
Eric Kwadjo Annor Osei
May 15, 2025 at 07:30 PM
Here are the top 10 news highlights from Ghana and around the world for today, Thursday, May 15, 2025 -
🇬🇭 Ghana News
1. CJ Removal Hearings Begin
A five-member committee has commenced hearings on petitions seeking the removal of Ghana's Chief Justice.
2. Kofi Bentil Criticizes President Mahama
IMANI Africa's Vice President, Kofi Bentil, has criticized President Mahama over his promise to terminate the SML deal.
3. Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Advances
Ghana is pushing forward with an anti-LGBTQ+ bill, citing the defense of 'family values'.
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🎶 Music & Entertainment
4. Moliy & Silent Addy Top U.S. Afrobeats Chart
Ghanaian singer Moliy and producer Silent Addy have reached No. 1 on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart with their remix of “Shake It to the Max (FLY),” featuring Skillibeng and Shenseea.
5. King Promise to Perform at BAL Halftime Show
Following his recent TGMA triumph, King Promise is set to headline the halftime show at the 2025 Basketball Africa League games.
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🏥 Health
6. Ghana to Manufacture Vaccines
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh announced that Ghana is now strategically positioned to manufacture its own vaccines, thanks to the establishment of the National Vaccine Institute.
7. Hypertension Cases Rise in Western Region
The Western Region has seen an increase in hypertension cases, rising from 2.96% in 2023 to 3.11% by the end of 2024.
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⚽ Sports
8. U20 AFCON: Egypt vs. Morocco Semi-Final
Egypt is set to face Morocco in the semi-finals of the U20 African Cup of Nations today.
9. NSA Director General Praises Rugby League Federation
The Director General of the National Sports Authority commended the Rugby League Federation Ghana during an official visit.
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🌍 World News
10. U.S. Supreme Court Reviews Birthright Citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court is deliberating on former President Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship.
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