The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has renewed its call for Ghana and other Sub-Saharan African nations to establish operationally independent central banks. According to the Fund, this is a critical step toward ensuring long-term economic growth and maintaining price stability across the region. During the World Economic Outlook update held in the United States, IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas emphasized that central bank independence is fundamental for sound and credible monetary policy. He noted that countries with independent monetary authorities are better positioned to control inflation and respond to economic shocks. “Without operational independence, central banks risk becoming tools of...
Failure to revive Komenda Sugar Factory could be an albatross on our neck – Atta-Mills warns government
The Member of Parliament for Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem (KEEA), Samuel Atta-Mills, has warned that failure by the NDC government to urgently operationalize the Komenda Sugar Factory could become a major political and developmental liability. Mr. Atta-Mills, who has been a consistent advocate for the factory’s revival since the previous Akufo-Addo administration, expressed hope that the Mahama-led government will follow through on its commitment. During a visit to the factory earlier this year, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, outlined government’s plans to restart the factory and provide employment for residents of Komenda and surrounding communities, many of whom have...
Parliamentary Committee Tours Justice Ministry Agencies
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs has commenced a series of familiarization visits to institutions under the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General’s Department (MOJAGD), in line with its oversight mandate under Order 238 of Parliament’s Standing Orders. Led by Chairman Hon. Mahama Shaibu, the Committee began its tour with a meeting with the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Hon. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine. Discussions centered on key operational challenges, notably staff shortages and the need for improved remuneration to boost morale and productivity within the Ministry. The Committee then visited the Legal Aid Commission, where they...
Ghana, Nigeria Reaffirm Diplomatic Ties Amid Tensions
Ghana and Nigeria have reaffirmed their longstanding and cordial relations following high-level diplomatic engagements aimed at addressing recent tensions sparked by inflammatory remarks made by a Nigerian community leader residing in Ghana. A high-level Nigerian delegation led by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, arrived in Accra this week on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to engage Ghanaian officials over recent diplomatic concerns. The visit follows widespread controversy triggered by viral remarks allegedly made by an Igbo community leader in Ghana, suggesting the establishment of an “Igbo Kingdom.” The comments provoked public backlash, social...
Government Orders Probe, Condemns Attack on JoyNews Journalist During McDan-linked Demolition
The government has expressed strong disapproval of the reported manhandling of a JoyNews journalist and the alleged abuse of a civilian by a military officer during a demolition operation at a warehouse reportedly connected to businessman Daniel McKorley, popularly known as McDan. In an official statement released on Wednesday, July 30, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Presidential Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, labeled the conduct of the soldier as “completely intolerable.” He reiterated the Mahama administration’s steadfast support for press freedom and the protection of media personnel “I am directed by President John Dramani Mahama to unequivocally reaffirm his unwavering...
Journalist Assaulted, Detained During Coverage of Demolition Exercise — JoyNews Reports
According to a report from JoyNews, a disturbing incident unfolded on Spintex Road, Accra, during a demolition exercise on Tuesday, July 30, 2025. The media outlet reports that its journalist, Carlos Calony, was physically attacked and unlawfully detained while reporting live from the scene. Calony, accompanied by cameraman Jonathan Mensah Quaye, was on-site conducting interviews when men suspected to be National Security operatives dressed in military attire assaulted them without warning. JoyNews states that Calony was in conversation with a witness when officers allegedly assaulted the civilian and proceeded to hit the journalist in the neck. The situation reportedly intensified...
GES Temporarily Closes Schools Impacted by Violence, Pledges Safety Ahead of WASSCE
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has ordered the temporary closure of schools in the Upper East Region following a series of violent episodes. Institutions such as Bawku SHS, Nalerigu SHS, and Zuarungu SHS were among those affected, with incidents resulting in student fatalities, multiple injuries, and extensive damage to property. The violent outbreaks, which occurred between July 20 and 26, severely interrupted academic progress and left students, staff, and families shaken. In an official statement released Tuesday, July 29, 2025, GES labeled the events as “tragic” and issued a strong condemnation of the attacks against the educational institutions. “GES expresses...
Militant Attack on a Military Base in Burkina Faso kills 50 Troops
A devastating assault has shaken a military base in Dargo, a town located in the northern region of Burkina Faso, claiming the lives of approximately 50 soldiers. Eyewitnesses report that around 100 heavily armed militants stormed the base on Monday, engaging in a fierce battle with troops. The attackers reportedly overran the base, looting and pillaging equipment before setting the facility on fire, sending shockwaves throughout the region. The suspected masterminds behind this atrocity are believed to be members of Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), a group linked to numerous recent attacks across West Africa. Although the military has not...
EX Blackstars Goalkeeper Ali Jarrah Laments 32 Years Of State Abandonment
Ali Jarrah, once the trusted goalkeeper for Ghana’s national football team, has expressed deep sorrow over what he describes as three decades of abandonment by the state following the injury that prematurely ended his sporting career. In a poignant message shared on Facebook, Jarrah looked back on the 32 years since a devastating incident during a match left him paralyzed. “It has been 32 long years since the unfortunate event that changed my life forever while serving in the line of duty,” Jarrah wrote. “I’ve carried the pain, the sacrifice, and the silence yet through it all, the state has...
PNP Calls for Nationwide Audit of Certificates Held by Mahama Appointees and Public Workers
The People’s National Party (PNP) has officially petitioned the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to conduct a full-scale audit of academic certificates held by appointees in former President John Dramani Mahama’s administration and all public sector workers. In a strongly worded letter addressed to the Director-General of GTEC, Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, PNP Chairperson and Leader, Madam Janet Nabla, urged the Commission to verify all qualifications from diplomas to PhDs with special attention to degrees obtained from foreign institutions. The party expressed deep concern over the growing trend of certificate fraud in the public sector, describing it as a serious...