The Ghanaian cedi’s impressive run as the world’s top-performing currency has been curtailed by a sharp rise in demand for U.S. dollars, as businesses rush to settle import bills ahead of the festive season. Bloomberg data reveals that the cedi, the official currency of Africa’s leading gold exporter, has depreciated by 13% this quarter, marking...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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GFA Submits $4.3M Budget for Black Stars’ First Five World Cup Qualifiers
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has presented a comprehensive budget totaling $4,386,010 to cover expenses for the Black Stars’ initial five fixtures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying campaign. At a press briefing held on Tuesday, Minister for Youth and Sports, Kofi Adams, disclosed the financial allocations approved for Ghana’s upcoming qualifiers, specifically highlighting...
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EOCO Reportedly Detains LPG Leader Kofi Akpaloo
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has allegedly apprehended Kofi Akpaloo, the founder and head of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), at his residence in Kumasi. According to sources, the early morning operation was executed by EOCO’s Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU), dispatched from the agency’s Accra headquarters and working in collaboration...
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MultiChoice Ghana Risks Closure by September 6 if Prices Stay High—Minister Declares
Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations,Samuel George, has given MultiChoice Ghana—providers of DStv—a firm deadline of September 6 to lower its subscription rates or risk losing its operational license. Addressing attendees at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, Mr. George underscored the government’s dedication to securing equitable pricing for Ghanaian consumers, citing recent positive...
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Mahama’s Removal of Chief Justice Was Expected—Prof. Agyeman-Duah
Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, a former Senior Governance Adviser to the United Nations, has expressed little surprise at President John Mahama’s decision to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office. According to Prof. Agyeman-Duah, the move was anticipated, as President Mahama and other prominent members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) had openly declared their intention...
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Prof. Agyeman-Duah urges constitutional review on appointment and removal of Chief Justice
Former United Nations Senior Governance Adviser, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has called on the Constitutional Review Committee to revise the current procedure for removing a Chief Justice in the country. Speaking on JoyNews AM on Wednesday, Prof. Agyeman-Duah warned that the current process leaves the judiciary vulnerable to partisan political interference. “Yesterday, also, I heard some NPP stalwart,...
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NDC Reclaims Akwatia Constituency as Baidoo Emerges Winner
Legal practitioner and representative of the National Democratic Congress (NDC),Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has secured a decisive win in the highly competitive Akwatia by-election. Baidoo, running as a private attorney, amassed 18,199 votes—roughly 54% of the total ballots cast—ushering in a significant victory for the NDC as they reclaim the pivotal swing constituency from the New...
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Mahama Reopens State Land Transactions, Pledges Reform and Oversight
President John Dramani Mahama has officially ended the temporary suspension on dealings involving public and government-owned lands, allowing the resumption of sales, leasing, and administrative processing—now governed by enhanced protocols aimed at promoting openness and accountability. The moratorium, which began on January 10, 2025, was put in place to facilitate a detailed evaluation of Ghana’s...
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Mahama Calls for Leadership Beyond Politics, Urges Protection of Democratic Principles
President John Mahama has called on national leaders and public officials to transcend political divisions, authoritarian tendencies, and disregard for the rule of law, emphasizing that the preservation of democracy must remain a top priority. He delivered these remarks at Jubilee House on Tuesday, September 2, during a formal visit by Speaker of Parliament Alban...
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Tensions Flare Early in Akwatia By-Election, Casting Shadow Over Peaceful Voting
There were heated exchanges in the early hours of today (September 2) between supporters of the two political parties contesting the Akwatia by-election. JoyNews cameras captured a brief moment of tension as supporters of the governing NDC and the opposition NPP faced off. According to JoyNews‘ Blessed Sogah, the confrontation erupted after some supporters stormed past a...