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Gov’t declares Wednesdays as “Fugu day”

The Government of Ghana has officially declared Wednesdays as “Fugu Day”, encouraging all Ghanaians and friends of the country, both at home and abroad,...

Coca-Cola 2026 outlook jolts investors as growth shifts under pressure

Coca-Cola 2026 outlook concerns moved markets on Tuesday as the company’s shares slid after management signaled slower growth ahead despite stronger-than-expected quarterly revenue. Investors...

Speaker Bagbin directs Constitution Amendment Bill 2025 to be scheduled for Parliament

Speaker of Parliament, Alhaji Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has directed that the Constitution Amendment Bill 2025 be scheduled for laying before Parliament. The instruction...

African experts convene in Lomé to advance climate-sensitive tax policies

From 9 to 13 February 2026, Lomé, the capital of Togo, became a central hub for African fiscal policy dialogue with a high-level regional...

Speaker Bagbin directs Anti-LGBTQI bill to be re-laid in Parliament for consideration

Speaker of Parliament, Alhaji Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has directed that the Anti-LGBTQI Bill be re-laid in Parliament and scheduled for consideration by the...

KNUST confirms death of 2nd-year student following off-campus incident

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has confirmed the death of a second-year student following an off-campus incident that occurred over...

Ghana stagnates on corruption index as CPI score remains stuck at 43

Ghana’s fight against corruption showed little measurable progress in 2025 as the country scored 43 out of 100 on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI),...

Ghana President Mahama to convene emergency cabinet on cocoa sector challenges

President John Dramani Mahama has convened an emergency Cabinet session to address mounting and complex challenges confronting Ghana’s vital cocoa industry. The decision underscores...

Woman arrested over fire outbreak at Alpha Hour auditorium

A woman has been arrested in connection with a fire outbreak at the church auditorium linked to Alpha Hour founder and leader of Grace...

Africa’s US$29.5tn minerals can drive industrial growth

Africa holds an estimated US$29.5 trillion in mine-site mineral value, accounting for roughly 20 percent of global mineral wealth, yet the continent continues to...

The IAEA and OCP Group partner to strengthen global food security

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and OCP Group have entered into a five-year strategic partnership aimed at accelerating scientific innovation to support sustainable...

President Mahama commissions High Commissioner and 4 Ambassadors to represent Ghana abroad

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned one High Commissioner and four Ambassadors-designate to represent Ghana internationally, in a ceremony held at Jubilee House on...

Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada Gordie Howe International Bridge amid rising trade tensions

President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic threat to block the opening of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge a major infrastructure project linking...

Kumasi Shoe Factory advocates for compulsory local school footwear policy to revive production and boost jobs

The Kumasi Shoe Factory, formally known as DIHOC Footwear Division Limited, has intensified calls for the Ghanaian government to implement a compulsory school footwear...

MoFA signs MoU with AAK to accelerate value addition in Ghana’s shea industry

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AAK Ghana Limited to accelerate value addition, boost...

Abu Trica sues EOCO, Interior Ministry, FBI and NACOC over alleged unlawful arrest and rights violations

Abu Trica has filed a lawsuit against the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the Ministry of the Interior, the United States Federal Bureau...