International

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly assured President John Dramani Mahama that Ghanaians will no longer be recruited or permitted to participate in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that the assurance followed concerns raised by President Mahama over the recruitment of Ghanaian nationals into the conflict, which has claimed the lives of dozens …

Ghanaian twin brothers Jamal Abubakari and Kamal Abubakari have pleaded guilty in the United States to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in an international romance scam that defrauded victims of more than US$9 million.The 22-year-old brothers, who operated under the aliases Arrangement and Lancaster, respectively, entered their guilty pleas on October 13, 2026.Their alleged co-conspirator, 53-year-old American woman Amanda Joy …

President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing his commitment to deepening cooperation between Ghana and Brazil and promoting the interests of countries in the Global South. In a message shared on Facebook, President Mahama described Lula’s re-election as well-deserved and highlighted the longstanding historical ties between the two nations. He …

Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks earlier this year say ongoing corruption allegations surrounding the evacuation exercise and the financial assistance provided to them upon their return are affecting their mental health.The returnees have expressed concern over media reports and public discussions questioning the management of funds for the evacuation, insisting that some of the claims regarding their …

President John Dramani Mahama says he will seek to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire in the ongoing war in Ukraine during his planned visit to Russia for the Russia–Africa Summit. Mr Mahama disclosed this in an interview at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London, where he discussed Russia’s military involvement in the Sahel and …

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Alamein, Egypt, to participate in the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Summit and the maiden Alamein Africa Forum, which is being held alongside the heads of state meeting. The Alamein Africa Forum is scheduled to open on Saturday with an address by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, followed by a keynote address from …

Ghana has expressed strong opposition to attempts to abolish the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that the institution should instead be strengthened to help hold perpetrators of crimes against humanity accountable.Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa made the position known during a United Nations General Assembly high-level meeting in New York marking the 25th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and …

President John Dramani Mahama has defended Ghana’s decision to reject a proposed health compact from the United States, saying some of the conditions contained in the agreement were unacceptable and humiliating. The proposed compact was intended to replace health funding previously channelled through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). However, Ghana’s Cabinet rejected the agreement following a review …

President John Dramani Mahama has rejected the idea of destroying an entire civilisation, calling instead for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve even the most difficult international disputes. Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Mahama said no civilisation should be subjected to annihilation, in an apparent response to remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump concerning Iran. …

The South African Police Service (SAPS), working with the Border Management Authority (BMA), has arrested a 52-year-old South African man after allegedly discovering suspected heroin valued at more than R2 million in his luggage at OR Tambo International Airport. The arrest was made on Sunday, September 20, 2026, following an intelligence-led operation shortly after the suspect arrived on a flight …