The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has unveiled revised guidelines on Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/PF), aimed at enhancing regulatory control and ensuring stricter adherence across the financial sector. The central bank explained that the updated framework is part of a broader initiative to safeguard Ghana’s financial ecosystem from unlawful...
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Paul Biya declared winner of Cameroon presidential election
Cameroon’s long-standing President Paul Biya, aged 92, has been officially declared the winner of the October 12 presidential election, securing 53.66% of the vote according to the Constitutional Council. His closest rival, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a former ally turned opposition candidate, garnered 35.19%. This victory extends Biya’s rule into a potential 43rd year, possibly keeping...
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Four Arrested Over Shooting During Burial at Asamankese
The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested four persons in connection with a shooting incident that disrupted a burial and funeral ceremony at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The incident, which occurred during the burial of six family members, resulted in injuries to six civilians and three police officers....
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Cabinet Warn Ministers Against Announcing Unapproved Policies
The Office of the Cabinet Secretary has issued a formal reminder to all Ministers of State to strictly comply with established Cabinet protocols before making any public declarations regarding government policies or initiatives. This advisory follows a rising pattern where certain Ministers have unveiled significant programmes in the name of the Government without prior consultation,...
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CETAG Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Allowances and Unfulfilled Arbitration Ruling
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has issued a strong warning that it will initiate a nationwide strike if the government does not settle outstanding payments and fully enforce an arbitral decision made by the National Labour Commission (NLC) in May 2023. In an interview with Joynews, CETAG President Maxwell Bunu stated...
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TVET Service Suspends Three Principals Over Alleged Extortion and Unauthorized Fees
The leadership of the Ghana TVET Service has promptly initiated disciplinary measures against three Principals of Technical Institutes following substantiated reports of unauthorized fee imposition and extortion within their schools. The institutions involved are Agona Swedru Technical Institute in the Central Region, Sunyani Technical Institute in the Bono Region, and Madina Technical Institute in the...
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‘Free Tertiary Education for PwDs– an act of justice and equality’ – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama, speaking at the launch of the Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disability on Friday, described the policy as a moral responsibility rather than an act of charity. “Each student supported under this policy becomes an asset to our nation. A potential engineer, a teacher, an entrepreneur, a farmer or an...
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Cedi@60: BoG to use celebration to address dollarisation
Head of Communications at the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Bernard Otabil, says the upcoming Cedi@60 celebration is not only to commemorate Ghana’s currency but also to promote national pride and tackle the growing trend of dollarisation in the country’s economy. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, October 27, ahead of the official launch...
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Former President Akufo‑Addo, Dignitaries Pay Tribute to Late Nana Konadu Agyeman‑Rawlings
Former President Nana Akufo‑Addo, accompanied by his wife Rebecca Akufo‑Addo, joined a host of former senior government officials today to honour the memory of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman‑Rawlings. Among the dignitaries in attendance were the former Chief of Staff and past Ministers of Defence, Interior, Transport, and Lands. The gathering followed the passing of...
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BoG to Roll Out Digital Lending Guidelines, Pushes Forward with Crypto and Digitalisation Reforms
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has announced that the central bank will soon introduce regulatory guidelines for digital lending in the country. He explained that the initiative is designed to safeguard consumers while strengthening collaboration between traditional banks and fintech companies. Dr. Asiama made the disclosure when addressing members...