The outcome of Guinea-Bissau’s presidential election remains uncertain after the electoral commission announced Tuesday that it could not certify results from the disputed November 23 vote. Armed men reportedly stormed the commission’s offices, seizing ballot papers and tally sheets, and destroying servers that contained the vote data. Officials said the break-in occurred on November 26, just one day before the commission was due to release the official results. Both incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and opposition candidate Fernando Dias da Costa have since claimed victory. Events escalated quickly as the military seized power on the same day, a move Embaló...
Black Queens Fall 2–0 to England in Friendly
Ghana’s Black Queens were defeated 2–0 by England in an international friendly played at St Mary’s Stadium on Tuesday. England struck early, opening the scoring in the sixth minute when Lucia Kendall pounced on a loose ball in the penalty area and finished from close range. The Lionesses dominated possession for much of the contest, creating several opportunities and striking the frame of the goal on multiple occasions. Ghana, however, remained organized defensively and managed to restrict the damage in the opening half. Goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan produced key saves, notably denying Missy Bo Kearns from close range, as England pressed...
PURC Announces Tariff Increases for Electricity and Water
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has confirmed upward revisions to electricity and water tariffs following the conclusion of its 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review (MYTO). The new charges will come into effect on January 1, 2026. In a statement, the Commission explained that the decision was reached after months of investment hearings, stakeholder engagements, and regional consultations held nationwide as part of the regulatory process. Electricity tariffs across all customer categories are set to rise by 9.86%. PURC noted that the adjustment reflects the investment requirements of power utilities, anticipated generation inputs, and broader economic indicators including inflation, the cedi-to-dollar...
TUSAAG Declares Indefinite Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Research Allowance
The Technical Universities Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has announced an indefinite nationwide strike beginning Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The move comes in response to what the Association describes as a “blatant breach of agreement” by government regarding the payment of a negotiated One-Time Research Allowance, which has remained unpaid for nearly 17 months. The strike will see the suspension of administrative services across all 10 Technical Universities, halting critical operations necessary for the smooth running of the academic calendar, including admissions, examinations, and financial management. At the heart of the dispute is government’s continued failure to release the...
GoldBod CEO Honoured with Historic Suma Adinkra Sword
GoldBod Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., has been conferred with the prestigious Suma Adinkra Sword by the Suma Traditional Council, marking a historic recognition of his leadership and contributions to Ghana’s mining sector. The ceremony, presided over by Paramount Chief Odeneho Dr. Affram Brempong III, celebrated Gyamfi’s outstanding stewardship at the Ghana Gold Board, where his initiatives have been credited with strengthening the industry and delivering positive impact nationwide. In his acceptance remarks, Gyamfi dedicated the honour to the entire GoldBod team, urging them to continue their hard work and commitment to advancing Ghana’s development. “This recognition is not...
Zipline Defends Drone Service Amid Minister’s Criticism
The Country Manager of Zipline Ghana, Daniel Kwaku Merki, has dismissed suggestions that the firm’s drone delivery service is being diverted to transport non-essential items such as condoms and textbooks. His rebuttal comes after the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, alleged during the Government Accountability Series on Monday, December 1, 2025, that the multi-million-dollar drone initiative had strayed from its core mandate of supplying urgent, life-saving medicines to remote communities. Mr Merki, however, maintains that such deliveries are “extremely rare.” He explained that only one in 20,000 flights involves items like condoms, and even in those cases, the requests...
High Court Orders Filing of Plea Bargain in Nana Agradaa Case
The High Court in Accra has directed lawyers representing Patricia Asieduaa, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, and her co-accused to formally submit the details of their proposed plea bargain ahead of the next hearing. The Court instructed that the agreement be lodged no later than three clear days before the adjourned date of December 16, 2025. During Tuesday’s sitting (December 2), state prosecutors indicated they were considering applying for a bench warrant against the second accused. Defence counsel, however, argued that they had not received the required notice of hearing. The judge subsequently ordered the Court Registry to ensure proper...
Ghana, US Strengthen Ties With New Security and Trade Gains
Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has described his meeting with Acting United States Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Rolf Olson, as “very constructive,” highlighting recent gains in bilateral relations and new areas of cooperation. According to the Minister, discussions covered several positive developments, including the restoration of five-year visas for Ghanaian citizens, the removal of the 15 percent tariffs imposed by President Trump on cocoa, semi-processed cocoa, and other eligible agricultural exports, as well as arrangements to facilitate travel for World Cup fans. Ghana was also exempted from last week’s U.S. Green Card Review and immigration suspension policy. Mr....
VEMAG Petitions Transport Ministry Over DVLA’s Digital Plate Rollout
The Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) has officially appealed to the Ministry of Transport to halt the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority’s (DVLA) planned rollout of digital vehicle number plates, scheduled to begin in January 2026. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Victor Twum Koranteng, the association accused the DVLA of excluding critical local stakeholders and pursuing a poorly coordinated programme that threatens the livelihoods of more than 3,000 workers in the plate embossment sector. VEMAG underscored its long-standing role as the legally mandated body for vehicle plate embossment in Ghana, highlighting its history of pre-financing production for...
Asantehene Concludes Mediation with Face-to-Face Meeting in Bawku Chieftaincy Dispute
The Asantehene, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Monday brought to a close months of mediation in the protracted Bawku chieftaincy crisis by convening a crucial face-to-face dialogue between the two rival sides at the Manhyia Palace Jubilee Hall in Kumasi. The meeting marked the first time both factions met directly before the Asantehene since the mediation process began. Chief Tarana John Wuni Grumah, Paramount Chief of the Tarana Traditional Area and spokesperson for the Naayiri, led a 30-member delegation on behalf of His Majesty Naa Bohugu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga, the Naayiri and Overlord of Mamprugu and the Mamprusis....