President John Dramani Mahama has left Accra for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union. The high-level summit, taking place in the Ethiopian capital, brings together African leaders to deliberate on key issues affecting the continent’s development, peace, and economic transformation. President Mahama is expected to play a …

The government has announced comprehensive reforms to overhaul Ghana’s cocoa sector after a review uncovered eight years of financial mismanagement at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson said the wide-ranging measures are designed to guarantee fair prices for farmers, strengthen the sector’s financial position, and ensure long-term sustainability. Immediate Support for Farmers As part of …

The government has directed the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, to initiate a comprehensive investigation into the finances and operations of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) over the past eight years. The directive was announced on Thursday, February 12, by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson during a press briefing outlining measures to stabilise the cocoa …