Opinion: Ghana Grapples With Illegal Mining’s Corrupt Legacy – Nana Karikari writes
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The streets of Accra echo a sentiment long buried beneath political rhetoric and empty promises. As protesters marched, their deliberate pace was a powerful and solemn statement. This was not a sprint for a quick headline; it was a march of reckoning, a physical manifestation of the snail’s […]
Botswana declares public holiday after ‘historic’ athletics gold medal
Botswana has declared a public holiday to celebrate the country’s victory in the men’s 4×400 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, the first African nation to win the event. President Duma Boko hailed the gold medal as a “historic African win”, in an online address praising the team for their performance. He announced […]
Foreign Affairs Minister meets President of International Crisis Group
By: Magdalene Andoh The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), has held discussions with Dr. Comfort Ero, President and Chief Executive Officer of the International Crisis Group. Mr Okudzeto Ablakwa commended Dr. Ero for her exemplary leadership and the continued relevance of her periodic “10 Challenges for the UN”, describing it as a […]
IMF urges Central Banks to embrace stress tests to safeguard capital
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed a new approach for central banks to maintain strong capital buffers, recommending the use of stress-testing frameworks to better manage risks and protect institutional credibility. While central banks differ fundamentally from commercial banks—they cannot technically go bankrupt since they can issue currency—the IMF […]
Bank of Ghana engages Faith Leaders on non-interest banking and financing framework
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has held a high-level stakeholder consultation with Christian and Muslim leaders at the Bank Square in Accra as part of ongoing efforts to establish a regulatory framework for Non-Interest Banking and Finance (NIBF). The meeting held on September 18, 2025, was led by Professor John […]
Fraud alert: GES denies issuing clearance letter for 50,000 jobs
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned the public to disregard a fraudulent recruitment letter making rounds on social media. The fake document, which claims that financial clearance has been granted for the recruitment of 50,000 teaching and non-teaching staff, has been described by the Service as “fake and misleading.” […]
Super typhoon nears Philippines as thousands evacuate
Thousands have been evacuated in the Philippines as the nation braces for a super typhoon that has been described by regional authorities as potentially “catastrophic”. Super typhoon Ragasa, packing 230km/h (143mph) wind gusts, is forecast to make landfall over sparsely populated northern islands on Monday, before barrelling west towards southern China. Ragasa brings a “high […]
Ghana’s President Mahama To Champion Global Financial Reform At The UN
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent President John Dramani Mahama’s journey to New York for the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) marks a pivotal moment for Ghana. Having arrived in New York on Sunday September 21, 2025, his presence on the global stage, leading a high-level delegation, carries immense weight as […]
Ghana explores Port Partnership with US to boost trade
By: Hannah Dadzie Ghana is seeking to strengthen trade relations with the United States through a potential partnership between Tema Port and the Port of Wilmington. The proposed collaboration is expected to enhance trade connectivity and create new opportunities for economic growth between the two countries. This was revealed when the Minister of Foreign Affairs, […]
Over 1000 boxes of tramadol seized in Nalerigu, six suspects arrested
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The North East Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), has intercepted a massive consignment of Tramadol Hydrochloride at Gbintri near Nalerigu, leading to the arrest of six suspects. The operation, carried out on Thursday, September 18, 2025, uncovered 1,195 boxes of the restricted substance Tramadol […]
Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘American hero’ as thousands fill memorial service
US President Donald Trump hailed the conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” during a speech to tens of thousands of mourners at a memorial service in Arizona. Trump was the headline speaker at the packed event on Sunday, which saw top officials from his administration, including Vice-President JD Vance, praise […]
UK formally recognises Palestinian state
Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state, in what represents a significant change in government policy. In a video statement on X, the prime minister said: “In the face of the growing horror in the Middle East we are acting to keep alive the possibility of peace and a two-state […]
Remembering Osagyefo Dr. Nkrumah: The Master’s Day Crafted By The Student J.E. Atta-Mills
By: Samuel Koku Anyidoho Introduction: A Legacy of Mentorship and Nation-Building In the annals of African history, few figures loom as large as Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the visionary leader who spearheaded Ghana’s independence and championed the broader cause of African liberation. His indomitable spirit, encapsulated in the rallying cry “Nkrumah never dies,” continues to […]
Declaring state of emergency will not end galamsey – Musah Ahmed
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei A Legal practitioner and Founder and CEO of Ahmed Legal Consult, Musah Ahmed Esq., has cautioned against calls for a state of emergency as a solution to illegal mining, warning that such a move would not automatically resolve the crisis. Speaking on GBC’s Current Agenda, Mr Ahmed stressed that the […]
