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President John Dramani Mahama’s recent conversation with Ghanaian YouTuber Wode Maya monitored by MyNewsGh, provided a substantive look into Ghana’s evolving diplomatic and economic relationship with China, one that underpins his administration’s broader vision of industrialisation, trade, and regional influence. In the interview, President Mahama highlighted China’s pivotal contribution to Ghana’s debt restructuring process. Serving as co-chair of the country’s bilateral creditor committee, China helped expedite Ghana’s approval under the G20 debt treatment framework. “Ghana got its approval in record time, the fastest that has ever happened,” he said, commending Beijing’s support in facilitating what he described as one of…

In his interview with Wode Maya monitored by Lovinghananews.com, President John Dramani Mahama offered an incisive critique of the global economic order, highlighting how trade systems born in colonial times continue to constrain African development. He warned that the current world order is “rigged against Africa,” pointing to trade structures that force the continent to export raw materials and import finished goods. “These are all the kinds of things that we need to look at,” he said, describing how European importers determine cocoa and gold pricing, even though those resources are grown in Africa. Mahama argued that despite political independence,…

The hearing of the National Service Authority ghost names case has been adjourned after the Lawyers of Gifty Oware informed the court that she has submitted a two-day medical excuse duty. The court was expected to begin the hearing of the case after the Attorney General’s office early this week filed criminal charges against Executive Director Osei Assibey Antwi and former Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah. The court was expected to sit at 1 pm today, October 17, 2025 but the Lawyers for the second accused told the court that she was sick and could not make it to the…

Stonebwoy has addressed the recent social media debate over a signage at Kotoko International Airport that greeted travelers with “Akwaaba”, the Akan word for “welcome.” Some online users questioned why the sign didn’t use other local languages especially Ga, when, the airport is situated on a Ga land. The custodians of the land proposed Oobake, the Ga word for welcome to be used officially instead. Stonebwoy however believes that argument misses the bigger picture. “We can’t go back to tribalism,” he cautioned. “If we start fighting over which language represents Ghana, we’ll destroy the unity we’ve built.” He emphasized that…

Stonebwoy is calling for calm in the ever-growing storm of social media criticism. During his recent appearance on Talk to Kula and Headless YouTuber, monitored by Lovinghananews.com, the multiple award-winning dancehall artist expressed deep concern about the toxic wave of negativity dominating online spaces. According to him, people have forgotten how to offer constructive criticism and have instead turned to tearing others down for attention. “The world needs to heal. It’s too much negativity,” he said earnestly. “People don’t even know how to correct anymore, it’s all insults, mockery, and hate.” The “Ekelebe” hitmaker added that while he welcomes feedback,…

Stonebwoy has said in a fresh interview that he had enough of online trolls who ridicule rather than reason. In his conversation with Kula and Headless YouTuber monitored by Lovinghananews.com, the BHIM Nation president addressed the online mockery that followed his recent performance with DJ 4Sho, calling out what he described as “a culture of ignorance dressed as entertainment.” “When trolls go bad, Ghana loses,” he warned. “Some of the people who sit online to insult are doing it from a place of low understanding. It’s not smart, it’s sad.” Stonebwoy explained that criticism is part of every artist’s journey…

President John Dramani Mahama used his recent interview with YouTuber Wode Maya not just to discuss policy; he also made a clear statement about Ghana’s cultural diplomacy, particularly through his intentional wardrobe choices. “I love the fact that you’ve been intentional with what you wear when you’re out of Ghana,” Wode Maya noted. To that, Mahama responded that he sees his clothing as an extension of national representation. “You’re representing the continent,” he said of his host, and clarified his own intent: “One, this is weather friendly … for our temperature. It’s comfortable, easy to wear.” Mahama distinguished between his…

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor has emphasised the need for government to invest in the Volta River Authority by securing more thermal plants to bear down utility tariffs for every consumer. According to him, government could be saving about $840 million annually which is used to purchase power from Independent Power Producers (IPPs). He said this amount could channeled to strength the VRA’s generation capacity. Speaking during a working visit to the VRA on Friday, October 17, 2025, Mr. Jinapor stressed that this amount could be used to expand VRA’s production and do away with the huge…

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 CAF Coach of the Year (Women’s Category) award, following his remarkable work with Ghana’s senior women’s national team. The Swedish tactician earned the nomination after leading the Black Queens to a historic third-place finish at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. It was a memorable campaign for Ghana, as the Queens defied expectations and showcased disciplined, attacking football throughout the tournament. The team’s defining moment came when they defeated defending champions South Africa in a tense third-place playoff, cementing their status as…

The government through the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has plans to increase Ghana’s renewable energy generation to 10% by 2030 and 50% by 2060. According to the energy expert and Technical Advisor at the Ministry, Dr Yussif Sulemana, this forms part of the government’s long-term strategy to gradually shift the country’s heavy reliance on hydrocarbons toward clean energy as the world continues to transition to clean energy amid climate change. Speaking at the Africa Sustainable Energy Centre’s (ASEC) sideline event during World Energy Week 2025 last Thursday, he explained that Ghana’s energy transition framework seeks to balance sustainability…