GHANA BREAKING NEWS

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Sabah Zita Benson, says Ghana’s home to the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), reinforce the country’s position as a gateway to Africa, placing it at the heart of an ambitious project to deepen trade and economic integration…

France’s football leaders have proposed seeking ways to transform how FIFA is run after its national association became the latest to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino’s presidency. On Thursday, the French Football Federation (FFF) followed England, Italy, Northern Ireland, the Republic of…

Ismail Kartal resigned as head coach of Fenerbahce just minutes after the Turkish side’s 1-1 draw with Roma in the Champions League. Kartal made the surprise announcement in his post-match press conference, stating he plans never to return to the club he previously served as a player and assistant…

The government will auction vehicles that are abandoned on roads and not promptly towed under new road traffic regulations, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has warned. The new rules require vehicle owners to subscribe to a towing service or obtain an insurance policy that includes towing…

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has questioned former Deputy Attorney-General Joseph Dindiok Kpemka over some dealings at the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST). Mr Kpemka, who also previously served as Deputy Managing Director of BOST, was invited by EOCO on…

The price of oil has jumped to $105 a barrel amid signs the conflict in the Middle East will not be resolved quickly, fuelling fears that inflation could accelerate. With the conflict between the US and Iran in the Gulf intensifying in recent days, the cost of both crude oil and gas has been rising…

Gospel music minister and worship leader Petra Odubayo will release her maiden studio album, Jesus Revealed , on Friday, 11th September 2026. Born out of a deep burden to reveal the person, power, love and truth of Jesus Christ to the world, Jesus Revealed is more than an album. It is a declaration…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed worry about the continued build-up of liabilities across Ghana’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) portfolio, with total aggregate liabilities reaching 25% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to the Fund, liabilities growth outpaces asset…

The International Monetary Fund has identified the politicisation of board and chief executive appointments as a major weakness in the governance of Ghana’s state-owned enterprises, warning that the practice is undermining the independence and professionalism of boards. In its latest Technical…

The International Monetary Fund has stated that the significant reform efforts by the government over the past decade have not yet translated into improved State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) financial performance, pointing to persistent structural weaknesses. According to the Fund, the energy and…

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) have condemned comments attributed to Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka regarding the use of forged WASSCE results by recruits…

More women attempt suicide than men, but males are more likely to die by suicide, psychiatrist Dr Kwadwo Marfo Obeng has said. He attributed the disparity partly to the methods used in suicide attempts, saying men tend to use more lethal means while women are more likely to use methods with lower…

President John Dramani Mahama has inducted three new Justices into Ghana’s Supreme Court, tasking them with defending the Constitution, preserving judicial independence and helping to deepen public trust in the judiciary. The new members of the apex court are Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko-Essah,…

The Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF) is calling for a review of Ghana’s 260-dollar e-Visa fee, warning that the cost could make the country less competitive as a tourism destination. The Federation says neighbouring countries charge significantly lower visa fees, while delays in processing…

President John Mahama has urged the Supreme Court to communicate the reasoning behind its decisions with “extreme clarity” to strengthen public confidence in the judiciary. He said the Court’s decisions must provide dependable guidance to lower courts, public institutions, legal practitioners and,…

The official residence of the Techiman Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) has remained unoccupied since 2017 despite substantial public funds reportedly spent on its renovation. The situation has attracted the attention of the Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi, who has directed the…

Eni Ghana and its partner, Vitol Upstream Tano Ltd, have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Government of Ghana covering two offshore blocks in the Tano Basin. The agreements, covering the GH WB 3 and GH WB 8 blocks, are expected to pave the way for the finalisation of Petroleum…

President John Dramani Mahama has charged Ghana’s newly appointed Supreme Court justices to help bridge the gap between constitutional justice and the everyday experiences of citizens, warning that judicial independence must be matched by efficiency, accountability and timely delivery of justice.…

Manufacturers, suppliers, investors, and policymakers from across the continent will gather at the third African Healthcare Manufacturing Trade Exhibition and Conference (AHMTEC 2026), to be held from 26 to 28 October at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in central Addis Ababa. The 2025 edition in Accra…

President John Mahama has cautioned that prolonged court cases, avoidable adjournments and delays in delivering judgments are undermining public confidence in Ghana’s judicial system. He said such delays impose significant hardship on ordinary citizens and, in some instances, can amount to a denial…

The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has approved proxy voting for its National Officers’ Elections scheduled for October 3, reversing a restriction applied in some of the party’s recent internal elections. The decision forms part of a series of changes to the voting arrangements…

Yemen’s Houthi movement has seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha from Saudi-backed pro-government forces, military sources say. The capture of Mokha would bring the Iran-backed group closer to controlling the Bab al-Mandab strait, a key shipping route about 75km (46 miles) to the south…

The Accra Turf Club has petitioned the Presidency, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources over the demolition and alleged takeover of its facility at Borteyman on August 22, 2026 by unknown individuals under security protection. The demonstration which…

The Member of Parliament for Jirapa, Cletus Seidu Dapilah, has provided essential Senior High School (SHS) prospectus items to 1,196 fresh graduates across the municipality. The items—comprising over 1,000 student mattresses, 1,000 metal trunks, 1,000 buckets, 1,000 mathematical sets, 12,000…

Ghana has taken a major step towards reviving upstream petroleum exploration with the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering offshore acreages GH WB 3 and GH WB 8 in the Tano Basin. The agreements involve Eni Ghana, Vitol Upstream Tano Ltd and the Ghana National Petroleum…