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African football fans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup could soon secure US visa interview dates much faster, following a new initiative announced by President Donald Trump on Monday. Speaking at the White House, Trump unveiled the FIFA Prioritised Appointment Scheduling System (PASS), which will allow World Cup ticket holders facing long visa-appointment delays to request priority interview …

The Ministry of the Interior has announced a six-week ultimatum for individuals possessing unregistered or illegal firearms, urging them to surrender their weapons voluntarily or face strict sanctions. The nationwide Gun Amnesty Initiative will run from December 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026, as part of efforts to combat gun violence and reduce the proliferation of illicit arms across Ghana. …

Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has emphasized that safeguarding the stability of the Cedi is a shared national responsibility, urging Ghanaians across all sectors to play their part. He made the appeal during the Cedi@60 Conference in Accra, where policymakers, economists, and industry leaders gathered to reflect on Ghana’s national currency over the past 60 years. “Protecting the …

President John Dramani Mahama has lauded the management of Ghana’s currency, emphasizing that the Cedi has regained respect both locally and internationally. Speaking at the Cedi@60 celebration organized by the Bank of Ghana in Accra, under the theme “Sovereignty, Stability, and Economic Resilience,” President Mahama commended the efforts of the Bank of Ghana and the Ministry of Finance in stabilizing …

President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted the symbolic significance of Ghana’s cedi, describing it as more than just a medium of exchange. He emphasized that the cedi embodies Ghana’s independence, national identity, and the country’s ability to manage its own monetary affairs. Speaking at the Cedi @ 60 Conference in Accra, a gathering of policymakers, economists, and industry leaders reflecting …

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 …