The Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening educational institutions under the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), with a focus on upgrading classrooms, dormitories, laboratories, and STEM facilities. Speaking during a courtesy call by GAF officials, the Minister announced that priority infrastructure projects would be undertaken at Burma Camp, Takoradi, Tamale,...
The Inspector‑General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has decorated Inspector Hance Atubra of the Tarkwa Divisional Headquarters with his new rank of Chief Inspector, following his promotion for bravery in saving lives during a fire outbreak at Aboso in the Western Region. Inspector Atubra was invited to the National Police Headquarters in Accra,...
Financial infractions across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), the District Assemblies Common Fund, Public Boards and State‑Owned Enterprises, as well as Public Universities and Colleges of Education, have recorded a sharp decline. According to official figures, irregularities fell from GH¢20.72 billion in 2024 to GH¢7.69 billion in 2025 —...
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has announced the arrest of six suspected members of an organised armed robbery syndicate, describing the operation as a major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime. The suspects — Philip Nyarko alias “Kawawa”, Hadi Samed alias “Toronto”, Issahaku Musah alias “Islak”, Suraj Mohammed alias “Baba Nde”/“Trouble”, Hadi Abdul Majeed...
President John Dramani Mahama has launched the Accra Reset, a strategic blueprint for a fairer global economic order, during the 65th Anniversary High-Level Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Belgrade. Blueprint for Justice and Sovereignty The Accra Reset is anchored on resource sovereignty, local industrialisation, fair trade, and stronger South‑South cooperation. Mahama described it...
Ghana has hailed as groundbreaking the latest report of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which concludes unequivocally that perpetrators of the transatlantic enslavement must provide reparatory justice. Binding Legal Duty The Committee’s authoritative guidance affirms that States are bound under the 1965 Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to...
The Honourable Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has concluded a crucial meeting with the leadership of Ghana’s teacher unions, resulting in the suspension of a threatened nationwide strike. The engagement addressed long‑standing concerns over the placement of teachers on the appropriate salary scales. Following assurances and concrete measures agreed upon, union leaders confirmed that the...
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced that it will generate US$1.4 billion in foreign exchange in September 2026 under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), reinforcing its role in stabilizing the foreign exchange market and supporting reserve accumulation. According to the Finance and Trading Directorate, US$700 million will be made available to...
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has visited the Kejetia Market Phase II and Krofrom Market projects as part of efforts to accelerate completion of the long‑delayed facilities. Accompanied by the Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Kwasi Ofori Boadi Agyemang, Apagyahene Oheneba Owusu Afriyie IV, and senior officials of...
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has topped prior surges – becoming the worst the country has experienced – as new data confirms there are now over 6,000 confirmed cases and nearly 3,000 deaths. There is currently no approved vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, which...