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EU warns against recruitment of Ghanaians into Russia–Ukraine war

The European Union has issued a strong caution against the recruitment of Ghanaian citizens into the ongoing Russia–Ukraine War, stressing that the conflict does...

Gov’t to select new Damang mine operator through competitive bidding after lease expiry

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced plans to select the next operator of the Damang Mine through a competitive bidding process,...

Brazil joins Ghana to push UN recognition of transatlantic slave trade as crime against humanity

Brazil has aligned with Ghana in a renewed diplomatic push to have the transatlantic slave trade formally recognised by the United Nations as a...

Akufo-Addo installed as lay canon at St Peter Anglican Cathedral in Koforidua

Former President Nana Akufo-Addo has been formally installed as a Lay Canon of the St. Peter Anglican Cathedral under the Anglican Diocese of Koforidua,...

Police launch probe into alleged assault on artist Ibrahim Mahama following IGP directive

Ghana’s law enforcement authorities have opened an investigation into allegations that renowned visual artist Ibrahim Mahama was assaulted by police officers, a development that...

Ghana moves to engage Burkina Faso over tomato export ban amid looming supply crisis

Government is set to engage authorities in Burkina Faso following a sudden ban on tomato exports that threatens to disrupt food supply chains, inflate...

Ghana and Togo upgrade Noépé‑Akanu border post to unlock cross‑border trade flows

The joint border post at Noépé‑Akanu on the Ghana‑Togo frontier has undergone a major upgrade aimed at transforming trade, easing bottlenecks, and strengthening regional...

Parliament passes Ghana deposit protection amendment bill 2025 to strengthen banking safety

Parliament of Ghana has passed the Ghana Deposit Protection Amendment Bill 2025, marking a significant step in reinforcing the country’s financial safety net and...

Freddie Blay granted GH₵800k bail in Kitase land dispute case

Former National Chairman of the NPP, Freddie Blay has been granted bail in the sum of GH₵800,000 by the Koforidua High Court, following his...

Ghana signs visa waiver with Kyrgyzstan in landmark diplomatic expansion into Central Asia

Ghana has signed a visa waiver agreement with Kyrgyzstan in a historic diplomatic move that signals a strategic expansion of Accra’s foreign policy footprint...

Government allocates GH¢20 million to boost Ghana’s film development fund

The Government of Ghana has allocated GH¢20 million to the Film Development Fund, a move aimed at revitalising the country’s creative industry and supporting...

Parliament approves GH¢8.7 billion allocation to District Assemblies Common Fund for 2026

Parliament of Ghana has approved an allocation of GH¢8.7 billion to the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) for the 2026 fiscal year, reinforcing the...

Health authorities warn of rising genital warts cases in Ghana

Health authorities in Ghana have raised concerns over a noticeable increase in cases of genital warts, prompting renewed calls for public awareness, early treatment...

UK pledges support to strengthen Ghana Armed Forces capacity

The United Kingdom, UK, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the operational capacity of the Ghana Armed Forces, in a move aimed at deepening...

$300M boost for Ghana secondary education reform

Secondary education reform in Ghana receives a major boost with the World Bank’s confirmed US$300 million commitment to the Secondary Education Transformation for Access,...

Ghana plans emergency evacuation of citizens in Qatar amid rising Middle East tensions

Government has initiated plans to evacuate its nationals living in Qatar as security concerns intensify across the Middle East following escalating regional conflicts. The...