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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 …

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has announced a postponement of the nationwide recruitment exercise for Ghana’s security services, shifting the start date from Saturday, November 15, to Monday, November 17. The announcement, made on Friday, November 14, follows the tragic incident that occurred during the military recruitment exercise at the El Wak Sports Stadium, which resulted in multiple …

The 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on Thursday, November 13, 2025, outlines an ambitious plan aimed at economic transformation, job creation, social development, and fiscal stability. Here are the key highlights: 1. Job Creation: 800,000 New Opportunities The government’s infrastructure and industrial initiatives are expected to generate up to 800,000 new …

The government is set to modernise agriculture and strengthen mechanisation across Ghana through the Farmer Service Centres initiative, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced during the 2026 Budget Statement presentation in Parliament on Thursday, November 13. Dr Forson said the government will distribute over 4,000 units of agricultural machinery to 50 selected agricultural districts, aiming to increase productivity, reduce …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has announced the establishment of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, a major initiative aimed at ensuring sustainable financing for the treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and specialised medical services. Speaking during the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament, Dr. Forson explained that the fund will help Ghanaians suffering from chronic conditions …

The government has earmarked GH¢292 million in the 2026 Budget to supply free sanitary pads to schoolgirls across the country, in a major effort to improve menstrual health management and reduce barriers to girls’ education. Announcing the initiative during the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson said the allocation underscores …

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has issued a stern warning to members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus, cautioning that growing internal divisions are crippling the group’s ability to hold the government accountable effectively. Speaking during a tense caucus meeting on the 7th floor of Job 600 in Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Afenyo-Markin said the caucus was …

The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has called for a new era of partnership between Europe and Africa founded on equality, fairness, and mutual respect. He made the call when a delegation from the European Parliament, led by Hon. Udo Bullmann, Member of the European Parliament for the Socialist and Democrats, paid a courtesy visit …

Parliament has approved the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice of Ghana, following a heated vetting process and an intense debate on the Appointments Committee’s report. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s vetting on Monday, November 10, was marked by a dramatic walkout by Minority Members of Parliament, who vehemently rejected his nomination. The Minority Caucus cited ongoing court cases …