The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced a donation of US$250,000 (approximately GHS3 million) to assist victims of the recent devastating floods in Ghana. In a press statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 2, 2026, the government expressed appreciation to ECOWAS for its solidarity and compassion during this...
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South Korean Parliamentary Delegation Explores Infrastructure and Investment Opportunities with Ghana
A high‑level delegation from the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, led by First Deputy Speaker H.E. Park Duk Hyum, has paid a courtesy call on the Parliament of Ghana to strengthen bilateral relations and explore investment opportunities in infrastructure. The delegation, which included Members of the Korean National Assembly and representatives of ten...
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“Financial Stability Depends on Confidence” — BoG Governor at APSA Conference
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has underscored the indispensable role of resilient pension systems in promoting financial stability and sustainable economic development across Africa. Addressing the Africa Pension Supervisors Association (APSA) Annual Conference in Accra, Dr. Asiama emphasized that stronger collaboration among regulators, enhanced supervisory frameworks, technological resilience, and...
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Israeli Strikes Kill At Least Four, Including Children, Across Gaza Strip
At least four people have been killed and dozens injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza despite an ongoing “ceasefire” in the latest violation of the agreement that was meant to help end the genocide. According to Gaza’s Ministry of Health on Thursday, hospitals across the Gaza Strip received six bodies and 34 injured people in...
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WAFU B U20: Black Satellites face defining Burkina Faso test today
Ghana’s Black Satellites face a defining moment in their 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship campaign when they take on neighbours Burkina Faso in a crucial Group B encounter on Thursday at the Charles Konan Banny (CKB) Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00 GMT (6pm local time), with the Black Satellites knowing...
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Petrol to rise 7.58%, diesel 12.50% from August 1 – COMAC
Motorists, transport operators and businesses should prepare for another increase in fuel costs from August 1, as industry projections point to higher petrol, diesel and LPG prices in the first pricing window of the month. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) projects petrol prices could increase by about 7.58%, while diesel is expected to...
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Government Backs Equal Voting Rights in Party Primaries, Endorses New Regulator
The government has endorsed the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling requiring political parties to grant all members in good standing the right to vote in the selection of parliamentary and presidential candidates. It has also backed the establishment of an independent Political Parties Regulatory Commission. Attorney‑General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, told journalists that...
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Ghanaian PhD Students in UK Petition High Commission Over Scholarship Delays
Ghanaian PhD students in the United Kingdom under the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat sponsorship have petitioned the Ghana High Commission in London over prolonged delays in the payment of tuition fees and stipends. In a letter dated July 30, 2026, the UK PhD cohort referenced an earlier petition submitted on January 20, 2026, which outlined a...
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Government Accepts Proposal to Amend Dual Citizenship Restriction
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, has announced that government has endorsed a proposal to amend the 1992 Constitution to lift the restriction that bars Ghanaian citizens by birth with dual nationality from serving as Members of Parliament solely because they hold another citizenship. At a press briefing on government’s stance regarding the...
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NPP Condemns Court of Appeal’s Acquittal of Former MASLOC CEO
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed shock and dismay at the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge Madam Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC). Madam Attionu, who was extradited from the United States in June, had been convicted in April 2024 on...