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The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced plans to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Ninth Parliament, describing the occasion as an opportunity to reflect on lessons learnt and strengthen the institution for the future. Speaking at the opening of proceedings, the Speaker emphasized that the milestone offers renewed focus,...

President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama have departed Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a three-day State Visit to Lusaka, Zambia. The Ghanaian leader and his wife will be received at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and the First Lady of Zambia. The visit underscores President Mahama’s...

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang has received a high-level delegation from Hwaseong, South Korea, led by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), with discussions centered on strengthening trade, investment, and industrial cooperation with Ghanaian companies. Welcoming the delegation in Accra, the Vice President underscored government’s commitment to positioning Ghana more prominently across global value...

The Kotobabi District Police Command has arrested two suspected street robbers in a swift intelligence-led operation at Dzorwulu in Accra. According to a statement issued by the Accra Regional Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service, the suspects—identified as Stephen Gletsu, 37, and Mohammed Sheriff, 20—were apprehended on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after attempting...

Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has arrived in Latvia for a two-day official visit aimed at seeking clarity and justice in the tragic death of Ghanaian student, Nana Agyei Ahyia. Mr. Ablakwa was warmly received by Latvia’s Foreign Minister, Her Excellency Baiba Braže, with whom he held productive bilateral engagements earlier today....

The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured the chiefs and people of the Oti Region that government remains committed to reversing the poor health indicators that have plagued the area over the years. Speaking during a two-day working visit to the region, Hon. Akandoh called on District Chief Executives (DCEs), Members of...

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force in the Ahanta West Municipality has impounded two excavators and arrested a suspected galamsey kingpin along with four accomplices, after rejecting an attempted bribe at Cape Three Points. The special operation, carried out on Saturday, January 31, 2026, focused on illegal mining sites within the Cape...

Renowned international development outlet Devex has ranked Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, as the 5th most influential figure in global development and changemaking, citing his leadership in driving forward the Accra Reset agenda. This recognition places President Mahama within an elite circle of global leaders shaping the future of development at a time of profound...

The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), accompanied by the Deputy CEO in charge of Operations, Mr. Abubakari Saana Abdul Kudus, and Directors of the Agency, has toured the facilities of Northshore Apparel Ghana as part of efforts to expand job opportunities for young people. The team inspected the factory’s operations, training...

Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to inclusive education during a meeting with the leadership of New Horizon Special School. The delegation, led by board members Ms. Nilla Selormey, Ms. Vicky Wireko-Andoh, and Dr. George Francois, who also serves as Executive Director, was received at the...