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 The Bank of Ghana has joined the nation in mourning the passing of His Royal Majesty, Ndan Yaa‑Naa Abukari II, King of Dagbon, describing him as a revered custodian of culture, peace, and unity whose leadership strengthened Ghana’s stability and development. In a statement issued on Monday, the central bank expressed “deep sadness” at the...

 Sulemana Abdul‑Samed, affectionately called Awuche and widely recognized as Ghana’s tallest man, has died at the age of 33. He passed away in the early hours of Monday at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), where he had been undergoing care after his condition worsened due to complications linked to gigantism. Standing at 7 feet 4...

Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited has presented a cheque for GH¢6.864 million to the Ayanfuri community in fulfilment of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the people, reinforcing its commitment to community development. In a speech delivered on behalf of the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, by Prof. J. S. Y....

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has inaugurated a National Technical Committee on Ageing to review Ghana’s National Ageing Policy, ensuring that it remains responsive to the evolving needs and concerns of older persons. The inauguration ceremony brought together representatives from key institutions including the Ministry of Health, the National Population Council, the...

 The Ghana Health Service has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening medical laboratory services as a critical pillar for achieving Universal Health Coverage, with renewed emphasis on quality improvement, sustainable financing, effective human resource management, and ethical leadership. The pledge was reiterated by Director-General Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea at the 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of...

The Government of Ghana has announced the resumption of evacuations of its nationals from South Africa beginning Sunday, July 26, 2026, following renewed xenophobic attacks against migrants. In a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the exercise is expected to cover about 1,000 Ghanaians, with the first flights scheduled to arrive in...

 President John Dramani Mahama will host the President of the Gabonese Republic, His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, for a three-day official visit to Ghana from 28th to 30th July 2026, aimed at strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between the two countries. The visit will feature a private tête-à-tête meeting between the two Heads of...

 Ghana’s education sector is set for a major facelift following announcements in the 2026 Mid‑Year Budget Review. Finance Minister Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament that government will both upgrade existing institutions and expand infrastructure to meet growing demand. Presenting the review, the Minister disclosed that 30 Category C secondary schools will be elevated to...