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Ghana has formally petitioned the African Union (AU) to place the issue of xenophobic attacks against African nationals in South Africa on the agenda of the Eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting scheduled for June 24 to 27, 2026, in El Alamein, Egypt. In a diplomatic communication addressed to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Ghana described the matter as one …

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects and launched a manhunt for several others following a violent daylight machete clash at Akyem Oda New Station, an incident captured in a viral video that left one man with a severed finger. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, May 6, and signed by DSP David Fianko-Okyere of the …

Source: Public Affairs Unit, MLJE Ghana has formalised a strategic partnership with the INSTED Foundation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement an ambitious youth skills development programme known as the “Skills Farm.” The agreement, led by the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, marks a significant step in expanding employment opportunities …

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has raised concerns over the growing local consumption and distribution of illegal drugs in Ghana, warning that the trend requires urgent and coordinated intervention. According to reports, the Director-General of NACOC, Maxwell Obuba Mantey, made the remarks in Abuja on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, during a visit to Nigeria for the signing of a Memorandum …

The Majority in Parliament has criticized the administration of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo over what it describes as a failure to achieve macroeconomic stability, despite the Bank of Ghana recording cumulative losses exceeding GH₵80 billion between 2022 and 2024. Speaking to journalists, the Chairman of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee and Member of Parliament for Amenfi West, Eric …

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has re-arrested former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab, along with his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, shortly after the Attorney-General discontinued all charges against them in an ongoing criminal case. The development comes shortly after the couple were discharged by the court on Tuesday, May …

Hundreds of aggrieved residents in Weija Gbawe took to the streets in protest, accusing President John Dramani Mahama of neglecting a children’s hospital project in the area. The demonstrators expressed frustration that the facility—reportedly completed and equipped with what they described as “state-of-the-art” medical equipment—remains unused. They argued that the project has been left idle since the tenure of former …

The Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced a significant rise in revenue following the expansion and modernization of its operations since 2025. According to the Authority, improvements in service delivery, increased digitisation, and stronger compliance measures have contributed to enhanced financial performance across its offices nationwide. The most notable growth was recorded in the first quarter of 2026, …

The Majority in Parliament has dismissed claims by the Minority that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) understated its 2025 financial loss, maintaining that the central bank’s audited accounts are accurate and comply fully with established accounting standards. The rebuttal follows allegations from the Minority that the BoG’s actual loss significantly exceeds the reported GH¢15.6 billion. According to the opposition, incorporating …

Eight teachers and invigilators have been convicted and sentenced for their roles in examination malpractice during the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has revealed. He disclosed this on Monday, May 4, during a visit to BECE centres in Sefwi Asawinso in the Western North Region, noting that the action forms part of intensified efforts …