Fisheries Minister to tour inland fishing communities across six regions
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, is set to begin a six-day working tour of inland fishing communities across the country. According to a press statement issued by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, the tour, which starts on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, aims to gather firsthand information on the […]
Buffer Stock Company says it needs GH¢770m to buy excess rice from farmers
By Ashiadey Dotse The National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) says it needs at least GH¢770 million to buy excess rice and other grains from farmers across the country. The announcement follows complaints from farmers who say they are struggling to sell their produce due to limited market access. Some farmers have also accused NAFCO […]
World Bank projects sharp rise in fertiliser prices for 2026, warns of food inflation risks
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The World Bank released a stark warning in its latest Commodity Markets Outlook, projecting a 31% increase in global fertilizer prices for 2026. This surge marks a dramatic reversal from previous easing trends and is primarily driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East. Analysts report that the […]
GNFS swift intervention averts major fire in Kumasi
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu A timely intervention by the Ghana National Fire Service in the Ashanti region led by its Regional Commander, ACFO 1 Peter Tetteh, proved decisive in preventing what could have been a catastrophic fire disaster in Kumasi on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in which the lives of some firefighters and members of the […]
Police arrest 11 over alleged illegal possession of arms in Adambrobe dispute
By Amoako Kwame The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested eleven individuals for allegedly being in unlawful possession of arms and ammunition in connection with the ongoing chieftaincy dispute at Adambrobe in the Aburi area of the Eastern Region. According to a statement from the Command’s Public Affairs Unit, the suspects were apprehended on Sunday, […]
GES mourns two BECE candidates killed in road accident
By Sarah Baafi The Ghana Education Service (GES) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of two candidates set to sit for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Upper West Region. The victims, Taufii Ibrahim and Abdul Khalid, were final-year students of Charia Roman Catholic Junior High School. They reportedly lost their […]
Residents of Akpo community appeal for road rehabilitation
By Michael Kofi Kenetey Residents of Akpo, a farming community in the Yilo Krobo Municipality, have appealed to the government to urgently rehabilitate the road leading to the area to help boost economic activities. They say the poor state of the road is hindering the smooth transportation of goods to market centres, affecting livelihoods and […]
Frimpong-Manso Institute extends best wishes to 2026 BECE Candidates, warns against examination malpractice
The Frimpong-Manso Institute (FMI) has extended best wishes to candidates sitting for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), while cautioning against the rising incidence of examination malpractice. In a Press Statement issued on May 2, the Institute noted that about 620,000 students are expected to sit for this year’s examination, describing the period as […]
Empower OSP: CDD-Ghana advocates for Constitutional status and financial autonomy
By: Akosua Frema Frempong The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has recommended that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) be established as a creation of the Constitution rather than a mere Act of Parliament. This move, the Center argues, is essential to securing independent prosecutorial power and full financial autonomy for the office. […]
A-G withdraws charges against former NAFCo CEO, wife and others as EOCO re-arrests suspects
By Ashiadey Dotse The Attorney-General has withdrawn all charges against former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Abdul-Wahab, his wife Faiza Wuni, and three others. The case was officially discontinued at the High Court in Accra on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, bringing the proceedings to an end. In a Facebook […]
Explosion at fireworks plant kills at least 21 people in China
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A powerful explosion tore through a fireworks manufacturing facility in central China on Monday afternoon, killing at least 21 people and leaving dozens more injured. The blast occurred at approximately 4:43 p.m. local time (08:43 GMT) at the Liuyang Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company, located in a […]
Ghana rises to 39th in press freedom index amid structural challenges
By Dominic Hlordzi-General Secretary, Ghana Journalists Association Ghana has ascended to 39th place out of 180 countries in the 2026 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index, registering a score of 72.20 – its strongest performance in five years. This advancement marks a notable recovery from 52nd position in 2025 and reaffirms Ghana’s standing […]
Mali military leader Gen Assimi Goïta names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
Mali’s military leader Gen Assimi Goïta has taken over as defence minister after the officer who previously held the post was killed in a wave of surprise attacks. The West African country remains in a security crisis more than a week after an alliance of jihadists and separatist rebels launched their nationwide raids. During the […]
Healthcare investment critical to economic growth – Julius Debrah
By: Seth Eyiah Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has underscored the need for sustained investment in healthcare, describing it as a key driver of economic growth and improved health outcomes across West and Central Africa. He made the remarks at the official launch of the Regional Health, Nutrition and Population Strategy for West and Central […]
