At least four people have been killed and dozens injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza despite an ongoing “ceasefire” in the latest violation of the agreement that was meant to help end the genocide. According to Gaza’s Ministry of Health on Thursday, hospitals across the Gaza Strip received six bodies and 34 injured people in the past 24 hours. These include four new deaths, as well as one person who died from previous injuries and one body that was recovered. A man and an eight-year-old child were killed in an Israeli air strike on the southern city of Khan Younis,...
WAFU B U20: Black Satellites face defining Burkina Faso test today
Ghana’s Black Satellites face a defining moment in their 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship campaign when they take on neighbours Burkina Faso in a crucial Group B encounter on Thursday at the Charles Konan Banny (CKB) Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00 GMT (6pm local time), with the Black Satellites knowing that victory is vital to revive their hopes of reaching the knockout stage after an opening-day setback. Head coach Maxwell Konadu and his players will be eager to produce a positive response following Monday’s 4-2 defeat to defending champions Nigeria. They come up against a...
Petrol to rise 7.58%, diesel 12.50% from August 1 – COMAC
Motorists, transport operators and businesses should prepare for another increase in fuel costs from August 1, as industry projections point to higher petrol, diesel and LPG prices in the first pricing window of the month. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) projects petrol prices could increase by about 7.58%, while diesel is expected to record the steepest increase of about 12.50%. LPG prices are also projected to rise by about 4.13%. If the projections materialise, consumers will pay more at the pumps, adding to transportation and production costs for businesses. The increases could also reignite pressure for transport fare...
Government Backs Equal Voting Rights in Party Primaries, Endorses New Regulator
The government has endorsed the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling requiring political parties to grant all members in good standing the right to vote in the selection of parliamentary and presidential candidates. It has also backed the establishment of an independent Political Parties Regulatory Commission. Attorney‑General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, told journalists that government accepts the Constitutional Review Committee’s recommendation to amend Article 55 of the Constitution to guarantee equal voting rights within political parties. “The Committee recommended an amendment to Article 55 to require every registered political party to afford its members in good standing equal voting...
Ghanaian PhD Students in UK Petition High Commission Over Scholarship Delays
Ghanaian PhD students in the United Kingdom under the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat sponsorship have petitioned the Ghana High Commission in London over prolonged delays in the payment of tuition fees and stipends. In a letter dated July 30, 2026, the UK PhD cohort referenced an earlier petition submitted on January 20, 2026, which outlined a five-point demand for resolution. The students say none of the issues raised have been addressed, despite assurances from officials during a meeting at the High Commission in April. The petition expressed frustration at the lack of communication regarding the release of the first quarter budget,...
Government Accepts Proposal to Amend Dual Citizenship Restriction
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, has announced that government has endorsed a proposal to amend the 1992 Constitution to lift the restriction that bars Ghanaian citizens by birth with dual nationality from serving as Members of Parliament solely because they hold another citizenship. At a press briefing on government’s stance regarding the final recommendations of the Constitutional Review Committee, the Attorney-General explained that the current prohibition is inconsistent with the realities of contemporary citizenship and Ghana’s engagement with its diaspora. As a result, Ghanaians with dual nationality may soon be eligible to contest parliamentary elections without being...
NPP Condemns Court of Appeal’s Acquittal of Former MASLOC CEO
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed shock and dismay at the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge Madam Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC). Madam Attionu, who was extradited from the United States in June, had been convicted in April 2024 on 78 counts including stealing, causing financial loss to the state, money laundering, and breaches of the Public Procurement Act. She was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment with hard labour, with the trial court citing financial losses amounting to GH₵90 million. In a strongly worded statement,...
NHIA Disburses GHS219.8 Million to Health Facilities
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released GHS219,838,955.41 to healthcare providers across Ghana, reinforcing its commitment to timely reimbursement under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The payment, made on July 1, 2026, covers both a backlog of claims from previous years and vetted claims submitted up to May 2026. This latest disbursement brings total claims paid by the Authority this year to nearly GHS1.2 billion. Distribution of Funds Private facilities: GHS98.24 million (44.69%) Public facilities: GHS80.86 million (36.78%) Mission/faith-based facilities: GHS40.70 million (18.53%) The NHIA explained that the release is intended to strengthen the financial sustainability of health...
NAIMOS Arrests 19 Suspected Galamsey Operators at Mpohor Fiase
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested 19 suspected illegal miners in a decisive operation at Mpohor Fiase, following reports of galamsey activities taking place alarmingly close to the community’s police station. According to JoyNews’ Erastus Asare Donkor, illegal mining has become deeply entrenched in parts of the Mpohor Fiase District, with miners operating openly near security installations. This prompted calls from residents, affected farmers, and traditional leaders for urgent government intervention. The Operation Responding to these appeals, the NAIMOS Task Force, after reconnaissance of the area, launched a stern operation on Wednesday, July 29. The team targeted...
Court of Appeal Acquits Former MASLOC CEO
In a dramatic reversal of one of Ghana’s most high-profile corruption cases, the Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu. Sedina, who was extradited from the United States to Ghana in June, had previously been tried in absentia and sentenced in April 2024 to 10 years’ imprisonment with hard labour. She faced 78 counts, including stealing, conspiracy, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state. The appellate court’s decision effectively nullifies the earlier conviction, which had been hailed as a landmark in Ghana’s anti-corruption...