The Secretary General of the Community of Democracies, Dr. Mantas Adomėnas, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson, to discuss ways of strengthening democratic governance. During the meeting, the Deputy Minister noted that democracy is increasingly being tested both globally and within the sub-region. He emphasized...
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Foreign Minister Ablakwa Secures Rare Access to Ukrainian POW Camp
In a groundbreaking diplomatic move, Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, was granted rare access to a highly fortified Ukrainian security camp where prisoners of war are being detained. The visit marks the first time an African Foreign Minister has been allowed into such a facility. During his mission, Mr. Ablakwa met with...
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Foreign Affairs Minister Meets President Zelenskyy in Ukraine
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, was graciously hosted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv. Our discussions were fruitful, focusing on Ghana’s humanitarian appeal for the release of two of our citizens currently held as prisoners of war in Ukraine. Minister Ablakwa expressed optimism that negotiations will be successful. We also explored how Ghana...
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Ghana to Launch Landmark Early Childhood Care and Development Policy
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), in collaboration with UNICEF and other partners, will officially launch Ghana’s new Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Policy, 2025 on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Accra. The policy marks a major milestone in Ghana’s commitment to safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of children from conception...
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Ghana Unveils Bold Reserve Accumulation Policy to Safeguard Economy
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has outlined a comprehensive risk management framework under the newly approved Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), describing it as a historic step toward securing the nation’s economic future. Speaking in Parliament, the Minister emphasized that the government will adopt a proactive approach to managing risks associated with...
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Ghana Charts Path to Economic Resilience with New Reserve Policy
Ghana’s government has announced a bold new policy aimed at strengthening the nation’s economic resilience, following what officials describe as a decisive turnaround in macroeconomic performance over the past year. Presenting the statement before Parliament, the Minister highlighted that Ghana’s economy rebounded strongly in 2025 after the turbulence of the 2022–2023 crisis. Key indicators underscored...
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Police Seize Over GHS 1.4 Million Worth of Suspected Cannabis in Oti Region
The Ghana Police Service has announced the retrieval of a massive haul of suspected cannabis concealed in a truck intercepted late last year in the Oti Region. According to a statement from the Regional Headquarters in Dambai, officers stopped a Volvo truck with registration number GC 3522-09 at the Bonakye checkpoint on December 29, 2025,...
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Minister Convenes Stakeholder Meeting on Future of Ghana’s DTT Platform
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has convened a high-level stakeholder meeting to deliberate on the future of Ghana’s Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) platform. The meeting brought together key players in the broadcasting industry to discuss strategies for ensuring the long-term sustainability of the platform, which the Minister described...
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OSP Refutes Reports of Court Clearance in MIIF Corruption Probe
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dismissed media reports suggesting that businessman Nana Yaw Duodu, popularly known as Dr. Sledge of Godridge Ghana Limited, has been cleared of corruption charges by a court. In a statement issued yesterday, the OSP clarified that no criminal charges have been filed against Dr. Sledge, and therefore...
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Government Approves Payment of Gratuity Arrears for Retired Soldiers
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced that government has approved and will begin payment of gratuity arrears owed to retired military personnel under Constitutional Instrument (CI) 129. According to a statement issued by the Department of Public Relations at Burma Camp, the decision follows extensive consultations between the Military High Command, the Ministry of...