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, […]
Kojo Antwi reveals he finds inspiration for his music at night
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Veteran highlife musician Kojo Antwi has opened up about his creative process and nocturnal lifestyle. In an interview on Citi FM on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Mr Music Man revealed that he finds inspiration at night, often working late and waking up as early as 3 a.m. to create music. “I’m […]
Africa’s Year of Water 2026 must drive action on WASH gaps- WaterAid urges AU leaders
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH As African leaders prepare for the 39th African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Summit in Addis Ababa from 14–15 February 2026, WaterAid is urging governments across the continent to translate longstanding water and sanitation commitments into concrete financing and time-bound action. In a Call to Action issued ahead of the […]
Haruna Iddrisu, Mohammed Adams Sukparu in stable condition after road accident
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Office of the Minister for Education has confirmed that the sector Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, and the Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, are in stable condition following a road traffic accident. In a press release dated February 12, 2026, the Ministry stated that the accident […]
Engagements ongoing to revive Teshie Desalination Plant to resolve water crisis- Adam Mutawakilu discloses
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Mr Adam Mutawakilu, has disclosed that high-level discussions are ongoing to revive the Teshie-Nungua desalination plant. The plant was shut down in late 2025 due to unpaid debts, contractual disputes, and maintenance challenges, causing persistent water shortages in Teshie, Nungua, Spintex, and surrounding areas. The […]
