Ghana: Think Prisons 360 Degrees - the Ghana Prisons Service Reset Agenda

The Ghana Prisons Service stands at a pivotal moment in its institutional evolution, embracing a new transformative strategic direction that reimagines the role of prison… Read more »

Ghana: Referral of Afenyo-Markin to Privileges Committee Unconstitutional - Minority

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has condemned the decision by the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, to refer the Minority Leader, Mr Alexander Kwamena… Read more »

Ghana: Kumasi High Court to Rule On Akosua Serwaa, Daddy Lumba's Marriage Case

A Kumasi High Court will on Friday, November 28, 2025, deliver its ruling on the alleged civil marriage case between the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, also known as Daddy Lumba, and… Read more »

Ghana: 27 Suspected Drug Peddlers Arrested in Police Crackdown

The Northern Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Inspector-General of Police's Special Operations Team, has arrested 27 suspects in a major crackdown on drug… Read more »

Ghana: Police Arrest Twenty Seven Suspects in Major Operation Against Drug Peddling in Northern Region

The Northern Regional Police Command has announced the arrest of twenty seven people in a major operation targeting drug peddling and related crimes in Tamale and nearby… Read more »

Ghana: Fmr Pres Akufo-Addo Lauds Ghana's Rise As Continental Leader in Cybersecurity

Former President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commended Ghana's rise as a continental leader in cybersecurity, describing the achievements as a national milestone that reflects… Read more »

Ghana: Minority in Parliament Calls for Weekly Updates On Fight Against Galamsey

The Minority Chief Whip in Parliament, Mr Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has called for a weekly briefing from the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Amarh-Kofi Buah, on… Read more »

Ghana: Police Arrests Alleged Wife Beater

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested a man caught in a viral Facebook video physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife… Read more »

West Africa: Ghana, International Partners Combat Vehicle Crime

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has intensified efforts to combat vehicle crime in Ghana through collaboration with both national and… Read more »

West Africa: Akwatia MP Disagrees With Ecowas Court On Jurisdiction Ruling

The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has disagreed with the ECOWAS Court's decision to assume jurisdiction in the case filed by former Chief Justice… Read more »

Ghana: Surrender Unregistered Weapons or Face Prosecution... Interior Minister Announces Amnesty Period

THE Minister for the Interior, Mr Muntaka Mubarak, has announced a gun amnesty period for those in possession of illegal weapons as a comprehensive measure to reduce illicit… Read more »

Ghana: Mahama Swears in Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie As New Chief Justice

The President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has sworn in Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Ghana's new Chief Justice. Read more »

Ghana: Police Arrest 37-Year-Old Man Over Murder in Kibi

Police in the Eastern South Region have arrested a 37-year-old carpenter, Kwame Arhin, also known as Abompe, for allegedly murdering a man at Kibi Newtown. Read more »

Ghana: NIA Investigates Extortion Allegations in Viral Tiktok Video

The National Identification Authority has responded to a viral TikTok video in which a man known as Sefwi Biggest Trapper accused some officers at the Bono Premium Centre of… Read more »

Ghana: Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Murder of Tanoso Chief

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of four people in connection with the murder of the Akwamuhene of Tanoso in the Bono East Region. Read more »

Ghana: 350 Arrested in Joint Police, Military Galamsey Swoop

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and the Ghana Police Service have arrested about 350 suspects in coordinated operations across towns in the Ashanti and Ahafo regions following recent… Read more »

Ghana: Minority Urges Parliament to Pause Chief Justice Vetting Until Court Cases End

The Minority in Parliament has called on the House to suspend the vetting of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice until all court cases challenging the removal of Justice… Read more »

Ghana: Military, Police Hunt Down Suspects Behind Anti-Galamsey Assaults

The Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service have launched simultaneous joint operations in parts of the Ashanti, Volta and Ahafo regions to arrest persons linked to recent… Read more »

Ghana: Outgoing Lebanese Ambassador Pays Farewell Call On President Mahama

The Ambassador of the Lebanese Republic to Ghana and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Mr Maher Kheir, has paid a farewell call on President John Dramani Mahama upon the completion of… Read more »

Ghana: Bad Weather Blamed for Ghana Helicopter Crash

The August 6, 2025 Z-9 EH GHF 631 helicopter accident, which claimed eight lives, was caused by bad weather, the Investigative Committee has found. Read more »

Ghana: I Gave Ataa Ayi 70 Years to Protect My Family - Acting Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie

Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has revealed that he once sentenced notorious armed robber Ataa Ayi to 70 years in prison because he feared for his safety and… Read more »

Ghana: Parliament Vets Chief Justice Nominee Amid Minority Objection

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to vet Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the Chief Justice (CJ) nominee, amid objections from the minority in Parliament. Read more »

Ghana: Police Offer Gh¢1 Million Bounty for Murder Suspect Mark Agingre

The Ghana Police Service has placed a GH¢1 million reward for anyone providing credible information leading to the arrest of Mark Agingre, wanted for the alleged murder of a… Read more »

Ghana: Pregnant Woman Murdered in Dormaa West

A 27-year-old pregnant woman, Haggar Nyorkpatey, who went missing while on her way to her farm, has been found murdered at Yaw Wusukrom in the Dormaa West District of the Bono… Read more »

Ghana: Correctional Forensics and Conjugal Visit Reforms

In the heart of Africa's correctional system, the World Prison Brief estimates a prison population of 3.8 million people, nearly one-third of the global prison population of 11.5… Read more »