The Government of Ghana has welcomed the one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by the United States, describing it as a vital safeguard for jobs and industries reliant on duty-free access to the U.S. market. In a press release issued on 4th February 2026, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry,...
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Ministry of Health Reaffirms Commitment to Breast Cancer Care on World Cancer Day
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with Jhpiego and Pfizer, has marked World Cancer Day with a renewed pledge to strengthen breast cancer care in Ghana through sustainable financing mechanisms. At a high‑level roundtable in Accra, policymakers, health professionals, and civil society organizations gathered to deliberate on practical strategies for expanding access to affordable cancer...
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Ayine Denies ORAL Plea Deals, Warns of Rising Land Compensation Claims
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, has dismissed claims that his office is striking deals with persons under investigation in connection with the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) programme. Mr. Ayine stressed that suggestions of plea bargaining or secret arrangements are untrue, emphasizing that every case referred to his office is being pursued...
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3.8% Inflation Drop Contradicts Reality – Oppong Nkrumah
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has questioned the credibility of Ghana’s January 2026 inflation figures, arguing that the data does not reflect the lived realities of ordinary Ghanaians in the marketplace.Ghana tourism packages According to figures released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on Wednesday, February 4, inflation...
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Galamsey Fight: 320 Hectares of Affected Lands Reclaimed In Ashanti Region
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has inspected the successful reclamation of 320 hectares of degraded land at Manso Nyankomanse in the Ashanti Region, assuring that government will intensify its land restoration drive as part of the fight against illegal mining. The reclaimed area comprises 240 hectares at Nyankomanse (Site One)...
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Agradaa Sentence Reduced From15 Years To 12 Months
The Amasaman High Court has reduced the 15-year prison sentence handed to evangelist Nana Agradaa to 12 calendar months, describing the original punishment as harsh and excessive. In its ruling, the court upheld her conviction but exercised its discretion to vary the sentence, cutting it down from the 15 years of hard labour imposed by...
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Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park Applauds Government’s Move to Rename Kotoka International Airport
The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (KNMP) has commended the Government of Ghana, led by President John Dramani Mahama, for its decision to rename Kotoka International Airport as Accra International Airport. In a press release issued yesterday, the Park described the move as a “principled act grounded in the supreme interest of the Republic,” noting that...
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Ghana Begins Local Refining of ASM Gold
The Ghana Gold Board, in collaboration with Gold Coast Refinery, has officially commenced the local refining of gold sourced from the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector. The initiative marks a significant step in the country’s efforts to add value to its mineral resources while formalising the ASM industry. A high-level tour of the refinery...
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Catholic Church Honours Speaker Bagbin for Legacy of Service
The Catholic Church has honoured the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, for his enduring legacy as a leader rooted in wisdom, humility, and service. The recognition was conferred during a Eucharistic Celebration held on 30th January 2026 at the Chapel of the Bishop of Wa Diocese. In his sermon, Most Rev....
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Gazans Returning Through Rafah Crossing Describe Checks by Palestinian Militia
Two Gazan women who passed through the newly reopened Rafah crossing into Egypt on Monday told the BBC that a Palestinian militia group linked to Israel conducted searches at an Israeli military checkpoint inside Gaza. Lamia Rabia, travelling with her children, said Israeli forces escorted them from the border to a nearby checkpoint, where members...