Ghana’s economy expanded by 3.8% in October 2025, marking a notable improvement over the 3.0% growth recorded in the same period last year, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The figures, released as part of the Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG), reflect increased production of goods and services across key sectors. Government Statistician,...
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Ghana Health Service Issues Meningitis Alert Amid Dry Season Risks
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a renewed public health alert on meningitis, warning of increased risk during the current dry and dusty season. The reminder, signed by Director-General Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, follows an earlier alert issued on December 1, 2025, and urges heightened vigilance, especially in overcrowded communities. Meningitis, a serious and...
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Bilateral Talks Highlight Security Gains, US Assures Ghana on Ofori-Atta, Tamakloe Attionu Cases
Ghana and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, following a comprehensive assessment of cooperation and agreed priority areas for 2026. The meeting, hosted by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also reviewed significant progress achieved in 2025. Acting US Ambassador Rolf Olson led the American delegation. Both...
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Ghana, US Review Ties; New Visa Measures Ahead of World Cup
Ghana and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, following a comprehensive assessment of ongoing cooperation and future priorities. The meeting, hosted by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reviewed significant progress achieved in 2025 and outlined new areas of collaboration for 2026. Officials emphasized that the partnership...
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Ghana Secures US Visa Sanction Exemption, Tariffs Lifted on Agricultural Exports
Ghana and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, following a comprehensive assessment of cooperation and priority areas for 2026. The meeting, hosted by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reviewed significant progress achieved in 2025. Acting US Ambassador Rolf Olson led the American delegation. Officials welcomed the...
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US House Votes to Extend AGOA, Boosting Ghana’s Trade Prospects
Ghana and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, following a comprehensive assessment of cooperation and priority areas for 2026. The meeting, hosted by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also reviewed significant progress achieved in 2025. Acting US Ambassador Rolf Olson led the American delegation. During the...
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IGP Promotes 17 Police Officers for Exemplary Service
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted seventeen officers, including two senior officers, in recognition of their professionalism, discipline, and dedication to duty. The promotions, announced at Police Headquarters in Accra, were granted in appreciation of the officers’ distinguished performance, particularly their commitment to operational excellence and service to the...
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Health Minister Orders Audit of Oti Region Facilities; 24-Hour Cleaning Services for Public Hospitals
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP, has directed the Technical Advisor to the Ministry, Dr. Korku Awoonor, to constitute a technical working group to undertake a comprehensive audit of all health facilities in the Oti Region. The audit will assess the structural integrity, operational capacity, and overall productivity of the facilities, with...
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Syrian Army Declares Military Zones In Rural Aleppo As SDF Destroys Bridges
The Syrian army has declared Maskana and Deir Hafer in the eastern Aleppo countryside closed military zones, accusing Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) forces of regrouping in the area A military source told Al Jazeera on Tuesday that the SDF destroyed three bridges connecting areas under their control with government-controlled areas east of Aleppo, following days...
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NaCCA Orders Withdrawal of SHS PE & Health Manual
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has instructed all teachers holding hard copies of the Senior High School Physical Education and Health teachers’ manual to return them immediately. The directive comes in response to concerns over a contentious definition of gender identity contained in the manual, which is currently in use in schools....