Extradition proceedings have commenced in the United States this week against former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, according to the Office of the Special Prosecutor. This was revealed in court on Thursday, February 26, during the hearing of the criminal case against Ken Ofori-Atta and 7 others. The OSP revealed in court that two separate proceedings have been instituted against the former finance minister in the United States.The first relates to alleged immigration violations which commenced in January 2026. The second proceeding, which began this week, concerns Ghana’s formal extradition request seeking his return to stand trial. The Republic further told...
Government Reaffirms Safety Standards for Natural Health Products Under MahamaCare
The Hon. Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has underscored government’s firm commitment to ensuring safety and scientific credibility in the use of natural health products for chronic disease management under the MahamaCare initiative. Speaking on behalf of the Deputy Minister at the Natural Health & Wellness Expo 2026, the Director for Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Dr. Anastasia Yirenkyi, emphasized that natural health products can only be integrated into national healthcare delivery if they undergo rigorous scientific evaluation, are properly standardized, produced under Good Manufacturing Practices, and backed by reliable safety data approved by Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority...
Germany Bolsters Ghana’s Border Security with Operational Support
Germany and Ghana have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening border security, enhancing migration management, and promoting regional stability through a new package of operational support for the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). At a formal handover ceremony at GIS Headquarters in Accra, German Defence Attaché Holger Grossman presented resources valued at approximately GH¢1 million to the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Samuel Basintale Amadu. The package included a 16-seater Foton View CS2 bus, laptops, tablets, printers, protective helmets, and bulletproof vests. The donation is expected to enhance mobility, operational readiness, and officer safety, particularly along Ghana’s northern frontier, where border management remains...
Blue Ventures Strengthens Ties with Fisheries Ministry on Sustainable Management
An international marine conservation organisation, Blue Ventures, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur, as part of its ongoing mission to deepen collaboration on sustainable fisheries management in Ghana. The meeting, held at the Ministry, provided an opportunity for Blue Ventures to outline its objectives, share updates on current mission activities, and explore avenues for partnership in support of national fisheries priorities. Welcoming the delegation, Hon. Arthur expressed appreciation for Blue Ventures’ support in organising the National Conference of Chief Fishermen and Queen Fishmongers in Accra last year. She commended the organisation’s...
Makola No. 2 traders protest against high Rents and new 20% VAT
Hundreds of traders at Makola No. 2 Market in Accra on Thursday, February 26, staged a protest against what they describe as steep rent increments and a newly imposed 20 per cent VAT, warning that the situation is becoming unsustainable. Speaking to JoyNews, a market leader, Anthony Kyei Baafi, said the traders are struggling under mounting financial pressure from management and are demanding urgent intervention from the government. “We want to make it clear that we are here, but we are not comfortable with the situation we find ourselves in,” he said. “We have a management body we deal with...
Ghana Armed Forces Launch Search and Rescue Operation at Sea
The Ghana Armed Forces have confirmed that a major search and rescue operation is underway following an attack on fishing vessels off the coast of Senya Bereku in the Central Region. According to a statement issued by the Department of Public Relations at Burma Camp, the Ghana Navy, supported by the Ghana Air Force, began the operation at dawn on Thursday, approximately 35 nautical miles from shore. Details of the incident remain limited, but officials say the coordinated response is aimed at ensuring the safety of those affected. The Armed Forces have appealed to the public to remain calm as...
Research Is the Engine of Reform — Fisheries Ministry Anchors Blue Economy Strategy on Science
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has formally positioned research as the central pillar for implementing sustainable fisheries reforms under Ghana’s Blue Economy Strategy (2025–2035), following a high-level engagement with the University of Cape Coast (UCC). The meeting focused on establishing a structured partnership to operationalise the Blue Knowledge component, one of six strategic pillars of the national strategy, to be implemented by the forthcoming Blue Economy Commission. Hon. Emelia Arthur, Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, stressed that sustainable fisheries governance must be driven by science, credible data, and coordinated knowledge systems. “Sustainable fisheries implementation cannot rely on assumptions. It...
Visa Facilitation Services Officials Reaffirm Service Standards in Talks with Deputy Foreign Minister
Officials from the Visa Facilitation Services (VFS), led by the Regional Head for Central and West Africa, Mr. Prashant Kansara, paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP), to discuss ways of deepening institutional collaboration for the benefit of Ghanaian citizens. During the meeting, the Deputy Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working with all stakeholders to ensure that Ghanaians receive quality public service. He emphasized that effective collaboration is essential to improving service delivery and meeting the needs of the public. Mr. Kansara provided an overview of the establishment and operations...
Ghana a Beacon of Democracy — Community of Democracies Secretary General Visits Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister
The Secretary General of the Community of Democracies, Dr. Mantas Adomėnas, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson, to discuss ways of strengthening democratic governance. During the meeting, the Deputy Minister noted that democracy is increasingly being tested both globally and within the sub-region. He emphasized that despite these challenges, Ghana has sustained its democratic credentials in a complex regional environment. He further highlighted the importance of involving and empowering the youth in governance and decision-making processes to ensure democracy’s sustainability in Africa. Dr. Adomėnas expressed appreciation for the audience and...
Foreign Minister Ablakwa Secures Rare Access to Ukrainian POW Camp
In a groundbreaking diplomatic move, Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, was granted rare access to a highly fortified Ukrainian security camp where prisoners of war are being detained. The visit marks the first time an African Foreign Minister has been allowed into such a facility. During his mission, Mr. Ablakwa met with two Ghanaian nationals currently held as prisoners of war. He expressed gratitude to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha for approving his unusual request, noting that the gesture underscored the cordial relations between Ghana and Ukraine. “I can confirm that our citizens are...