President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a new cohort of Ghanaian envoys, with veteran actress Kalsoume Sinare, former Member of Parliament for La-Dadekotopon Nii Amasah Namoale, and former Kumasi Mayor Kojo Bonsu among 15 individuals nominated for ambassadorial and high commissioner roles.

Academic giants, former Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Vice Chancellor Professor Kwasi Obiri-Danso and the first female Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Associate Professor Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, have also been appointed to different countries.

The appointments, which are subject to parliamentary approval, signal a bold move by President Mahama, featuring notable figures of a blend of public personalities, experienced politicians, and technocrats to champion Ghana’s interests abroad.

According to a letter from the Office of the President dated June 10, 2025, and signed by Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, PhD, these nominations were made after consultations with the Council of State, in accordance with Article 74 of the 1992 Constitution.

Kalsoume Sinare, a celebrated Ghanaian actress and former model, has been nominated as the Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain.

Known for her extensive career in Ghanaian cinema, featuring in over fifty films, Sinare has also been a vocal supporter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), publicly endorsing John Mahama in past elections.

Her appointment comes amidst reports of internal party discussions, as her name emerged on the list where her cousin, Alhaji Said Sinare, a seasoned NDC stalwart and former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, was reportedly considered.

Nii Amasah Namoale, a prominent figure within the NDC, has been nominated as Ghana’s Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil.

Namoale, an agronomist by profession, served in Parliament from 2005 to 2017 and held ministerial positions, including Deputy Minister of Agriculture.

His extensive political experience is expected to bolster Ghana’s diplomatic ties in South America.

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A trader, Constance Gyasi Nimako, has been remanded into lawful custody by an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly stealing and laundering money mistakenly credited to her bank account. 

Nimako, also known as Maa Adwoa, is alleged to have spent GH¢770,500 out of GH¢800,000 that was erroneously transferred to her Ecobank account.  

She reportedly transferred GH¢300,000 to her mother’s account at Fidelity Bank and GH¢400,000 to her own account at GCB Bank, and withdrew GH¢70,500 in cash. 

She has been charged with stealing and money laundering, while her mother, Cecilia Gyasi, has been charged with abetment of crime to wit money laundering. The two pleaded not guilty. 

Presiding Judge, Mrs Susan Eduful, after listening to arguments from both the prosecution and defence, remanded Nimako due to the grave nature of the charge and concerns that she might not appear to stand trial.  

Cecilia Gyasi was, however, granted bail in the sum of GH¢500,000 with two sureties, who must be immediate family members earning not less than GH¢2,000 monthly. 

The case has been adjourned to July 7, 2025. 

The complainant, prosecution said, was the chief executive officer of a company (name withheld), which holds a bank account with Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) and a personal account with Ecobank Ghana. 

On February 4, 2025, the complainant instructed the Manet Branch of CBG to transfer GH¢800,000 from the company’s CBG account to his personal Ecobank account for a business transaction.  

However, in executing the transfer, the complainant mistakenly quoted Nimako’s Ecobank account number instead of his own. 

The funds were erroneously transferred into Nimako’s account on February 6, 2025.  

The error came to light when the complainant followed up with CBG about the delay in the expected transfer. 

Upon discovering the mistake, CBG contacted Ecobank to recall the funds, only to learn that by February 11, Nimako had already moved the money, leaving only GH¢29,778.47 in the account. 

Efforts by both banks to retrieve the money proved futile as she refused to return the funds.  

The Head of Security and Investigations at CBG subsequently assisted the complainant to report the matter to the police. 

The prosecution said when contacted by the police, Nimako refused to cooperate, rained insults and curses on the officers, and went into hiding. 

She was later arrested in Kumasi, while her mother, Gyasi, was arrested in Accra. 

Investigations revealed that Nimako informed her mother about the money and instructed her to withdraw the GH¢300,000 transferred into her account, which she did. 

During interrogation, Nimako claimed the money was sent to her by a foreign company with whom she had no prior dealings.  

She further claimed she had ordered goods with the funds and was awaiting their delivery. 

Prosecution indicated that investigations are ongoing to trace and recover the remaining amount. 

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Twenty final-year students of Ada Senior High School in the Greater Accra Region have been dismissed after sneaking off campus to swim in a nearby river—a decision that ended in tragedy when one of them drowned.

The incident, which has sparked public outcry, was highlighted in a viral video that emerged on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The footage, taken during an emergency assembly, captured a woman believed to be the headmistress addressing the students and outlining the disciplinary action taken.

“Your parents will come and wait patiently for you. When you finish, they will take you back till you are done with your WASSCE papers. If your parents do not have time, that one is between you and them. It is your business,” she said sternly.

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Authorities have since retrieved the body of the deceased student, and investigations are ongoing.

This incident at Ada SHS comes on the heels of a similar tragedy at Lawra Senior High School in the Upper West Region. On the morning of Saturday, June 14, 2025, seven students drowned when their canoe capsized in the Dikpe River during an early morning jogging session. The group had reportedly attempted to cross the river using the canoe.

Both incidents have raised fresh concerns over student safety and the need for stricter supervision during extracurricular activities.