The Volta Region has received six new Metro Mass Transit buses in a move aimed at improving public transport services, easing pressure on commuters and supporting economic activity across the region. While residents have welcomed the allocation, many say the…
Ghanaian engineers say Accra’s recurring floods are no longer simply a weather problem but the result of decades of planning failures, disappearing wetlands and unchecked urban development. Their warning comes after fresh flooding again disrupted parts of the capital and…
A woman has died after a building collapsed in Adenta New Site in Accra, with emergency teams continuing a race against time to rescue children believed to be trapped beneath the rubble. The tragedy has renewed concerns about building safety…
President John Dramani Mahama has met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace during a high-level visit aimed at attracting investment, strengthening trade ties and deepening cooperation between Ghana and the United Kingdom. The meeting comes as Ghana seeks to accelerate…
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has called on African lawmakers to defend national sovereignty and ensure laws reflect local realities rather than external expectations. Speaking at a continental conference in Accra, he argued that family structures, cultural identity and self-determination…
Ghana President Urges Global Reform of Debt Restructuring Systems President John Dramani Mahama has called for fairer global debt restructuring systems, warning that many African countries remain trapped in worsening financial crises due to slow and ineffective international debt solutions.…
Road maintenance contractors in Ghana say they have not been paid for certified work carried out since 2020 and are threatening a peaceful protest unless the government intervenes, warning that the delays could affect drainage maintenance and flood prevention efforts…
President John Mahama has urged African countries to deepen cooperation, advance reparatory justice efforts and strengthen continental integration, arguing that Africa’s future prosperity depends on unity and collective action. Ghanaian president urges African nations to deepen cooperation, advance reparations efforts…
Ghana’s president says years of non-compliance have weakened transparency and accountability, setting an April 2026 deadline for audited reports President John Mahama has ordered Ghana’s state-owned enterprises to submit audited accounts and annual reports by April 2026, warning that chief…
South Africa’s football hopes of beginning their 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations in Mexico have been disrupted after visa delays prevented part of the squad and support staff from travelling as scheduled, triggering criticism from government officials and raising concerns…
Ghana’s Parliament has approved the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, including amendments that exempt lawyers, journalists and healthcare professionals from certain sanctions. The legislation will now be presented to President John Dramani Mahama for assent before it…
The Ghanaian government has committed more than GH¢442 million to flood recovery and coastal protection projects as climate-related disasters place growing pressure on communities, infrastructure and public finances across the country. ACCRA — Ghana has committed more than GH¢442 million…
The Ghanaian government has received the first group of evacuees returning from South Africa after renewed anti-foreigner tensions triggered fears among migrant communities. Officials pledged reintegration support, financial assistance and continued diplomatic engagement. ACCRA — Ghanaian authorities on Wednesday received…
Ghana has begun repatriating citizens from South Africa after escalating anti-immigration protests heightened fears among migrant communities, with hundreds more expected to return in the coming days. ACCRA, Ghana — Nearly 300 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa arrived in Accra…
The first group of Ghanaian nationals registered for voluntary repatriation has departed South Africa after weeks of anti-migrant protests heightened fears of renewed xenophobic violence and insecurity. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The first group of Ghanaian nationals registered for voluntary…
Ghana’s central bank has suspended a proposed 0.75% charge on wallet-to-bank transfers following criticism from mobile money users and opposition lawmakers over the potential impact on digital payments. ACCRA, Ghana — The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has suspended plans to…
