The Republic is united in grief following the announcement of the untimely passing of Her Excellency Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, the respected former First Lady of Ghana. The government formally communicated its profound sorrow and deep regret over the news delivered this morning. Mrs. Rawlings was a towering figure in […]

The political world is mourning the loss of veteran Kenyan politician Raila Odinga, who has died at the age of 80 while receiving medical treatment in India. Tributes have poured in from across the globe, including from Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, who publicly expressed his deep condolences, describing the […]

Sankofaonline News Desk: October 13, 2025. Today, the Ghanaian community in Chicago and beyond pauses in profound sadness to mark a day of mourning and celebration for a life lived beautifully and quietly. The announcement of the passing of Ms. Evelyn Arko Mensah, issued by the Asantefuohene of Chicago, Nana Abayie (Nana […]

Announcement of Funeral Arrangements Prophetess Rebekah Nhyira, often known as Mama Becky, is the respected spiritual leader of the Edumfa Heavenly Ministry (Edumfa Prayer Camp) in Ghana’s Central Region. The ministry formally announces her peaceful home call. Mama Becky was the only daughter of Elder J.K. “Paapa” Mensah and Prophetess […]

ACCRA — Celebrated Ghanaian playwright and theatre scholar Dr. Mohammed ben Abdallah has died at the age of 81. The news of his passing was announced by his daughter, Akosua Abdallah, in a Facebook post on Friday, September 19, 2025. She stated that he died the day before, on Thursday, […]