July 22
Africa: Let's Implement Mbeki Commission Findings On Illicit Financial Flows - President Akufo-Addo
Ghanaian Times
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on his colleague leaders to intensify their efforts in the implementation of the findings of the Mbeki Commission on illicit… Read more »
Ghana: Polls Will Be Free, Fair, Transparent - EC Assures
Ghanaian Times
The Electoral Commission has assured that it is putting measures in place to ensure that the December 7, 2024 polls are free, fair and transparent. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Economic Prospects On Track Amid Reforms [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank's 8th Economic Update for Ghana titled Strengthening Domestic Revenue Systems for Fiscal Sustainability notes that despite recent increases in the pace of exchange… Read more »
Ghana: Global Computer Glitch Disrupts Athletes' Arrival in Paris
Ghanaian Times
THE global computer glitch that hit airlines, banks and major companies on Friday could not have come at a worse time for the organisation of a Games: the days when athletes are… Read more »
Ghana: Late President Mills' Stance Against Corruption Worth Emulating - Prof. Gyampo
Ghanaian Times
A lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has described the late President, John Evans Atta Mills, as a man of… Read more »
July 20
Ghana: Alleged Disappearance of Ghana Para-Cycling Team Members Reported in Oslo
Accra Times
The team members who are now believed to be hiding in other Schengen states did not register or participate in the marathon after arriving in the country in April. Read more »
Ghana: Angolan Head of State Arrival in Accra for African Union Meeting
ANGOP
Angolan Head of State João Lourenço arrived Saturday in the city of Accra, capital of Ghana, where he will participate, on Sunday, in the 6th biannual coordination… Read more »
July 19
Ghana: Students Fear for Their Future As Ghana's Unemployment Numbers Hit 1.9 Million
Accra Times
With 1.9 million Ghanaians unemployed, students nearing graduation express fear and uncertainty about their future, citing limited job opportunities, lack of training, and… Read more »
Ghana: President Appoints Police Commissioner As Deputy Inspector-General for Operations
Ghanaian Times
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations. Read more »
Ethiopia: FM Taye Participates 5th Ordinary Session of AU Executive Council in Accra
ENA
A delegation led by Ambassador Taye Astke-Selassie, Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, is participating in the 45th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, which… Read more »
Ghana: Newmont Gold to Establish 3 Military Bases in Ahafo Region
Ghanaian Times
NewmontGold, a mining company, has pledged to finance the establishment of three military forward operating bases in the Ahafo Region in order to expedite military response time… Read more »
July 18
Ghana: Many Stalled Projects Can't Be Started As Ghana Commits to Only U.S.$250 Million Loan Disbursement
Accra Times
Ghana's commitment to disburse only US$250 each year from previous loans to affect stalled projects. Read more »
Ghana: Akufo-Addo Appoints Christian Yohuno As Deputy IGP, Ghanaians Ask Why
Accra Times
Commissioner of Police (COP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno has been appointed as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in charge of Operations Read more »
Ghana: Ambulance Case - Military Secretary Testifies Jakpa Was Dismissed for Misconduct
Accra Times
The Ghana Armed Forces through its Military Secretary, Air Commodore Nana Adu Gyamfi has testified that Rickard Jakpa, the third accused person in the ambulance purchase trial was… Read more »
July 17
West Africa: Ecowas Court Orders Ghana to Release Report on Enforced Disappearance During Jammeh Regime
Foroyaa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice has issued a landmark decision, ordering Ghana to release the UN\ECOWAS investigation report on enforced… Read more »
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQI Lawsuits - Supreme Court to Hold Early Trial
Accra Times
The Supreme Court says it would hold off on an expected ruling on injunction applications that would have determined if Parliament could transmit the controversial anti-LGBTQ bill… Read more »
Ghana: Potential Power Outages Loom Over Arrears
Accra Times
The disagreement between government and IPPs over arrears rears its ugly head again, threatening the stability in power supply. Read more »
Ghana: Minister Withdraws Controversial Road Traffic Proposal
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, has withdrawn the controversial Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (LI 2180). Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Armed Forces Pledge Peace Ahead of December Elections
Accra Times
The Chief of Defense Staff, Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, assured the nation that the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will continue to maintain peace and security ahead of the… Read more »
Ghana: Combating Anaemia - a Silent Health Crisis in Ghana
Ghanaian Times
In Ghana, a silent health crisis is affecting millions of citizens, particularly women and children. Read more »
Ghana: Gh¢2.3m Paid in Excess to Food Suppliers - Auditor General Reveals
Accra Times
The Auditor-General recommends that the National Coordinator implement measures to identify, retrieve, and recover all outstanding overpayments and wrongful payments made to… Read more »
Ghana: Teachers Who Did Not Receive Tm1 Laptops to Get Full Refund
Accra Times
In a press release on July 14, 2024, the GES said the list of affected teachers must be submitted to the Controller and Accountant General Department through the GES by July 16,… Read more »
Ghana: Fitch Solutions Projects Positive Outlook for Ghana Cedi
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana cedi is expected to recoup some losses against the dollar in the coming months, Fitch Solutions has revealed. Read more »
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ Bill - Supreme Court Decisions Deferred [press release]
Rightify Ghana
Today, July 17, 2024, the Supreme Court of Ghana, led by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, deferred decisions on two separate applications seeking to stop the transmission of the… Read more »
July 16
Ghana: Ghanaians Outraged as MPs, Ministers Can Now Drive Without Speed Limits, Use Sirens
Accra Times
The new changes, when passed, will grant Members of Parliament (MPs) and Ministers of State privileges previously reserved for emergency and specialised vehicles Read more »