Ghana’s inflation rate slowed to 4.6 percent in July, marking the first decline after three consecutive monthly increases and signaling renewed relief for households and businesses facing rising costs. Data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) show headline inflation fell by 0.7 percentage points, down from 5.3 percent in June. The moderation suggests that while prices continue to rise, they are doing so at a slower pace, reinforcing expectations that inflation could remain within the Bank of Ghana’s medium‑term target band of 8 ± 2 percent if current macroeconomic conditions hold. The easing was broad‑based, driven by slower increases...
NPP Holds ‘Democracy Under Attack’ Protest Today
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will today, Thursday, August 6, stage its “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration, which the party says is a rallying call to defend constitutional governance, democratic accountability, and the rule of law. The protest forms part of the NPP’s campaign against what it describes as escalating political persecution, selective justice, and misuse of state institutions under the current administration. According to party officials, the demonstration seeks to draw national attention to issues they believe undermine Ghana’s democratic standing. A central concern is the acquittal and discharge of former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans...
“Grief Has No Party Colours”: NPP Demands Accountability on Helicopter Tragedy
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has marked the first anniversary of the Adansi helicopter crash with a solemn call for national unity in grief and accountability in governance. The tragedy, which occurred on August 6, 2025, claimed eight lives, including senior government officials and members of the Ghana Armed Forces. Among the departed were Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Mr. Samuel Aboagye, and three crew members. In a statement issued on August 5, 2026, from the party’s headquarters in Accra‑North, General Secretary...
GES Condemns Assault on Obuasi SHTS Headmaster
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has strongly condemned the assault on Mr. Abdulai Zackaria, Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, describing the incident as unacceptable and contrary to the values of discipline and peaceful coexistence in schools. In a statement issued on August 5, 2026, the Service confirmed that Mr. Zackaria was attacked in the line of duty. The GES emphasized that such acts undermine the authority of school leadership and compromise the safe environment required for effective teaching and learning. The Public Relations Unit, led by Daniel Fenyi, noted that immediate steps are being taken to address the...
Tema Police Secure 20-Year Sentences for Human Traffickers
The Tema Regional Police Command has secured the conviction and sentencing of two men for human trafficking and causing harm, reaffirming its commitment to combating organized crime and abuse. Kingsley Ndifon, 29, and Emmanuel Akong, 25, were arrested on August 20, 2023, at Sebrepor, a suburb of Tema, after a distress call alerted the Afienya District Police Command that individuals were being held against their will. A swift police operation, supported by concerned residents, led to the arrest of the suspects and the rescue of eleven Nigerian nationals confined in the house. Investigations revealed that the victims had been recruited...
Education Ministry Orders Probe into Obuasi SHTS Violence
The Ministry of Education has condemned the violent assault at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, describing the incident as “reprehensible and criminal” and directing swift disciplinary action against those found culpable. In a statement issued on August 5, 2026, the Ministry reaffirmed its zero‑tolerance stance on lawlessness in educational institutions. The Honourable Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has instructed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to investigate the matter thoroughly and apply sanctions in line with established disciplinary procedures. The release, signed by Deputy Minister Dr. Clement Abas Apak, emphasized that discipline remains the foundation of quality education. It assured the...
Ghana Not Blacklisted Under Saudi Arabia’s E‑Visa Programme, MFA Assures
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed claims circulating on social media that Ghana has been blacklisted by Saudi Arabia under its electronic tourist visa programme. In a statement issued yesterday, the Ministry explained that Saudi Arabia’s e‑visa system is determined solely by the Kingdom’s authorities and currently covers sixty‑six countries, primarily G20 members, North America, the European Union, and high‑income Asian economies. Only three African nations — South Africa, Mauritius, and Seychelles — are included. Ghana’s absence from the list, the Ministry stressed, does not amount to prohibition or diplomatic failure. “The absence of Ghana from the tourist e‑visa...
Education Minister Inaugurates Ghana Commission for UNESCO General Assembly
The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated the General Assembly of the Ghana Commission for UNESCO at the Ministry of Education’s Conference Room, marking a significant step in strengthening Ghana’s collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Addressing members of the newly constituted Assembly, Hon. Iddrisu urged them to harness their expertise to advance the Commission’s work and deepen Ghana’s engagement with UNESCO. He emphasized the importance of collective effort in promoting UNESCO’s objectives and attracting resources and technical assistance to support national development programmes. The Secretary‑General of the Ghana Commission for UNESCO, Prof. Osman...
POPVOX‑DPP Foundation Launches Digital Parliaments Project Africa
The POPVOX‑DPP Foundation, in collaboration with the House Democracy Partnership, has launched the Digital Parliaments Project Africa at a capacity‑building training hosted in Ghana’s Parliament. The initiative is designed to strengthen legislative processes across the continent by bridging the gap between research and parliamentary practice. It aims to enhance legislative effectiveness, improve governance outcomes, and foster modern, data‑driven systems within African legislatures. Speaking at the launch, Ms. Marci Harris, Co‑Founder and Executive Director of POPVOX‑DPP, underscored the project’s focus on promoting transparency, accountability, and stronger institutional commitment among African Parliaments. She highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping...
Ga Mantse Endorses Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Receives Donation Ahead of Homowo
The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has pledged his full support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), describing it as a critical national intervention capable of transforming access to specialised healthcare and restoring hope to thousands of Ghanaians battling chronic and life‑threatening diseases. The assurance came when GMTF Administrator Adjoa Obuobia Darko‑Opoku led a high‑powered delegation, including Board Member Dr. Adu Agyei Gyamfi and members of the Fund’s management team, on a courtesy call to the Ga Mantse Palace ahead of this year’s Homowo Festival. The delegation briefed the Ga Mantse on the Fund’s...