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Deputy Minister Champions Indigenous Languages at International Mother Language Day
The Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Yussif Issaka Jajah, has urged Ghanaians to embrace and promote their mother tongues as vital tools for cultural preservation, national identity and sustainable development.
He delivered the keynote address on behalf of the Sector Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, at the 2026 International Mother Language Day celebration held at the British Council in Accra.
The Acting Executive Director of the Bureau of Ghana Languages, Mr. Ebenezer Ahiator Esq., highlighted the importance of multilingual education under the theme “Youth Voices on Multilingual Education,” calling for renewed attention to Ghanaian language instruction in schools.
The event reaffirmed government’s commitment to protecting Ghana’s linguistic heritage and promoting inclusive, multilingual education nationwide.
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
