Tunisian MP jailed for eight months over posts mocking president
A Tunisian court has sentenced a lawmaker to eight months in prison over social media posts mocking President Kais Saied following recent deadly floods. Ahmed Saidani was arrested earlier this month after he posted on social media about Saied’s visits to flood-hit areas, calling him the “supreme commander of sanitation and rainwater drainage”. He was […]
Energy Commission reviews draft EV charging regulations in Ho
By Jones Anlimah The Energy Commission has begun a three-day board engagement in Ho, in the Volta Region, to review Ghana’s draft Electric Vehicle (EV) charging and battery swap station regulations. Establishing a workable regulatory regime is a key step towards building a regulated electric mobility ecosystem. The engagement forms part of nationwide consultations ahead […]
West African sub-region urged to increase involvement of women and youth in governance
By Edith Atiaka Eshun Ministers of Gender, Children, Women and Social Protection in the ECOWAS sub-region have been urged to take bold, coordinated action to remove barriers that prevent women and young people from fully participating in politics across West Africa. At a four-day ECOWAS regional consultation meeting in Accra, the President of ECOWAS Ministers […]
Ghana’s proposed intelligence overhaul ignites a sharp power struggle in parliament
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A fundamental shift in Ghana’s intelligence landscape has ignited a fierce legislative confrontation between the Majority and Minority caucuses. The Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill seeks to dismantle the Ministry for National Security and revert the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) to the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI). While […]
Gyakie pays tribute to Ebo Taylor on BBC, credits him for shaping her sound
Ghanaian singer-songwriter Gyakie has paid a heartfelt tribute to late highlife legend Ebo Taylor during an interview on BBC Focus on Africa. Speaking to the BBC Gyakie opened up about the profound impact Ebo Taylor had on her life while growing up describing his music as an integral part of her childhood memories. “I really […]
Eighteen transit trucks intercepted over tax irregularities as Ato Forson orders probe
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has ordered a full investigation after eighteen articulated trucks suspected to be involved in a transit diversion scheme were intercepted at the Akanu and Aflao border posts. In a Facebook post on Friday, 20 February 2026, the minister indicated that the trucks were declared […]
From migration to manufacturing: Garment factory creates jobs in Savelugu
By Murtala Issah For decades, Savelugu has been widely recognised as one of the major points of origin for young women who migrate south to work as head porters, popularly known as kayayei, in the crowded markets and transport hubs of Accra and Kumasi. The migration, driven largely by limited employment opportunities at home, has […]
Court remands Mamprobi baby thief as prosecution alleges syndicate plot
A 33-year-old trader who allegedly stole a four-day-old baby at the Mamprobi Polyclinic in Accra has been remanded by the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit Court in Accra. Latifa Salifu, a mother of two, has been charged with one count of child stealing before the court presided over by K. K. Obiri Yeboah. Her […]
President Mahama Commissions B5 Plus Phase 2 Expansion to Boost 24-Hour Economy and Regional Trade
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the Phase 2 expansion of the B5 Plus Limited Steel Ball Mill and Manufacturing facility at Lakpleku in the Ningo Prampram District. He described the project as a milestone for Ghana’s industrial transformation, strengthening domestic steel production, creating jobs, and positioning the country […]
Beyond security and trade in West Africa
By Akua Barden The attack in northern Burkina Faso has once again forced West Africa to confront an uncomfortable truth: military force alone will not defeat violent extremism in the Sahel. For years, governments have leaned heavily on what security experts call the “kinetic” approach — boots on the ground, firepower, and troop deployments. Yet […]
Ghana retains global lead in mobile money regulation – Bank of Ghana
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana has maintained its position as the world’s leading country in mobile money regulation, according to the 2025 Mobile Money Regulatory Index released by the GSMA. A press release issued by the Bank of Ghana said the country achieved an overall score of 96.10 percent in the 2025 index, improving […]
Deputy Defence Minister undertakes working visit to Ministry Directorates
By: Diana Adjei The Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, accompanied by the Ministry’s Chief Director, Mr. Emmanuel Kartey, have carried out an extensive working visit to various directorates within the Ministry of Defence Accra on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 The familiarization tour, aimed to give the Deputy Minister a first-hand understanding of the operations, […]
VEEP calls for unity and inclusion at New Horizon Special School Fun Games
By Rachel Quartey and Rukayatu Musah Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for greater perseverance, unity, and inclusion in national development, urging Ghanaians to embrace diversity and support children with special needs. She made the call at the Fun Games of the New Horizon Special School in Accra, where she also donated sanitary […]
GES meet NIA to initiate steps in rolling out registration of children nationwide
By Amoako Kwame The Ghana Education Service (GES) has declared fresh steps towards the mass registration of Ghanaian children aged between 6 and 14, following a high-level meeting with the National Identification Authority (NIA) In a statement released by GES on February 20, 2026 management confirmed that it had welcomed a delegation from the NIA […]
