A Ministerial High-Level Meeting under the Regional Consultation on Political Participation and Leadership of Women and Youth in West Africa has been held in Accra as part of a four-day regional engagement hosted by the Government of Ghana. The consultation, which began on February 17, is organized by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social...
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Abandoned Newborn in Elmina Rescued, Receiving Care
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has confirmed that a newborn baby found abandoned near Bronyibima Estate in the Central Region is safe and receiving medical attention. The baby, believed to be about one day old, is reported to be in stable condition. Officials from the Department of Social Welfare have taken...
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A Partnership, Not Merely a Forum – Deputy Trade Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Textile and Garment Sector
The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Sampson Ahi, has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to tackling trade facilitation bottlenecks affecting Ghana’s textile and garment industry, describing the sector as a strategic pillar of the country’s industrialization and export diversification agenda. Speaking at the Public-Private Dialogue on Textile and Garment Trade Facilitation Challenges, Hon. Ahi...
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“The Time to Invest is Now” – Deputy Minister Urges Private Sector to Back Tree Crops
The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Sampson Ahi, has called on investors to scale up private sector participation in Ghana’s tree crop industry, describing it as one of Africa’s most compelling agribusiness opportunities. Speaking at the maiden Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit & Exhibition (GTCIS–2026), Hon. Ahi emphasized that the sector is...
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World Cup 2026: Ghana-England Match In Limbo
Ghana’s second group game at the World Cup against England could be cancelled due to an escalating funding dispute surrounding the stadium scheduled to host the match. FIFA is facing the alarming prospect of relocating seven matches away from Gillette Stadium, barely four months before the tournament begins per UK newspaper, The Mirror. The venue...
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Police Rescue Stolen Newborn at Mamprobi, Arrest Suspect
The Ghana Police Service has rescued a four-day-old baby boy stolen from the Mamprobi Polyclinic and arrested a female suspect in connection with the incident. According to the Regional Public Affairs Unit, the suspect, identified as Latifa Salifu, was apprehended on February 18, 2026, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital following intensive investigations. She was...
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“We will not condone any form of fronting using Ghanaians” – Lands Minister warns
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has issued a stern warning against the growing practice of foreign companies hiding behind Ghanaian fronts to access opportunities in the mining sector, declaring that government will not tolerate any arrangement that undermines genuine local participation. Addressing stakeholders at a high-level mining forum at...
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Minority Raises Red Flags Over Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has voiced strong opposition to the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025, describing it as deeply flawed and a threat to civil liberties if passed in its current form. In a press statement issued on February 18, 2026, the Caucus acknowledged the need to modernize Ghana’s national security architecture but...
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PAAIS Advisory Team Meets Minister Sam George Ahead of AI Summit
The Advisory Team of the Pan African AI Summit (PAAIS), together with the Management of the Digital Youth Village (DYV) of the University of Ghana, has met with Hon. Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, to advance Ghana’s position as Africa’s ethical hub for artificial intelligence. The meeting, held under the...
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Finance Committee Engages Key State Agencies on Oversight
The Parliamentary Committee on Finance has held consultative meetings with three major state agencies—the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), and the National Lottery Authority (NLA)—as part of its constitutional oversight responsibilities. The engagements provided Members of the Committee with the opportunity to scrutinise the financial and operational performance of...