Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged African leaders and stakeholders to strengthen their support for the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, as the institution marks two decades of service. Speaking at the opening of the Court’s 2026 judicial year in Arusha, Tanzania, Mr. Mahama emphasized the importance of consolidating the Court’s role in safeguarding justice and human rights across the continent. “Now is the time to deepen our commitment to the Court, so that in 20 years, when we celebrate its 40th anniversary, it will stand as the leading international judicial body and a model for others,”...
Ghana Embassy in Qatar Launches Emergency Registration for Nationals
The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Doha has announced an emergency registration exercise for Ghanaian nationals residing in Qatar, citing heightened tensions and unrest in the region. In a statement issued on March 2, 2026, the Embassy urged all Ghanaians—including students, workers, families, and visitors—who have not yet registered to do so immediately. The initiative forms part of broader emergency preparedness measures aimed at ensuring effective communication, assistance, and, if necessary, evacuation arrangements for citizens. The Embassy emphasized that all information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for official emergency and consular purposes. Officials...
Prez. Mahama Opens 2026 Judicial Year of African Court
Former President John Dramani Mahama has commended the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights for its resilience and moral leadership over the past two decades. Speaking at the opening of the Court’s 2026 judicial year, Mr. Mahama praised the institution’s role in advancing justice and human rights across the continent. “Over the past two decades of its operation, the African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights has proven time and again that it has the fortitude and courage to recalibrate our moral compass,” he stated. The ceremony, held at the Court’s headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, brought together judges, legal...
Emergency talks planned as Middle East tensions threaten Ghana’s fuel supply
Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has disclosed that the committee is preparing to hold an emergency meeting with key players in the energy sector over the possible impact of the Middle East conflict on oil prices in Ghana. Speaking in an interview with JoyNews, Mr Adomako-Mensah said the meeting is expected to take place early this week, following rising tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran. “My chairman has just intimated to me that it’s likely we are going to have an emergency meeting with the power players,” he said. “We are going to meet officials...
Stakeholders Discuss Public Financial Management (Amendment) Bill, 2026
A stakeholder consultation on the Public Financial Management (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, drawing participants from government agencies, civil society organisations, financial experts, and development partners. The session was led by the sponsor of the amendment, Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, who outlined the purpose of the proposed reforms. He explained that the Bill is designed to strengthen fiscal discipline, improve transparency in the handling of public funds, and close gaps identified in the implementation of the current law. The engagement provided a platform for stakeholders to exchange views...
Bekwai Circuit Court Jails Robbery Convict 25 Years
The Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced a 30-year-old man, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour for his role in a violent robbery at a mining site in Manso Akwasiso, Ashanti South Region, in 2022. Ofori, who had been on the run for nearly four years, was arrested on February 16, 2026. He pleaded guilty to robbery, contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), and was handed the custodial sentence. The incident occurred on March 20, 2022, when police intelligence revealed that armed men from Manso Abodom were planning...
Gender Ministry Extends Emergency Cash Support to Vulnerable Households in Obogu
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has rolled out emergency cash assistance to vulnerable households in Obogu, Ashanti Region, as part of efforts to expand the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme and respond swiftly to urgent social needs. The intervention follows a recent visit by the sector Minister, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, during which significant vulnerabilities among households were identified. Acting on those concerns, the Ministry, through the LEAP Management Secretariat and the Social Protection Directorate, partnered with the Asante Akim Municipal Assembly to validate household data using the Ghana Household Registry. The validation exercise...
High Court Clears Path for Ayawaso East By-Election
The High Court in Accra has removed the final legal obstacle to the Ayawaso East by-election, dismissing a case that sought to invalidate the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary over allegations of vote buying. In a decisive ruling delivered on Monday, March 2, Justice Agyenim-Boateng struck out the suit filed by the advocacy group Democracy Hub, describing the action as “incompetent.” The decision effectively ends the group’s attempt to block the NDC’s candidate, Baba Jamal, from contesting. The by-election is set for Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Democracy Hub had sued the NDC, the Electoral Commission (EC), and the Attorney-General’s...
Fuel Prices To Increase Marginally From March 1, Driven By Crude Price surge
Prices of petroleum products are set to increase marginally from March 1, 2026. That is according to the latest outlook report by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), which guides pricing decisions for oil marketing companies and was seen by Joy Business. This marks the third time since January this year that fuel prices are projected to rise. However, this time, the spike has been influenced and driven largely by rising crude oil prices on the international market, as well as increases in finished petroleum product prices. Our checks show that the rate of increase could have been higher...
Mahama Declares Ghana’s Economy “Back and Ready for Business”
President John Dramani Mahama has hailed what he described as significant economic progress under his administration, asserting that Ghana has regained stability and renewed investor confidence. Delivering his State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Friday, February 27, Mahama struck an optimistic tone as he reviewed measures taken over the past year to revive the economy. Addressing lawmakers, government officials, diplomats, and invited guests, he said his government had made tough but necessary choices to rebuild trust and credibility. “I told this august house then, when I appeared before you last year, that we needed to take tough decisions...