Addis Ababa: First Lady Lordina Mahama participates in OAFLAD meeting in Ethiopia
First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama joined fellow African first ladies today at the 30th Ordinary Assembly of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) in Addis Ababa. The gathering is being held alongside the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union. Under the theme “Building Resilience,” this year’s […]
Accra Reset: Pres. Mahama calls for urgent implementation for Africa’s prosperity
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama on Friday addressed the Accra Reset side event on the margins of the 39th African Union Summit, calling for decisive action to transform Africa’s economic, health, and trade systems. The President called on African leaders to move from reflection to decisive action describing the moment […]
NAIMOS intensifies crackdown on illegal mining in Ashanti Region
By Felix Cofie The National Anti Illegal Mining Secretariat (NAIMOS) has intensified its fight against illegal mining, launching a major dawn operation across parts of the Ashanti Region. The coordinated raids targeted illegal mining hotspots within the Asante Akyem South Municipality and the Bosome Freho District following urgent alerts from the Minerals Commission over escalating […]
Black Princesses edge South Africa 1-0 to keep U-20 World Cup dream alive
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Black Princesses advanced to the next stage of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Africa U-20 Women in the return leg on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Nelspruit-Mbombela Stadium. A 3-2 win on aggregate following a 2-2 draw in the first leg at […]
Night to Shine celebrates children with special needs in Ho
By Jones Anlimah Children with special needs in the Volta Regional capital, Ho, have been celebrated in grand style at a maiden edition of “Night to Shine” event, aimed at promoting inclusion and restoring dignity to persons living with disabilities. The event, organised by the House of Love Christian Centre in partnership with other stakeholders, […]
Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection engages unemployed graduates with disabilities
By Diana Adjei The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, met with leaders of a group of unemployed graduates with disabilities to discuss challenges affecting their access to employment. The delegation, led by Mr. Gilbert Agyare, outlined concerns over the persistent unemployment situation among graduates with disabilities, describing it as a […]
Ghana appointed First Vice Chair of the African Union as Burundi assumes 2026 AU Leadership
The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) opened today at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, emphasizing African solidarity, financial independence, and a collective drive to shape the global agenda. Held under the theme “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to […]
Minister promotes made-in-Ghana chocolate on the floor of parliament
By Delassie Mabel Awuku-PR Unit-MoTCCA The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, yesterday used the floor of Parliament of Ghana to highlight the economic and cultural value of Made-in-Ghana chocolate as part of activities marking Ghana Chocolate Day, celebrated annually on February 14. While responding to questions on her sector, the […]
Ghanaian women recorded unknowingly by self-acclaimed Russian sparks controversial debates online
By Amoako Kwame A self-acclaimed Russian male identified as Yaysteslav has been recording encounters with various women around the world and posting online. However, his experiences with Ghanaian women is trending online specifically on X and has left Ghanaian netizens with mixed feelings. In the videos moments of the first contact to intimate bedroom settings […]
NAIMOS conducts surprise raids on illegal miners along Ankobra River
By Felix Cofie The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), working together with the Blue Water Guards, has carried out a coordinated surprise operation against illegal miners along the Ankobra River at Agbanzie in the Nzema East District. The early-morning raid, conducted between 8:00 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. on Thursday, 12 February 2026, followed intelligence […]
2026 WPA Grand Prix: Promising Para Athlete Hayford Addai Wins Bronze in 400 meters Race
The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC-Ghana) has congratulated rising para athletics star, Hayford Addai, for winning bronze in the men’s 400 meters at the 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Pro in Dubai. The young prodigy delivered an impressive performance at his first international championship appearance, securing the medal in the men’s T47 400 metres […]
Ghana Intensifies Boundary Pillar Construction Along Côte d’Ivoire Border
By Theodora Amedetor-Yakanu The Ghana Boundary Commission has begun a field inspection exercise along the Ghana–Côte d’Ivoire border as part of efforts to strengthen territorial integrity and promote regional stability. The inspection forms part of Stage One, Phase One of the Ghana–Côte d’Ivoire Boundary Reaffirmation Exercise, a joint initiative expected to be completed by March […]
Gov’t transfers over GH¢4bn Cocoa road debt to Finance, Roads Ministries – Dr. Ato Forson
By Ashiadey Dotse Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, says Cabinet has approved the immediate transfer of cocoa road liabilities worth GH¢4.35 billion from the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ministry of Finance. Addressing the media in Accra on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Dr. Forson […]
Government to convert legacy debt to equity owed to Finance Ministry and Bank of Ghana by Cocoa Board- Dr. Forson
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave In order to address the indebtedness inherited by the current management of Ghana Cocoa board, Cabinet has directed that the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson urgently seek parliamentary approval for the conversion of legacy debts of about five point eight billion Ghana cedis owed the Ministry of Finance and Bank […]
