Ghana ramping up coconut production for export
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu Government is implementing strategies to consolidate Ghana’s status as the highest producer of coconut in Africa and the 12th globally, with a target of supplying 10 million seedlings of the crop to farmers across the country for commercial production by the end of 2028. To this end, farmers are already being empowered […]
Ghana to grow foreign reserves beyond $20bn to cushion future global shocks — President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse The President, John Dramani Mahama, says Ghana is working to grow its foreign exchange reserves beyond $20 billion within the next three years to protect the economy from future global shocks, including financial crises, pandemics and other unexpected disruptions. Speaking in an interview on his final day of a three-day State Visit […]
President Mahama says wearing ‘fugu’ abroad has boosted global exposure for Ghanaian weavers
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, says his choice to wear Ghana’s traditional smock, popularly known as fugu or batakari, on international stages has given local weavers and designers global exposure. According to him, his choice to wear such traditional attire has unexpectedly given local weavers and designers global […]
Too many African countries remain trapped in triple dependency- President Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The President, John Dramani Mahama, has revealed that African countries must redefine their development trajectory and break free from the shackles of “triple dependency” that undermine their sovereignty. According to him, Africa needs to take its destiny into its own hands, citing dependency on external actors for security, donors for health […]
Black Queens to open WAFCON build-up at Pinks Ladies Cup in UAE
By: Belinda Nketia Ghana’s Black Queens will begin preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with participation in the Pinks Ladies Cup in the United Arab Emirates later this month. The invitational tournament will run from February 28 to March 6 and will feature Ghana, Russia, Hong Kong, and Tanzania. It will give […]
AfCFTA can’t succeed without women – Juliet Ibrahim
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Actress and entrepreneur Juliet Ibrahim has made a strong case for women’s inclusion in Africa’s economic transformation, declaring that the continent cannot achieve prosperity if women are sidelined in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the African Prosperity Dialogue in Accra, Juliet Ibrahim emphasized […]
Police arrest three in Kwabenya home robbery
By Brain Akutei-Azu Mateko Three suspects have been arrested by the Ghana Police Service in connection with a robbery at Kwabenya in the Greater Accra Region, following an intelligence-led operation by the National Operations Directorate (NOD) Surveillance Unit. The robbery occurred on January 18, 2026, when two armed men attacked a residence in Kwabenya and […]
Ghana launches parliamentary caucus on immunisation
Ghana has, for decades, been an example of great success, with immunisation coverage consistently exceeding 95%. Recent localised outbreaks of measles and rubella in 2023 and 2024 have, however, revealed the fragility in sustaining the country’s immunisation coverage accomplishments. To help develop sustainable financing solutions for acquiring vaccines, and to ensure the timely release of […]
Korle Klottey Assembly suspends burials at Osu Cemetery over illegal exhumations and sale of plots
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) has suspended all burials at the Osu Cemetery with immediate effect following confirmed reports of illegal exhumations, desecration of human remains, and the unauthorised sale of burial plots. The decision was announced by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Alfred Ato Allotey-Gaisie, through a statement […]
What President Mahama wrote in Zambian National Assembly visitors’ book
The President, John Dramani Mahama, says he feels “greatly honoured” to address the National Assembly during his state visit to the country. In a message in the Assembly’s visitors’ book, President Mahama expressed his hope that the visit would rekindle the historic friendship between Ghana and Zambia, which has existed since both countries gained independence […]
Ghana is taking action to improve economy and public services – President Mahama
Ghana has chosen “execution over excuses and is digitalising public services to fight corruption”, President John Dramani Mahama has said. He made the remarks when addressing the National Assembly of Zambia in Lusaka on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Speaking about the Accra Reset Initiative, President Mahama said Africa must take control of its own development. […]
Majority Caucus presents GH¢100,000 to wife of late Ayawaso East MP
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Majority Caucus in Parliament has presented one hundred thousand Ghana cedis (GH¢100,000) to the wife of the late Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso East Constituency, Mahama Naser Toure, as a show of solidarity and support. The donation was made during a visit by members of the caucus to the family’s […]
No compromised dockets with ORAL – Dr. Ayine
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has given assurance that, the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) program is making progress, with no compromised dockets. He emphasized that individuals will be held accountable for their actions, stating, “People are being held accountable and will continue to be held […]
What a nation chooses to honour says everything about it – Akua Barden writes
By Akua Barden An international airport is not just a transit point. It is a statement. It is the first conversation a country has with the world. Tourists, diplomats, investors, returning citizens, and first-time visitors who fly into a country all encounter the country first through its airport. Names matter in that moment. Symbols matter. […]
