The Ghana Education Service (GES) has secured financial clearance from the government for the payment of salaries to 6,249 teachers who were recruited in 2024. In a statement signed by the Head of Public Relations, Mr. Daniel Fenyi, GES said the approval would enable the Service to complete all necessary processes to ensure the affected staff receive their outstanding salaries. “The Ghana Education Service announces that financial clearance has been granted for the payment of salaries of the remaining six thousand two hundred and forty-nine (6,249) teachers recruited in 2024,” the release stated. According to the statement, although the financial...
Madagascar military leader sworn in as president after youth-led protests
Col Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as the new president of Madagascar days after a military takeover on the Indian Ocean nation. He swapped his fatigues for a suit to succeed ousted President Andry Rajoelina, who fled the country and was later impeached following weeks of youth-led protests demanding greater accountability from his government. The ceremony took place at the Constitutional Court in the capital, Antananarivo, where a large crowd gathered to watch – including those who spearheaded the protests. “Today marks a historic turning-point for our country,” the AFP news agency quotes the new president as saying as...
Grenada to Recruit Ghanaian Nurses Amid Health Worker Shortage
The Government of Grenada has revealed plans to enlist Ghanaian nurses and allied health workers to help mitigate a significant shortage of medical personnel in the Caribbean country. This initiative aligns with Ghana’s Work Abroad Programme, which seeks to expand employment prospects for skilled workers. The announcement was made during the first-ever Ghana–Grenada political dialogue held in Accra, headed by Grenada’s Prime Minister, Dickon Mitchell, who is currently on a three-day official visit. The visit is anticipated to enhance diplomatic ties between the two nations across vital sectors such as healthcare, education, climate action, commerce, and investment. Grenada’s Minister for...
BoG Governor Denies Forex Market Manipulation, Defends Emergency Interventions to Avert Collapse
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama Pandit, has refuted claims that the central bank manipulated the foreign exchange market, asserting that its recent measures were essential to avert a complete market breakdown. During discussions with the International Monetary Fund at the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., on October 16, Dr Pandit explained that the BoG’s actions between the second and third quarters were prompted by substantial foreign exchange outflows tied to overdue payments and investor withdrawals. “Yes, there were allegations about whether we were intervening in the market,” he stated. “But that was...
Akufo-Addo Mourns Raila Odinga, Former Kenyan Prime Minister
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of the former Prime Minister of Kenya, Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a “great son of Africa” and “a very good friend.” In a heartfelt message shared on his official Facebook page, President Akufo-Addo extended his condolences to the people of Kenya, President William Samoei Ruto, and the bereaved Odinga family following the statesman’s death in India on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Mr. Odinga, aged 80, reportedly died of a heart attack while receiving medical treatment in Kerala. President Akufo-Addo recounted his long-standing relationship with...
Ghana Confirms 735 Mpox Cases as 22 New Infections Emerge
As of October 14, 2025, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported a cumulative total of 735 confirmed Mpox infections across the country. The latest update indicates that 22 additional cases have emerged in recent days, triggering renewed health advisories. Citizens are urged to safeguard themselves and others by practicing proper hygiene and promptly reporting any signs of illness. According to the GHS, common symptoms of Mpox include fever, skin eruptions, headaches, muscle pain, swollen glands, chills, and fatigue. The agency emphasized that individuals experiencing these symptoms should seek medical attention at the nearest clinic or hospital without hesitation. Mpox...
PMMC/GoldBod Generates $8 Billion in Foreign Exchange for Ghana from Small-Scale Gold Exports
Ghana’s small-scale gold mining sector has generated a remarkable $8.06 billion in foreign exchange for the country between January and 15th October 2025, according to new data released by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in collaboration with the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). The report, titled Small-Scale Gold Exports by PMMC/GoldBod from January 2025 to 15th October 2025, highlights significant growth in both the volume and value of gold exports over the past three years. So far in 2025, small-scale gold exporters have shipped 81,719.23 kilograms (approximately 81.7 metric tonnes) of gold, valued at $8,061,353,948.57, surpassing the full-year figures for...
Mahama’s China Visit Yields Major Diplomatic and Developmental Gains
President John Dramani Mahama’s recent official visit to China has delivered a wave of transformative agreements and strategic partnerships, reinforcing Ghana’s global standing and unlocking new avenues for national development. The high-level diplomatic engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping has been hailed as a landmark moment in Ghana-China relations, with tangible outcomes across infrastructure, trade, environment, and gender empowerment. During bilateral talks in Beijing, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to sustainable development. The two governments agreed to collaborate on environmental protection, green energy transitions, and the fight against illegal mining—issues central to Ghana’s ecological and economic future. Infrastructure development featured...
Goldbod Model Draws Interest as Mozambique Explores Gold Market Reforms
A high-level delegation from Mozambique’s Kimberly Process Management has concluded a two-day study visit to Ghana, seeking to learn from the country’s experience in regulating gold trading and certification. The Kimberly Process Management, operating under Mozambique’s Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, is responsible for ensuring the legality of rough diamonds, precious metals, and gemstones. Their visit to Ghana forms part of a broader effort to reform Mozambique’s gold market and align with international standards. The exchange programme centred on the Ghana Gold Buying and Distribution Company (Goldbod), which has become a key institution in Ghana’s mineral economy. Goldbod’s role...
Minority Demands Halt to Alleged Sale of AT to Telecel, Accuses Communications Minister of “Inconsistency and Secrecy”
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly objected to what it describes as a clandestine attempt by the government to sell or merge state-owned telecommunications company, AT (formerly AirtelTigo), with Telecel Ghana. At a press conference in Accra today, the Minority accused the Minister of Communications, Hon. Sam George, of “policy inconsistency, incompetence and lack of transparency” in handling the future of AT, a company they insist remains a strategic national asset. According to the group, recent moves by the government to merge AT with Telecel amount to “an unholy alliance” that will rob Ghanaians of competition in the telecom...