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Full details: President Mahama’s ‘Accra Reset’ speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos

President John Dramani Mahama delivered a detailed address on 22 January 2026 at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, where...

NDC opens Ayawaso East parliamentary primary after sitting MP’s death

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially launched the nomination process for its Ayawaso East parliamentary primary, setting the stage to choose a candidate...

Ghana launches Volivo Bridge project with JICA support to boost regional connectivity

Ghana has officially moved forward with the long-planned Volivo Bridge project, an ambitious infrastructure initiative that will see construction of what is expected to...

High Court enforces UK judgment against Nana Kwame Bediako over US$14.9m Debt

Nana Kwame Bediako, President of Kwarleyz Group, has addressed recent reports concerning a US$14.9 million debt judgment obtained against him by Cola Holdings Ltd...

Ghana to roll out AI tools in Twi, Ewe and Dagbani to expand access to education and digital services

Ghana’s Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, announced on January 23, 2026, that the government plans to introduce artificial intelligence tools tailored to major Ghanaian languages,...

United States officially withdraws from World Health Organization amid unpaid dues and legal questions

The United States has formally left the World Health Organization (WHO) as of January 22, 2026, ending its financial support and membership in the...

Wife of late MP to contest Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election

Hajia Amina Adam, the wife of the late Ayawaso East Member of Parliament, Mahama Naser Toure, has announced her intention to contest the upcoming...

Ghana IMF programme performance highlights path to sustainable recovery

The Ghana IMF programme performance was highlighted during the recent engagement between Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials,...

NIA increases prices for Ghana Card services

The National Identification Authority (NIA) of Ghana has announced an upward revision of fees for services related to the Ghana Card, the country’s national...

Ghana gold refining agreement signals economic gains and job creation

The recent Ghana gold refining agreement between the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) and Gold Coast Refinery marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s efforts...

Malawi fuel price hike deepens cost-of-living pressures

The recent Malawi fuel price hike has sent shockwaves across households and businesses in the country, with petrol and diesel costs rising by more...

Cement prices in Ghana set to remain stable

The assurance that cement prices in Ghana will not increase has become a critical economic signal for households, builders, and businesses, as the Trade...

Why Does the United States want Greenland?

The United States’ interest in Greenland is not a sudden geopolitical whim but a long-standing strategic calculation rooted in military security, Arctic geography, natural...

Ghana seeks return of Kwame Nkrumah’s former Guinea residence for heritage preservation

Ghana has initiated diplomatic and administrative steps to reclaim the former residence of its first president, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, in Conakry, Guinea, as part...

Domestic Gold Purchasing Programme secures Ghana’s economic stability

The Domestic Gold Purchasing Programme (DGPP) has emerged as a cornerstone of Ghana’s macroeconomic stability, earning commendation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for...

Central Bank policy consolidation shapes Ghana’s economic direction in 2026

Central bank policy consolidation has become the defining framework for Ghana’s economic outlook in 2026, following a year in which policymakers prioritised restoring credibility...