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 […]
Ghana Intensifies Boundary Pillar Construction Along Côte d’Ivoire Border
By Theodora Amedetor-Yakanu The Ghana Boundary Commission has begun a field inspection exercise along the Ghana–Côte d’Ivoire border as part of efforts to strengthen territorial integrity and promote regional stability. The inspection forms part of Stage One, Phase One of the Ghana–Côte d’Ivoire Boundary Reaffirmation Exercise, a joint initiative expected to be completed by March […]
Gov’t transfers over GH¢4bn Cocoa road debt to Finance, Roads Ministries – Dr. Ato Forson
By Ashiadey Dotse Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, says Cabinet has approved the immediate transfer of cocoa road liabilities worth GH¢4.35 billion from the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ministry of Finance. Addressing the media in Accra on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Dr. Forson […]
Government to convert legacy debt to equity owed to Finance Ministry and Bank of Ghana by Cocoa Board- Dr. Forson
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave In order to address the indebtedness inherited by the current management of Ghana Cocoa board, Cabinet has directed that the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson urgently seek parliamentary approval for the conversion of legacy debts of about five point eight billion Ghana cedis owed the Ministry of Finance and Bank […]
FIFA faces backlash as 2026 World Cup ticket prices reach staggering highs
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Soccer fans around the world are facing extreme sticker shock. Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have surged to record levels on resale platforms ahead of the June 11 kickoff. This dramatic escalation on secondary markets has sparked concerns over accessibility. With the competition just months […]
Ghana’s domestic cocoa processors to handle over 50% of beans- Finance Minister
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that domestic cocoa processors will process more than 50% of Ghana’s cocoa beans going forward. He said the decision followed a meeting with local cocoa processors and the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, during which the private sector operators expressed both the […]
Ayawaso East by-election: Ballot spots drawn
By Amoako Kwame The Electoral Commission conducted the balloting for the Ayawaso East by-election at the constituency office in Accra on Thursday, February 12, following the successful filing of nominations on Wednesday, 11 February. The by-election was triggered by the death of the sitting MP, Mahama Naser Toure, in January while receiving treatment at the […]
Kim Jong Un chooses teen daughter as heir, says Seoul
SOURCE: BBC NEWS North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has selected his daughter as his heir, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers on Thursday. Kim Ju Ae – who is believed to be 13 – has in recent months been pictured beside her father in high-profile events like a visit to Beijing in September, her […]
Attorney General to conduct forensic audit into COCOBOD activities over last 8 years – Dr. Ato Forson
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, says Cabinet has directed the Attorney General to conduct a forensic audit and criminal investigation into the activities of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) over the past eight years. He made this known at a press briefing in Accra on Thursday, February 12, […]
