The Ghana Police Service has deployed reinforcements to Nkwanta following renewed violent attacks that left five people dead. In a statement issued by the Regional Headquarters in Dambai on March 26, the Inspector-General of Police confirmed that two armored vehicles and personnel from the National Police Operations were dispatched to the area to restore calm. A joint security team comprising the Police, Military, Bureau of National Investigations, Defence Intelligence, and Ghana National Fire Service recovered the bodies of three men and two women from two separate locations in the Nkwanta South Municipality. Investigations have begun to establish the circumstances surrounding...
Ablakwa Hails Landmark UN Vote Restoring Dignity of Enslaved Africans
Ghana has achieved a historic diplomatic victory at the United Nations General Assembly with the adoption of Resolution A/80/L.48, which declares the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialized chattel enslavement as the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution was overwhelmingly supported by 123 Member States. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a Facebook post, expressed profound gratitude to the UN and the global coalition that backed Ghana’s initiative. “We are immensely and eternally grateful to the UN, all 123 Member States who voted emphatically for Ghana’s Resolution and express limitless appreciation to our broad coalition of people of good...
“Closer to the Miner”: GoldBod Pushes Gold Trading Reforms in Kumasi
GoldBod has stepped up its drive to reshape Ghana’s gold sector, engaging small-scale miners in Kumasi at a stakeholder forum focused on advancing reforms and rolling out District Gold Buying Centres. Addressing participants, CEO Sammy Gyamfi outlined both progress and challenges in the reform process, while inviting input from miners to ensure effective implementation. The initiative, he explained, is designed to strengthen transparency, curb smuggling and underpricing, and bring structured gold markets closer to mining communities. With small-scale gold production rising sharply and contributing billions in foreign exchange earnings, the emphasis remains on protecting these gains through formalisation and collaboration....
“Cybersecurity Is National Security”: Bank of Ghana Relaunches Directive
At the Bank Square today, the Bank of Ghana officially relaunched its Cyber and Information Security Directive, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s rapidly evolving digital financial ecosystem. Delivering the welcome address, First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni stressed the importance of resilience in the financial sector. “The Bank has taken deliberate steps to strengthen the stability of the country’s financial ecosystem. Cybersecurity is no longer a technical issue, it is a matter of national and economic security,” he said. Chairing the event, Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama underscored the initiative’s central role in the Bank’s regulatory philosophy. “This theme...
Global Momentum Builds Behind Ghana’s UN Resolution on Enslavement and Reparations
A historic United Nations resolution filed by the Republic of Ghana has garnered powerful endorsements from leading U.S. civil rights organizations and lawmakers, as global attention turns to the enduring legacies of transatlantic enslavement and institutional racism. The resolution, which declares the trafficking and racialized chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity, is set to be introduced during the March 2026 convening of the UN General Assembly. It has received emphatic backing from the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), which called on UN Member States to “seize this historic moment” and affirm their commitment to building a just...
Bank of Ghana Commissions Security Operations Centre to Bolster Cyber Defenses
The Bank of Ghana has taken a major step in strengthening its cybersecurity framework with the commissioning of a new Security Operations Centre (SOC) at Bank Square on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The facility, inaugurated by Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debrah alongside Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama and First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni, will serve as a centralized hub for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats in real time. Officials described the SOC as a cornerstone of the Bank’s evolving security architecture, designed to reinforce resilience against increasingly sophisticated cyber risks. The initiative complements the Bank’s broader...
Speaker to Launch 2026 Democracy Cup in Accra
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, will officially launch the third edition of the Democracy Cup at a special ceremony in Accra on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The event, scheduled for 11:00 GMT at the Justice D. F. Annan Auditorium within Parliament House, is expected to mark another milestone in one of Ghana’s most symbolic sporting initiatives. Designed to strengthen democratic values through sport, the Democracy Cup has evolved into a unique platform blending football, governance, and national identity. Organizers say the initiative harnesses the unifying power of the game to promote civic responsibility, peaceful coexistence,...
Auditor-General Urges Stricter Oversight of Government Arrears
The Auditor-General has recommended that the Ministry of Finance tighten its verification processes to ensure greater transparency and accountability in the management of government arrears. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today, the Ministry of Energy responded to infractions cited in the Special Audit Report on Government Outstanding Claims and Commodities as at 31st December 2024. The report revealed that an amount of GHS26.396 million had been wrongly included in the schedule of outstanding payables and commitments. According to the Auditor-General, the funds had already been released for renovation works and construction projects at Ministry of Finance residential facilities...
First Lady of Ghana Urges Global Action on Child Safety in Digital Age
Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama, has called on world leaders to prioritize child safety in the digital era, warning that while technology opens doors to education and opportunity, it also exposes young people to serious risks. Speaking at the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit hosted by U.S. First Lady Melanie Trump, Mrs. Mahama underscored the double-edged nature of digital innovation. She shared a personal story to illustrate how technology can empower children yet simultaneously leave them vulnerable. “The digital space is expanding at a remarkable pace, with nearly seven in ten people worldwide active on social...
“Our Evacuation Operation Has Been a Success”- Ablakwa
The Government of Ghana has announced the successful evacuation of its citizens from Israel, following recent tensions in the region. In a Facebook post, Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed that all Ghanaians who requested assistance have been safely flown back home. “Our evacuation operation in Israel has been a success. We have safely evacuated all Ghanaians who expressed the desire to be assisted by the Government of Ghana out of Israel back home,” Ablakwa stated. The minister explained that the operation also included diplomatic staff from Ghana’s Embassy in Tel Aviv, though a small number of essential...