Presidential contender for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has proposed an urgent, countrywide halt to all mining operations for a period of 90 days, aimed at rehabilitating Ghana’s increasingly contaminated rivers and streams. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, October 15, Dr. Acheampong emphasized the need for Ghana to take courageous and resolute steps to safeguard its environmental assets—even if it means incurring economic setbacks. “Everybody should stop mining in this country. Regardless of the financial consequences, we have to agree that for the next 90 days during the rainy season—we should stop mining,” he declared. He made...
Ghana Health Service Alerts Public to Rising Influenza Cases Across Regions
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a public health alert following a surge in seasonal influenza cases across several regions of the country. In a notice dated 16th October 2025 and addressed to all media houses, the GHS confirmed that the current wave involves Influenza A strains H3N2 and H1N1, both known to cause flu-like symptoms and rapid transmission. According to the GHS, the increase in cases has been most pronounced in the Greater Accra, Central, Bono, and Eastern Regions, with the spike closely linked to the recent reopening of schools. The Service warns that the flu is spreading...
Finance Minister Engages World Bank President to Deepen Support for Ghana’s Development Agenda
The Minister for Finance, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, has held a high-level meeting with the President of the World Bank Group, Mr. Ajay Banga, aimed at strengthening collaboration and accelerating Ghana’s development trajectory. The discussions focused on both ongoing World Bank–supported projects and new initiatives designed to fast-track Ghana’s economic transformation. The two leaders identified five strategic sectors where enhanced support would yield the greatest impact: education, health, energy, roads, and agriculture. Hon. Ato Forson was accompanied by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, and Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Victor Smith. The delegation...
Interior Minister Welcomes New EU Ambassador, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace and Development
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mubarak, has officially received the newly appointed European Union Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Rune Skinnebach, at his office in Accra. The courtesy call marked a significant step in strengthening diplomatic ties between Ghana and the European Union. During the meeting, Ambassador Skinnebach underscored the importance of maintaining Ghana’s peace and stability, describing them as critical pillars for sustainable development and international cooperation. He reiterated the EU’s unwavering commitment to supporting Ghana’s efforts in safeguarding national security and promoting socio-economic progress. “Ghana has immense potential,” the Ambassador remarked. “As the new EU representative,...
AMA Arrests 21 Traders for Unsanitary Practices at Agbogbloshie Market
In a decisive move to uphold sanitation and public health standards, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) on Tuesday arrested twenty-one (21) traders at the Agbogbloshie Market for illegally displaying and selling goods on open drains. The operation, spearheaded by AMA’s Public Health Officers, forms part of a renewed effort to sustain cleanliness in the bustling market enclave following the recent National Sanitation Day exercise and the re-launch of the Clean Ghana Campaign Train — a citywide initiative aimed at enforcing hygiene and environmental health regulations. Prior to the enforcement, the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, had toured the...
Democracy Hub Sues Ghana Government Over Secret U.S. Deportee Detention Deal
Civil society group Democracy Hub has initiated legal proceedings at Ghana’s Supreme Court, contesting the legitimacy of a confidential Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ghanaian government and the United States concerning the reception and confinement of forcibly returned West African migrants. The organization asserts that the agreement, which permits the temporary detention of deportees from the U.S. on Ghanaian soil, contravenes the Constitution and breaches international human rights standards. The Supreme Court has scheduled Wednesday, October 22, 2025, to hear an application for an interim injunction aimed at halting the enforcement of the deal. In a statement released this...
Ghana secures crucial Moody’s Upgrade—Debt Cut fuels hope, but vigilance is essential
The upgrade by international ratings agency Moody’s of Ghana’s sovereign credit rating to Caa1 with a stable outlook signals a profound shift in the nation’s financial narrative. This move from Caa2, announced on Friday, October 10, 2025, acknowledges the courageous fiscal consolidation undertaken by the government under President John Mahama. The numbers speak volumes: a dramatic reduction in public debt from GH¢764 billion (64.9% of Gross Domestic Product a year earlier), to GH¢629 billion, or 44.9% of GDP by end-July 2025. This debt diet, coupled with a surge in gross international reserves by 43% to $10.7 billion by end-August, has...
President Xi Vows Chinese Backing for Ghana’s Sustainable Growth
Chinese President Xi Jinping has assured Ghana of China’s continued support in converting its natural resource wealth into long-term, sustainable development. He also encouraged Ghana to take full advantage of China’s zero-tariff initiative for African nations. President Xi made these comments during a bilateral meeting with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama in Beijing, held alongside the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women. The talks coincided with the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Ghana and centered on enhancing political and economic collaboration between the two countries. Reiterating China’s dedication to strengthening its alliance with Ghana, President Xi called for...
Bawumia Begins Nationwide Tour Ahead of NPP Presidential Primaries
The campaign team of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced the commencement of his nationwide campaign tour ahead of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries. A statement issued by the Bawumia Campaign on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, said the tour will officially begin on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and cover all 276 constituencies across the country. According to the statement, the campaign will adopt a grassroots-focused approach, allowing Dr. Bawumia to engage directly with Polling Station Executives, Electoral Area Coordinators, Constituency Executives (both current and former), Members of Parliament, former MMDCEs, Patrons, and Council of Elders. The release...
Finance Minister Leads Delegation to IMF-World Bank Meetings Amid Economic Milestones
Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, is leading a top-tier government delegation to Washington, D.C., to participate in the 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. Scheduled from October 13 to Saturday, October 18, the high-level summit will convene finance ministers, central bank chiefs, development agencies, and global investors to discuss pressing economic challenges and chart pathways for inclusive and sustainable development. Dr Forson is accompanied by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, along with senior officials from both the Ministry of Finance and the central bank....