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Government Intervention: Paying 51,000 Teachers to End Strikes In a decisive move to resolve the Ghana education strike 2026, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department to facilitate a major salary disbursement. The directive…
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 2026 — Ghana’s diplomatic mission in the United States is strengthening its engagement with Ghanaian communities in Ohio, with officials signalling a more direct approach to consular services and community relations. The Embassy of Ghana in Washington,…
Accra, Ghana — September 19, 2026: President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate dissolution of the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana, bringing the board’s role in overseeing the long-running project to an end. The decision…
British-Ghanaian rapper Sway DaSafo has died aged 44 at his home in Ghana. The MOBO-winning artist built a pioneering independent career while maintaining strong ties to his Ghanaian heritage.
Accra, Ghana – For many Ghanaians living abroad, returning home often brings a familiar sight: open gutters running alongside roads, uncovered drains beside homes and businesses, and streets that can quickly become flooded after heavy rainfall. For the Ghanaian diaspora,…
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 to win the 2026 Community Shield in Cardiff, with Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard scoring for Mikel Arteta’s Premier League champions. Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo tested David Raya but could not prevent defeat…
Aston Villa are closing in on Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki in a deal worth about £30 million, with Emiliano Martínez’s future increasingly uncertain. Japan International’s Ghanaian heritage also gives the transfer added resonance for African football audiences. BIRMINGHAM, England —…
Passengers evacuated after a VIP bus caught fire at Abuakwa in the Ashanti Region. The cause has not been officially established. ABUAKWA, Ghana — Passengers travelling from Kumasi to Sunyani escaped without reported casualties after a VIP bus caught fire…
272 Ghanaians Recruited Into Russia-Ukraine War Since 2022, About 55 Dead – Ablakwa Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that approximately 272 Ghanaians have been recruited into the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war since 2022, with many reportedly…
Ghana has doubled the cash reward for Commonwealth Games gold medallists to US$10,000 as Team Ghana begins its Glasgow 2026 campaign. The government has also fulfilled a long-outstanding bonus payment to veteran boxer Abdul Wahid Omar, signalling renewed commitment to…
Ghana's public debt climbed to GH¢720.8 billion in May 2026, driven mainly by domestic borrowing. Here's what the latest Bank of Ghana figures mean for the economy, debt sustainability and IMF reforms.
West Africa has backed a $25bn Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline. We examine financing, Ghana’s potential gains, competing routes and climate risks
Reparatory justice seeks more than financial compensation. It addresses the continuing effects of slavery, colonialism and racial discrimination through restitution, reform, acknowledgement and guarantees against repetition. Reparatory justice has moved from the margins of political debate into African, Caribbean and…
ECOWAS ministers have unanimously endorsed Ghana's petition to the African Union on xenophobia and backed the Accra Next Steps Commitments on Reparatory Justice during meetings in Sierra Leone.
Africa's economic growth is creating new security challenges. Here's why Africa Shield matters for Ghana, trade, healthcare and regional development.
Ghanaian musicians will headline a major cultural showcase in Barcelona next month as the country begins an international campaign to promote Highlife following UNESCO’s recognition of the genre as Intangible Cultural Heritage. The initiative forms part of preparations for the…
A Ghanaian court has jailed TikTok creator Camilla Alhassan for one year after she admitted publishing false claims about President John Mahama, renewing debate over misinformation and freedom of expression.
Ghana will begin the final phase of its voluntary repatriation programme for citizens affected by xenophobic violence in South Africa on 25 July. Authorities say about 900 registered Ghanaians are expected to return home under the government-backed operation. ACCRA, Ghana…
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