The Minister for the Interior has imposed a curfew on Hamile Township and its surrounding communities in the Lambussie District of the Upper West Region following advice from the National Security Council. According to a statement issued by the Ministry for the Interior on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the curfew took immediate effect and will...
Ghana defender Portia Boakye has been shortlisted for the 2026 CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award, earning recognition among Africa’s finest female footballers. The Black Queens star is one of ten nominees announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the prestigious individual accolade. Boakye is joined on the shortlist by Marine Dafeur...
The Minority in Parliament has filed a motion seeking a review of Speaker Alban Bagbin’s ruling that declared inadmissible its proposed parliamentary inquiry into drug trafficking through Ghana. On September 29, 2026, Speaker Alban Bagbin ruled the Minority’s proposed inquiry inadmissible, citing the risk that it could prejudice ongoing criminal proceedings involving approximately 21 persons...
The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) has extended the registration deadline for the November/December 2026 Certificate II and other traditional examinations to Wednesday, November 4, 2026. A public notice issued by the Commission on November 2, 2026, said the extension is intended to give prospective candidates additional time to complete their...
The First Vice Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kojo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, has claimed that Ghanaian youth are increasingly dissatisfied with the performance of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). According to him, the turnout at the NPP’s “Yɛgye Yɛ Sika” demonstration is a clear indication of growing...
The Ministry of Health, through the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has announced new Ebola screening and monitoring measures for all passengers arriving at Ghana’s international airports as a precaution against the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in some African countries. A statement issued by the Ministry on November 3, 2026, said the...
The United States Embassy in Ghana has expressed sadness over the tragic death of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old student of Ghanaian descent, in New York City. In a statement, the Embassy extended its condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the teenager, as well as all those grieving his loss in both Ghana...
Ghana and the United Kingdom have made significant progress towards the establishment of a Structured Dialogue on Reparatory Justice following a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda. The meeting, held on November 2, brought together Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto...
The Ministry of Education has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening secondary education and improving school infrastructure across the country as Somè Senior High School (SOSSEC) celebrated its 60th anniversary. The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, delivered the message through his Technical Advisor, Prof. George Oduro, at the school’s Diamond Jubilee celebration. In an...
The Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) has expressed dissatisfaction with the recently announced eight per cent salary increment for public sector workers, arguing that the adjustment does not reflect current economic realities and the rising cost of living. According to the union, many public sector employees continue to struggle to meet basic needs despite their...