News

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged businesses to invest with confidence, saying the government intends to sustain recent economic gains and create conditions for increased private-sector investment.Speaking at a meeting with the leadership of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) and other industry leaders, Dr Forson said the government’s new economic transformation blueprint would be outlined in the …

The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with its private-sector partner, has completed training for selected police personnel and public-sector stakeholders ahead of the nationwide rollout of the Traffitech-GH road traffic enforcement system.The final training session was held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Stevens Hotel Conference Room in Ho in the …

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has urged the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and other state institutions to exercise their powers responsibly, fairly, and in accordance with due process and human rights protections.The call follows the attempted arrest of Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, at the Accra High Court while he was appearing as a …

The High Court in Accra has denied bail to Salomey Awity Baffoe, a senior nursing officer based in Techiman, who has been charged with abetment of crime in connection with activities attributed to the “Ghana Jollof” social media account. The court rejected her bail application, citing the ongoing police investigations and concerns that granting her bail could potentially lead to …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to introduce a new series of Ghana cedi banknotes, known as the Heritage Series, as part of efforts to modernise the country’s currency and enhance its security and durability. Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, announced the initiative on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the conclusion of the 132nd …

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. …

President John Dramani Mahama has renewed Ghana’s call for Africa to be given permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council, arguing that the continent’s exclusion from the council’s permanent membership reflects persistent inequalities in the global governance system. Speaking at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday, September 24, President Mahama said meaningful reform of …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to use Ghana’s expected chairmanship of the African Union (AU) in 2027 to advance continental integration, accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and promote peace and security across Africa. He said Ghana would also seek to strengthen Africa’s collective voice on the international stage by encouraging greater unity …

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a major rethink of how Africa’s development is financed, arguing that the continent needs equitable partnerships rather than charitable assistance from the international community. Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday, September 24, 2026, President Mahama said African countries require long-term, affordable and accessible financing to drive sustainable …

The Majority in Parliament has called for stronger collaboration among security and law enforcement agencies to tackle the growing threat of drug trafficking networks operating in Ghana. The Majority caucus said the increasing sophistication of the narcotics trade requires a coordinated national approach involving agencies responsible for border security, intelligence gathering, investigations, prosecution, port operations and asset recovery. Speaking at …