Ghana invites Chinese investors to drive industrial agriculture
Ghana has invited Chinese investors to partner in its large-scale agricultural transformation agenda. Speaking at the Chinese Lunar New Year Gala 2026 in Accra, Eric Opoku, Minister for Food and Agriculture, said agriculture is now at the center of Ghana’s economic reset under President John Dramani Mahama. He explained that the 2026 Budget positions agriculture […]
President Mahama appoints Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu as High Commissioner-Designate to Nigeria
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu as Ghana’s High Commissioner-designate to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on March 1, 2026. The position is one of Ghana’s most important diplomatic posts, given Nigeria’s role as a key regional partner and West […]
Ghana’s diplomatic mission in UAE is providing ongoing support to the Black Queens – Foreign Affairs Minister confirms
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reassured the nation that the Black Queens national women’s football team is safe and in good spirits while competing in the UAE. In a statement amid regional turbulence, Ablakwa confirmed direct communication with the team’s leadership and ongoing consular support from Ghana’s diplomatic […]
President Mahama arrives in Tanzania for African Court’s 20th anniversary
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in the United Republic of Tanzania to participate in the solemn opening of the 2026 Judicial Year of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, where he is expected to deliver the keynote address. President Mahama landed at Kilimanjaro International Airport on the eve of the ceremony and […]
Airlines cancel hundreds of flights as U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran deepen regional crisis
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Global air travel has entered a state of unprecedented chaos following joint U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026. The escalation triggered an immediate closure of critical airspace and the suspension of operations at the world’s most vital transit hubs. Airlines canceled hundreds of […]
Takoradi Port management refutes cement manufacturers claims
By Desmond Cudjoe Takoradi Port management has firmly rebutted claims of congestion, stating that vessels carrying clinker, a key raw material for cement production, are being handled without delay. Contrary to recent concerns raised within the industry, the port authority insists that its operations remain efficient and fluid. Cement Manufacturers’ Concerns The clarification follows a […]
Closing the Gap: The Influence of Semenyo and Guehi on Man City’s title charge
By: Kwame Bediako When people describe Pep Guardiola as a perfectionist, it often feels like an understatement. By December 2025, Manchester City found themselves trailing Arsenal by between five and seven points in the Premier League title race. For most managers, that gap at Christmas would signal caution, consolidate form, avoid further slip-ups and hope […]
Will US-Israel joint strike disrupt Iran’s 2026 World Cup participation?
By Kwame Bediako Iran‘s national football team, Team Melli secured its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup through strong AFC qualifying performances, marking their seventh appearance. However, escalating geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States, a primary host nation, raise serious questions about how the team will travel to the tournament this summer. […]
Ghana begins partial evacuation of Tehran embassy following US-Israeli strikes on Iran
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Faced with a rapidly deteriorating security situation, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an emergency preparedness plan and begun a partial evacuation of its embassy in Tehran. The move follows a massive joint U.S.-Israeli military strike on Iran on Saturday, which sparked a wave of retaliatory missile […]
2025 SONA met 90% of my expectations – Kwame Owusu-Danso
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The President of the Accountability Forum, Kwame Owusu-Danso Esq, says the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) largely met his expectations, particularly on macroeconomic management and governance. Speaking on Current Agenda on Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Mr. Owusu-Danso described the atmosphere in Parliament during the address as “beautiful,” noting […]
Owusu-Danso rejects claims that gains should be attributed to previous administration
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President of the Accountability Forum, Kwame Owusu-Danso Esq, has rejected suggestions that recent macroeconomic gains should primarily be credited to the previous administration. Speaking on Current Agenda at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Mr. Owusu-Danso said while every administration inherits both assets and liabilities, economic recovery depends largely on current policy decisions. […]
Brako-Powers questions pace of 24-Hour Economy rollout on GBC’s Current Agenda
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has raised concerns about the pace and consistency of implementation of the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy. Speaking on Current Agenda at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Mr. Brako-Powers said while the policy was heavily promoted ahead of the elections, public communication around its rollout […]
Brako-Powers questions 1 million jobs claim, cites GSS data
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has questioned the President’s claim that one million jobs were created, urging that the figure be reconciled with official labour statistics. Speaking on Current Agenda at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Mr. Brako-Powers said while the President indicated during the State of the Nation Address […]
Legal Practitioner raises concerns over power supply Reliability
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has questioned the gap between electricity access rates and service reliability in parts of the country. Speaking on Current Agenda at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, he said although national electricity access remains high, some communities continue to experience localized outages. Mr. Brako-Powers said discussions around […]
