Reports reaching Sankofaonline say Akua Donkor, founder and flagbearer of the Ghana Freedom Party, has passed away. According to reliable sources, Madam Donkor died Monday at 10 PM at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital), where she was receiving medical attention. Akua Donkor was a prominent Ghanaian politician and […]
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Volta River Authority Renovates 40-Year-Old Kpong Dam
The Volta River Authority has announced the renovation of the 160-megawatt Kpong Dam and spillway gates in Akuse, Eastern Region, after over 40 years of operation. The project enhances the dam’s safety, reliability and lifespan. At a stakeholders’ engagement meeting, VRA’s Director of Engineering Services, Kwaku Wiafe, explained the project’s […]
Ghana Launches Landmark Living Standards Survey
The Ghana Statistical Service is set to embark on its eighth Ghana Living Standards Survey, a nationwide data collection exercise spanning October 2024 to October 2025. This five-yearly survey assesses household living conditions, focusing on learning poverty, defined as children’s inability to read simple texts by age 10. The GLSS […]
Electoral Commission Revises 2024 Ballot Statistics
Ghana’s Electoral Commission has adjusted the 2024 ballot statistics, affecting 20 polling stations. These revisions follow decisions by District Registration Review Officers, High Courts and corrections from the re-exhibition of the Provisional Voters Register. The changes necessitate printing additional ballot booklets for impacted stations. To ensure transparency, revised statistics have […]
Visa Restriction Policy on Undermining Democracy in Ghana
The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Ghana and around the world. The Department of State is announcing a new visa restriction policy today that will restrict U.S. visas for any individual responsible for undermining democracy in Ghana. This policy will take effect in advance of […]