UK digitizes Nigerian travel as US prioritizes short-term visits over residency for Ghanaians
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The landscape of international travel in West Africa is being reshaped by a stark divergence in Western diplomacy. As two major powers overhaul their entry requirements, a dual transformation is unfolding, marked by digital efficiency in the United Kingdom and a “selective door” policy in the United States. […]
Police working with government to roll out automated law-enforcement programme “Traffitech-GH”
By Amoako Kwame The Ghana Police Service has revealed a collaboration with government to introduce an automated programme for law enforcement on road traffic related issues known as Traffitech-GH is in the pipeline. The Ghana Police Service in a statement released on February 25 indicated that, the service was working with stakeholders and some government […]
Gov’t to upgrade GMet to an Authority- Sam George
By Amoako Kwame The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has revealed the government’s plans to upgrade the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMET) into an authority as part of broader amendments aimed at strengthening the country’s climate and weather monitoring systems. The Minister said the proposed change is intended to expand the […]
Tomato prices surge in Accra following Burkina Faso attack
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Tomato prices have soared sharply in Accra markets after a recent attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso disrupted a key supply route, forcing traders to rely on alternative sources and driving costs higher along the value chain. Traders report that supplies from Burkina Faso have become too risky, […]
Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced legislation that could double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The proposal was sent to parliament on Tuesday after cabinet approval last week, after a wave of arrests over alleged same-sex relationships, already banned under Senegal law. Addressing […]
Takeaways from Donald Trump’s State of the Union address
President Donald Trump delivered the first State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday night at the US Capitol. The speech came shortly after the Supreme Court struck down his signature global tariffs, as he considers a second round of potential military strikes on Iran and as his political fortunes appear to be about as low as they’ve ever […]
Atlantic Lithium ends takeover talks, awaits parliamentary approval for Ewoyaa project
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Atlantic Lithium Limited has ended takeover discussions as it awaits Ghanaian Parliamentary ratification of the Mining Lease for its Ewoyaa Lithium Project, a move that positions Ghana’s approval process as central to the company’s valuation outlook. In a corporate update published on the Ghana Stock Exchange on February 23, 2026, […]
Cocoa farmers urge Ghana–Ivory Coast talks to regulate global supply
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Cocoa farmer associations are calling for renewed negotiations between Ghana and Ivory Coast to establish stronger regulations on cocoa supply to the global market in a bid to secure better prices for producers. The farmers argue that coordinated action between the two leading cocoa-producing nations would help stabilise supply levels […]
NMIMR commissions new sample receipt centre to boost laboratory capacity
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) of the University of Ghana has commissioned a new Sample Receipt Centre to strengthen laboratory services and biomedical research delivery in Ghana. The commissioning ceremony was held in Accra, marking a significant milestone in the Institute’s efforts to enhance laboratory operations, streamline […]
IMF raises sub-Saharan Africa growth forecast to 4.6% in 2026
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its growth outlook for sub-Saharan Africa, projecting a 4.6 percent expansion in 2026, with countries like Ghana expected to benefit from ongoing macroeconomic stabilisation and reform efforts. Addressing a press briefing, IMF Director of Communications Julie Kozack highlighted that policy adjustments in several […]
GRA interdicts five customs officers over cargo transit breaches
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has interdicted five customs officers pending an internal investigation into alleged breaches of transit procedures involving a consignment of cargo. The decision follows preliminary findings from an enforcement operation linked to a consignment of transit cargo that was declared for onward movement to Niger. According to the GRA, initial checks […]
Float glass factory will produce 1,400 tons of glass daily at full capacity – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama says the new float glass manufacturing factory being built at Shama in the Western Region will produce 1,400 tons of glass every day when it reaches full capacity. Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony of the 250 million US dollar project Tuesday February 24, 2026, President Mahama said the […]
Mexico President assures “no risk” to 2026 World Cup despite cartel chaos
By Kwame Bediako Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged full security guarantees for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, dismissing fan safety concerns amid fresh cartel violence. Her comments came after the dramatic capture and death of notorious cartel kingpin Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho,” sparking roadblocks, arson, and clashes in Jalisco and beyond. Sheinbaum insisted […]
$200,000 spent to restore 1km of galamsey-polluted river
By John Guamah Amanor The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has committed to restoring the heavily polluted Birim River. As part of a pilot intervention, the EPA has acquired a technology costing about $200,000 to restore just one kilometre of pollution in a river. The project, currently underway at Kyebi in the Eastern Region, marks the […]
