The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that the Latvian Foreign Ministry has officially responded to Ghana’s request for cooperation in the ongoing investigations surrounding the death of Ghanaian national Nana Agyei. According to the Minister, Latvian authorities have agreed to receive a Ghanaian delegation in Riga on January 20, 2026,...
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Dambai Gets Passport Application Centre: Mahama to Commission Facility Today
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is set to commission a new Passport Application Centre in Dambai today, marking a major milestone in expanding access to passport services across the Oti Region. The centre, which promises 24-hour operations and delivery within 15 days, will be officially opened by President John Dramani Mahama. He will be joined...
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Treasury Bills Oversubscribed for Fifth Consecutive Week
The government recorded a 19 percent oversubscription of treasury bills for the fifth week in a row, according to auction results released by the Bank of Ghana. The auction target was set at GH¢3.3 billion, but bids totaled GH¢3.95 billion, representing a 19.69 percent oversubscription. Of this, the government accepted GH¢3.89 billion. Breakdown of bids...
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Mahama Maintains 67% Approval as Optimism Holds Nationwide – Global InfoAnalytics
President John Mahama continues to enjoy broad public support, with a 67 percent job approval rating in the December 2025 National Tracking Poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics. The figure, unchanged from the previous quarter, underscores sustained confidence in the President’s leadership as the year ends. His approval spans all regions, including areas traditionally aligned with...
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Survey Shows Rising Confidence in Living Standards and Governance
A new nationwide survey by Global InfoAnalytics indicates that many Ghanaians feel their living conditions have improved compared to a year ago, reflecting growing confidence as the 2026 national budget begins to take effect. Released on Monday, December 29, the poll found that 56 percent of respondents reported better living standards over the past year,...
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Poll Shows Strong Support for Extending Presidential Term and Separating MP-Minister Roles
A nationwide survey by Global InfoAnalytics suggests that many voters back key recommendations put forward in the Constitutional Review Commission’s recent report. The poll indicates majority support for extending the presidential term from four to five years, with 57 percent of respondents in favour. Thirty-six percent opposed the proposal, while seven percent were undecided. Respondents...
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RSF says Sudan’s army launches air strikes on paramilitary stronghold Nyala
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group says the country’s army struck a fuel market in the city of Nyala, the RSF’s administrative capital, as part of an intensified aerial campaign against its positions in South Darfur. For three consecutive days ending Thursday, military drones and warplanes pounded strategic RSF sites across Nyala, including the...
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Ghana, Afreximbank Resolve $750 Million Facility Issues
The Government of Ghana and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have jointly announced the successful resolution of all outstanding issues related to a US$750 million facility signed in 2022. In a statement issued on December 25, 2025, the Ministry of Finance confirmed that both parties had reached a satisfactory agreement, paving the way for continued...
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Government Begins Implementation of Otumfuo’s Recommendations on Bawku Affair
The Government of Ghana has commenced the implementation of recommendations made by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, in his mediation report on the Bawku conflict. On December 24, 2025, personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) removed Alhaji Seidu Abagre from Bawku in line with the directives contained in the report. The Interior...
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Bank of Ghana Rolls Out Gold Programme Reforms as IMF Applauds Economic Gains
The Bank of Ghana has announced a series of reforms to improve pricing and operational efficiency in the downstream segment of its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP), beginning January 2026. The reforms, approved by the Bank’s Board, aim to reduce intermediation fees, enhance cost-efficiency, and ensure competitive yet economically sound gold buying prices. According to...