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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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Ghana and Zambia Sign 10 Landmark Agreements to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
The Governments of Ghana and Zambia have signed ten Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements designed to deepen bilateral cooperation across strategic sectors. The instruments, signed under the revitalised Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation, mark a significant step in advancing economic, social, and security ties between the two nations. The agreements cover the following areas:...
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President Mahama Hails GoldBod Reforms in Address to Zambian Parliament
President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted the transformative role of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in Ghana’s economic reset, citing the institution as a key driver of increased gold exports, foreign exchange inflows and domestic value addition in the mining sector. Speaking at the Parliament of Zambia during an official address on February 5, 2026,...
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Parliamentary Committee Engages COCOBOD on Reforms to Boost Farmer Incomes
The Parliamentary Committee on Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs has met with officials of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to deliberate on critical issues affecting the cocoa sector. During the engagement, COCOBOD’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ransord Abbey, outlined ongoing reforms under a proposed new COCOBOD Act. He explained that the reforms would introduce a...
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President Mahama Urges Shift from Diplomacy to Dealmaking at Ghana–Zambia Business Forum
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a bold reorientation of Ghana–Zambia relations, urging both nations to translate political goodwill into tangible economic outcomes. Speaking at the Ghana–Zambia Business Forum, President Mahama stressed that the gathering was not a ceremonial occasion but a strategic platform to forge concrete commercial partnerships. “This business dialogue is not...
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Mahama Pays Tribute to Zambia’s Founding Father Kaunda
President John Dramani Mahama has paid a solemn tribute to Zambia’s founding father, Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda, during a visit to Embassy Park in Lusaka. The occasion formed part of activities to honour Zambia’s late Heads of State, with special homage to Dr. Kaunda, whose visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to African liberation left an...