Serving The Ghanaian Chicago Community
Saturday, November 14, 2026
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a significant boost to Ghana-Japan relations, welcomed the Ambassador of Japan to Ghana, H.E. Hiroshi Yoshimoto, to the Ministry on February 26, 2025. The meeting highlighted the strong and growing partnership between the two nations, with a focus on economic development, […]
In a move to tackle corruption and address unemployment, President John Mahama has announced reforms to revitalize Ghana’s National Service Scheme (NSS). The reforms come in response to the ghost names scandal, which rocked the NSS with over 80,000 fictitious names added to the payroll, potentially siphoning public funds. President […]
Ghana’s economic challenges continue to mount, with the Ghanaian cedi losing 19% of its value against the U.S. dollar in 2024. This depreciation has significantly increased the cost of imports, worsening inflation and economic hardship for businesses and consumers alike. The country’s public debt has ballooned to a staggering 721 […]
President John Dramani Mahama unveiled the Students for Women and People with Disabilities Program during his State of the Nation Address. This initiative is specifically designed to empower women, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups by providing them with the necessary tools to succeed. The program will focus on […]
President Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme, emphasizing that it will not be canceled but rather improved for greater efficiency and impact. Speaking during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, February 27, 2025, President Mahama highlighted the programme’s […]
