The High Court in Accra has sentenced Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi‑Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years’ imprisonment for offences connected to illegal mining on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region. Justice Audrey Kocuvie‑Tay, presiding over the Criminal Division of the High Court, handed down...
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Presents First Batch of Replacement Passports to Flood Victims
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has presented the first batch of replacement passports to victims of the June 29 floods in Accra, marking a significant relief effort for affected citizens. The ceremony, held at the Ministry’s premises, was presided over by Chief Director Ambassador Khadija Idrissu on behalf of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon....
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Wontumi Convicted on Six Counts in Illegal Mining Trial
The High Court in Accra has found Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi‑Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, guilty on all six charges linked to unlawful mining activities at the Samreboi concession in the Western Region. Justice Audrey Kocuvie‑Tay, sitting at the Criminal Division of the High Court, ruled that...
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Bawumia Urges Mahama to Withhold Assent to Tribunals Bill
Former Vice-President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2028 presidential flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama not to assent to the recently passed Public Tribunals Bill, 2026, urging instead for broad national consultations before any final decision is taken. In a statement issued on Sunday, Dr. Bawumia described the legislation as...
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Ghana Secures Resumption of Egg Exports to Burkina Faso
Ghana has secured the lifting of restrictions on the export of eggs to Burkina Faso and the importation of tomatoes, marking a breakthrough in bilateral trade relations between the two countries. The agreement was reached following urgent engagements in Ouagadougou led by Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu‑Adjare, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, and Hon. Eric Opoku,...
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Mahama Joins ECOWAS Leaders at 69th Ordinary Session in Sierra Leone
President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday participated in the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, the climax of the Community’s Mid‑Year Statutory Meetings. The summit brought together leaders from across West Africa to deliberate on the state of the Community and consider measures to strengthen regional integration, peace,...
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Gender Minister Explores Partnership with Or Foundation to Support Kayayei
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has held a courtesy meeting with the Executive Director and Co‑Founder of the Or Foundation, Ms. Liz Ricketts, and her team to discuss possible areas of collaboration to improve the welfare of vulnerable women, particularly those engaged in head‑carrying (kayayei). Welcoming...
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Parliament Passes Tribunals Bill, 2026
Ghana’s Parliament has passed the Tribunals Bill, 2026, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at strengthening the country’s judicial framework and expanding access to specialized adjudication. The bill, approved during plenary sittings last week, establishes a clearer legal basis for tribunals to handle disputes requiring swift resolution outside the conventional court system. Lawmakers say the...
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BoG Governor Underscores Microfinance Reforms at 50th Anniversary of Rural Banking
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has underscored the importance of ongoing microfinance sector reforms in strengthening community banking, expanding financial inclusion, and promoting sustainable economic development. Speaking at the Commemoration of 50 Years of Rural Banking and the official conversion to Community Banking in Accra, Dr. Asiama said the...
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Israeli Attacks Kill At Least Five Palestinians In Gaza despite ‘Ceasefire’
At least five Palestinians have been killed in attacks across the besieged Gaza Strip as Israel continues to violate an October “ceasefire” on a near-daily basis. Palestinian health officials reported several aerial and artillery attacks across the enclave on Thursday, including an Israeli air strike near the northern neighbourhood of Tuffah in Gaza City that killed two people. One...