Fight against galamsey: AG orders EOCO to investigate two named individuals
By Ashiadey Dotse The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has instructed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate two individuals suspected of engaging in illegal mining, also known as “galamsey.”In an official letter dated July 15, 2025, the Attorney-General directed EOCO to begin immediate investigations into the suspected illegal […]
Launch Of The 24-Hour Economic Policy
NEWS COMMENTARY ON THE LAUNCH OF THE 24-HOUR ECONOMIC POLICY: The idea of a 24-hour economy, where economic activities continue around the clock, is typically associated with certain major cities and regions, rather than in an entire country. Notwithstanding, some countries have embraced policies and practices that support a 24-hour economy, particularly in urban […]
“COVID levy still in place because of IMF conditions” – Shamima Muslim
By: Belinda Nketia The Government of Ghana has announced that the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy will remain in place for the next few months, despite earlier promises to abolish it, due to ongoing commitments under the country’s programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The clarification was made by Deputy Government Spokesperson Shamima Muslim on […]
Suspended Chief Justice Torkornoo’s $10 Million ECOWAS Showdown Tests Ghana’s Democratic Pillars
Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The unprecedented lawsuit mounted by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo against the Republic of Ghana at the ECOWAS Court of Justice is more than a personal quest for vindication—it’s a high-stakes constitutional drama unfolding on both domestic and regional stages. Her demand for a staggering $10 million in compensation […]
AU extends reparations theme to 2036; Ghana to lead as champion
By Roberta Gayode Modin The African Union (AU) has adopted a landmark resolution to extend the theme of Reparations by a decade, covering the period from 2026 to 2036. The resolution was passed during the AU Mid-Year Review held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. Ghana has been selected to lead this significant agenda as Champion, with […]
Ghana ready to finance production of Ukrainian drones – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ghana is prepared to finance the production of Ukrainian drones, following a phone call with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama. The head of state reported this on the social media platform X, according to Ukrinform. “Ghana is also interested in our technologies, the production of various types of […]
Significance Of The Official Visit By Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Ghana
NEWS COMMENTARY LOOKS AT THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RECENT OFFICIAL VISIT BY THE INDIA PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI TO GHANA AND THE IMMENSE BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED FROM HIS VISIT Ghana and India share diplomatic history that dates back to 1953, when India opened a diplomatic office in Accra, formalizing full relations in 1957, the […]
Modi in Ghana: A Strategic Leap For Ghana–India Relations
In the ever-changing landscape of global diplomacy, few bilateral moments are as significant as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Ghana. The Indian leader’s arrival in Accra was not merely a ceremonial occasion; it was a strategic effort to recalibrate South–South relations, placing Ghana at the center of India’s expanding global influence. For Ghana, […]
Prioritise refugee welfare – Interior Minister urges Ghana Refugee Board
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has emphasized the importance of prioritizing refugee welfare and dignity in Ghana. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the Governing Board of the Ghana Refugee Board (GRB), The sector Minister urged the new Board to work tirelessly to ensure that refugees receive the necessary protection, care, […]
Ghana responds to US Visa restrictions, calls for early resolution of concerns
By: Hannah Dadzie The Government has formally responded to the recent revision of visa reciprocity by the United States Government, which drastically reduces the validity of B1/B2 visas issued to Ghanaian nationals from five years multiple entry to just three months single entry. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, government acknowledged the […]
Ablekuma North Re-Run: There will be no military deployment – Omane Boamah
By: Ashiadey Dotse Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has assured the public that there will be no military presence at polling stations during today’s re-run election in the Ablekuma North Constituency. In a Facebook post, he emphasized that the Ghana Police Service will be fully in charge of maintaining law and order throughout […]
Ghana appoints Meredith Naa Odarkai Lamptey-Addy permanent delegate to UNESCO
By: Hannah Dadzie Ghana has officially appointed Madam Meredith Naa Odarkai Lamptey-Addy, the daughter of the late David Lamptey, a prominent businesman, as the country’s new Permanent Delegate to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), based in Paris, France. At a brief ceremony in Accra, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, presented her […]
CJ Torkornoo to ECOWAS Court: “My right to fair hearing breached, order Ghana to stop violation”
By: Barbara Kumah Chief Justice of the Republic, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has filed two applications at the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Court of West Africa States (ECOWAS) for the enforcement of her human rights over what she says is a blatant disregard to her right for a fair hearing […]
Suspended CJ drags Ghana to ECOWAS court in fresh application – Srem Sai confirms
By Ashiadey Dotse The Deputy Attorney General, Justice Srem-Sai, has confirmed that the suspended Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo, has taken her case to the ECOWAS Court in Abuja, Nigeria, seeking justice over her suspension. Justice Srem-Sai revealed in a Facebook post on Tuesday, July 8, that Justice Torkornoo filed the […]
