The Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Lawyer Sammy Gyamfi, has toured the Royal Ghana Gold Refinery as part of ongoing processes to finalize a refining services agreement with the facility. The visit forms part of the broader local value addition agenda being championed by the NDC/Mahama government, which seeks to strengthen Ghana’s position in the...
The Ghana Police Service has dismissed media reports alleging that three of six inmates who escaped from custody at the Adabraka District Police Station on 26th April 2026 are connected to the murder of Lawyer Sammy Gyamfi’s father-in-law. In a statement issued by the Accra Regional Public Affairs Unit, the Command clarified that none of...
President John Dramani Mahama has officially cut the sod for the construction of an interconnecting concourse between Terminals 2 and 3 at the Accra International Airport, marking the start of a major infrastructure expansion aimed at easing congestion and reinforcing Ghana’s position as a leading aviation hub in West Africa. Speaking at the ceremony, President...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the United States is being “humiliated” in its war with Iran, warning that Washington lacks a clear path out of the conflict as Tehran gains the upper hand. Speaking to students in the German town of Marsberg on Monday, Merz said the situation has exposed a deeper strategic problem for the...
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced a sweeping programme to overhaul Ghana’s electricity distribution infrastructure, citing years of underinvestment and rising demand as the root causes of recurring outages. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, Mr. Jinapor said the country’s distribution network faces a “long-standing structural challenge,” with...
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has reassured the public that Ghana’s energy sector remains strong despite recent interruptions in electricity supply nationwide. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, the Minister acknowledged the disruptions but emphasised government’s commitment to reinforcing the sector and ensuring long-term stability. He disclosed that two...
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced a major breakthrough in efforts to stabilise the national grid, confirming that two generating units at the Akosombo Dam are back in service after last week’s substation fire. Delivering an update at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, 27 April 2026, the Minister...
Ghana has officially been named host nation for the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has revealed. In a post on his official Facebook page, Mr. Okraku confirmed that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Ghana the hosting rights for the prestigious...
The Government of Ghana has conveyed its condolences to the Republic of Mali after a series of coordinated terrorist attacks on military positions, including in the capital Bamako, left several casualties on Saturday, April 25. Among the dead is Mali’s Minister of Defence, General Sadio Camara, alongside military personnel and civilians. In a statement issued...
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has held a strategic engagement with the leadership of the Queen Mothers Association, comprising representatives from all sixteen regions of Ghana. The delegation, led by the Association’s President, Nana Otubea II, outlined the purpose of the group, stressing its role in uniting...