Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has called on ECOWAS member states to honor their capital subscription obligations to the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), stressing that timely payments are critical to sustaining the Bank’s growth and impact. Speaking as Chairman of the Board of Governors at the 24th Ordinary Session of EBID...
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Mahama Nominates Fiscal Council Members to Strengthen Oversight
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated five distinguished professionals to serve on Ghana’s Fiscal Council, a body mandated to enhance fiscal discipline and guide sound public financial management. The nominations, announced on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, were made pursuant to Section 11D of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), as amended by the...
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Iran Agrees to Two-Week Ceasefire; Talks Set for Islamabad
Iran has announced it will observe a two-week ceasefire, paving the way for negotiations to begin Friday in Islamabad, Pakistan. The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that American attacks would be suspended if Tehran agreed to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Foreign Minister confirmed that safe passage through the vital waterway...
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Ghana Issues Advisory on Vaccination for Travelers to Senegal
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a public announcement advising Ghanaians traveling to Senegal to ensure they are medically prepared, following recommendations from Senegalese authorities. According to the statement dated April 7, 2026, the Ministry of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad in Dakar has recommended vaccination against diseases such as yellow fever,...
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Trump Comments on Iran Amid Claims of Regime Change
President Donald J. Trump has made a striking statement regarding Iran, suggesting that the nation is on the brink of historic transformation. In a message posted online, Trump declared that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” while also expressing hope that new leadership could usher in “something revolutionarily wonderful.”...
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Minority Demands Accountability Over Anti-LGBT Bill
Assin South MP and sponsor of the anti-LGBT bill, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has called for former President John Dramani Mahama to be held accountable for his pledge to introduce legislation on LGBTQ issues. Speaking at the NPP headquarters on behalf of the Minority, Rev. Ntim Fordjour also raised concerns about what he described as...
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Ghana Secures Weeks of Fuel Reserves Amid Global Price Surge
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has disclosed that Ghana currently holds nearly eight weeks’ worth of diesel imports and close to seven weeks of petrol imports, ensuring a cushion against possible supply interruptions. Speaking at the COMAC Safety Week on Tuesday, April 7, NPA Chief Executive Officer Godwin Edudzi Tameklo said measures have been instituted...
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IMF Warns Domestic Policies, Not Tariffs, Drive Global Imbalances
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that widening global imbalances are rooted in domestic economic choices rather than trade tariffs or narrow industrial policies, challenging the growing tilt toward economic nationalism in policymaking. In a policy discussion at the start of April, the IMF Executive Board endorsed a staff paper that comes at a...
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Minority Caucus Vows to Defend Cocoa Farmers’ Interests
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has pledged to advocate for cocoa farmers to ensure they receive fair rewards for their labour and improved livelihoods. The assurance was given during a visit to Osahene Kwaku Atekyi II, Paramount Chief of the Kukuom Traditional Area, and Nana Osei Kofi Abre II, Paramount Chief of the Kenyasi Number...
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VIP Jeoun Transport Announces Nationwide Fare Increase
VIP Jeoun Transport has announced new transport fares across its nationwide routes, effective Wednesday, April 8. The company said the adjustments cover both its standard tour and executive coach services, linking Accra to major destinations across the country. Under the revised fares, passengers on standard services will pay GH¢120 from Accra to Kumasi, GH¢170 to...