SONA-2026: “Profound flux” in world demands African unity – mahama warns
By: Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, February 27, 2026 delivered his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament, outlining what he described as a “psych-defining moment” for Ghana as the country embarks on a path of renewal, restored hope and continental leadership. Addressing lawmakers at Parliament House, the President said Ghana […]
Cabinet approves Ghana’s national AI strategy for launch – Sam George
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy has been approved by Cabinet and will be officially launched in the coming weeks by President John Dramani Mahama, Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations Samuel Nartey George has announced. Addressing participants at the Data Protection Conference 2026, Mr. George said the strategy was […]
Sam George announces new data protection bill and strict enforcement measures
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that government is developing a new Data Protection Bill to strengthen Ghana’s legal framework in response to artificial intelligence, automated decision-making and cross-border data flows. Speaking at the Data Protection Conference 2026 in Accra, Mr. George said […]
Deputy Speaker calls for control over data and digital systems at 2026 Data Protection Conference
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrews Asiamah Amoako, has called for stronger national control over identity, data and digital systems, warning that sovereignty in the digital century now extends beyond territorial boundaries. Speaking on behalf of the Speaker of Parliament at the 2026 Data Protection Conference in Accra, Mr. Amoako […]
Otokunor criticises NPP engagement with Cocoa farmers, warns against calls to destroy farms
By Brain Akutei-Azu Mateko The Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, has criticised the opposition New Patriotic Party for what he describes as misleading engagements with cocoa farmers. Speaking at Kwamesua near Dormaa on February 26, Dr. Otokunor said it was positive for political actors to engage farmers, but […]
Ghana could realize 47.9 billion cedis from waste management and sanitation – ISSER Report
A new study by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has revealed that Ghana’s informal waste sector, long overlooked and largely unregulated could generate billions of cedis annually if properly structured and supported. The study, titled “An Economic Analysis of the Benefits of Adequate Investment in Waste Management and Sanitation in Ghana,” projects […]
Government announces fresh SIM Card registration with live biometric verification
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Government has announced the beginning of processes for a new nationwide SIM card registration exercise that will include live biometric verification against the National Identification Authority database. Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George made the announcement at the Data Protection Conference 2026, stating that the previous […]
A look at Infantino’s key reforms and changes over the past decade
By Belinda Nketia Since Gianni Infantino’s election in 2016, FIFA has implemented wide-ranging structural, financial and competition reforms across global football. One of the central pillars of his administration has been the FIFA Forward Programme, which significantly increased direct funding to Member Associations. The funding model gives national federations greater authority over how money is […]
Watch Live: State of the Nation Address
President John Dramani Mahama will today, February 27, 2026, present his State of the Nation Address to Parliament. The President adorned in full traditional smock, is expected to highlight progress made on major policy initiatives and outline his administration’s key priorities for the year ahead. More Stories Here
Infantino marks 10 years as FIFA President with message to Member Associations
By Belinda Nketia FIFA President Gianni Infantino has marked 10 years in office by writing to all 211 Member Associations, thanking them for their support since his election on February 26, 2016. In his message, Infantino said FIFA has undergone significant change over the past decade, and that the organisation has reconnected with the core […]
Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, CPJ reports
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A record 129 journalists and media workers were killed in the course of their work last year. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) released these findings on February 25, 2026, in its annual report. This marks the second straight year that press killings set a record. It is […]
Independent Candidate David Kanor promises education, youth empowerment and community reforms in Ayawaso East
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei David Kanor, an independent parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso East, has pledged to leverage local institutions, promote education, and empower youth to drive community transformation ahead of the March 3, 2026 by-election. In an exclusive interview with GBC News following a debate organised by the Concerned Nima Citizens Foundation, Kanor said […]
Ghana–Germany project equips biomedical engineering students with job-ready skills
By Alberta Asanewa Dwirah and Angela Adu-Asomaning A joint Ghana–Germany initiative is strengthening biomedical engineering training in the country by equipping students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the University of Ghana with modern laboratory facilities and industry-relevant skills. The intervention, aimed at closing the gap between education, research, and industry, is […]
Hillary Clinton tells House panel she ‘had no idea’ of Epstein’s crimes
Hillary Clinton told a congressional panel she “had no idea” about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, as she called for lawmakers to question President Donald Trump under oath about his past association with the late sex offender. “I want to see the truth come out,” the ex-US secretary of state said after testifying behind closed doors for […]
