Kofi Ahovi

  Stakeholders at the National Forum on “Media and the Fight Against Corruption in Ghana” have called for stronger collaboration between the media and state institutions to effectively combat corruption in the country. The forum, organised by the Media Foundation for West Africa in Accra , brought together representatives from government, anti-corruption agencies, civil society, academia, and development partners to deliberate on strengthening accountability systems. Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, Sulemana Braimah , underscored the critical role of a vibrant and independent media in tackling corruption, warning that the menace remains deeply entrenched in Ghana. He noted that the country’s performance on global corruption indices reflects stagnation, with scores consistently below 50 percent. Initiatives like ORAL give some semblance of hope that we’re taking efforts against corruption seriously. These efforts can only succeed if they are supported by ...

  Ghana has averted a potential power disruption after  Karpowership  suspended plans to shut down its operations in May, following successful negotiations with government over a $400 million debt. The agreement secures the continued supply of about 450 megawatts of electricity to the national grid, easing immediate concerns over power stability. Energy and Green Transition Minister,  John Abdulai Jinapor has  confirmed that both parties have agreed on a structured repayment roadmap, leading to the withdrawal of an earlier shutdown notice. He said, government is managing Ghana’s broader energy sector debt crisis, which continues to weigh heavily on the country’s fiscal position and power supply chain. According to the Minister, the debt forms part of legacy obligations that have complicated ongoing reforms in the sector. He noted that government engagement with Karpowership reflects a broader strategy of active liability management and stakeholder negotiations t...

  A symbolic cross made from recycled waste in  Agbogbloshie  has returned to Ghana ahead of a public procession, after being blessed by  Pope Leo XIV  at the Vatican. The piece, created by scrap dealer and artisan  Iddrisu Salifu —a Muslim based in Agbogbloshie—is set to take centre stage during a procession scheduled for March 28, 2026, in  Accra . The event is expected to highlight themes of faith, transformation, and environmental consciousness. Constructed from discarded electronic waste, particularly mobile phones, the cross combines materials salvaged from one of the country’s most well-known scrap hubs. Its brass component was entirely produced by Salifu using recycled materials sourced locally. That element was later sent to  Missio Aachen in Germany, where it formed part of a broader artistic collaboration. A German artist, Barbara Vosso, subsequently added new elements, completing the structure with glass that encases fragments of mobi...

  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 conference on the theme  “The Responsibility of Western Metropolises for the Consequences of Colonisation: History and Modernity,”  according to the African Initiative media agency. Her remarks come in the wake of growing global momentum for reparatory justice, following the backing of 123 nations for a motion at the United Nations to recognise the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade as the gravest crime ever committed against humanity. The motion was tabled at the UN General Assembly by  John Dramani Mahama . Madam Abramova explained that Russia intends to collaborate with African experts to build a strong, eviden...

  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 College of Physicians and Surgeons in Accra on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Speaking at the event, the Medical Director of Blueprint DNA, Dr. Abeiku Ghansah, said the report is based on anonymized laboratory data and reflects trends among individuals who actively sought testing due to uncertainty about biological relationships. “This partnership will simplify insurance processes, reduce cost barriers, and make protection more convenient for our customers,” he said. He noted that four in ten paternity tests conducted in 2025 — about 42.3 percent — excluded the tested man as the biological father. The report furth...

 On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 123 countries voted in favour of the slavery reparations motion tabled by President John Dramani Mahama at the United Nations General Assembly. The resolution called on the UN to recognise the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade as the gravest crime ever committed against humanity. Following extensive debate, the motion was adopted with 123 votes in support. Three countries — the United States, Argentina, and Israel — voted against it, while 52 nations abstained. Here is the full list of countries that voted in support of the reparations motion.