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The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has issued a final warning to traders operating along the streets of Lapaz to vacate the roadside immediately or face enforcement actions. The directive was delivered during a visit to the area on Thursday, May 7, led by the Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo, Mayor of Accra Michael Nii Kpakpo Allotey, Municipal Chief Executive …

Ghana has climbed to become the eighth-largest economy in Africa in 2026, following a notable expansion in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The growth is driven mainly by strong performance in the mining, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and financial services sectors. According to the April 2026 World Economic Outlook report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ghana’s economy expanded …

The Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, has advised medical professionals who feel overwhelmed or unable to cope with the demands of their work to resign, rather than compromise patient safety and healthcare standards. His remarks follow findings from an investigative committee chaired by pathologist Agyeman Badu Akosa into the death of Charles Amissah, which concluded that …

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has expressed strong concern over the handling of the investigative report into the death of Charles Amissah, warning that the public naming of medical professionals has exposed them to hostility, threats, and personal risk. The Association’s reaction follows a directive by the Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, instructing disciplinary action against health workers implicated in …

The Ministry of Health has directed disciplinary action against seven health professionals from the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, and Police Hospital following an investigation into the death of a road accident victim. The affected medical officers include Dr Aida Druante, Dr Genevieve Adjah, Joy Daisy Nelson, and Salamatu Alhassan of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital; Dr Nina …

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has issued a two-week ultimatum to government, demanding urgent action over the alleged assault of teachers by military personnel in the Western Region. The incident is reported to have involved officers of the Ghana Armed Forces 2nd Infantry Battalion stationed at Apremdo in Takoradi, sparking outrage among teachers, particularly in the Wassa West …

Ghana has recorded its first inflation increase in 15 consecutive months of disinflation, with headline inflation rising to 3.4% in April 2026 from 3.2% in March, according to new economic data. The reversal marks a potential shift in the country’s inflation trajectory, as price pressures begin to emerge beyond the food sector. Month-on-month consumer prices also rose by 1.0%, suggesting …

The government has transferred GH¢6.1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as Mahama Cares, following salary deductions from President John Dramani Mahama and his political appointees. Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, disclosed in a Facebook post on Thursday, May 7, 2026, that the Controller and Accountant-General had formally notified the government …

Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem-Sai has dismissed allegations by former Attorney-General Godfred Dame that former National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab was denied access to legal representation following his re-arrest. Speaking to journalists at the High Court in Accra on Thursday, May 7, Justice Srem-Sai described the allegations as baseless and misleading. He further criticised …

The Bono Region is set to host the first-ever Ghana Youth Agriculture Summit on May 22, 2026, in a move aimed at encouraging young people to embrace agriculture as a pathway to economic growth, employment creation, and sustainable development. The event, scheduled to take place in Sunyani, is expected to attract more than 2,000 young participants from across the region. …