense of duty. I know the insults that would come.
- [Syrian Rebels Announce Leader Of Government After Assad’s Fall](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/syrian-rebels-announce-leader-of-government-after-assads-fall/) - By Abiola Olawale Days after the government of President Bashar al-Assad was toppled in Syria, the country’s rebel forces have announced the leader of a transitional government. The Syrian rebels now in power in Damascus appointed Mohammed al-Bashir as head of a transitional government. The forces announced that al-Bashir will head the transitional government until
- [MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE OF GHANA – MOBILISE TO PROTECT AND PROJECT POPULAR POWER](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/message-to-the-people-of-ghana-mobilise-to-protect-and-project-popular-power/) - Fellow Ghanaians, tomorrow we will vote to choose our next President and Members of Parliament.Our vote is not all powerful but still an important gain from centuries of struggle for popular power.Voting every four years for Presidents and Parliamentarians is valuable as a stepping stone towards full popular participation in society’s economic and social decision-making
- [SMG WOMEN’S WING CONGRATULATES VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/smg-womens-wing-congratulates-vice-president-elect/) - The Women’s Wing of the Socialist Movement of Ghana (WW- SMG) extends its heartfeltcongratulations to Prof. Jane Naana Opoku - Agyemang on her election as Ghana’s first female VicePresident. Your historic achievement represents a monumental step forward for women in Ghanaand it is a moment of immense pride and inspiration for all who believe in
- [Nigeria: Strings of trade agreements, bringing little to the table, by Owei Lakemfa](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/nigeria-strings-of-trade-agreements-bringing-little-to-the-table-by-owei-lakemfa/) - PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu flies the world like a mother bird in search of food for the hungry in its nest. He is a tireless traveller traversing the world, signing strings of trade agreements to shore up a troubled economy. He has embarked on 33 foreign trips in 18 months, visiting 18 countries. His favourite places
- [Sam Jonah calls for accountability and national healing after elections](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/sam-jonah-calls-for-accountability-and-national-healing-after-elections/) - Veteran business leader and national commentator Sam Jonah has delivered a powerful post-election address on Tuesday, calling for national unity and introspection in the wake of Ghana’s recent presidential and parliamentary elections. In a candid statement that resonated with themes of healing and progress, Jonah confronted the complex aftermath of an electoral process that saw
- [MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE OF GHANA – MOBILISE TO PROTECT AND PROJECTPOPULAR POWER](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/message-to-the-people-of-ghana-mobilise-to-protect-and-projectpopular-power/) - MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE OF GHANA1Download Fellow Ghanaians, tomorrow we will vote to choose our next President and Members of Parliament. Our vote is not all powerful but still an important gain from centuries of struggle for popular power. Voting every four years for Presidents and Parliamentarians is valuable as a stepping stone towards full
- [Leaders and their Graves: The Economic importance of Sycophancy](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/leaders-and-their-graves-the-economic-importance-of-sycophancy/)
- [Houses and properties damaged at Buoho following quarry blasting](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/houses-and-properties-damaged-at-buoho-following-quarry-blasting/) - By: Daniel Asare Residents of Buoho in the Afigya Kwabre south district of the Ashanti Region have had their homes and properties damaged following a blast at a quarry company operating in the area. The blast reportedly caused damage to electronic gadgets including television sets in the affected households. The affected houses are located in
- [Kwabena Mintah Akandoh Raises Alarm Over an Alleged “Last Minute” Transfer of Juaboso Police Commander Ahead of Polls](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/kwabena-mintah-akandoh-raises-alarm-over-an-alleged-last-minute-transfer-of-juaboso-police-commander-ahead-of-polls/) - By Stanley Kwabla Arku Member of Parliament for Juaboso Constituency in the Western North Region Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has voiced grave concerns over what he describes as deliberate efforts by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to manipulate the upcoming 2024 elections in the constituency. Speaking at a press briefing, the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
- [CROSS BOARDER TRADE: SMEs Across Africa Convene in Accra to Strengthen AfCFTA Implementation](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/cross-boarder-trade-smes-across-africa-convene-in-accra-to-strengthen-afcfta-implementation/) - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Anglophone and Francophone countries across Africa have gathered in Accra for a three-day workshop aimed at enhancing collaboration and fostering the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
- [OKADA RIDERS ASSOCIATION OF GHANA CALLS ON POLICE TO ADDRESS ISSUE WITH UTMOST URGENCY](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/okada-riders-association-of-ghana-calls-on-police-to-address-issue-with-utmost-urgency/) - By: Daniel Asare The Okada Riders Association of Ghana have expressed their dissatisfaction with the Ghana Police Service for perceived highhandedness dished out to some of their members. National President of the Association, Michael Kofi Owusu has entreated the Police hierarchy to deal with this exceedingly worrying trend as a matter of urgency. “Everybody knows
- [Centre for CSR West Africa calls on Political Parties to embrace Sustainable Leadership](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/centre-for-csr-west-africa-calls-on-political-parties-to-embrace-sustainable-leadership/) - Report by Ben LARYEA The Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), West Africa, a leading CSR and sustainability advocacy organisation in the sub-region since 2015 has called on political parties in Ghana, especially the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the main opposition, National Democratic Congress (NDC) to embrace and place sustainability at the forefront
- [GHANAIANS MUST VOTE MASSIVELY FOR THE NDC IN SUPPORT OF THE CO-OPERATIVE MINING MODULE IN THE SMALL SCALEMINING INDUSTRY](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghanaians-must-vote-massively-for-the-ndc-in-support-of-the-co-operative-mining-module-in-the-small-scalemining-industry/) - Vote NDCDownload Vote NDC 2Download
- [IS THE BITCH THAT BORE JUNE 4TH PREGNANT AGAIN? PART 1](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/is-the-bitch-that-bore-june-4th-pregnant-again-part-1/) - PART 1 By Gamel Nasser Adam As Ghanaians go to the polls next month to elect a President and parliamentarians, the stakes have rarely been that high. The ruling New Patriotic Party has vowed to break the eight-year cycle of musical chairs played between the two dominant political parties by winning the elections in three
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- [Man in The Mirror: Personal Portraitures in Tribute to Herman, a true forever friend.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/man-in-the-mirror-personal-portraitures-in-tribute-to-herman-a-true-forever-friend/) - By Gyekye Barzini Tanoh Herman’s immensely shocking and untimely passing on 17th September has brought forth a torrent of tributes and reminiscences from far and near. So much has been written and said that those of us who have struggled to belatedly compose ourselves enough to express who Herman was and meant to us, must
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- [The Council of State informed NDC it couldn’t act on concerns about NPP members joining the EC – GS](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-council-of-state-informed-ndc-it-couldnt-act-on-concerns-about-npp-members-joining-the-ec-gs/) - he General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Kwetey, has revealed that it wrote to the Council State regarding the appointment of a known New Patriotic Party (NPP) communicator to the Electoral Commission (EC) as a commissioner. According to him, the party had raised reservations about the appointment and sought an audience with
- [Spread the word. It's happening massively next week …](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/spread-the-word-its-happening-massively-next-week/) - The Catholic Church in Accra Archdiocese, in collaboration with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious in Ghana, is inviting all of us to join in a prayer protest against illegal Gold mining. All the over 50 organisations who have issued statements should join us pray and call on God to do what we cannot
- [FIRST ANNIVERSARY PUBLIC LECTURE IN HONOUR OF THE LATE AKOTO AMPAW](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/first-anniversary-public-lecture-in-honour-of-the-late-akoto-ampaw/) - THE LATE AKOTO AMPAW
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- [Kwaku Azar writes:](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/kwaku-azar-writes-3/) - Kwaku Azar The integrity and transparency of our electoral system are vital to our democracy. We have had 2 major election petitions in the last decade. A whole constituency has been denied a place in Parliament. Some have lost their lives. A commission has been set up to investigate violence, etc. While our Electoral Commission
- [Russia in satellite deal with West African military governments](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/russia-in-satellite-deal-with-west-african-military-governments/) - The satellites are said to be for TV and radio, surveillance and tracking natural disasters Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have announced a deal with Russia which will see them acquire telecoms and surveillance satellites. The three West African countries, run by military juntas, have been struggling to defeat Islamist insurgencies for years and have
- [‘Crisis’ In Navy Submarine Program Latest Sign of Decline of US Military Power](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/crisis-in-navy-submarine-program-latest-sign-of-decline-of-us-military-power/) - The production of submarines, which the United States manufactures for its own military as well as allied forces in the UK and Australia, is thought to be essential for an anticipated war with China in the Pacific region. Amid a spate of bad press for the US Navy, a major crisis of cost overruns for the force’s
- [Ex-CIA Analyst Says Pentagon Trying to Take Control of Ukraine Policy From Blinken](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ex-cia-analyst-says-pentagon-trying-to-take-control-of-ukraine-policy-from-blinken/) - WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US military could be attempting to seize control of policy on Ukraine from Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other hawkish State Department officials including by blocking sending long range strike missiles to Kiev, former senior CIA analyst Ray McGovern told Sputnik. Ukraine has been lobbying the Biden administration for permission
- [Serbian sniper says Russia fights against 50 countries led by UK, US, France](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/serbian-sniper-says-russia-fights-against-50-countries-led-by-uk-us-france/) - According to Dejan Beric, fighters from these countries and their equipment are directly involved in the conflict GENICHESK, September 25. /TASS/. More than 50 countries led by the UK, the US and France are fighting against Russia in the conflict in Donbass and Novorossiya, Serbian sniper Dejan Beric told TASS. "It was a civil war
- [Strategic submarines reduce risk of confrontation in Pacific, Russian Navy chief says](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/strategic-submarines-reduce-risk-of-confrontation-in-pacific-russian-navy-chief-says/) - "Security as a whole - and we are talking about Russia’s security - is guaranteed by these weapons that Russia possesses, as well as by the readiness of these weapons," Admiral Alexander Moiseyev stressed VILYUCHINSK /Kamchatka Region/, September 25. /TASS/. Strategic submarines play a key role in ensuring security and stability in Russia and reduce
- [68 Days To Go: How Alan Kyerematen hopes to break Ghana's duopoly, or not?](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/68-days-to-go-how-alan-kyerematen-hopes-to-break-ghanas-duopoly-or-not/) - 68 Days To Go: How Alan Kyerematen hopes to break Ghana's duopoly, or not? Alan Kyerematen, presidential candidate for the Alliance for Revolutionary Change Alan Kyerematen, the presidential candidate for the Alliance for Revolutionary Change (ARC), otherwise known as the Afrafranto Alliance, has made a bold attempt to challenge Ghana's political duopoly dominated by the New
- [Joe Biden Hails Nasrallah’s Killing, Says It Is A ‘Measure of Justice’](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/joe-biden-hails-nasrallahs-killing-says-it-is-a-measure-of-justice/) - By Abiola Olawale President of the United States, Joe Biden has hailed the killing of Hassan Nasrallah, leader of a Lebanese Shia Islamist political party, Hezbollah. This as the US President described the killing of Nasrallah as a “measure of justice” for victims of a four-decade “reign of terror.” Biden, in a statement released by
- [Panic As Lion Kills 35-Year-Old Man At Obasanjo’s Library Zoo In Ogun](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/panic-as-lion-kills-35-year-old-man-at-obasanjos-library-zoo-in-ogun/) - By Abiola Olawale There is a state of panic at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, situated in Abeokuta, Ogun State, following the tragic death of a 35-year-old zoo employee, Babaji Daule, who was fatally attacked by a lion on Saturday. The incident happened at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library owned by the former two-term President
- [The Golden Days of Nigerian Football](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/the-golden-days-of-nigerian-football/) - By :Douglas Ogbankwa Esq.@douglasogbankwa@gmail.com Football in Nigeria is not just a sport. It is like a religion, and Nigerians are very passionate about their national teams. It is only when a Nigerian National Team scores a goal in a football match that we hear the country speak in one voice -“It is a goooooooooaaal”. The
- [NDC CONDEMNS MANHANDLING AND REMAND OF DEMOCRACY HUB PROTESTORS, DEMANDS A DISCONTINUANCE OF THEIR PROSECUTION.](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ndc-condemns-manhandling-and-remand-of-democracy-hub-protestors-demands-a-discontinuance-of-their-prosecution/) - PRESS STATEMENTFor Immediate Release25th September, 2024. NDC CONDEMNS MANHANDLING AND REMAND OF DEMOCRACY HUB PROTESTORS, DEMANDS A DISCONTINUANCE OF THEIR PROSECUTION. The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has noted with grave concern the decision by the Accra Circuit Court to remand 28 protestors of the Democracy Hub into Police custody and 11 others into Prison custody at
- [Economic hardship: Mahama outlines measures to reduce price of food and other essential commodities](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/economic-hardship-mahama-outlines-measures-to-reduce-price-of-food-and-other-essential-commodities/) - Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has outlined measures that his next government will implement to reduce the price of food and other essential commodities if elected as the president of Ghana again in the December 7 polls. According to the former president, the daily increase in the price of food
- [SMG Solidarity Message to MVIWATA](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/smg-solidarity-message-to-mviwata/) - 24th September, 2024 On the occasion of your 30th Congress, the Socialist Movement of Ghana extends its most profound solidarity to MVIWATA leaders and members and, indeed, all the militant peasants of Tanzania.We share your aspirations for a prosperous, just, and united Africa. We applaud the strategy, methods, and tactics of struggle that MVIWATA has
- [Fifth year in DSS detention won’t kill me – Nnamdi Kanu](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/fifth-year-in-dss-detention-wont-kill-me-nnamdi-kanu/) - Nnamdi Kanu The Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu says an additional year in detention by the Nigerian Government will not kill him. The pro-Biafra agitator disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking to journalists upon the resumption of his trial in the Federal High Court in Abuja. He expressed dismay that
- [Bernard Mornah sues EC; seeks reinstatement in 2024 presidential race](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/bernard-mornah-sues-ec-seeks-reinstatement-in-2024-presidential-race/) - The flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Anbataayela Mornah, has filed a lawsuit against the Electoral Commission (EC) following his disqualification from the upcoming December presidential election. Mr Mornah was among 11 presidential aspirants disqualified from contesting in the December 7, 2024, elections. According to the EC, the disqualification was due to the
- [Senegal media blackout protests threats to press freedom](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/senegal-media-blackout-protests-threats-to-press-freedom/) - Senegalese media launched a nationwide blackout to protest growing threats to press freedom under Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, including economic pressures and government interference Ousmane Sonko speaks after he was appointed prime minister by Senegal's newly-elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, in Dakar, Senegal April 2, 2024. REUTERS/Abdou Karim Ndoye/File Photo By Editorial Staff August 13, 2024
- [PAN-AFRICANISM TODAY: The Socialist Party Hosts a Successful 2nd National Congress in Zambia](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/pan-africanism-today-the-socialist-party-hosts-a-successful-2nd-national-congress-in-zambia/) - PAT #36 Newsletter 2024 _ 20 September 2024Download
- [Q&A With Harry Yamson on NDC’s Strategy to Transform the Agricultural Sector](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/qa-with-harry-yamson-on-ndcs-strategy-to-transform-the-agricultural-sector/) - Harry Yamson Q&A With Harry Yamson on NDC’s Strategy to Transform the Agricultural Sector Introduction: In a time when Ghana’s agricultural sector is grappling with significant challenges and opportunities, the political discourse surrounding the future of farming and agribusiness is more crucial than ever. As the nation stands on the precipice of potential transformation, the
- [NDC Criticizes Government Over GHS 48,000 per Tonne Cocoa Pricing, Calls for Sector Reforms](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ndc-criticizes-government-over-ghs-48000-per-tonne-cocoa-pricing-calls-for-sector-reforms/) - NDC Criticizes Government Over GHS 48,000 per Tonne Cocoa Pricing, Calls for Sector Reforms Ghana’s recently announced farm-gate price for cocoa has raised concerns about the future of its cocoa industry, as farmers and market analysts question the government’s decision to fix prices far below international market levels. The National Democratic Congress (NDC), led by
- [AFRICAN ELECTORAL INSTITUTE (AEI) PLEADS WITH PARLIAMENT OF GHANA FOR FORENSIC AUDIT OF 2024 VOTERS’ REGISTER](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/african-electoral-institute-aei-pleads-with-parliament-of-ghana-for-forensic-audit-of-2024-voters-register/) - September 16, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE.TO: ALL MEDIA HOUSESDATE: 16TH SEPTEMBER, 2024. AFRICAN ELECTORAL INSTITUTE (AEI) PLEADS WITH THE PARLIAMENT OF GHANA FOR A FORENSIC AUDIT OF THE 2024 VOTERS’ REGISTER The African Electoral Institute (AEI) urges the Parliament of Ghana to launch a thorough investigation into the concerns of stakeholders for a forensic audit of
- [Ghana Main Opposition Protests to Demand Audit of Voter Roll](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/ghana-main-opposition-protests-to-demand-audit-of-voter-roll/) - Thousands of supporters of Ghana’s main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), have been protesting nationwide to demand an independent forensic audit of the country’s voter register. Party officials say they have identified errors in the electoral roll for December’s nationwide poll that require correction. The election authority says errors that were previously identified
- [Details Emerge As Nigeria Gets World Bank’s Approval To Receive $1.5bn loan By September 26](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/details-emerge-as-nigeria-gets-world-banks-approval-to-receive-1-5bn-loan-by-september-26/) - By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to receive a new loan from the World Bank, totalling $1.5 billion. It was gathered that the apex bank approved Nigeria’s loan request and included the country’s name on its project list. The $1.5 billion is set to be approved on September 26 and it
- [In numbers: How UK right-wing media's pro-Israel Gaza war coverage dehumanises Palestinians](https://www.theinsightnewsonline.com/in-numbers-how-uk-right-wing-medias-pro-israel-gaza-war-coverage-dehumanises-palestinians-2/) - Analysis: The New Arab's research reveals how the UK media's coverage of Israel's war on Gaza is a case study in dehumanisation and warmongering. For five months, global media attention has fixated on Israel’s assault on Gaza. Across the Western world, protests against Israel’s war have sharply criticised Western media reporting on Gaza. British mainstream media coverage of

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