Neofingo launched to bridge $7bn Ghana Trade Finance gap via UK–West Africa Digital Corridor
By: Ewurabena Paha A high-level forum convened by ODI Global, the Government of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Authority and the AfCFTA Secretariat have launched exploratory discussions on Neofingo, a network needed to close the trade finance gap between the UK and West Africa. The launch brought together regulators, financiers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, trade and development experts, and […]
Two Cuba-bound aid ships found days after disappearing
Two boats filled with humanitarian supplies travelling from Mexico to Cuba have been located days after contact with them was lost in the Caribbean. The Mexican Navy said one of its aircraft had spotted the vessels some 80 nautical miles (148km) from the Cuban capital, Havana. A spokesman for the Nuestra (Our) America Convoy said […]
Ghana unveils climate atlas to drive data-led development
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana has taken a major step towards climate-informed development with the launch of a National Climate Atlas in Accra, a tool expected to transform how the country plans for its future in the face of climate change. Developed by the Ghana Meteorological Agency in partnership with the Danish Meteorological Institute, […]
Thousands attend funeral of brothers killed in Tema microlight crash
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tema on Saturday, March 28, to bid a final farewell to two brothers who died in a tragic microlight aircraft crash on March 16. The funeral followed a brief laying-in-state in the morning, after which a church service was held before the interment. The large turnout, which included senior government […]
President Mahama urges respect for Ghana’s cultural and legal stance on LGBTQ issues
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has called on international partners to respect Ghana’s position on LGBTQ matters, emphasising that the country’s public policy is anchored in its legal traditions, cultural values, and broad societal consensus. He explained that decisions on such issues are guided by the Constitution and reflect the […]
Imam of Ahlussuna Wal Jamaa commends President Mahama over Family Bill stance, UN role
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Muslim Community in Ghana, particularly the Ahlussuna Wal Jamaa has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his stance on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Bill currently before Parliament, describing it as principled and reflective of Ghana’s moral and cultural values. In a press statement issued from its national […]
Majority Leader commends Parliament’s work as first meeting of second session ends
BY: VALENTIA TETTEH The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mahama Ayariga, has commended Members of Parliament of Ghana for what he described as a productive and impactful meeting as the House adjourned sine die on Friday, March 27, 2026. Delivering his closing remarks at the end of the First Meeting of the Second […]
Parliament adjourns for Easter after passing key legislation
BY: VALENTIA TETTEH Parliament of Ghana has adjourned for the Easter break, bringing to a close the First Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament after nearly two months of legislative activity. The session, which commenced on February 3, 2026, was marked by extensive policy debates and the passage of major legislation across […]
Ghana Catholic Bishops stand with Mahama after Lincoln University honorary doctorate withdrawal
By: Sarah Baafi The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has expressed strong solidarity with President John Dramani Mahama following the withdrawal of his honorary doctorate by Lincoln University. In a press statement issued on March 27, 2026, the Bishops said they were concerned about the circumstances surrounding the decision, noting the longstanding historical ties between Ghana […]
Council of State congratulates President Mahama on UN resolution declaring slavery crime against humanity
The Council of State Ghana has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on his role in the passage of a landmark resolution by the United Nations General Assembly declaring slavery a crime against humanity. In a press statement issued in Accra on March 27, 2026, the Council commended the President for what it described as his […]
ECOWAS launches Regional Community Health policy to strengthen health systems
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), has officially launched a Regional Community Health Policy aimed at strengthening health systems and advancing universal health coverage across the region. The policy which was unveiled on March 24, 2026, at the Sofitel Hotel in […]
President Mahama responds to Lincoln University Doctorate withdrawal, affirms strong Ghana ties
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed respect and appreciation for Lincoln University despite the institution’s decision to withdraw an honorary doctorate that was to be awarded to him. Speaking to the Ghanaian community in Philadelphia, the President, highlighted the university’s historic role in shaping Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, and assured that the […]
Security Service Recruitment: President Mahama defends, assures fairness and transparency
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed claims that the recent security service recruitment process was influenced by favoritism, emphasizing that digital systems were used to ensure fairness. Speaking to the Ghanaian community in Philadelphia in the United States, the President noted that the initiative, while well-intentioned, received an overwhelming […]
President Mahama ready to assent Diaspora Participation Bill, calls on Ghanaians abroad to invest in Ghana
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has expressed his readiness to assent to a bi-partisan bill that would allow Ghanaians living in the Diaspora to fully participate in the country’s political administration. He noted that, once passed, the legislation would ensure that Ghanaians abroad would no longer need to renounce their […]
