Government moves to end enclave mining, pushes strong Ghanaian ownership
By Sarah Baafi The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called for a decisive shift toward deep Ghanaian participation in the mining sector, insisting that the era of enclave-style extraction must give way to inclusive, partnership-driven industrial growth. Speaking at the 2026 Mining Sector Local Content Summit held on Tuesday at […]
Ghana, regional leaders push for 50/50 gender parity and youth inclusion
By Edith Atiaka Eshun Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to expand political space for women and young people as it hosts the ECOWAS Regional Consultation on Political Participation and Leadership of Women and Young People in West Africa in Accra. Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa […]
Social media suspended in Gabon for ‘spreading of false information’
Gabon’s media regulator has announced the suspension of social media platforms “until further notice”, saying online content has fuelled conflict and deepened divisions in the country. In a televised statement on Tuesday evening, the High Authority for Communication (HAC) cited the “spread of false information”, “cyberbullying” and the “unauthorised disclosure of personal data” as reasons […]
New Hajj Village to transform Pilgrims’ exeperience at Kotoka International Airport
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghanaian Muslims undertaking the annual pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia are set to benefit from improved comfort and streamlined travel arrangements as work progresses on a new Hajj Village at the Kotoka International Airport. The Board Chair of the Ghana Airports Company Limited, James Agalga, has expressed satisfaction with the progress […]
We do not need to borrow abroad to buy our own cocoa; BoG can fund it – Prof. Oquaye
By Ashiadey Dotse Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, says Ghana does not need to borrow money from foreign banks to purchase its cocoa, stressing that the Bank of Ghana has the capacity to finance cocoa purchases if the government decides to act.Speaking in an interview on the GTV Breakfast Show on Wednesday, […]
Student Loan Trust Fund opens new office in Tamale to expand tertiary financing access
By Murtala Issah The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has inaugurated a Northern Zonal Office in Tamale, a move aimed at deepening access to financing for tertiary education while strengthening accountability and loan recovery across Northern Ghana. The new office is expected to serve the growing concentration of universities, technical institutions and colleges of education […]
Ghana Para Swimming makes history with first-ever World Para Swimming Series participation
The Ghana Para Swimming Association is proud to announce a historic milestone for para sports in Ghana. For the first time, through the tremendous leadership and dedication of the Association’s President, Madam Farida Idriss, Ghana will be represented by two para swimmers at the World Para Swimming Series in Australia. The athletes, Promise Wonder Atsu […]
Chief Justice rejects petitions to remove EC Chair, Deputies and Special Prosecutor
By Sarah Baafi The Chief Justice has ruled that petitions seeking the removal of the Electoral Commission’s chairperson, her Deputies, and the Special Prosecutor do not establish a prima facie case, effectively bringing the bid to an end. A statement issued by the Presidency on Wednesday said the decision followed the submission of seven petitions […]
Police seize over 3000 slabs of narcotics and arrest two suspects attempting bribery
By Amoako Kwame The Tema Regional Police command has intercepted over three thousand chunks of cannabis at Sege Akpla Manya in the Greater Accra Region and arrested two individuals attempting to bribe police officers. In a press statement dated 18th February 2026, the police indicated an intelligence led operation by officers of the Regional Patrol […]
Atebubu Paramount Chief engages Deputy Defence Minister on proposed military barracks
By Diana Adjei The Paramount Chief of the Atebubu Traditional Area, Yeboah Asiamah, has paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, at The Square to discuss plans for the establishment of a military barracks in Atebubu. The visit formed part of efforts by the traditional ruler to follow up on developments […]
Ghana hosts Regional Dialogue on Women and Youth Political Participation
By Diana Adjei Ghana hosted a four-day Regional Consultation on Political Participation and Leadership of Women and Youth in West Africa in Accra. The programme, which began yesterday, February 17, 2026, is continuing today and will run until 20th February, 2026. It is being organised by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection in collaboration […]
Social media suspended in Gabon for ‘spreading of false information’
Gabon’s media regulator has announced the suspension of social media platforms “until further notice”, saying online content has fuelled conflict and deepened divisions in the country. In a televised statement on Tuesday evening, the High Authority for Communication (HAC) cited the “spread of false information”, “cyberbullying” and the “unauthorised disclosure of personal data” as reasons […]
Salary cuts could save us GH5 Million monthly -COCOBOD
By Amoako Kwame The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has revealed that salary reductions for its executive management and senior staff could save them an estimated GH₵5 million every month COCOBOD slashed 20% of executive management and 10% for senior staff salaries which took effect immediately and will remain in place for the rest of the […]
Ghana summons Russian ambassador over alleged leak of explicit videos by ‘supposed Russian national’
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Ghanaian government formally summoned Russian Ambassador Sergei Berdnikov on Tuesday to address an escalating digital crisis involving the leak of sexually explicit images of Ghanaian women. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration expressed “strong displeasure” over the “atrocious conduct” of a third party described as […]
