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The Minority in Parliament says it will explore another constitutional and parliamentary avenue to push for an inquiry into major narcotics consignments linked to Ghana. The decision comes after Speaker Alban Bagbin rejected the Minority’s motion seeking a bipartisan investigation into recent drug seizures at Tuesday’s emergency sitting. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said the caucus would not allow the matter …

The government is planning to construct new landfill sites in the Greater Accra and Eastern regions as part of efforts to address the increasing volume of waste being generated across the country.The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, said the expansion of waste-management infrastructure had become necessary as existing facilities face growing pressure.Speaking on Monday, September …

S&P Global has warned that Ghana’s efforts to build up its foreign exchange and gold reserves could come with significant fiscal costs and put pressure on recent improvements in the country’s public finances.The international rating agency said the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), which relies heavily on gold to strengthen the country’s external reserves, could impose substantial costs …

Parliament is set to reconvene today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, for a one-day emergency sitting following a petition by the Minority Caucus over recent cocaine seizures involving consignments linked to Ghana.The extraordinary sitting follows the seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine at France’s Port of Dunkirk from a container reportedly shipped from Ghana.The development has intensified scrutiny of Ghana’s …

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has projected a significant increase in diesel prices for the first pricing window of October 2026, with petrol and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) also expected to record price increases.According to COPEC, diesel prices could rise by 22.91%, while petrol prices are projected to increase by 5.21% from Thursday, October 1, 2026.In a statement issued …

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has denied reports suggesting that sector Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has resigned from the Board of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod).According to the Ministry, Mr Armah-Kofi Buah remains a member of the GoldBod Board, while his absence from some board engagements should not be interpreted as a sign of disagreement or conflict with …

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 …

Four people have died following a road crash involving a Toyota Voxy and a MAN Diesel trailer at Anyinasin Junction on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. The fatal accident occurred in the early hours of Monday, September 28, 2026. The Bunso Fire Station received an emergency call at 5:21 a.m. and arrived at the scene 14 minutes later with a seven-member crew. …

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has directed the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to submit data on all promoted teachers to the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department by the end of this week.The directive is aimed at facilitating the payment of salaries and outstanding arrears owed to teachers who have been promoted, with payments expected to begin by October.The move …

The striking teacher unions have rejected calls to return to the classroom, insisting that their industrial action will continue until the government takes concrete steps to address their outstanding demands.The unions National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) reaffirmed their position after meeting with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu.The …