Jinijini–Sampa road to be completed by 2027 – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has assured residents in the Bono Region that the long-delayed Jinijini–Sampa road will be completed by 2027. He said the road will be fully asphalted as part of the government’s plan to improve road infrastructure across the country. President Mahama gave the assurance on Thursday, March 19, 2026, […]
No road projects will be cancelled under Mahama administration – Roads Minister
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has said the government will not cancel any ongoing road projects under the administration of John Dramani Mahama, stressing a renewed focus on continuity, funding and accelerated completion. Speaking during the President’s Resetting Ghana Tour in the Bono Region, the minister said all existing […]
Burkina Faso suspends fresh tomato exports to boost local industry
By Sarah Baafi Burkina Faso has announced an immediate suspension of fresh tomato exports across the country, as part of efforts to strengthen local processing capacity and ensure adequate supply for domestic industries. In a joint communiqué issued on March 16, 2026, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Crafts and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal […]
Ghana completes evacuation of nationals from Israel amid regional tensions
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana has concluded the evacuation of its nationals from Israel, bringing home all citizens who requested government assistance, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed. The operation, coordinated through Ghana’s embassy in Tel Aviv and in collaboration with regional partners, also included the withdrawal of some diplomatic staff. A […]
Gov’t considers performance-linked pay for state-owned enterprises – Veep
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has said the government is considering a performance-linked remuneration framework for specified state-owned enterprises, to be implemented by the Ministry of Finance. She said the proposed measures are aimed at raising standards across the public sector. “We must reach a point where public ownership reflects […]
King Promise and Mr Eazi release ‘Mariana’ ahead of joint album
By Seli Baisie Afropop star King Promise has teamed up with Banku music pioneer Mr Eazi to released a new single titled Mariana, offering fans another preview of their forthcoming joint album, See What We’ve Done. The track, now available on major streaming platforms, blends melodic Afropop elements with laid-back rhythms, reflecting the duo’s signature […]
Sony removes 135,000 ‘deepfakes’ of its artists’ music
Music giant Sony Music says it has requested the removal of more than 135,000 songs by fraudsters impersonating its artists on streaming services. The so-called deepfakes were created using generative AI, and targeted some of the company’s biggest acts, who include Beyoncé, Queen and Harry Styles The proliferation of such counterfeits causes “direct commercial harm […]
DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions after talks in US
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take “concrete steps” to ease tensions amid a stalled peace process, after talks hosted by the US in Washington. Conflict in eastern DR Congo has continued despite the two countries signing a peace deal with US President Donald Trump last year. The pledge to ease […]
DACF allocation exposes structural inequality among districts
By Sarah Baafi A fresh wave of debate has emerged over Ghana’s decentralisation agenda, following Parliament’s approval of GH₵8.77 billion for the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF). Concerns have being mounting over deepening inequality in the distribution of local governance resources. A member of the National Communication Team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ernest […]
Ghana overhauls intelligence structure and restores BNI name
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The passage of the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025, marks a definitive pivot in how Ghana manages its domestic and external intelligence operations. Parliament approved the legislation after a third reading, signaling a formal transition in the nation’s bureaucratic structure. This bill fundamentally alters the hierarchy of […]
Minority raises concerns over mineral sector governance, calls for transparency
By Valentia Tetteh The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over what it describes as emerging governance challenges in the country’s mineral sector, calling for greater transparency and accountability. In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and signed by the Ranking Member on the Lands and Natural Resources Committee and Member of Parliament […]
Freddie Blay granted GH₵800,000 bail over demolition dispute
By Ashiadey Dotse The Koforidua High Court has granted bail to former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Freddie Blay, in the sum of GH₵800,000.As part of the bail conditions, he is required to provide two sureties who must live in Accra and possess valid Ghana Cards.The decision comes after Mr Blay was earlier […]
Pan-African Lawyers Union supports Ghana’s push for UN to declare transatlantic slavery ‘ gravest crime against humanity’
By Hannah Dadzie A United Nations vote later this month could redefine how the world formally recognises the transatlantic slave trade, following a proposal led by the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama to classify it as the “gravest crime against humanity.” The resolution, scheduled for debate on 25 March 2026 during the United Nations […]
BoG cuts policy rate to 14% to control inflation and support growth
By Ashiadey Dotse The Bank of Ghana has reduced its policy rate to 14 percent to help control inflation while supporting economic growth.The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the central bank cut the rate by 150 basis points, marking the second reduction in 2026. In January, the rate was lowered from 18 percent to 15.5 […]
