A historic United Nations resolution filed by the Republic of Ghana has garnered powerful endorsements from leading U.S. civil rights organizations and lawmakers, as global attention turns to the enduring legacies of transatlantic enslavement and institutional racism. The resolution, which declares the trafficking and racialized chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity,...
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Bank of Ghana Commissions Security Operations Centre to Bolster Cyber Defenses
The Bank of Ghana has taken a major step in strengthening its cybersecurity framework with the commissioning of a new Security Operations Centre (SOC) at Bank Square on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The facility, inaugurated by Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debrah alongside Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama and First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni,...
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Speaker to Launch 2026 Democracy Cup in Accra
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, will officially launch the third edition of the Democracy Cup at a special ceremony in Accra on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The event, scheduled for 11:00 GMT at the Justice D. F. Annan Auditorium within Parliament House, is expected to mark another milestone in one...
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Auditor-General Urges Stricter Oversight of Government Arrears
The Auditor-General has recommended that the Ministry of Finance tighten its verification processes to ensure greater transparency and accountability in the management of government arrears. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today, the Ministry of Energy responded to infractions cited in the Special Audit Report on Government Outstanding Claims and Commodities as at 31st...
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First Lady of Ghana Urges Global Action on Child Safety in Digital Age
Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama, has called on world leaders to prioritize child safety in the digital era, warning that while technology opens doors to education and opportunity, it also exposes young people to serious risks. Speaking at the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit hosted by U.S. First Lady Melanie Trump,...
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“Our Evacuation Operation Has Been a Success”- Ablakwa
The Government of Ghana has announced the successful evacuation of its citizens from Israel, following recent tensions in the region. In a Facebook post, Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed that all Ghanaians who requested assistance have been safely flown back home. “Our evacuation operation in Israel has been a success. We have...
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Vice-President Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening SOEs
Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening the performance and accountability of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) under the ongoing economic reset agenda. She made the remarks today at the 2026 Stakeholder Conference organised by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA). SOEs, she noted, remain critical pillars of Ghana’s development, managing national assets,...
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GJA Raises Alarm Over Police Intimidation of Journalists
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has expressed concern over what it describes as a growing pattern of intimidation against journalists by the Ghana Police Service, warning that such actions risk creating a climate of fear within the media landscape. In a statement, the Association noted that on 11 February 2026, senior editors were invited by...
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“Transformative Change Requires Strong Legal Instruments” — Ghana Gender Minister Urges Africa to Enforce Affirmative Action
Ghana’s Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has called on African nations to enforce affirmative action policies to increase women’s participation in public office. She made the appeal during her closing remarks at a side event on the margins of the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission...
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President Mahama to Table UN Resolution Declaring Slave Trade “Gravest Crime Against Humanity”
Ghana is set to make history at the United Nations as President John Dramani Mahama prepares to table a landmark resolution declaring the Transatlantic Slave Trade the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution will be presented to the UN General Assembly on 25th March 2026, coinciding with the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims...