July 24
Africa: AU Commits to Stronger Health Systems, Universal Coverage
Ghanaian Times
African Heads of State and Government on Wednesday adopted the Accra Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Read more »
Ghana: Suspected Narcotic Drugs Concealed in Fertiliser Sacks Intercepted, 2 Arrested
Ghanaian Times
An intelligence led police operation at the bustling Asawase Market in Kumasi uncovered 100 compressed parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs hidden beneath second… Read more »
Ghana: Gipc Becomes Investment Promotion Authority
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has been transformed into the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) following President John Dramani Mahama's assent to the Ghana… Read more »
Africa: Sanction South Africa Over Xenophobia - AU Urged
Ghanaian Times
A travel advisor and network engineer, Nana Kofi Baffour, has called on the African Union (AU) to impose sanctions on South Africa over what he described as persistent xenophobic… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Scraps 20 Percent Excise Duty On Local Fruit Juices
Ghanaian Times
The government has abolished the 20 per cent excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices introduced in 2023, in a move aimed at supporting agro-processing and boosting local… Read more »
Ghana: Mid-Year Budget - New Buses, Roads, Energy Gains to Drive Growth - Finance Minister
Ghanaian Times
The government has set aside GH¢400 million to procure high-capacity buses for state-owned transport companies as part of efforts to improve public transportation across the… Read more »
Ghana: We Won't Rush to Eurobond Market - Finance Minister
Ghanaian Times
The government will not rush back to the international capital market despite improved sovereign ratings and renewed investor interest, the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato… Read more »
Ghana: Minority Describes Mid-Year Budget As 'Uninspiring'
Ghanaian Times
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has described the Mid-Year Budget Statement presented by the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, as uninspiring. Read more »
July 23
Ghana: Ghana - Still No Law Criminalizing Witchcraft Accusations Six Years After Akua Denteh's Fatal Lynching [press release]
AI London
Ghanaian authorities have failed in their duty to protect hundreds of victims of witchcraft accusations by delaying passing the Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill, said Amnesty… Read more »
West Africa: Political Party Activist Granted Bail Over Alleged False Publication [press release]
MFWA
An activist of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ghana, Prince Aboagye, has been granted bail by an Accra Circuit Court following his arrest over alleged offensive… Read more »
Ghana: US Donates $4m Military Equipment to GAF
Ghanaian Times
The United States has donated 84 pallets of military and intelligence equipment valued at about $4 million to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to strengthen the country's defence and… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana President Pushes for AU Debate On South Africa Anti-Migrant Unrest
Vanguard
Ghana's President John Mahama Thursday doubled down on his call for the African Union to address recent waves of anti-immigrant violence in South Africa, which he said was… Read more »
Ghana: High Court Rejects Dismissal Request in NAFCO Case, Orders Prosecution to Amend 2 of 16 Charges Against Former CEO
Ghanaian Times
The High Court has declined a request by lead counsel for former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, to dismiss charges… Read more »
Ghana: Forms Capital, Mobilemoney Fintech Rebrand to Momo Boost
Ghanaian Times
Forms Capital Limited, in partnership with MobileMoney Fintech Limited, has rebranded its overdraft service, XtraBalance, as *MoMo Boost*. Read more »
Africa: Somalia Backs AU Health Agenda At Accra Summit
Shabelle
Somalia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening primary healthcare and building resilient health systems as African leaders gathered in Ghana for the African Union's 20th… Read more »
Ghana: Three Remanded Over Alleged Lynching At Sabon Zongo
Ghanaian Times
Three persons have been arrested and remanded into police custody in connection with the alleged lynching of Yusuf Zakari at Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. Read more »
Ghana: FA to Release 2026/27 Gpl Fixtures Today
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to release the full fixtures of the 2026 Ghana Premier League today. Read more »
Africa: At AU Extraordinary Summit - Africa Leaders Seek to End Aids, TB
Ghanaian Times
HEADS of State and Government, health ministers and experts, policy makers and development partners have met in Accra with a resolve to advance the continent's health agenda,… Read more »
Ghana: BoG Holds Policy Rate At 14 Percent · Cites Global Uncertainties, Inflation Risks
Ghanaian Times
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 14 per cent, citing renewed global uncertainties and potential… Read more »
Ghana: From Weta to the Nation - Time to Act On AWD
Ghanaian Times
Ghana's quest for rice self-sufficiency has long been hindered by high production costs, reliance on imports and growing pressure on water resources. Read more »
Ghana: Building a Collaborative National Framework to Combat Financial Fraud in Ghana
Ghanaian Times
The nature of financial crime is no longer static. As highlighted in the recent Ghana Association of Bankers Industry Fraud Report, fraud is evolving in form, speed, and… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Gave Me More Than I Expected [opinion]
Ghanaian Times
Serving as Australia's High Commissioner to Ghana has been an immense honour. Over the last four years, I have come to know a country of exceptional richness, not only because of… Read more »
Ghana: Producer Inflation Drops to 3.5 Percent in June
Ghanaian Times
Ghana's year-on-year Producer Price Inflation (PPI) slowed to 3.5 per cent in June 2026 from 5.8 per cent recorded in the same period last year. Read more »
Ghana: Weta Rice Farmers Boost Yields With New Tech
Ghanaian Times
Rice farmers at the Weta Irrigation Scheme in the Volta Region are recording higher yields while using more than 30 per cent less irrigation water after adopting the Alternate… Read more »
Ghana: A-G Rejects Wontumi's Gh¢30m Plea Bargain Offer in Exim Bank Case
Ghanaian Times
THE Office of the Attorney-General has rejected a GH¢30 million settlement offer proposed by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard… Read more »
