The Authorities of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) launches the beginning of activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the regional bloc today, April 22, 2025, in Accra Ghana.
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Burkina Faso scraps school fees
In a significant move, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traore has announced that all school fees will be eliminated, making education free from primary school to university. This decision, effective immediately, is aimed at boosting educational access and ensuring that no child is left behind due to financial constraints.
President Mahama suspends Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo
President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(6) of the constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, determined that a prima facie case has been established in respect of three Petitions against the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.
GHANA offers 1000 scholarships
As part of the ECOWAS at 50 celebrations, President John Mahama has announced that Ghana will provide 1000 scholarships to tertiary students across the ECOWAS sub-region to study in Ghanaian Universities.