President Mahama to host Accra Reset initiative dubbed ‘Addis Reckoning’ ahead of AU summit
President John Dramani Mahama will, on Saturday, ahead of the official opening of the Assembly of Heads of State of the African Union, host an Accra Reset side event in Addis Ababa. Dubbed ‘Addis Reckoning,’ the event will gather continental leaders, as well as chief executives from private businesses and multilateral organisations. Key discussions will […]
Cocoa farmers reject Minority’s call for IMF bailout and commend gov’t for home-grown solutions
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Chapter of the Cocoa Farmers Alliance of Africa (CFAA) has dismissed suggestions in some quarters, particularly from the New Patriotic Party’s Minority caucus in Ghana’s Parliament, that the government should seek a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the challenges. This follows a Cabinet decision on Thursday, February 12, […]
GBC Show Director combines academic excellence with public broadcasting experience
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) continues to benefit from the depth of expertise within its ranks, as Show Director Perry Tettey Kofi Nartey exemplifies the growing blend of academic distinction and professional excellence in public broadcasting. With more than two decades of experience in media and public service, Perry has […]
President Mahama urges African leaders to prioritise gender equality as economic strategy
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ghana is positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s push for gender equality, reaffirming its commitment to empowering women and girls across the continent. Speaking at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, President John Mahama stressed that advancing gender parity is a shared continental […]
Ghanaian women recorded unknowingly by self-acclaimed Russian sparks controversial debates online
By Amoako Kwame A self-acclaimed Russian male identified as Yaysteslav has been recording encounters with various women around the world and posting online. However, his experiences with Ghanaian women is trending online specifically on X and has left Ghanaian netizens with mixed feelings. In the videos moments of the first contact to intimate bedroom settings […]
NAIMOS conducts surprise raids on illegal miners along Ankobra River
By Felix Cofie The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), working together with the Blue Water Guards, has carried out a coordinated surprise operation against illegal miners along the Ankobra River at Agbanzie in the Nzema East District. The early-morning raid, conducted between 8:00 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. on Thursday, 12 February 2026, followed intelligence […]
2026 WPA Grand Prix: Promising Para Athlete Hayford Addai Wins Bronze in 400 meters Race
The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC-Ghana) has congratulated rising para athletics star, Hayford Addai, for winning bronze in the men’s 400 meters at the 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Pro in Dubai. The young prodigy delivered an impressive performance at his first international championship appearance, securing the medal in the men’s T47 400 metres […]
Ghanaian cocoa reforms trigger high-stakes legal and structural cleanup of COCOBOD
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The directive from the Ghanaian Cabinet to initiate a forensic audit and criminal probe into the Ghana Cocoa Board marks a watershed moment for the world’s second-largest cocoa producer. In a high-stakes legal move, the Cabinet has directed the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Hon. Dr. Dominic […]
Fugu surge sparks International demand as Ghana plans Trade Fairs – Minister Ablakwa
By: Hannah Dadzie Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says Ghana is witnessing a surge in international demand for its traditional fugu fabric, with several foreign ministers requesting customised pieces in their national colours. According to the Minister, the growing interest in the northern Ghanaian smock has become so significant that he has been […]
Farmers to earn GH¢2,587 per bag as government resets cocoa pricing formula
The government has reduced the producer price of cocoa to GH¢41,392 per tonne and GH¢2,587 per bag for the remainder of the 2025/2026 crop season, citing a sharp fall in global market prices and mounting liquidity pressures within the sector. Announcing the decision at a press conference in Accra on Thursday, February 12, 2026, the […]
We must rebuild credibility, restore fiscal discipline, and make Ghana a predictable economy – President Mahama
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Mahama has acknowledged the difficult road ahead for Ghana’s economy, noting that the country is again facing debt distress despite previously benefiting from HIPC relief. He stressed that past experiences should have permanently shaped the nation’s fiscal discipline. The President highlighted that depleted financial buffers have left […]
President Mahama Heads to Ethiopia for 39th AU Assembly
President John Dramani Mahama has left Accra for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union. President Mahama, who is leading a number of engagements for the Union including Reparations, Gender and Financial Inclusion will co-host a number of high level side events during the […]
More visa-free deals ahead as Ghana strengthens passport security- Foreign Minister Ablakwa
By Hannah Dadzie Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana is set to secure additional visa waiver agreements in the coming months as part of efforts to elevate the global standing of the Ghanaian passport. Addressing journalists after holding bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 39th African Union Summit in […]
Minority urges President Mahama to remove COCOBOD CEO over cocoa price reduction
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Minority in Parliament has called on President John Dramani Mahama to dismiss the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Randy Abbey, citing what it describes as a deepening crisis in the cocoa sector. According to the Minority, the recent reduction in the cocoa producer price could have serious […]
