The Ghana Police Service says 74 suspects have been arrested in intelligence-led operations targeting narcotics trafficking and violent crime in Ghana’s Upper East Region as authorities intensify border security efforts amid growing concerns over organised crime networks operating across West…
MTN Ghana says customers transferring funds from Mobile Money wallets to bank accounts will begin paying a 0.75% transaction fee from June 1, a move likely to reignite debate over digital finance costs in one of Africa’s largest mobile money…
Ghana could issue its first non-interest banking licence this year as the central bank warns that weak trust, cyber threats and regulatory gaps could undermine Africa’s rapidly expanding fintech sector. ACCRA, Ghana — Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit…
Dozens of families fled submerged homes in Cape Coast and Accra after torrential rain caused severe flooding, with forecasters warning more downpours could hit flood-prone communities across southern Ghana. Ghana floods displaced dozens of families in Cape Coast and disrupted…
Chinese authorities launched rescue and investigation operations after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine became one of the country’s deadliest mining disasters in more than a decade. BEIJING — At least 82 miners have been killed after a…
Mexico capitalised on an early mistake by goalkeeper Benjamin Asare and dominated possession as Ghana suffered a 2-0 defeat in a World Cup preparation friendly. MEXICO CITY — Mexico national football team defeated Ghana national football team 2-0 in a…
The Bank of Ghana says the next phase of the e-Cedi project will focus on cross-border payments and faster regional trade settlements across Africa. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana is preparing to expand its central bank digital currency, the e-Cedi, into…
Ghana says no citizen seeking repatriation from South Africa will be left behind after a planned evacuation flight was delayed amid logistical concerns and fears over possible xenophobic attacks. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s government has delayed a planned evacuation flight…
Ghana’s Court of Appeal has overturned the revocation of GN Savings and Loans’ operating licence, reopening debate over the Bank of Ghana’s banking sector clean-up programme. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s Court of Appeal has overturned the revocation of GN Savings…
Ghana has signed a partnership agreement with Google for Education aimed at expanding AI-enabled learning, digital literacy and technology training in schools as governments across Africa accelerate efforts to prepare students for increasingly digital economies. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana has…
Ghana has called for stronger regional border cooperation as insecurity, irregular migration and organised cross-border crime place growing pressure on West African states and ECOWAS security frameworks. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana has renewed calls for stronger regional border cooperation as…
Ghana’s public debt stock rose to GH₵674.1 billion in February 2026 despite improving fiscal indicators, highlighting the fragile balance between economic recovery and renewed borrowing pressures after the country’s IMF-backed restructuring programme. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s public debt stock rose…
President John Dramani Mahama says declining international aid and cuts to global health funding are forcing African countries to rethink healthcare financing, sovereignty and long-term resilience. GENEVA, Switzerland — President John Dramani Mahama has called for a new global health…
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama says the proposed IMF policy coordination instrument will support inflation control, strengthen investor confidence and reinforce Ghana’s economic recovery. ACCRA, Ghana – Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama says the…
Ghana has completed its Extended Credit Facility programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), ending a three-year economic recovery effort that was introduced after the country’s debt crisis and sharp rise in inflation. Officials say the programme helped restore macroeconomic…
President John Mahama said the government will stop granting general tax waivers on import duties and will consider requests on a case-by-case basis, the Ghana News Agency reported. President John Mahama said the government will end blanket tax waiver exemptions…
