Armed men dressed in police uniforms and claiming to be National Security operatives stormed the Kwahu Paramount Chief’s palace at Abene in the early hours of Monday, November 17, 2025. The raid, which occurred around 4 a.m., involved gunfire inside the palace, throwing residents into panic. During the attack, the assailants abducted the Kwahuhemaa, Nana Adwoa Gyemfua, and seized the Kwahuhene’s official Toyota Land Cruiser. Tracking data shows the vehicle is headed toward Accra. The motive behind the assault and abduction remains unclear. Both the Nkawkaw and Kwahu Divisional Police Commands have denied any involvement, stressing that no official team...
Interior Minister Postpones Security Services Recruitment After El Wak Tragedy
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has announced a rescheduling of the nationwide recruitment exercise for the security services, moving the start date from Saturday, November 15, to Monday, November 17. The announcement, made on Friday, November 14, comes in the wake of the tragic incident at the El Wak Sports Stadium during the military enlistment process. According to the Interior Minister, the recruitment for the Police, Immigration, and Prisons Service will now begin on Monday, with a revised timetable to be shared through national newspapers, official social media channels, and the relevant ministries and agencies. “The application process...
Minority Slams 2026 Budget as “Growthless, Jobless, and Minimalist”
The Minority in Parliament has branded the 2026 Budget as “growthless, jobless, and minimalist,” arguing that it fails to tackle Ghana’s pressing economic difficulties. Addressing the media on Friday, November 14, former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament, Amin Adam, spoke on behalf of the caucus, criticising the budget for lacking depth and offering only “cosmetic rhetoric” from what he described as a “crawling government.” “Ghana needs a better budget that strengthens revenue realism, expands productive investment, protects fiscal credibility, and enables the private sector to lead job creation. We can therefore describe the 2026 budget, the Galamsey budget, as...
Japan Overcomes Ghana’s Black Stars in Friendly Clash
Ghana’s Black Stars faced a challenging night in Toyota as Japan secured a 2–0 victory in Tuesday’s international friendly, with strikes from Takumi Minamino and Ritsu Doan proving decisive. For Otto Addo’s men, the encounter brought difficult spells, glimpses of promise, and useful lessons ahead of their upcoming competitive matches. Japan came out aggressively, immediately putting Ghana under pressure. Within the opening five minutes, Minamino forced debutant goalkeeper Joseph Anang into a sharp stop — his first major test in national colours. The pressure, however, continued to mount. The breakthrough arrived in the 15th minute when Kaishu Sano slipped a...
Police Arrest Four in Connection with Murder of Tanosu Chief
The Ghana Police Service has arrested four individuals believed to be connected to the murder of the Akwamuhene of Tanosu in the Bono East Region. According to a statement issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the suspects — identified as Issifu Addae, also known as Akwasi Addae; Stephen Gyamfi; Augustine Arhinful; and Martha Mansah — were picked up as part of ongoing investigations into the killing. Authorities have also named four additional persons as individuals of interest and have launched a manhunt to locate them. Preliminary police findings suggest that the deceased chief was destooled by the Akwamuhene of...
President Mahama Inaugurates Expanded Tema Port
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the expanded Tema Port, marking the completion of phases one and two of the landmark project. The expansion, delivered through a public–private partnership between Meridian Port Services (MPS), APM Terminals, and the Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority, was privately funded. President Mahama described the collaboration as a clear demonstration of Ghana’s ability to leverage private capital for national development. Speaking at the ceremony, the President hailed the Tema Port expansion as “one of the most ambitious infrastructure developments in Africa’s maritime sector.” He emphasized that Ghana is positioning itself as the gateway to West...
Finance Minister Presents 2026 Budgets Statement And Economic Policy
Finance Minister, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, has presented the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament, outlining government’s plan to reset the economy for growth, job creation, and transformation. The Minister said the budget seeks to consolidate macroeconomic stability by sustaining fiscal discipline, strengthening revenue mobilisation, and ensuring responsible debt management. He assured lawmakers that inflation is projected to remain on a firm downward trajectory towards optimal levels. Dr. Forson also announced the scrapping of the Covid levy, a measure he described as part of government’s efforts to ease the burden on citizens while maintaining prudent fiscal policies. In...
Ghana Strengthens Evidence-Based Health Policy Through Saving Project
The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing evidence-based health policy with the launch of the Sustainable Access and Delivery of New Vaccines in Ghana (SAVING) Project, a landmark initiative positioning the country as a leader in health technology assessment and policy innovation. The project, spearheaded by the Ministry, has built national capacity in Health Technology Assessment, strengthened procurement and supply chain systems, and enhanced mechanisms for disseminating health information. Among its key outputs are practical tools such as a Supply Chain Manual and a Drug Information Strategy, designed to guide the introduction of new health technologies across...
Parliament Confirms Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Ghana’s New Chief Justice
Parliament has officially endorsed Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the Chief Justice of Ghana, following his vetting by the Appointments Committee on Monday, November 10. His confirmation on Thursday, November 13, came after the Committee, through a majority vote, recommended the adoption of its report in favour of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s appointment. “The Committee therefore recommends to the House by majority decision the adoption of the report of the approval of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana,” Committee Chairman Bernard Ahiafor announced while presenting the report to the House. He explained that the nominee was approved after...
South Sudan’s president sacks vice president and potential successor
South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, has sacked one of his five vice presidents in a series of firings that come amid escalating internal conflict. Benjamin Bol Mel was appointed in February and had been widely rumoured to be Kiir’s preferred successor. The powerful vice president was also stripped of his position as deputy leader of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party, and was demoted from general to private in the National Security Service. No reason was given for his sacking and no successor has been named. Bol Mel has been under United States. sanctions for alleged corruption since...