The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued an update on the victims involved in the stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium last Wednesday, revealing significant improvements in the condition of some critically injured individuals. The incident, which occurred during a military recruitment exercise, has unfortunately resulted in six fatalities. According to Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director-General of the Department …

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested John Odartey Lamptey, the man seen physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife in a viral Facebook video from Ofankor in the Ga East Municipality. Lamptey was taken into custody on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his family residence following widespread public outrage over the disturbing …

African football fans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup could soon secure US visa interview dates much faster, following a new initiative announced by President Donald Trump on Monday. Speaking at the White House, Trump unveiled the FIFA Prioritised Appointment Scheduling System (PASS), which will allow World Cup ticket holders facing long visa-appointment delays to request priority interview …

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has elected Mr. Richard Ellimah, a Natural Resource Governance and Community Analyst, as its new Chair for a one-year term from November 2025 to November 2026. Mr. Ellimah, a PIAC member representing Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), was elected on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, succeeding Constantine K. M. Kudzedzi, Esq. …

The Ministry of the Interior has announced a six-week ultimatum for individuals possessing unregistered or illegal firearms, urging them to surrender their weapons voluntarily or face strict sanctions. The nationwide Gun Amnesty Initiative will run from December 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026, as part of efforts to combat gun violence and reduce the proliferation of illicit arms across Ghana. …

Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has emphasized that safeguarding the stability of the Cedi is a shared national responsibility, urging Ghanaians across all sectors to play their part. He made the appeal during the Cedi@60 Conference in Accra, where policymakers, economists, and industry leaders gathered to reflect on Ghana’s national currency over the past 60 years. “Protecting the …

President John Dramani Mahama has lauded the management of Ghana’s currency, emphasizing that the Cedi has regained respect both locally and internationally. Speaking at the Cedi@60 celebration organized by the Bank of Ghana in Accra, under the theme “Sovereignty, Stability, and Economic Resilience,” President Mahama commended the efforts of the Bank of Ghana and the Ministry of Finance in stabilizing …

President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted the symbolic significance of Ghana’s cedi, describing it as more than just a medium of exchange. He emphasized that the cedi embodies Ghana’s independence, national identity, and the country’s ability to manage its own monetary affairs. Speaking at the Cedi @ 60 Conference in Accra, a gathering of policymakers, economists, and industry leaders reflecting …

Ghana’s nationwide recruitment exercise for all internal security agencies officially begins today, Monday, November 17, 2025, with the Centralised Services E-Recruitment Portal (C-SERP) set to open for applications at 12 noon. According to a public notice, the portal will remain accessible until Friday, December 19, 2025, giving prospective applicants a full month to submit their applications to join any of …

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced the resumption of its 2025/2026 recruitment exercise in the Greater Accra Region, starting Thursday, November 20, 2025, following a one-week suspension caused by a deadly stampede at the El-Wak Stadium. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, resulted in several injuries and six fatalities, prompting an immediate halt to the screening …