Courts of the Living: Re-imagining environmental justice in the era of ecological crisis
Environmental degradation has emerged as one of the most pressing governance challenges confronting Ghana and many developing countries today. Illegal mining activities, deforestation, wetland destruction, biodiversity loss, and pollution of major river systems continue to threaten ecological sustainability, public health, and long-term economic resilience.
While environmental laws and regulatory institutions exist, enforcement outcomes remain inadequate. A significant reason for this challenge lies in the continued dominance of human-centred legal reasoning, where environmental harm is often addressed only when direct human or economic impacts become visible.
Against this background, the emerging global concept of COURTS OF THE LIVING offers an important intellectual and policy reflection for the future of environmental governance.
‘Don’t hate one another’ – President Mahama’s dual warning on peace and drugs at Eid festivities
President John Dramani Mahama launched a passionate defence of Ghana’s social fabric at the National Eid al-Adha celebrations in Accra on Wednesday, issuing twin warnings against the twin evils of political extremism and drug abuse while urging the younger generation to look to the National Chief Imam as a living example of humility.
AfriCAN Ghana to commemorate Africa Day with campaign on water, sanitation, nutrition
Ho (V/R), May 24, GNA – Africa Catalyzing Action for Nutrition (AfriCAN) Ghana will commemorate this year’s Africa Day on May 25 with a campaign aimed at promoting environmental protection, safe sanitation, clean water and good nutrition.
The campaign, themed “Our Water, Our Environment, Our Responsibility,” aligns with the African Union’s 2026 theme: “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063.”
Professor Francis Bruno Zotor, Country Director of AfriCAN Ghana, said the campaign seeks to raise awareness about the impact of unsafe water, pollution, poor sanitation and unhealthy lifestyles on public health, nutrition and sustainable development.
Africa: African journalists call for stronger press Freedom protection on Africa Day
The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) has today joined millions of Africans in celebrating Africa Day and has called for a renewed Pan-African push for solidarity, stronger protection for journalists and greater African ownership of the continent’s narrative.
In commemorating the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in Addis Ababa, which is designated as Africa Day, the continental journalists’ body said Africa’s future must remain firmly in African hands and warned that the march for democracy and development cannot flourish where journalists are silenced and tormented.
The Pan-African Federation said Africa Day represents more than a symbolic anniversary, describing it as “a celebration of our progress, our identity and our shared determination to build the Africa we want”, with what FAJ described as “conviction” and a belief that Africa’s liberation and future had to be shaped collectively by Africans themselves, including journalists in the continent.
First Lady recognised by Merck Foundation for her impactful programmes.
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has honoured First Lady Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama as its Ambassador in recognition of the impact she has made over the past decade through her Lordina Foundation.
The recognition was jointly presented by Dr Rasha Kelej, Chief Executive Officer of Merck Foundation, and Professor Dr Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of the Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, during the Merck Foundation Ghana Alumni Summit 2026. The event was held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on Tuesday, May 19.
In her remarks, Dr Rasha Kelej stated that Mrs Mahama’s humanitarian work has transformed the lives of thousands across the country. These efforts include providing education and health support services to vulnerable people in deprived communities, as well as financial empowerment for women.
Ghana successfully completes IMF bailout programme; Transitions to Policy Coordination Instrument.
The Government of Ghana has officially concluded its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), signalling a successful exit from its financial bailout.
The government has now transitioned to a non-financial Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) to maintain long-term fiscal stability.
According to the Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu (MP), the programme’s successful conclusion follows a period of rigorous fiscal discipline and structural reforms. He noted that following the 2024 derailment, the administration of President John Mahama acted decisively in 2025 to recalibrate the economy through front-loaded fiscal consolidation and bold expenditure rationalisation.
Scientists warn 2026 could be extreme year as global warming slips down agenda
Day by day, disaster after disaster, a stark picture is coming into focus: 2026 could go down as one of the most extreme years ever recorded in climate history. The first months of the year, records have been broken for ocean temperatures, early heatwaves, massive wildfires and torrential rains. On Tuesday, May 12, scientists and international agencies renewed their warning, as El Niño’s likely return is set to further intensify an already accelerating climate crisis
Climate Change: Government highlights push for coordinated action and investments
The Minister of State in Charge of Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, has outlined government efforts to strengthen climate coordination, attract climate finance, and position Ghana as a key player in global climate discussions.
Speaking during the Government Accountability Series on May 6, 2026, the minister described climate change as not only an environmental issue, but also a multi-pronged national development challenge.
Ibrahim Mahama gifts Xenophobia victim GH¢200,000, pledges to set him up as a distributor in construction supplies
Business mogul Ibrahim Mahama has extended GH¢200,000 in financial support to xenophobia victim Emmanuel Asamoah to help him rebuild his life, while also offering to set up a cement distribution and construction hardware depot to support his new business direction.
Ghana Issues First Mariculture Licence in Blue Economy Push
Ghana has granted its first-ever provisional mariculture licence to Gold Coast Mariculture Limited, opening a new chapter in the country’s blue economy development and marking the start of commercial marine fish cultivation under a regulated sustainability framework.
Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Emelia Arthur presented the licence on May 12, 2026, on behalf of the Ministry and the Fisheries Commission, authorising the company to cultivate high-value marine species including Cobia, Red Snapper and Pompano in what will become Ghana’s first commercial mariculture project.