Ghanas

In a shocking turn of events in Ghana's political landscape, Speaker Alban Bagbin recently made headlines by suspending several lawmakers. This decision came on the heels of an unruly incident where members of the parliament's vetting committee engaged in a physical altercation—one that resulted in significant damage to furniture within the legislative chamber. The tensions erupted during a hearing, where MPs from the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) accused their opposition counterparts of engaging in what they…

In a shocking turn of events, President John Mahama has launched a thorough investigation following a deadly clash between illegal miners and Ghanaian soldiers that tragically resulted in nine fatalities. According to an army spokesperson, the chaos erupted when miners, armed to the teeth with locally crafted rifles, pump-action shotguns, knives, and even axes, opened fire on military personnel who were simply doing their job. The soldiers, acting in self-defense, returned fire, and the consequences were catastrophic. This…

In a significant legal development, Ghana's Supreme Court has turned down two attempts aimed at halting the enactment of a contentious piece of legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community. This legislation, formally known as the Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, received parliamentary approval in February. Under this bill, individuals from sexual minorities could face imprisonment ranging from six months to three years for engaging in homosexual relations. While the bill boasts substantial backing within Ghana, it has…

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the head honcho of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in parliament, recently expressed serious concerns regarding the Speaker's decision to abruptly adjourn the assembly. He declared that the Speaker's move was misguided and hinted at his intentions to initiate a recall. This interruption by Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin came amidst a heated contention over which party rightfully holds the majority in Parliament, a matter complicated by a recent shuffle of MPs switching allegiances ahead of the…

The aim of this pact: to keep away from violence within the elections through the vote on Monday, 7 December. This settlement comes after generally sizzling exchanges between the 2 long-standing opponents who thereby present their connection to democracy. With our particular correspondent in Accra, Christina okelloThey arrived…