President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned Ghanaians not to let the excitement of the FIFA World Cup in 2026 lead to visa infractions. He issued the warning during his second State of the Nation Address in Parliament on February 27, 2026. “It is my hope that the FIFA 2026 World Cup will not turn into...
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Mahama Announces GH₵20 Million Boost for Film Industry
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged a GH₵20 million government investment in Ghana’s film sector, aimed at strengthening local hubs such as Kumawood and Gallywood and driving growth in the creative economy. The announcement was made during his 2026 State of the Nation Address to Parliament on February 27. Mahama emphasized that the creative arts,...
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Minority Leader Accuses Mahama Government of “Slogans Without Action”
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has taken aim at President John Dramani Mahama, arguing that one year into his administration, the government is still “acting with slogans and no action.” Responding to the 2026 State of the Nation Address, Afenyo-Markin criticized rising electricity tariffs, which he said have become unbearable for ordinary citizens. He also pointed...
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Minority Leader Credits Bawumia for Gold-for-Reserve Policy
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has maintained that former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia should be recognized as the originator of the Gold-for-Reserve initiative, now being rolled out under the Mahama administration. Responding to President Mahama’s State of the Nation Address on Friday, Afenyo-Markin acknowledged that the policy has yielded some economic benefits. “The president is...
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Mahama Vows Crackdown on Galamsey Financiers
President John Mahama has announced that his government will shift its attention from small-scale offenders to the influential backers and masterminds driving Ghana’s destructive illegal mining industry, widely known as galamsey. Presenting his State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Friday, Mahama described the menace of illegal mining as a “grave threat” to the...
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denies DVLA Services Abroad Rumors
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly dismissed reports circulating online that Ghana’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is set to extend its services to the diaspora in countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Germany. In a press release issued yesterday, the Ministry clarified that it has...
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Ghana and Austria Hold Second Political Consultations in Accra
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana has hosted the Second Session of the Ghana-Austria Political Consultations, bringing together senior officials from both countries to review bilateral cooperation and explore new areas of engagement. The meeting, held on Thursday in Accra, provided a platform for discussions on political relations, trade, investment, tourism,...
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Extradition Proceedings Begin In US Against Ofori-Atta
Extradition proceedings have commenced in the United States this week against former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, according to the Office of the Special Prosecutor. This was revealed in court on Thursday, February 26, during the hearing of the criminal case against Ken Ofori-Atta and 7 others. The OSP revealed in court that two separate proceedings...
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Government Reaffirms Safety Standards for Natural Health Products Under MahamaCare
The Hon. Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has underscored government’s firm commitment to ensuring safety and scientific credibility in the use of natural health products for chronic disease management under the MahamaCare initiative. Speaking on behalf of the Deputy Minister at the Natural Health & Wellness Expo 2026, the Director for Traditional and...
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Germany Bolsters Ghana’s Border Security with Operational Support
Germany and Ghana have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening border security, enhancing migration management, and promoting regional stability through a new package of operational support for the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). At a formal handover ceremony at GIS Headquarters in Accra, German Defence Attaché Holger Grossman presented resources valued at approximately GH¢1 million to...