The Government of Ghana has confirmed that French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a keynote address at the upcoming Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice, to be hosted in Accra by President John Dramani Mahama. The announcement was made by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a social media post on Tuesday. President Macron is expected to welcome a good faith dialogue on historical injustices against Africans and outline France’s commitment to reparatory justice. His participation follows the landmark adoption of the Ghana-led United Nations resolution declaring the transatlantic enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime...
GNFS Supports Safe Demolition of Dilapidated Building at Osu
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) on Monday provided critical safety support during the controlled demolition of a dilapidated four-storey building at Abebrese Street, Osu, in the Korle Klottey Constituency. Two fire engines from the Ministries Fire Station and National Headquarters were deployed to the site to ensure fire cover and scene safety throughout the exercise. With the aid of earth-moving equipment, the structure was successfully brought down without any injuries, fatalities, or adverse incidents recorded. Debris collection and site-clearing operations are currently underway to secure the area for residents, road users, and occupants of adjoining properties. GNFS commended all...
U.S. Extradites Former MASLOC Boss to Ghana
In a landmark move underscoring transnational justice, the United States has extradited Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), to Ghana. Attionu was convicted on more than 70 corruption-related charges, including embezzling over the equivalent of $6 million in Ghanaian taxpayer funds. Her return marks the first extradition from the United States to Ghana since 2009, highlighting the strength of U.S.-Ghana law enforcement cooperation. Officials described the extradition as a demonstration of a shared commitment to accountability and the rule of law. Ghanaian authorities are expected to enforce her sentence, which stems...
GNFS Contains Fuel Tanker Blaze on Accra–Tema Motorway
Firefighters of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have successfully contained a major blaze following a head-on collision between a fuel tanker and a tipper truck on the Accra–Tema Motorway late Monday night. The incident, which occurred at approximately 11:49 p.m. between Saka Saka Park and Tanink Ghana, involved a fuel tanker (AS 3555-24) belonging to GIG EMPIRE and a tipper truck (AS 466-19). The tanker was fully engulfed in flames when the first crew from the Tema Motorway Fire Station, led by ADO I Samuel Darko, arrived at 11:54 p.m. Reinforcements from the Ashaiman Fire Station (11:59 p.m.) and...
GIZ Country Director Bids Farewell to Ministry of Trade
The Country Director of the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), Dr. Dirk Assman, has bid farewell to the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry after a successful tenure in Ghana. At a brief ceremony held on Monday, 8th June 2026, the Chief Director of the Ministry, Mr. Noah Tumfo, speaking on behalf of the Sector Minister, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, expressed profound appreciation to Dr. Assman for his invaluable contributions. He highlighted GIZ’s support in strengthening Ghana’s textiles and garments sector, advancing pharmaceutical initiatives, building staff and industry capacity, promoting digital trade, and supporting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat....
Jubilee Crude Arrives in Tema: Ghana Turns Oil Fields into Industry
Ghana has marked a historic turning point in its petroleum and industrialisation journey with the arrival of locally produced Jubilee crude oil at the Sentuo Oil Refinery for processing, signalling a bold shift from exporting raw resources to adding value within the country. Speaking at the refinery’s first-ever Jubilee Crude Oil Berth Ceremony, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, described the occasion as a defining moment in Ghana’s history and a significant step towards President John Dramani Mahama’s vision of building an economy that transforms natural wealth into tangible benefits for its people. “For the first...
Police Arrest Teacher Over Assault On Female Student
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a teacher of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School after a viral video showed him assaulting a female student. The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Eric Buernortey Apaflo, was picked up by a Nyinahin District Police Patrol Team on June 8, 2026, around 7:00 p.m. following reports of an attack on 18-year-old student, Patience Chibu. According to preliminary investigations, Apaflo, who also serves as caretaker of the school’s hostel, confronted the victim and some male students over alleged misconduct. A misunderstanding during the confrontation escalated, leading to the assault. The incident sparked outrage among students,...
President Mahama Concludes Landmark State Visit to Belarus
President John Dramani Mahama has wrapped up his State Visit to the Republic of Belarus, marking a significant milestone in Ghana–Belarus relations. The visit featured a private tête-à-tête with President Alexander Lukashenko, followed by bilateral talks between the two delegations aimed at deepening cooperation across priority sectors of their respective economies. The engagements culminated in the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), establishing a Joint Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, strengthening collaboration between the Chambers of Commerce of both countries, and enhancing cooperation in agriculture. Speaking at a joint press conference, President Mahama described the visit as a...
Ghana and Belarus Seal Landmark Cooperation Agreements
Ghana and Belarus have taken a major step forward in strengthening bilateral relations with the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during President John Dramani Mahama’s State Visit to Minsk. The agreements establish a Joint Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, reinforce collaboration between the Chambers of Commerce of both countries, and enhance cooperation in agriculture. Together, they form the framework for stronger institutional and private sector ties, unlocking new opportunities for investment and innovation. At a joint press conference, President Mahama described the visit as a landmark moment in Ghana–Belarus relations, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to practical cooperation...
“Responsible Mining Is the Future” — Government Launches Cooperative Scheme
The Government of Ghana has launched its maiden Cooperative Mining Scheme, marking a decisive step in transforming the small‑scale mining sector through responsible, sustainable, and community‑centred practices. Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah‑Kofi Buah, urged miners and local communities to embrace responsible mining to ensure the long‑term success of the initiative. He outlined government’s five‑pillar strategy for addressing illegal mining, which focuses on stakeholder engagement, strengthened law enforcement, regulatory reforms, environmental reclamation, and alternative livelihood creation to protect water bodies, forest reserves, and the environment. A major highlight of the event was...