President John Dramani Mahama has assented to the new Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Act, repealing the former Ghana Investment Promotion Centre law and ushering in a fresh chapter for Ghana’s business and investment climate. The legislation is designed to reposition Ghana as a premier investment destination in Africa and beyond, introducing streamlined procedures that...
Hon. James Gyakye Quayson, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Assin‑North, has held bilateral talks with Serbia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Marko Đurić, at the Ministry in Belgrade as part of a three‑day working visit. During the meeting, Hon. Quayson conveyed fraternal greetings from Ghana’s President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama,...
A high‑stakes dialogue on the future of healthcare in Africa is underway in Accra, where leaders have gathered for the African Union Extraordinary Summit focused on ending AIDS and tuberculosis, reducing preventable maternal deaths, and strengthening health systems across the continent. Set against the lessons of the COVID‑19 pandemic and mounting pressure on fragile systems,...
President John Dramani Mahama today held talks with Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin State, USA, at the Jubilee House, as part of the Governor’s trade mission to Accra. The visit underscores growing international confidence in Ghana’s economy following the successful completion of the IMF programme. President Mahama used the occasion to outline key government initiatives,...
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has commissioned two new refuse compactor trucks to strengthen waste collection and sanitation services across the metropolis. The trucks, acquired at a cost of approximately GH¢2.4 million, were unveiled at a ceremony at the AMA office by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim. Each...
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, has thrown his weight behind the Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s (AMA) new sanitation reporting platform, urging residents to actively participate in efforts to keep the capital clean. The initiative, dubbed “See Something, Say Something,” allows members of the public to submit photographs and videos...
Cuts to a major U.S.-funded AIDS program have forced clinics to close, staff to lose their jobs, and HIV services to collapse across dozens of countries, according to a report released Tuesday. The report was produced by amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. It examines the fallout from disruptions to PEPFAR, the President’s Emergency Plan...
Ghana’s Black Stars have recorded a notable leap in the latest FIFA/Coca‑Cola Men’s World Ranking, climbing eight places after their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The national team now sits at 65th globally, up from 73rd in the previous list released before the tournament. According to FIFA, the new ranking published on July...
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a public notice clarifying its position on legal proceedings involving Mr. Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori‑Atta, following reports circulating in the media about a transcript from a United States immigration court. The OSP stressed that immigration hearings in the U.S. do not determine the credibility of criminal...
The Ministry of Health has refuted claims circulating on social media alleging that Ghana has recorded thousands of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) cases. A statement issued by the Public Relations Unit described the reports, attributed to SABC, as “false, misleading, and should be disregarded.” The publication had claimed that Ghana’s Ebola cases had risen to...