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 continues to deliver tangible benefits across governance, trade, education, and cultural exchange. On preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, Ghanaian representatives received assurances that special measures are being introduced to expedite visa applications. The initiative is expected to ease current delays in securing visa...
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 outcome of successful negotiations that secured Ghana’s exemption from visa sanctions and the $15,000 visa bonds imposed on several other countries by President Donald Trump. Ghana will continue to benefit from this exemption, ensuring smoother travel arrangements for citizens. The discussions also acknowledged the removal...
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 discussions, the US conveyed major news on trade relations: the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Monday — 340 to 54 — to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by three years. AGOA provides duty-free access to the U.S. market for eligible Sub-Saharan...
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 nation. The gesture forms part of the Service’s broader effort to motivate personnel who demonstrate integrity and outstanding commitment in the line of duty. IGP Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers and urged them to see the elevation...
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 the aim of strengthening service delivery and safeguarding patient safety. The directive, issued during the Ministry of Health’s two-day management retreat, forms part of Government’s broader agenda to improve oversight of health infrastructure and ensure that public health facilities nationwide consistently meet approved safety, quality,...
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 of deadly battles inside the city itself and the departure of the Kurdish-led group’s fighters. The Syrian Army Operations Authority called on armed groups in Maskana and Deir Hafer to withdraw to the east of the Euphrates, asserting that “Iranian-made” drones were being launched from...
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. NaCCA Board Chairman, Prof. Vincent Assanful, confirmed the move in an interview with Adom News. He explained that a comprehensive review of the curriculum—from the basic to the secondary level—is underway to ensure it reflects Ghanaian values while safeguarding educational standards. The manual defines gender...
Education Ministry Confirms Approved Fees for University of Ghana
The Ministry of Education has released a statement outlining the approved fees and charges for students of the University of Ghana for the 2025/2026 academic year. Signed by Hon. Clement Abas Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education and Member of Parliament for Builsa South, the statement emphasized that the listed fees apply exclusively to the University of Ghana and are not to be adopted by other public tertiary institutions. Following a meeting held on 8th January 2026 involving the Ministry, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), and representatives of the University of Ghana, the approved fees include: Academic Facility User Fee:...
Police Arrest Taxi Syndicate Over Phone Theft
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects believed to be part of a criminal syndicate that uses taxi cabs to steal mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting passengers. The suspects — Sasu Lawrence, also known as Agbe, Richard Osei, and Charles Kofi Nti, also known as Survivor — were picked up on 12th January 2026 in an intelligence-led operation. Preliminary investigations revealed that the group operates mainly in the early hours of the day, posing as taxi drivers in search of passengers. Two suspects sit in the front seats while one positions himself at the back. Once a...
Tema Police Intercept Over 1,600 Parcels of Suspected Narcotics
The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a total of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in a major intelligence-led operation along the Akosombo–Tema road. The operation, which took place at Agomeda Junction around 12:45 a.m. on 11th January 2026, followed actionable intelligence received a day earlier indicating that narcotics were being transported from the Volta Region toward Tema. Two vehicles—a white Toyota Highlander (GS 2013-13) and a black Mitsubishi Pajero (GC 400-22)—were intercepted during the operation. The drivers, identified as Isaac Odoi, 33, and Kwame Mani, 39, were arrested on the spot. A search of the...