Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed‑Mubarak, has outlined key achievements in Ghana’s security and public safety sector at the latest edition of the Government Accountability Series, highlighting progress in recruitment and migration control. The Minister disclosed that the first 10,000 successful applicants to the Police, Fire, Prisons and Immigration Services are currently undergoing training, with another 10,000 recruits expected to commence training next year from the existing pool of successful applicants. He further revealed that by July 2026, a total of 3,241 migrant beggars had been repatriated to neighbouring countries. Of this figure, 2,281 were repatriated by the end of...
Prez. Mahama Urges Stronger Health Regulation Across Africa
President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger, responsive, and collaborative health regulation across Africa to safeguard patients and reinforce public confidence in healthcare systems. Speaking at the opening of the 28th Annual International Conference of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa in Accra, President Mahama said universal health coverage must extend beyond access to care to encompass safety, quality, ethics, and accountability. He highlighted emerging challenges confronting regulators, including the rapid growth of digital health and artificial intelligence, the migration of health professionals, forged qualifications, humanitarian crises, and the rising threat of misinformation. President Mahama urged African regulators...
Finance Minister Opens Fifth Ghana–China Joint Commission Session
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has opened the Fifth Session of the Ghana–China Joint Commission on Economic, Trade and Technical Cooperation, calling for a stronger partnership that prioritises local processing, manufacturing, and job creation. Dr Forson noted that while China remains Ghana’s largest trading partner, the structure of trade must evolve to deliver greater value. He stressed Ghana’s determination to export more processed cocoa and other value‑added products, while attracting Chinese investment that builds factories, transfers technology, supports local businesses, and trains Ghanaian workers. China’s Assistant Minister for Commerce, Zhang Li, commended Ghana’s recent economic progress and pledged deeper...
Israeli Strike On Gaza Shelter Extends Casualty List
An Israeli air strike has hit a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza, killing at least one person and wounding several others. The attack happened early on Monday near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The casualties add to the list of victims as Israel maintains its hostilities in the enclave. In a post on Telegram, the Israeli army said it targeted two “militants” in the Deir al-Balah area on Sunday night including Muhammad Abdul Nasser Jaber Abu Asad, claiming he was a member of the elite forces of Hamas’s military wing and...
Interior Minister Highlights Security Gains, NACOC Records Major Drug Seizures
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed‑Mubarak, has outlined key achievements in Ghana’s security and public safety sector at the latest edition of the Government Accountability Series, underscoring progress in recruitment and law enforcement. The Minister disclosed that the first 10,000 successful applicants to the Police, Fire, Prisons and Immigration Services are currently undergoing training, with another 10,000 recruits expected to commence training next year. Meanwhile, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has reported significant results from its operations. Officials confirmed 217 arrests and 165 prosecutions, alongside the interception of more than 8.5 tonnes of narcotic drugs and 45.4 million Tramadol tablets....
Ampem Darkoa Ladies Edge Asec Mimosas in Tight Contest
Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Ivorian giants Asec Mimosas in a fiercely contested encounter that underscored the growing rivalry between the two West African sides. The match, played before a lively crowd, saw both teams display tactical discipline and attacking intent. Asec Mimosas pressed high in the opening stages, but the Darkoa Ladies’ backline held firm, repelling waves of pressure. Ampem Darkoa’s breakthrough came midway through the second half when a swift counterattack split the Asec defence, allowing their striker to slot home the decisive goal. Despite late efforts from the Ivorians, the Ghanaian...
OSP Probes Extortion Allegations Against Minority Leader
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has formally taken note of public allegations of extortion levelled against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, and says it will assess whether the matter falls within its statutory mandate. In a public notice issued Monday, the anti-graft body said it was aware of the allegations made by Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi against the Effutu Member of Parliament, along with “related conduct” attributed to him. The OSP said it had also received a joint petition from two persons, as well as two separate petitions from other individuals, all relating to...
GoldBod Orders Mandatory Local Refining of Gold Doré Before Export, Effective September 1
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued a sweeping directive requiring all Self‑Financing Aggregators (SFAs) to refine gold doré locally before export, effective September 1, 2026. The notice, signed by the Compliance Directorate, makes clear that no unrefined gold doré will be permitted to leave the country. All refining must be carried out at refineries approved or designated by the GoldBod, with costs borne by the aggregator or their approved Offtaker. Under the new rules, existing offtake agreements must be amended by August 31, 2026 to reflect the mandatory refining requirement. From September, export approvals will only be granted once...
GHS Launches Strategic PHEOC Documents And National Roadmap To Strengthen Emergency Preparedness
The Ghana Health Service has launched a suite of strategic documents and a national roadmap to guide the establishment, governance and phased operationalization of Public Health Emergency Operations Centres (PHEOCs) across the country, in a move aimed at strengthening Ghana’s capacity to prepare for, coordinate and respond to public health emergencies. The launch, held at the Prof. Agyeman Badu Akosa Conference Centre of the new GHS Headquarters in Pantang, brought together stakeholders from the health and non-health sectors to advance a well-coordinated and effective national public health emergency management system. In his welcome address, delivered on behalf of the Director...
GHS Urges Connected Leadership In Public Health Emergency Response
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has called for stronger connected leadership, effective communication systems and multisectoral collaboration to enhance Ghana’s preparedness and response to public health emergencies. The call was made at a National Multisector Stakeholder Meeting organised by the National Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (NPHEOC) on the theme “Strengthening Leadership Connectedness, Communications Systems and Multisectoral Collaboration for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response in Ghana,” and held at the GHS Headquarters in Accra-Pantang on Thursday, August 20, 2026. In a formal welcome address, the Director-General of the GHS reflected on some of Ghana’s major emergencies and the lessons...