The Government of Ghana has officially encouraged citizens to dedicate Wednesdays to wearing Fugu, also known as Batakari, as part of efforts to promote and preserve the nation’s cultural heritage. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts in a statement issued on February 10, 2026, declaring Wednesdays as a...
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Speaker Bagbin Orders Business Committee to Table Human Sexual Rights and Dual Citizenship Bills
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has directed the Business Committee to schedule two major bills for consideration by the House. The bills are the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill and the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (Amendment) Bill – Dual Citizenship. The directive highlights the Speaker’s determination...
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Bagbin Commends Afadjato South MP with International Conference Slots
The Speaker of Parliament has granted the Member of Parliament for Afadjato South, Hon. Frank Afriyie, unlimited slots to participate in international conferences. This recognition comes as a reward for the diligence and commitment he has consistently demonstrated during the correction of votes and proceedings in the House. The Speaker noted that Hon. Afriyie’s meticulous...
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Ghana Airports Company Issues Directive on Cultural Displays
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced new guidelines regarding cultural displays at airport premises. According to the directive, individuals or groups intending to organize cultural performances to welcome loved ones must first obtain prior approval from the company. The statement emphasized that without prior authorization, such activities will not be permitted on airport...
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Ghana Hosts African Union Reparations Experts in Landmark Meeting
The Government of the Republic of Ghana, serving as the African Union’s Champion for Reparations, is hosting a two-day joint Bureau meeting of the African Union Committee of Experts on Reparations (AUCER) and the African Union Legal Experts on Reparations (AULER). The gathering aims to strengthen coordination and advance Africa’s reparations agenda at both continental...
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Ghana to Push Drone, AI Technologies for Industrial Growth – Deputy Trade Minister
The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Sampson Ahi, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to advancing drone and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies as key drivers of Ghana’s industrial transformation, job creation, and export competitiveness. Delivering a keynote address at the Drone Ignite Africa Summit 2026 in Accra on Tuesday, 10th February 2026, Hon. Ahi...
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Ghana Scores 43, Ranks 76th in 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index — TI Ghana
Ghana has scored 43 out of 100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), ranking 76th out of 182 countries assessed worldwide, according to a press release issued by Transparency International (TI) Ghana. The latest score indicates that corruption remains a persistent challenge in the country, with TI Ghana noting that government anti-corruption measures are...
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Trade Minister Pledges Policy Reforms to Boost Agribusiness
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s agribusiness sector through policy reforms, fair competition, access to financing, and stronger enforcement mechanisms. This follows a high-level roundtable discussion with agribusiness captains and industry stakeholders held at the Ministry on Tuesday, 10th February 2026. The engagement brought together chief executives...
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Mining Indaba 2026: African Integration Demands Collective Will – Armah-Kofi Buah
Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has called on African nations to align domestic reforms with Pan-African objectives, stressing that the continent stands on the threshold of true integration, contingent on the collective will of all stakeholders. Speaking at a policy forum during the ongoing Investing in Africa Mining...
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President Convenes Emergency Cabinet Session on Cocoa Sector
President John Dramani Mahama has summoned an emergency cabinet meeting for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 11, 2026, to deliberate on pressing challenges confronting Ghana’s cocoa industry. The session is expected to bring together key ministers and stakeholders to address issues ranging from production shortfalls and farmer welfare to export competitiveness and sustainability. The cocoa sector, a...