Villarreal boss Marcelino is confident that Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey is fully ready for his team’s UEFA Champions League opener on Tuesday night. The Spanish club head to London to face Tottenham Hotspur in their first group-stage fixture, marking Partey’s return to English football since leaving Arsenal. The 32-year-old is due back at the Old Bailey shortly after the match for a plea hearing on charges of rape and sexual assault. Nevertheless, Marcelino maintains that the player is in excellent shape ahead of the clash. “I am totally convinced that he is mentally prepared and technically prepared to play,” Marcelino...
Court Grants GH¢50,000 Bail to Bono Regional NPP Chairman Abronye DC
The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 by an Accra Circuit Court. The bail comes with one surety, without justification. His lead counsel, Daniel Mantey Addo, confirmed the decision on Monday, noting that Abronye’s health had deteriorated during his time in custody and that the ruling had brought him some relief. The legal team is working to meet the bail conditions to secure his immediate release. Abronye DC was arrested on September 8, 2025, and charged with offensive conduct conducive to...
Ayine Accuses Ghana Bar Association of Partisanship, Selective Advocacy
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has accused the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) of straying from its professional mandate and adopting a partisan posture in its public advocacy. Addressing the GBA’s annual conference in Wa, Dr. Ayine expressed disappointment over what he described as the association’s inconsistent stance on constitutional matters, warning that such conduct undermines its credibility. “We must remember that our allegiance is first and foremost to the constitution and this republic, not to transient political interests,” he told members. He acknowledged the Bar’s historic role in assisting the Supreme Court to interpret and enforce the...
Cabinet Approves Ghana–US MoU on West African Deportees – Ablakwa
Minister For Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed Cabinet’s approval for Ghana to participate in a third-country deportation arrangement with the United States, under which the country will accept a limited number of West African deportees. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, September 15, Mr. Ablakwa clarified that the current framework is a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), not a binding treaty. “Let me emphasise that under this understanding with the United States, Ghana must first independently vet the background of those the U.S. intends to deport, to satisfy ourselves that they do not pose...
Gov’t Tightens Visa Rules for Chinese Nationals in Fresh Anti-Galamsey Push
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced sweeping changes to visa application procedures for Chinese nationals as part of renewed measures to combat illegal mining, locally known as galamsey. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, 15th September, Mr. Ablakwa reaffirmed Ghana’s longstanding and cordial relations with China but stressed that unlawful activities by a minority of individuals would not be condoned. “We have very great relations with China and, to be fair to the Chinese, a lot of them are doing good business, they are investing in transformative projects,” he said. “There is...
Cedi Holds Strong Global Ranking Despite Seasonal Pressures – BoG Governor
Ghana’s local currency, the cedi, continues to rank among the world’s best-performing currencies despite the combined effects of seasonal trade pressures and a recent dip in remittance inflows, according to the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama. Addressing the opening session of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting on September 15, 2025, Dr. Asiama acknowledged that remittances — a key source of foreign exchange — have been weaker than in previous years. However, he stressed that the impact on the cedi’s stability has been minimal. “Despite the seasonal pressures and a slowdown in remittance inflows in recent weeks,...
Ghana Rolls Out 2,500 Scholarships in Landmark Educational Diplomacy Drive
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has unveiled a major scholarship initiative aimed at deepening regional integration and expanding academic opportunities for both Ghanaian and West African students. As part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Ministry will facilitate 1,000 scholarships for students from ECOWAS member states to pursue studies in Ghana. The programme is designed to strengthen regional solidarity and position Ghana as a leading hub for academic cooperation within West Africa. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa also announced that 1,500 scholarships have been secured for...
17 Ghanaians Evacuated Safely Amid Iran–Israel Hostilities – Foreign Affairs Minister
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has confirmed the successful evacuation of 17 Ghanaian nationals from conflict zones during the recent escalation of hostilities between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the coordinated operation demonstrated Ghana’s preparedness to act swiftly in safeguarding its citizens abroad during periods of global instability. The Minister explained that the evacuation was the result of rapid diplomatic and logistical interventions, supported by Ghana’s missions in the affected region. “Our rapid response affirms the importance of strong diplomatic networks and contingency planning,” he...
Foreign Affairs Minister Presents Performance Report; Highlights Reforms and Humanitarian Efforts
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa, has presented the Ministry’s performance report under the Government Accountability Series, reaffirming the Mahama administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and people-centred governance. Speaking at the event, the Minister said the Ministry’s mandate, drawn from Chapter Six, Articles 40 and 73–75 of the 1992 Constitution, positions it as the lead institution in formulating, executing, and coordinating Ghana’s foreign policy. The Ministry operates through 27 functional bureaux and specialised units at its Accra headquarters — including the Accra International Conference Centre, the Passport Office, the Foreign Service Institute, and Edu Lodge...
FixTheCountry to Hold Anti-Galamsey Vigil and March in Accra
Convenor of the FixTheCountry movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has announced plans for a vigil on Sunday, September 21, at Revolution Square in Accra, aimed at protesting the ongoing environmental devastation caused by illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The announcement, made in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, September 15, 2025, underscored the urgent need for united action to protect Ghana’s natural environment. Barker-Vormawor described the fight against galamsey as both a moral and spiritual duty. “The responsibility to protect and preserve the environment is by divine assignment, ours as a people,” he wrote, stressing that the issue goes beyond...