All five presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have signed a peace pact committing to unity, respect for the electoral process, and support for the eventual winner ahead of the party’s January 31, 2026, primaries. The aspirants include Mr. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, former Member of Parliament for Assin Central; Dr. Bryan Acheampong, MP...
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Finance Ministry Enforces Local Cargo Insurance for Imports Starting February 1
The Ministry of Finance has announced a new directive requiring all cargo imports into Ghana to be insured locally, effective February 1, 2026. The policy, grounded in Section 222 of the Insurance Act, 2021 (Act 1061), is expected to strengthen the domestic insurance industry and retain premium revenues within the national economy. The enforcement will...
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Tanzanian Minerals Commission Delegation Visits GoldBod to Study Ghana’s Gold Governance Model
A 15-member delegation from the Tanzanian Minerals Commission on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, paid a study visit to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to gain insights into the entity’s operations and Ghana’s regulatory framework for the precious minerals sector. According to the delegation, the visit was aimed at understanding Ghana’s gold-buying system and regulatory regime...
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Mahama Arrives in Zurich Ahead of Accra Reset Event at Davos
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Zurich ahead of his participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he is expected to host the “Accra Reset” side event later today. The former Ghanaian leader’s presence at the global summit underscores his continued engagement with international development discourse and Africa’s positioning in the global...
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Mandatory Medical Certification Introduced for Hajj 2026 Visa Processing
The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (POAG) has announced a new directive requiring all prospective pilgrims to undergo mandatory medical examinations and obtain certification as part of the Hajj 2026 visa application process. The announcement, issued from POAG’s headquarters at Hajj Village, Kotoka International Airport, follows updated guidelines from the Saudi Ministry of Health and...
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President Mahama Announces Key Appointments to Office of the President
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a slate of new appointments to the Office of the President, signaling a renewed push for effective governance and operational efficiency as his administration advances its agenda. In a statement released by the Presidency, ten individuals have been named to key roles, reflecting what the President describes as “a...
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Muntaka Assures Fair Recruitment at Prisons Service Screening Centre
Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to a transparent and merit-based recruitment process during a visit to the Ghana Prisons Service Training School screening centre in Accra. The Minister, who toured the facility as part of the Ministry’s supervisory mandate, observed the ongoing screening exercise and engaged with applicants and...
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Ablakwa Engages Student Leaders on Visa Bottlenecks, Scholarships and Return Strategies
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has held a series of consultations with Ghanaian student leaders based in Europe, Asia, and the Americas to explore ways the Ministry can better serve students abroad through embassies and high commissions. The discussions, held over the past few weeks, highlighted challenges including visa bottlenecks, consular...
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Parliamentary Committee Examines Obuasi Mine’s Environmental Impact Assessment
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Science and Technology has begun a three-day working visit to the AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Gold Mine as part of its oversight responsibilities. Leading the delegation, the Ranking Member, Hon. Prof. Hamza Adam, explained that the visit is a fact-finding mission to examine the mine’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and assess...
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Foreign Minister Hosts Chinese Ambassador on Farewell Visit
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has hosted the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, on a farewell visit, commending him for his role in advancing Ghana-China relations. Hon. Ablakwa expressed profound pride in the achievements recorded during Ambassador Tong Defa’s tenure, noting that the partnership yielded significant benefits for Ghana....