Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister hails Guinness World Record as innovative for Ghana’s creative arts industry
By Delassie Mabel Awuku-PR Unit- MoTCCA Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has described Ghana’s latest Guinness World Record achievement as a significant milestone for the nation’s creative arts sector and a strong testament to the innovation, resilience and global competitiveness of Ghanaian artists. Receiving the official Guinness World Record […]
Volta Region 8th in the League of Regions for HIV prevalence in Ghana
By Jones Anlimah Under a global framework, countries are expected to ensure that 95% of people living with HIV know their status, 95% of those diagnosed are placed on treatment, and 95% of those on treatment achieve viral suppression. Ghana has committed to meeting these targets to end AIDS as a public health threat by […]
Madam Adwoa Serwa Bondzie appointed acting Executive Secretary of Energy Commission
By: Dominic Hlordzi The Energy Commission has announced the appointment of Madam Adwoa Serwa Bondzie as the Acting Executive Secretary of the Commission. She takes over from Mrs Eunice Biritwum. In a statement announcing the new head, the Commission said Madam Adwoa Serwaa Bondzie is an executive leader with over 15 years of experience in […]
Ghana seeks AU backing for UN Resolution on Slave Trade as Ablakwa pushes Reparations Agenda
By: Hannah Dadzie Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called for unified African Union support as the country prepares to table a resolution at the United Nations General Assembly seeking formal recognition of the transatlantic slave trade and slavery as the gravest crimes against humanity. Addressing the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council […]
Minority condemns NIB over treatment of Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, demands immediate release
By Sarah Baafi The Minority Caucus in Parliament has criticised the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) over what it describes as the abuse of investigative powers in its handling of Kofi Ofosu Nkansah. In a statement issued on February 11, 2026, the caucus said it had learned “with displeasure” of what it called another abusive display […]
When vote buying becomes normal, democracy becomes optional
By Akua Barden Ghana woke up on February 9, 2026, to a familiar but uncomfortable conversation on Radio Ghana. It was not new information. It was not shocking. That, perhaps, is the most troubling part. Vote buying and selling, once whispered about, is now spoken of openly, confidently and almost casually. What was once considered […]
Bid launched to extend Zimbabwe president’s term in office
SOURCE: BBC Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved draft legislation that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 83, to extend his stay in office until at least 2030. Presidents would be chosen by MPs rather than in a direct vote and could serve a maximum of two seven-year terms, rather than the current five-year terms, under the proposals. […]
Kwame Owusu Danso calls for pragmatic solutions to Cocobod challenges
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President of the Accountability Forum, Kwame Owusu Danso Esq has called for pragmatic solutions to address challenges facing the Cocoa Board, urging the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Randy Abbey to engage with stakeholders to identify and resolve issues. He emphasized on GBC’s Focus show that, the challenges are resolvable and expressed […]
Mahama inaugurates Presidential Advisory Group to Reset Ghana’s Economy
By: Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy, declaring a decisive shift toward restoring fiscal discipline, rebuilding investor confidence, and resetting Ghana’s economic governance culture. Swearing in members of the advisory body, the President said the country must undertake “correction without amnesia” learning from both its achievements […]
President Mahama faces petition to sack COCOBOD CEO Randy Abbey amid cocoa crisis
By Amoako Kwame The Good Governance Advocacy Group Ghana (GGAGG) has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama for the immediate removal of the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Ransford Anertey Abbey, claiming he has grossly mismanaged the institution. According to the group, the current management has been marred by “poor leadership […]
Gov’t moves to strengthen market daycare centres under revised early childhood policy
By Edith Atiaka Eshun The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening market-based daycare centres across the country, describing them as critical bridges between today’s working mothers and the future of Ghana’s children. During an assessment visit to the 31st December Market Daycare Centre at Makola, the Sector Minister, […]
Call for research equity: Prof. Amin Alhassan urges gov’t to engage UDS in national policy interventions
By Murtala Issah The Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Professor Amin Alhassan, has called on the government to deliberately involve universities in Northern Ghana in research and policy implementation, warning that the long-standing reliance on southern-based institutions risks deepening regional inequalities in national development. Speaking at the opening of the ’20th Harmattan School’ […]
I expect rigorous analysis to place Ghana on path of economic recovery – Mahama tells Advisory Group
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has charged members of the Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy (PAGE) to provide strong, independent and well-researched advice to help put Ghana firmly on the path of economic recovery, resilience and inclusive growth. Speaking during the swearing-in and inauguration of PAGE on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, President […]
Robbery suspect shot dead as police recover stolen Toyota Hilux and iPhone
By Brain Akutei-Azu Mateko The Ghana Police Service has recovered a stolen Toyota Hilux pick-up vehicle and other items following an intelligence-led operation into a residential robbery case, during which a key suspect was shot and later pronounced dead at the Police Hospital. The suspect, identified as Clement Kofi Aidoo, also known as Joseph Abequaye, […]
