The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP), represented Ghana at the Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) 2026 Summit, held in A Coruña, Spain, from February 4 to 5, 2026. The gathering brought together ministers, senior government officials, policy experts, and global stakeholders to examine the responsible development, application, and regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in military and security settings. Ghana reaffirmed its recognition of AI’s growing significance for economic growth, innovation, and national progress, while also highlighting its expanding role in strengthening military and security operations. The government noted that AI can enhance...
Parliament Endorses Bill to Establish 24-Hour Economy Authority
Parliament has approved the bill to create the 24-Hour Economy Authority following extensive discussions and heated exchanges between the Majority and Minority caucuses on Friday, February 6, 2026. The legislation aims to set up the Authority to oversee the rollout of the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme. The initiative is intended to tackle deep-rooted structural challenges within Ghana’s productive sectors. It also seeks to reduce the nation’s dependence on exporting low-value raw materials and reliance on expensive imported finished and semi-processed goods. The Authority is expected to drive a holistic and sustainable transformation of systems for production, supply...
Ministry of Finance Relocates Offices to Kanda for Enhanced Efficiency
The Ministry of Finance has officially relocated its offices to Kanda, Accra, as part of efforts to improve operational efficiency and responsiveness in the discharge of its mandate. In a press release issued by the Public Relations Unit, the Ministry announced that full operations at the new facility will commence on Monday, 9th February 2026. The relocation, according to the statement, is expected to strengthen coordination and service delivery to the public. The new office complex, situated on Tumu Avenue in Kanda, was constructed by the Ghana Revenue Authority prior to the current administration assuming office. The Ministry emphasized that...
Government Pledges Support to Ministry of Justice Amid Operational Challenges
The Ministry of Justice, under the leadership of Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has outlined pressing challenges confronting its operations during an official visit. Discussions centered on pending international arbitration cases against the government, rising land compensation claims with significant financial implications, and capacity constraints within the Legislative Drafting Department due to funding, training, and staffing gaps. Dr. Ayine assured that all prosecutorial processes, including matters relating to ORAL, are being conducted with integrity. He disclosed that sixteen dockets are currently under review, with no plea negotiations or compromised cases. He further highlighted operational limitations,...
Thunderstorms Expected Along Coast as Northern Ghana Faces Dry, Hazy Conditions — GMet
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has forecast mixed weather conditions across the country over the next 24 hours, with coastal and middle-sector communities likely to experience localized thunderstorms and rain later today, while northern parts remain predominantly dry and hazy. According to the agency’s latest impact-based forecast issued Friday, sunny conditions with periodic cloud cover will dominate much of the country this afternoon. However, from late afternoon into the evening, isolated thunderstorms or rainfall are expected along the coast, nearby inland areas, and parts of the middle belt. Northern and transition-sector regions are projected to experience dry and dusty conditions...
Ghana Signs Landmark Pact to Safeguard Gold Sector from Financial Crime
Ghana has taken a decisive step to tighten controls against money laundering and terrorist financing in its gold sector, with the signing of a landmark inter-agency agreement chaired by Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem. The high-level ceremony at the Ministry of Finance brought together heads of regulatory, law enforcement, and intelligence institutions, marking what officials described as a coordinated national strategy to tackle financial crime risks, particularly in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM). The move comes as Ghana undergoes a crucial mutual evaluation by the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA). In his...
Female Genital Mutilation Still a Threat Despite Ghana’s Progress – MoGCSP, UNFPA Warn
Ghana’s Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have sounded a strong warning that Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a present and evolving risk, despite decades of progress in reducing its prevalence. In a joint statement marking the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, the two institutions emphasized that while Ghana criminalized the practice in the mid-1990s and has since seen a marked decline, new challenges are emerging. Families are increasingly resorting to cross-border practices, taking girls into neighbouring countries to evade Ghana’s legal framework. “Ghana has made remarkable progress over...
Cyber Security Authority to Establish Four Zonal Offices to Strengthen Cybersecurity
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has announced plans to establish four zonal offices across Ghana as part of efforts to bolster the country’s cybersecurity framework and combat the growing threat of cybercrime. The decision was reached at the end of a three-day Functional Leads Retreat held in Aburi, where key resolutions were adopted to enhance Ghana’s digital safety and public awareness. The new offices will be located in Kumasi, Ho, Cape Coast, and Tamale, overseeing operations in the middle, coastal, eastern, and northern zones. Authorities say further expansion is expected to ensure nationwide coverage. Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and...
Global Info Analytics Poll Puts Hajia Amina Adams Ahead in Ayawaso East NDC Primaries
A new poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics in Ayawaso East suggest that Hajia Amina Adams is firmly in the lead ahead of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries, despite controversies surrounding her candidacy. The general voters’ poll places Hajia Amina Adams at 58 percent, with her closest contender, Hon. Baba Jamal, trailing at 32 percent. Other aspirants recorded single-digit support. Further analysis using delegates’ responses to the question of whether Hajia should not have contested due to Iddah shows her support dipping slightly to 50 percent, while Baba Jamal rose to 38 percent. Analysts say this indicates that the Iddah...
Police Service Issues Directive on Private Security Uniforms
The Ghana Police Service has issued a public notice clarifying the approved uniforms for private security operators across the country, warning that any attire resembling those of state security agencies will be deemed unauthorized. According to the directive, released by the Police Headquarters in Accra, the move is in line with Regulation 12 of the Police Service (Private Security Organizations) Regulations, 1992 (LI.1571). The notice outlines four approved uniform combinations for private security employees: White long or short-sleeved shirt with ash khaki trousers featuring white stripes. Cream shirt with brown khaki trousers and cream stripes. Mauve shirt with maroon trousers...