The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has expressed deep sorrow following a tragic school bus accident at Assin Edubiase in the Central Region, which claimed the lives of two pupils of Alice Elites Academy and left several others injured. In a statement issued on June 3, the Ministry conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the school community, assuring them of government’s solidarity in this difficult time. The Ministry commended the swift response of the Ghana Police Service, health personnel, emergency responders, and community members whose efforts helped manage the aftermath of the accident. It emphasized the...
Ghana-UK Investment Summit Ends with Call to Action for Investors
The Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 concluded on Tuesday with a resounding appeal to investors to seize the vast opportunities available in Ghana and across Africa. Delivering the closing address on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, underscored Ghana’s readiness to attract investment and drive economic transformation through strategic partnerships. She described the summit as a testament to the growing economic relationship between Ghana and the United Kingdom, reaffirming government’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment for both local and international investors. “Africa’s moment is now, and Ghana is where it...
Ghana stunned in 90+5 as Wales snatch 1-1 draw in world cup friendly
Carlos Queiroz’s first match in charge of Ghana ended in heartbreak as the Black Stars were denied victory deep into stoppage time, with Wales striking in the 90+3 minute to rescue a 1–1 draw in a tense and high-energy World Cup warm-up in Cardiff. LATE DRAMA DENIES GHANA Ghana looked set to close out a hard-fought win after Ibrahim Yirenkyi’s 67th-minute goal, which came following relentless pressure and a sharp rebound finish after Kamaldeen Nuamah’s effort was parried. But just as the Black Stars were managing the game and edging toward a statement victory under their new manager, Wales found one...
BoG Deputy Governor Calls for Sustained Stability at Money Summit
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has urged Ghana’s financial and business leaders to safeguard the country’s hard-won economic stability, stressing that the responsibility is shared across sectors. Delivering the keynote address at The Money Summit 2026 in Accra on June 2, Mrs. Asante-Asiedu declared: “We have secured stability. Our charge now is to sustain it.” She outlined the pillars underpinning Ghana’s turnaround, emphasizing that trust, capital, and stability are mutually reinforcing. “Trust lowers the cost of capital, capital funds growth, growth sustains stability, and stability, in turn, deepens trust,” she explained. The Deputy...
Institutional Suppliers Announce Picketing Over GH¢50m Arrears
The National Association of Institutional Suppliers (NAIS) has announced plans to stage a picketing exercise at the Ministry of Education on Thursday, 11 June 2026, to demand payment of outstanding debts owed to its members. In a statement dated 3 June 2026, the Association disclosed that since 2023, suppliers of uniforms, house dresses, and school clothes to public Senior High Schools under the Free SHS programme have not received payments amounting to approximately GH¢50 million. NAIS explained that the prolonged delay has imposed severe financial hardship on its members, many of whom rely on timely payments to sustain their businesses....
Ghana High Commission Confirms Evacuation Flight
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has announced final arrangements for the evacuation of Ghanaian nationals scheduled to depart South Africa on Sunday, 7 June 2026. According to the Commission, all evacuees are required to report to the mission premises on the evening of Saturday, 6 June 2026, for pre-departure verification and briefing. Officials emphasized that this step is mandatory to ensure smooth coordination ahead of the flight. Individuals whose names appear on the approved evacuation list but no longer intend to travel have been urged to notify the High Commission by 12:00 noon on Thursday, 4 June 2026. This...
National Chief Imam Urges Unity After Eid-Al-Adha Dispute Among Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah
The National Chief Imam of Ghana, Shaikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has expressed deep concern over the confusion that erupted among members of Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah (ASWAJ) during the Eid-Al-Adha celebrations in Accra. In an official statement issued on June 2, 2026, the Chief Imam described the incident — which reportedly centered on a disagreement over which of the two Deputy National Imams was authorized to lead the festive prayer at the forecourt of Parliament — as a “painful irony” that undermines the sacred purpose of Eid: celebration and reflection. Dr Sharubutu emphasized that while leadership legitimacy and accountability remain...
Afenyo-Markin Disowns Fake Social Media Post on Human Sexual Rights Bill
The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has categorically distanced himself from a viral social media post attributed to his account, which appeared to criticize Ghana’s Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025. The post, which bore his name and profile image, claimed that laws criminalising sexual orientation “do not protect society” and instead “make existence a crime.” However, the legislator has dismissed the publication as fake, stressing that his official account had been compromised. In a statement, Afenyo-Markin described the post as a deliberate attempt to misrepresent his views and sow confusion...
BoG Governor Champions Consultative Leadership at Ghana–UK Summit
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has highlighted a shift to consultative leadership as the defining hallmark of his tenure, stressing that the approach is delivering tangible results for the institution. Addressing the Ghana–UK Investment Summit on June 1, 2026, Dr. Asiama explained that his leadership style was shaped by time spent outside the Bank, during which he engaged with public discourse and listened to criticism of the central bank. “One of the key changes we introduced when I assumed office was a consultative approach to leadership. Our aim is to demystify the central bank,” he...
DR Congo Airport Reopens In Ebola-Hit Area As Suspected Cases Drop
The sole airport providing humanitarian organisations access to the epicentre of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo reopened on Tuesday, when the reported number of suspected cases declined. The country of 100 million people declared on May 15 that it was battling a major epidemic of the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever, prompting the World Health Organization to issue an international health alert. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who spoke to Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday, travelled to the epicentre of the outbreak on Saturday. Out of 321 confirmed cases of infection, 48 deaths have been recorded,...