Interior Minister, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has inaugurated a 13-member Committee of Inquiry to investigate the causes of Ghana’s recent spate of deadly building collapses, describing them as “failures of systems, processes, oversight and accountability.” Speaking at the Ministry of the Interior, the Minister stressed that the probe must go beyond structural defects to examine defective construction materials, design deficiencies, construction malpractice, environmental degradation, climate-related factors, human negligence, and institutional lapses. “The collapse of a building is not merely a structural failure. It is often a failure of systems, processes, oversight and accountability. We owe it to the victims and future...
President Mahama Rallies Black Stars Ahead of World Cup Opener
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stirring message of support to Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, as they prepare for their opening match against Panama in Toronto at the FIFA World Cup. In an official statement released by the Presidency Communications, the President, government, and people of Ghana pledged their full backing for the team in what marks the nation’s fifth appearance at the global tournament. “You carry more than a ball. You are carrying the hopes, dreams, and heritage of a people,” the message declared, underscoring the unity and pride that the Black Stars inspire across...
BoG Converts Rural Banks into Community Banks
The Bank of Ghana has announced the conversion of the Rural Banking Sector into the Community Banking Sector, marking a major milestone in the country’s microfinance reform agenda. In a statement issued by its Communications Department, the central bank said the change is in line with the Revised Microfinance Sector Framework, 2026 (Notice No. BG/GOV/SEC/2026/03). All existing Rural Banks will now operate as Community Banks and are required to complete statutory name changes, corporate rebranding, and regulatory alignments by December 2026. The reform coincides with the 50th anniversary of rural banking in Ghana, first introduced in 1976 to expand financial...
Algerian Speaker Joins Accra Conference on UN Resolution
The Speaker of the Algerian Parliament, Mr. Azouz Nasri, has arrived in Ghana to take part in the Next Steps High-Level Consultative Conference on the implementation of the landmark United Nations Resolution on the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans. Mr. Nasri was welcomed at the Jubilee Lounge by Ghana’s First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Bernard Ahiafor, ahead of the opening of the three-day meeting. Scheduled from June 17 to 19, the conference will bring together leaders, parliamentarians, and stakeholders from across Africa and the diaspora to reflect on the far-reaching implications of the UN Resolution. The gathering aims to advance...
Austrian Envoy Calls on Speaker Bagbin, Reaffirms Bilateral Ties
The Austrian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Johannes Gleissner, has paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, in Accra, reaffirming Austria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. Ambassador Gleissner praised Ghana’s stable democracy and robust parliamentary oversight, noting that these values provide fertile ground for deeper cooperation. He highlighted new opportunities in technical collaboration and expressed Austria’s strong desire to expand trade and cultural exchanges with Ghana. In his response, Speaker Bagbin welcomed Austria’s continued support for Ghana’s development agenda and emphasized the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in fostering international partnerships. He called for...
CSA Urges Universities to Strengthen Cybersecurity After UK Attack
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned Ghanaian universities to strictly adhere to the Directive for the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) following a major cyber-attack on the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom. The attack, which compromised sensitive data of approximately 450,000 students and alumni, has underscored the vulnerability of educational institutions worldwide. In a statement, the CSA emphasized that Ghanaian universities undergoing digital transformation must prioritize cybersecurity preparedness to safeguard critical systems and personal information. Launched in October 2021, the CII Directive provides a regulatory framework for protecting vital digital assets across key sectors. The CSA...
World Bank Approves $300 Million to Support Ghana’s Education Reform
The Ministry of Education has announced that the World Bank has approved a financing package of US$300 million to support Ghana’s transition from the double-track secondary education system under the STARR-J Project — the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs initiative. According to the Ministry, the project represents a major intervention aimed at strengthening Ghana’s secondary education system by expanding access, improving quality and relevance, and addressing infrastructure deficits that arose from the expansion of Free Senior High School education. A key objective of the STARR-J Project is to support the government’s commitment to end the...
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire Deepen Cocoa Alliance
President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Accra after a landmark bilateral summit with Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan, where the two leaders strengthened ties to secure the future of the cocoa industry and improve farmers’ livelihoods. The Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana High-Level Summit on the Future of the Cocoa Economy culminated in the signing of a Joint Declaration reaffirming both nations’ commitment to price stability, environmental protection, and industrialisation. Together, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire account for about 60% of global cocoa production, giving them what the leaders described as a “special responsibility” to lead the sector toward economic justice. A...
NPP Orders Kennedy Agyapong to Retract Afari Hospital Remarks
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong to immediately retract and apologize for recent comments he made regarding the Afari Military Hospital. In a statement issued by the party’s headquarters in Accra, the NPP described the remarks as “unfortunate,” warning that they could undermine the image of the Minority in Parliament and bring the party into disrepute. The party emphasized that public statements by its members must reflect unity, responsibility, and respect for party institutions. Signed by Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP’s General Secretary, the release urged Agyapong to withdraw his comments and issue an...
MP Urges Action Against Xenophobia
The Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Hon. Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has issued a strong appeal to African leaders to confront the growing threat of xenophobic violence on the continent, particularly in South Africa. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Dafeamekpor warned that the resurgence of attacks against fellow Africans undermines the very foundation of Pan-Africanism and jeopardizes Africa’s vision of unity and free movement. “Africa cannot continue to champion unity and the free movement of people while many Africans live in fear and face violence and insecurity in other African countries,” he stated. The MP...