Reactions and Causes of Recurring Tribal Conflicts

At least two people have been confirmed dead following the Konkomba-Dagomba clash which rocked the Agbobgloshie Yam market in Accra on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. The clash between the Konkombas and Dagombas which left scores injured was said to have erupted following an allegation of a mobile phone theft by a member of one of the … Read more

Konkomba-Dagomba Clash Leaves 2 Dead, Others Hospitalized

Two people are feared dead following clashes between Konkombas and Dagombas at the Agbogbloshie Yam Market in Accra. Citi News gathered that, the clashes, which reportedly started on Monday night, escalated on Tuesday, over an allegation of a mobile phone theft by a member of one of the factions. The Public Relations Officer of the … Read more

70-Year Old UCC Graduate Proves It’s Not Late To Get Another Degree

It was all joy when colleagues,relatives and friends gathered over the weekend at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) for the school’s 49th graduation ceremony. Graduands were called up one after the other to the dais to be congratulated by school authorities on their feat. Ms. Christabel Dadzie, probably received the loudest applauds when her … Read more

70-Yr Old UCC Graduate Proves It’s Not Late To Get Another Degree

It was all joy when colleagues,relatives and friends gathered over the weekend at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) for the school’s 49th graduation ceremony. Graduands were called up one after the other to the dais to be congratulated by school authorities on their feat. Ms. Christabel Dadzie, probably received the loudest applauds when her name … Read more

1st Change of Guard Under Akufo-Addo Held

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday 27 March inspected and supervised the 22nd ceremonial change of guard at the forecourt of the Flagstaff House. The presidential guard change is similar to the guard changing ceremony at the Buckingham Palace in the UK instituted on May 5, 2013. It is conducted with 20 each of … Read more

Prez Confirms IGP, CDS

IN consultation with the Council of State and in pursuant to Articles 202 and 212 of the 1992 Constitution, the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has confirmed the appointments of the Inspector General of Police, Chief of Defence Staff of the Armed Forces and Chief of Army Staff. The communication was passed on to Today by the … Read more

Akufo-Addo Declares War On Poverty

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed worry that 60 years after political independence, many Ghanaians are still wallowing in poverty. This, he says, is unacceptable and has therefore called for a concerted effort to fight poverty and deprivation in the country. The president said this yesterday during the national commemoration of Ghana’s 60thindependence anniversary. … Read more

[Regional Report] Ghanaians Mark 60 Years of Independence

Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo joined thousands of Ghanaians across the nation to mark the country’s 60th independence from Britain with parades. While a national parade was held at the Black Stars Square where Ghana’s first president, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, declared the country’s independence, similar event took place at the regional and district capitals. … Read more

Togbe Afede Clarifies Suit Against Ghana Army

The President of the National House of Chiefs and Agbogbomefia of the Asogli state of the Volta Region, Togbe Afede XIV, says his suit against the Ghana Army over the latter’s construction of a six-storey building only five metres from his property in Accra, does not attach the Attorney General and the Minister of Defence. … Read more

Togbe Afede Succeeds In Stopping Construction of Military Building

The Human Rights division of the Accra High has placed an injunction on the construction of a facility being built by the Ghana Army, near the private residence, in Accra, of Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli. The President of the National House of Chiefs sued the Army over the construction of the six- storey building, … Read more

Togbe Afede XIV Sues Ghana Army For ‘breach of Privacy’

The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli state of the Volta Region, Togbe Afede XIV, has sued the Ghana Army over the construction of a military building near his private residence. He said the construction of the 6-storey building has resulted in the destruction of his security lights and forced the abandonment of his private car park … Read more

Togbe Afede Sues Ghana Army For ‘breach of Privacy’

The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli state of the Volta Region, Togbe Afede XIV, has sued the Ghana Army over the construction of a military building near his private residence. He said the construction of the 6-storey building has resulted in the destruction of his security lights and forced the abandonment of his private car park due to … Read more

Togbe Afede Drags AG, Defence Minister, Et Al To Court

The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli state of the Volta Region, Togbe Afede XIV, has sued the Ghana Army over the construction of a military building near his private residence. He said the construction of the 6-storey building has resulted in the destruction of his security lights and forced the abandonment of his private car park due to … Read more

Ayamdo Is New Army Chief of Staff

President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed Major General William Azure Ayamdo as Acting Army Chief of Staff. He replaces Major General Obed Boamah Akwa who has been appointed by the president as Chief of Defence Staff. “These are fine soldiers and the Ghanaian people should know that I’ve appointed some fine soldiers to protect them,” Nana … Read more

Major General Obed Boamah Akwa Is New CDS

Major General Obed Boamah Akwa, Chief of Army Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, has been made the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) by President Nana Akufo-Addo. He will be serving as the acting CDS until the Council of State is constituted to affirm his position. Maj Gen Akwa was appointed Chief of Army … Read more

Akufo-Addo Appoints Major Gen. Akwa As New CDS

President Akufo Addo has appointed Major General Obed Akwa as the new Chief of Defense Staff (CDS). He is taking over from Air Marshall Samson Oje who has retired, and bid the President farewell. Major General Akwa is currently the Chief of Army staff; but also served as the Commandant of the Kofi Annan Peacekeeping … Read more

Maj. Gen. Akwa Is Next CDS

President Akufo-Addo is picking a former aide-de-camp to former President Kufuor, Major General Obed Boamah Akwa, as the new Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Starr FM can reveal. Maj. Gen. Akwa, who is currently the Chief of Army Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, will be serving in an acting capacity until a new Council of … Read more

Akwa Tipped As New CDS

Major General Obed Boamah Akwa will be the acting Chief of Defence Staff in the meanwhile Major General Obed Boamah Akwa, Chief of Army Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, will be the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), sources within the presidency have hinted. He will be serving as the acting CDS until the … Read more

Maj. Gen. Akwa Is Next CDS

President Akufo-Addo is picking a former aide-de-camp to former President Kufuor, Major General Obed Boamah Akwa, as the new Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Starrfmonline.com can reveal. Maj. Gen. Akwa, who is currently the Chief of Army Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, will be serving in an acting capacity until a new Council of … Read more

Army Chief Indicted Over ‘stolen’ Pick-Up

Maj Gen Sampson Adeti, Chief of Staff, General Headquarters, of the Ghana Armed Forces at Burma Camp, has been indicted for allegedly appropriating a Nissan Hard-body double-cabin vehicle donated to the Southern Command of the Ghana Army by the Bank of Ghana. Following the publication of the story by DAILY GUIDE, a summary investigation into … Read more