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Newly Posted Teachers Protest in Accra Over 13 Months of Unpaid Salaries

The Coalition of Unpaid Newly Posted Teachers, made up of graduates from Colleges of Education and universities, took to the streets of Accra today in a mass protest demanding the immediate payment of their long-overdue salary arrears. According to the group, some members have not been paid for up to 13 months, despite being officially posted and actively teaching in …

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President Mahama Launches “Accra Reset” to Transform Global Development Finance

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama, joined by a powerful coalition of global leaders, has launched the Accra Reset, a bold new framework aimed at overhauling the global development financing system. The initiative was unveiled at a high-level side event during the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Accra Reset proposes a new global development …

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Bawumia Dominates NPP Flagbearer Race — Global InfoAnalytics Poll

former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia continues to lead the race for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership, according to the latest tracking polls by Global InfoAnalytics. The data shows Dr. Bawumia with 57% support among voters, placing him well ahead of his closest rival, Kennedy Agyapong, who commands 29%. Other contenders — including Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Dr. Bryan …

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Haruna Iddrisu Leads NDC 2028 Flagbearer Race – New Poll

A new poll by Global InfoAnalytics has positioned Haruna Iddrisu, the Member of Parliament for Tamale South, as the leading contender to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) into the 2028 general elections. According to the nationwide survey, Haruna commands 30% support, placing him ahead of: Johnson Asiedu Nketia, NDC National Chairman — 24% Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Finance Minister …

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Ghana Secures Major DStv Upgrade Deal for Subscribers Following Government Negotiations

DStv subscribers in Ghana are set to enjoy significantly enhanced service offerings after what the government has described as a major concession by MultiChoice Africa. The announcement was made by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, during a press briefing on Monday, September 29. He revealed that MultiChoice Africa has agreed to provide an …

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Trump Threatens to Move 2026 World Cup Matches From “Unsafe” US Cities

Washington, DC – September 26, 2025 Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred controversy after announcing his intention to move 2026 World Cup matches out of any U.S. cities he deems “unsafe” — a move that could potentially upend FIFA’s logistical plans for the historic 48-team tournament. The United States is set to host 78 of the 104 matches in …

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Desmond Ofei Appointed Head Coach of Ghana’s U23 Black Meteors

Accra, Ghana – September 26, 2025 The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially appointed Desmond Ofei, former head coach of the Black Satellites and current assistant coach of the Black Stars, as the new head coach of the national U23 team, the Black Meteors. Ofei takes over from Kassim Mingle, who has been reassigned as head coach of the Black …

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Ghana’s Pharmaceutical Industry at Risk of Collapse Due to Galamsey – Pharmaceutical Society Warns

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has issued a stark warning about the potential collapse of the country’s local pharmaceutical industry due to the devastating impact of illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. Speaking at a public health forum in Cape Coast on Thursday, PSGH President Dr. Samuel Kow Donkor stated that the contamination of water bodies and plant …

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Finance Minister Confirms Deloitte Audit on DBG to Be Handed to Attorney General

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has confirmed that the Deloitte audit report on the Development Bank Ghana (DBG) will be formally submitted to the Attorney General’s Department for potential legal action. The move, he said, marks a decisive step toward restoring public trust and institutional integrity at the state-backed lender. The decision follows consultations with major development partners — …

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