Ghana and Belarus have taken a major step toward strengthening bilateral relations following high-level talks between the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, and Belarusian Foreign Minister Ryzhenkov Maxim. The Belarusian delegation, comprising eight senior officials including Deputy Minister of Industry Ryzhkouski Leanid and Deputy Minister of Agriculture Yakouvhyts Aliaksandr, joined business representatives already operating in Ghana for the engagement. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening diplomatic and commercial ties. Foreign Minister Maxim underscored Belarus’s focus on economic diplomacy, noting that Ghana is a key partner in Africa with which Belarus is eager to expand cooperation....
Interior Ministry Releases Aptitude Test Results for 2025/26 Security Recruitment
The Ministry of the Interior has announced the publication of aptitude test results for applicants under the 2025/2026 Centralized Services E-Recruitment Portal (C-SERP). In a notice issued on Wednesday, the Ministry said results and qualification statuses for all applicants who sat the online aptitude test will be published on the applicant portal beginning March 4, 2026. The Ministry explained that the results will be released in phases based on applicant categories. Category A results will be available on March 4 and 5, Category B on March 6 and 7, and Category C on March 8 and 9. According to the...
U.S. Embassy Opens 2,000 Visa Appointment Slots in Ghana
The United States Embassy in Ghana has announced the availability of more than 2,000 non-immigrant visa appointment slots over the next two weeks, offering relief to travelers seeking earlier interview dates. The appointments cover B1/B2 visa categories, which include business trips, family visits, tourism, and travel to international events such as the World Cup. The Embassy encouraged applicants with later bookings to reschedule to take advantage of the newly opened slots. In a public statement, the Embassy highlighted its commitment to improving access and reducing wait times for visa applicants. The announcement comes amid growing demand for U.S. travel, with...
NCA Moves to End NGIC’s 5G Exclusivity, Cites Public Interest
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has issued a notice of proposed licence amendment to Next-Gen Infraco (NGIC) that would remove the company’s 5G exclusivity clause, opening the door for greater competition in Ghana’s next-generation mobile services market. In a press release issued Tuesday, the regulator said the action is being taken pursuant to Section 14 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775). If approved, the amendment will take effect 90 days from the date of the notice, unless otherwise determined after consideration of any representations made by NGIC within the statutory notice period. According to the NCA, the proposed...
Inflation Falls to 3.3% in February, Lowest in Over a Decade
Ghana’s inflation rate dropped sharply to 3.3 percent in February 2026, marking the 14th consecutive month of decline and the lowest level recorded in more than a decade. The Ministry of Finance announced the figures in Accra, describing the sustained decline as a major milestone in the country’s economic recovery. The latest rate represents a dramatic turnaround from the 52.8 percent inflation recorded in February 2023, and steady progress from 23.2 percent in February 2024 and 23.1 percent in February 2025. Officials attributed the improvement to consistent fiscal discipline, tighter monetary policy, and structural reforms aimed at stabilising prices and...
Ghana Launches Revised National Gender Policy (2025–2034)
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has officially launched the Revised National Gender Policy (2025–2034), reaffirming Government’s commitment to accelerating gender equality and inclusive national development. Speaking at the launch in Accra, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, described the Policy as a transformative national framework articulating Ghana’s vision of a just and equitable society where women and men, girls and boys, have equal access to opportunities, resources, and decision-making power. She emphasised that gender equality is not only a moral obligation but a strategic development imperative essential for strengthening economic...
Baba Jamal Wins Ayawaso East By-Election, Returns to Parliament
Alhaji Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has won the Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election, retaining the seat for his party with a decisive margin. Official results released by the Electoral Commission of Ghana confirmed that Baba Jamal secured 10,884 votes, representing 63 percent of valid ballots cast. His closest contender, Baba Ali Yussif of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), obtained 4,009 votes, while Ibrahim Iddrisu of the Liberal Party of Ghana polled 43 votes. Two independent candidates, Umar Sanda Mohammed and David Akonor, garnered 1,885 and 104 votes respectively. Out of 17,048 ballots cast across 113...
Defence and Interior Committee Hosts U.S. Air War College Delegation
The Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior has engaged a visiting delegation from the United States Air War College as part of the College’s international study program, holding discussions on key national security issues in Ghana and the wider African region. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. James Agalga, outlined the Committee’s mandate and oversight responsibilities, emphasizing Parliament’s role in safeguarding national security through legislative and policy frameworks. For his part, the Ranking Member, Hon. John Ntim Fordjour, highlighted the Committee’s collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and Parliament in addressing emerging threats. He cited terrorism and youth unemployment as pressing...
Parliamentary Committee Monitors Sites for 24-Hour Market Initiative
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Local Government and Rural Development has embarked on a monitoring exercise to assess designated sites earmarked for the government’s flagship 24-hour market initiative. As part of its oversight mandate, the Committee visited selected locations in Adum Banso, Ahantaman, Agona Nkwanta, and Sekondi to evaluate their suitability and preparedness for implementation. The initiative, which seeks to boost economic activity and create jobs by extending trading hours nationwide, is expected to transform local commerce and enhance rural development. During the visit, representatives from the Mpohor District Assembly disclosed that traditional authorities have pledged their readiness to release...
Foreign Affairs Minister Engages Ghana Missions in Middle East on Evolving Security Situation
In line with government’s commitment to safeguard the welfare of Ghanaians abroad, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), on Tuesday held a virtual meeting with Heads of Mission of Ghana’s diplomatic missions in the Middle East to discuss the evolving situation in the region. The Minister reassured the public that “so far no Ghanaian has been killed or injured.” He further disclosed that the Ministry has compiled a reliable database of all Ghanaians in the affected countries, including short-term visitors and those transiting through the region. Hon. Ablakwa underscored the critical role of diplomatic missions in...