Ghana has paid back US$2.1 billion to holders of its Eurobonds, the Ministry of Finance has announced. In a statement, the Ministry said every payment made since January 2025 had been on time and had not touched the country’s savings. It said the development formed part of Government’s continued efforts to honour its debt obligations...
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Black Princesses Depart for FIFA U‑20 Women’s World Cup
Seventeen players of Ghana’s Black Princesses, together with the technical team, have departed Accra for Poland ahead of the FIFA U‑20 Women’s World Cup. The contingent left the Kotoka International Airport on Monday morning, marking the beginning of their campaign on the global stage. The squad, led by the technical bench, is expected to arrive...
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Ghana Secures Landmark Gold Reserve Agreement
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Sammy Gyamfi, has joined the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Chamber of Mines to execute a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) securing 30 per cent of the nation’s large-scale gold output...
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“Day-To-Day Running Of Institutions Not Board’s Job” – Health Minister
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has reminded Boards of health institutions that the daily administration of an institution falls outside their mandate, stressing that this responsibility rests with management. The Minister made the remarks on the second day of the Ministry of Health’s High-Level Mid-Year Review Retreat in Ho, where participants are...
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Ministry of Defence Welcomes New Minister
The Ministry of Defence has officially welcomed the newly appointed Minister for Defence, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, following his assumption of duty as the substantive Minister responsible for the Ministry. As part of activities to mark his first day in office, a Guard of Honour was mounted to formally receive the Minister. Hon. Adjei later...
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Otumfuo Calls for Pragmatic Measures to End Maternal Deaths
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called for urgent and pragmatic measures to address maternal mortality in Ghana, describing the death of women during childbirth as unacceptable in modern times. Otumfuo made the call when the Deputy Minister for Health, Hon. Dr. Grace Ayensu‑Danquah, paid a courtesy visit to the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi...
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Health Ministry Reviews Progress on NDC Manifesto Commitments
The Ministry of Health has commenced a three‑day mid‑year review of government’s health sector commitments contained in the NDC 2024 Manifesto, bringing together Board Chairs, Chief Executives of health agencies, and Directors of the Ministry. Led by the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the retreat is assessing progress, identifying challenges, and strengthening implementation...
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Acting Defence Minister Hands Over to New Minister
The Acting Minister for Defence, Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has formally handed over the administration of the Ministry of Defence to the newly appointed substantive Minister, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, marking the end of his tenure as caretaker of the Ministry. Dr. Forson was tasked by President John Dramani Mahama to oversee the...
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Ghanaian Evacuee from South Africa Dies At Accra Airport
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced with deep sadness the death of a Ghanaian evacuee from South Africa shortly after arrival at the Accra International Airport. The incident occurred at the Emergency Medical Reception at 6:55 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026, following the arrival of 50 Ghanaians aboard an Air Tanzania flight. Reports...
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Ghana Clarifies Funding of Evacuation from South Africa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly dismissed reports suggesting that Ghana is among African countries expected to reimburse the Government of South Africa for evacuation costs following recent xenophobic attacks. In a press statement, the Ministry stressed that the evacuation of Ghanaian nationals was fully funded by the Government of Ghana and its partners,...