The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has presented the first batch of replacement passports to victims of the June 29 floods in Accra, marking a significant relief effort for affected citizens. The ceremony, held at the Ministry’s premises, was presided over by Chief Director Ambassador Khadija Idrissu on behalf of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. She was supported by senior officials including Ambassador Harold Adlai Agyeman, Ambassador Francis Danti Kotia, and Ambassador Alexander Grant Ntrakwa. Ambassador Idrissu disclosed that following the Ministry’s public announcement on July 3 inviting flood victims to apply for replacements, approximately 500 applications...
Wontumi Convicted on Six Counts in Illegal Mining Trial
The High Court in Accra has found Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi‑Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, guilty on all six charges linked to unlawful mining activities at the Samreboi concession in the Western Region. Justice Audrey Kocuvie‑Tay, sitting at the Criminal Division of the High Court, ruled that Mr Antwi‑Boasiako breached provisions of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), as amended, by unlawfully assigning mineral rights and deliberately enabling unlicensed mining operations. The judgment concludes one of Ghana’s most politically sensitive galamsey prosecutions, given Mr Antwi‑Boasiako’s senior role in the NPP...
Bawumia Urges Mahama to Withhold Assent to Tribunals Bill
Former Vice-President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2028 presidential flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama not to assent to the recently passed Public Tribunals Bill, 2026, urging instead for broad national consultations before any final decision is taken. In a statement issued on Sunday, Dr. Bawumia described the legislation as one with “far-reaching implications for Ghana’s justice delivery system, judicial independence and democratic governance,” stressing that such reforms should rest on consensus rather than a parliamentary majority. He noted that Parliament had waived the mandatory one-day interval between the consideration and third reading stages, allowing...
Ghana Secures Resumption of Egg Exports to Burkina Faso
Ghana has secured the lifting of restrictions on the export of eggs to Burkina Faso and the importation of tomatoes, marking a breakthrough in bilateral trade relations between the two countries. The agreement was reached following urgent engagements in Ouagadougou led by Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu‑Adjare, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, and Hon. Eric Opoku, Minister for Food and Agriculture. The Ministries assured the Ghanaian private sector — particularly poultry and egg exporters as well as tomato importers — that the outcome reflects government’s commitment to protecting the interests of traders and producers under the leadership of President John Dramani...
Mahama Joins ECOWAS Leaders at 69th Ordinary Session in Sierra Leone
President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday participated in the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, the climax of the Community’s Mid‑Year Statutory Meetings. The summit brought together leaders from across West Africa to deliberate on the state of the Community and consider measures to strengthen regional integration, peace, security, and economic cooperation. Ahead of the opening, President Mahama joined his fellow leaders in a ceremonial tree‑planting exercise and took part in the commissioning of the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre at Lungi, the venue hosting the high‑level meeting. The gathering underscored ECOWAS’...
Gender Minister Explores Partnership with Or Foundation to Support Kayayei
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has held a courtesy meeting with the Executive Director and Co‑Founder of the Or Foundation, Ms. Liz Ricketts, and her team to discuss possible areas of collaboration to improve the welfare of vulnerable women, particularly those engaged in head‑carrying (kayayei). Welcoming the delegation, Dr. Lartey commended the Foundation for its commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable women and promoting sustainable livelihood opportunities. She reaffirmed the Ministry’s readiness to work with organisations whose interventions align with government efforts to enhance women’s economic empowerment, child protection, and...
Parliament Passes Tribunals Bill, 2026
Ghana’s Parliament has passed the Tribunals Bill, 2026, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at strengthening the country’s judicial framework and expanding access to specialized adjudication. The bill, approved during plenary sittings last week, establishes a clearer legal basis for tribunals to handle disputes requiring swift resolution outside the conventional court system. Lawmakers say the measure will ease the burden on the judiciary, improve efficiency, and enhance public confidence in justice delivery. Parliament’s Media Relations Department confirmed the passage in an official alert, underscoring the bill’s role in modernizing Ghana’s legal architecture. The legislation is expected to provide communities with...
BoG Governor Underscores Microfinance Reforms at 50th Anniversary of Rural Banking
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has underscored the importance of ongoing microfinance sector reforms in strengthening community banking, expanding financial inclusion, and promoting sustainable economic development. Speaking at the Commemoration of 50 Years of Rural Banking and the official conversion to Community Banking in Accra, Dr. Asiama said the reforms “open the door wider to broaden what these institutions offer, to compete, and for the strongest among them, to grow in time into something national.” The Governor urged managers of the country’s 147 Rural Banks to embrace their new identity as Community Banks and...
Israeli Attacks Kill At Least Five Palestinians In Gaza despite ‘Ceasefire’
At least five Palestinians have been killed in attacks across the besieged Gaza Strip as Israel continues to violate an October “ceasefire” on a near-daily basis. Palestinian health officials reported several aerial and artillery attacks across the enclave on Thursday, including an Israeli air strike near the northern neighbourhood of Tuffah in Gaza City that killed two people. One person was killed and several were injured when a tent encampment housing displaced Palestinians was bombed in western Gaza City. Elsewhere, a fourth person was killed by Israeli tank fire in eastern Gaza City while a fifth was killed in the southern city of Khan...
Mahama Inspects Asikuma–Anyirawase Road Works Under Big Push Programme
President John Dramani Mahama today inspected ongoing works on the Asikuma–Anyirawase Road Project, reiterating Government’s commitment to delivering modern road infrastructure through the flagship Big Push Programme. The President noted that substantial national resources have been committed to improving the country’s road network, recognising the critical role of quality infrastructure in driving economic growth, facilitating trade, and improving livelihoods. He disclosed that Government allocated more than GH¢13 billion to the programme in its initial phase and has followed up with an additional GH¢30.8 billion this year, bringing total investment commitments to over GH¢40 billion. According to President Mahama, construction activities...