The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament began its zonal public hearings in Tamale on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to scrutinise the management of public funds by various institutions. The hearings are focused on examining the Auditor-General’s reports on the utilisation of the District Assemblies Common Fund and other statutory funds for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei-Asare, assured the public of a transparent and fair process, stressing that all infractions captured in the report would be thoroughly interrogated. She noted that since the reports under review covered a period when she served...
Police Launch Manhunt After Kotoku Market Disturbance
The Accra Regional Police Command has begun a manhunt for suspects involved in a violent disturbance and unlawful discharge of firearms at the Kotoku Onion Market in the Adjen Kotoku District of the Amasaman Division. According to police, the incident on April 6, 2026, stemmed from disagreements among five onion sellers’ associations over the distribution of supplies from foreign traders. The dispute escalated into clashes, during which gunshots were fired from an unidentified location. Officers responded swiftly to the scene but were unable to immediately trace those responsible for the gunfire. Patrol teams were subsequently deployed to maintain order, while...
Forson Urges Renewed Commitment to EBID Capital Payments at 24th Governors’ Session
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has called on ECOWAS member states to honor their capital subscription obligations to the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), stressing that timely payments are critical to sustaining the Bank’s growth and impact. Speaking as Chairman of the Board of Governors at the 24th Ordinary Session of EBID in Accra, Forson welcomed delegates on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama and expressed gratitude for the confidence placed in Ghana to chair the Board over the past year. He praised the dedication of colleagues and the leadership of EBID President Dr. George Agyekum Donkor,...
Mahama Nominates Fiscal Council Members to Strengthen Oversight
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated five distinguished professionals to serve on Ghana’s Fiscal Council, a body mandated to enhance fiscal discipline and guide sound public financial management. The nominations, announced on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, were made pursuant to Section 11D of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), as amended by the Public Financial Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1136). Heading the Council is Dr. Emmanuel Oteng Kumah, appointed as Chairperson. He will be joined by Prof. Patrick Opoku Asuming, representing academia; Leslie Dwight Mensah, from a research think tank; J. Kweku Bedu-Addo, a former public policy...
Iran Agrees to Two-Week Ceasefire; Talks Set for Islamabad
Iran has announced it will observe a two-week ceasefire, paving the way for negotiations to begin Friday in Islamabad, Pakistan. The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that American attacks would be suspended if Tehran agreed to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Foreign Minister confirmed that safe passage through the vital waterway will be guaranteed for the two-week period, coordinated with Iran’s armed forces. The Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint for global oil shipments, has been at the center of heightened tensions in recent weeks. Trump’s remarks came after Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged both...
Ghana Issues Advisory on Vaccination for Travelers to Senegal
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a public announcement advising Ghanaians traveling to Senegal to ensure they are medically prepared, following recommendations from Senegalese authorities. According to the statement dated April 7, 2026, the Ministry of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad in Dakar has recommended vaccination against diseases such as yellow fever, DPT, measles, and hepatitis A and B for health and safety reasons. However, the advisory clarified that vaccination certificates for these diseases are not mandatory for entry into Senegal. The Ministry emphasized that while travelers are not required to present certificates, they are strongly encouraged...
Trump Comments on Iran Amid Claims of Regime Change
President Donald J. Trump has made a striking statement regarding Iran, suggesting that the nation is on the brink of historic transformation. In a message posted online, Trump declared that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” while also expressing hope that new leadership could usher in “something revolutionarily wonderful.” The remarks referenced what he described as “Complete and Total Regime Change,” with the possibility of “different, smarter, and less radicalized minds” prevailing in Iran. Trump framed the moment as one of the most significant in world history, marking the end of “47 years of...
Minority Demands Accountability Over Anti-LGBT Bill
Assin South MP and sponsor of the anti-LGBT bill, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has called for former President John Dramani Mahama to be held accountable for his pledge to introduce legislation on LGBTQ issues. Speaking at the NPP headquarters on behalf of the Minority, Rev. Ntim Fordjour also raised concerns about what he described as covert attempts to embed LGBTQ concepts into Ghana’s Constitution through the ongoing constitutional review process. He cited recommendations contained on pages 107 and 108 of the Constitutional Review Committee’s report. “These recommendations, if adopted, could open the door for the recognition of LGBTQ concepts within...
Ghana Secures Weeks of Fuel Reserves Amid Global Price Surge
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has disclosed that Ghana currently holds nearly eight weeks’ worth of diesel imports and close to seven weeks of petrol imports, ensuring a cushion against possible supply interruptions. Speaking at the COMAC Safety Week on Tuesday, April 7, NPA Chief Executive Officer Godwin Edudzi Tameklo said measures have been instituted to safeguard the steady flow of petroleum products despite ongoing instability in the Middle East. “Today in Ghana, for diesel, we have almost eight weeks of import cover. For petrol, we have almost 6.8 weeks. We just concluded our legal advisory meeting last week, and...
IMF Warns Domestic Policies, Not Tariffs, Drive Global Imbalances
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that widening global imbalances are rooted in domestic economic choices rather than trade tariffs or narrow industrial policies, challenging the growing tilt toward economic nationalism in policymaking. In a policy discussion at the start of April, the IMF Executive Board endorsed a staff paper that comes at a sensitive juncture for the global economy. Trade frictions are mounting, current account surpluses and deficits remain entrenched, and governments are increasingly resorting to tariffs and sector-specific interventions to shield local industries. The Fund’s analysis pushes back against this trend, stressing that external imbalances are shaped...