President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that Ghana and Singapore will work together to establish interoperable cross-border payment frameworks designed to enhance trade and attract investment within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This strategic collaboration was formalized during bilateral discussions with Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, held as part of Ghana’s official visit to...
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Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition
Renowned Kenyan human rights advocate Boniface Mwangi, known for his outspoken stance against government policies and leadership, announced on Wednesday his intention to contest the presidency in Kenya’s 2027 general election. His entry into the race will serve as a litmus test for whether the widespread youth-led demonstrations over the past two years can evolve...
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Ghanaian Youth Lead the Charge in Sustainable Innovation at UK-Ghana Summit
On August 27, following global observances of International Youth Day, emerging leaders from across Ghana convened for the third annual UK-Ghana Young Leaders Summit. The event celebrated youth-driven innovation and eco-conscious design strategies. Centered around the theme “Showcasing Youth as Designers of Change,” the summit spotlighted how sustainable design can offer solutions to some of...
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NDC Has No Plans to Extend Mahama’s Tenure — Asiedu Nketiah
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has made it clear that the party has no intention of seeking a third term for President John Dramani Mahama, underscoring the NDC’s unwavering adherence to Ghana’s constitutional provisions. Addressing growing speculation about President Mahama’s political trajectory and succession dynamics within the party,...
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Forex Woes Empower Cartels at Ports — IEAG Demands Urgent Reforms
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has sounded the alarm over what it describes as a “mafia-style” network operating illegal auctions at the country’s ports, accusing politically influential groups of exploiting the ongoing foreign exchange crisis to seize goods from legitimate traders. In a strongly worded statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Mr....
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Asiedu Nketiah Opposes Emergency Rule Over Galamsey Crisis
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has voiced strong opposition to proposals for declaring a state of emergency as a means to combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. He warned that such an extreme measure could jeopardize Ghana’s democratic framework. Speaking on Channel One TV on Tuesday, August 26, Mr. Nketiah...
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Asiedu Nketiah Denies Alleged Plot to Oust Suspended Chief Justice
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has strongly refuted claims that the government is maneuvering to remove suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office. Speaking during an interview on Channel One TV on Tuesday, August 26, Mr. Nketiah dismissed the allegations as unfounded, asserting that the executive is merely fulfilling...
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Eight Convicted Over Ablekuma North Re-run Violence
Eight individuals have been formally charged in connection with violent disturbances that marred the Ablekuma North Parliamentary re-run held on Friday, July 11, 2025. The Ghana Police Service, through its Regional Public Affairs Unit, confirmed the development in a press release dated August 26, 2025. The suspects—Mohammed Abubakari, Private Security Officer Tijani Mahamadu, Sherrif Prince...
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Kwabena Agyepong Becomes First to File for NPP Flagbearer Race Ahead of 2028 Elections
Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Kwabena Agyepong, has officially filed his nomination to contest the party’s flagbearer position, becoming the first aspirant to do so ahead of the 2028 general elections. Dr. Agyepong submitted his nomination forms at the NPP headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, amid enthusiastic...
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Ghana’s Sports Minister Urges Turkish Investment Amid Economic Growth
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, has called on Turkish investors to seize emerging opportunities in Ghana and across Africa, citing new initiatives outlined in the government’s 2025 Budget and Economic Policy. Speaking at the 13th World Cooperation Industries (WCI) Forum in Istanbul, Turkey, Mr. Adams emphasized that Ghana’s improving economic indicators...