Police intercept 4,000 parcels of suspected narcotics in ‘empty’ truck at Dambai
By Brain Akutei-Azu Mateko The Oti Regional Police Command has intercepted a truck loaded with 4,000 parcels of suspected narcotics, which were cleverly concealed in secret compartments beneath a trailer at Dambai. The operation, carried out on February 10, 2026, followed intelligence gathered by the police. Officers stopped a DAF long trailer with registration number […]
UER: Mining areas in Talensi risk becoming zones of poverty – Chief
By Peter Agengre The Chief of the Gaare Traditional Area in the Talensi District, Mwarebilsong Naneeteng, has raised concerns about the long-term future of mining communities, warning that without timely intervention they could face widespread poverty and social decline. Speaking at a community engagement forum organised by the TAMA Foundation Universal on sustainable mining practices, […]
Ghana’s GH¢33 billion cocoa debt crisis threatens global chocolate supply chains
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana’s cocoa sector, the historical spine of its economy, is currently facing a structural heart attack. The emergency Cabinet meeting scheduled by President John Dramani Mahama for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, is more than a routine government briefing; it is a desperate attempt to resuscitate a multi-billion dollar […]
Gov’t pledges collaboration with industry on Fisheries Act Implementation
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working closely with industry stakeholders to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025 (Act 1146). She gave the assurance during a stakeholder engagement with the Ghana Industrial Trawlers Association (GITA) and the […]
President Mahama promises first class road from Bolgatanga to Wa
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has launched a massive road construction project to connect the Upper East and Upper West regions through Tumu, with a first-class road from Bolga to Wa. “We want to connect the Upper East to the Upper West through Tumu. From Bolga through to Navrongo through Tumu all […]
Local Gov’t Minister to lead probe into alleged taxation of illegal mining equipment
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has been directed by President John Dramani Mahama to lead a team to conduct immediate investigations into allegations of illegal mining taxation scheme. The announcement was made by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a post on X. […]
Government has no role in chieftaincy succession but can step in when necessary – Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has acknowledged the crucial role traditional leaders play in Ghana’s governance, particularly in conflict resolution, noting that chiefs wield significant influence over their people and are key to maintaining peace, which he described as a prerequisite for development. He commended chiefs for their efforts in preserving peace, […]
President Mahama swears-in National African Peer Review Mechanism Governing Council members
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in members of the Governing Council of the National African Peer Review Mechanism (NAPRM). Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony on February 10, 2026, President Mahama expressed Ghana’s readiness to subject itself to a thorough peer review process. He noted that Ghana was among the first countries […]
Police prepare to prosecute 15 women over prostitution, human trafficking allegations in Koforidua
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The New Juaben South Municipal Police Command is preparing to arraign 15 women before court over allegations of human trafficking and involvement in commercial sex work in Koforidua. The suspects, aged between 15 and 35, were arrested following a complaint lodged by a sex worker, who reported being abused by […]
African countries urged to pursue home-grown energy solutions
By Karen Aryeetey African countries have been urged to pursue balanced, home-grown energy policies aligned with their resources, development priorities and energy security needs in order to achieve true energy sovereignty, rather than adopting foreign energy transition models wholesale. At a public lecture on energy sovereignty organised by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, energy […]
GARCC halts unauthorized structure near East Legon police station
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) has ordered the immediate suspension of construction works on a new structure near the overpass close to the East Legon Police Station, citing concerns over public safety and violations of spatial planning regulations. The directive follows an unscheduled site inspection conducted earlier on […]
Foreign Minister highlights key gains from President Mahama’s Zambia state visit
By Brain Akutei-Azu Mateko Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has highlighted the key benefits of President John Dramani Mahama’s state visit to Zambia, describing it as a major boost to bilateral relations under a new Comprehensive Partnership between the two countries. In a post shared on Monday, the Foreign Minister said the visit […]
Daboase water treatment plant to be operational by May 2026
By Desmond Cudjoe The €70 million Sekondi-Takoradi Water Supply Rehabilitation and Expansion Project, located at Daboase in the Wassa East District of the Western Region, is about 98% complete and is expected to become operational by May 2026, barring any unforeseen challenges. The update was given during a working visit by the Minister for Works, […]
Trump signs one-year AGOA extension with retroactive trade benefits
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The retroactive extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2026, marks a calculated shift in trans-Atlantic trade dynamics. While the signing provides an immediate cushion for African exporters, the one-year duration signals a departure from the historical decade-long renewals. This brevity introduces a […]
