A British minister has called for FIFA to investigate after Argentina’s players at the World Cup held up a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentinian”) after their 2-1 semifinal victory over England. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Downing Street office backed the calls by Business Minister Peter Kyle on Thursday, a day after the semifinal. Kyle called the flag waving an “egregious violation” of FIFA rules, which ban political symbols on the field of play. “The World Cup might not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are,” a Downing Street spokesperson said. Argentina invaded the British...
Oppong Nkrumah Exposes BoG’s $10.36bn Forex Operations
The controversy surrounding Parliament’s closed-door engagement with Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama deepened on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, after the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, disclosed portions of the governor’s written responses to parliamentary questions, insisting there was no justification for denying the media access to proceedings. Mr. Oppong Nkrumah argued that the governor’s responses had already been published on Parliament’s Order Paper before the Committee of the Whole sitting, making the information public. He, therefore, questioned why the NDC Majority insisted on excluding journalists...
President Mahama Inspects Peki College Assembly Hall Project
President John Dramani Mahama today inspected progress on the construction of a new 1,500‑capacity multipurpose assembly hall at the Peki College of Education, reaffirming Government’s commitment to completing critical educational infrastructure projects across the country. During the visit, the President recalled that the project was initiated under his previous administration alongside a girls’ hostel, which has since been completed and serving students. He expressed satisfaction that work has resumed on the auditorium after years of inactivity, describing it as an important investment in the future of teacher education. Commending the quality of work, President Mahama said the modern assembly hall...
Mahama Launches 24‑Hour Economy Market Project in Juapong
President John Dramani Mahama today cut sod for the construction of a 24‑Hour Economy Model Market in Juapong, marking the start of a transformative project aimed at boosting local commerce, creating sustainable jobs, and driving economic growth in the Volta Region. The sod‑cutting ceremony formed part of the President’s two‑day Resetting Ghana tour of the Volta Region. Addressing residents and stakeholders, President Mahama described the proposed facility as a modern economic centre designed to empower farmers, traders, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. He explained that beyond serving as a marketplace, the project will provide critical infrastructure for storage, processing, packaging, distribution,...
GES Releases Funds for SHS Perishables
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the release of funds to cover perishable items for Senior High School (SHS) students in Forms Two and Three. In a circular dated 15th July 2026 and signed by Deputy Director‑General (Q & A), Dr. Munawaru Issahaque, the Service confirmed that allocations for perishables covering the period 1st March to 4th September 2026 have been transferred into the accounts of Senior High and Senior High Technical Schools nationwide. Regional Directors have been instructed to notify heads of schools of the disbursement and ensure that official receipts of the funds received are submitted to...
BoG Governor Calls for Digital‑Forward Financial System
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has urged collective action to build a digital‑forward financial system driven by innovation to enhance the welfare and prosperity of Ghanaians. Speaking at the Financial Architecture Summit 2026 in Accra, Dr. Asiama stressed that early engagement among regulators, financial institutions, technology providers, and consumers is essential to shaping a resilient ecosystem. “It also requires institutions themselves to carry their share of the responsibility,” he noted. The Governor highlighted the Bank’s evolving regulatory philosophy, shifting from traditional institutional supervision to an approach that embraces innovation and ecosystem resilience. “Our regulatory...
Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Attends 121st OACPS Council of Ministers in Brussels
Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. James Gyakye Quayson, has joined counterparts from across Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific at the 121st Session of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Council of Ministers in Brussels, Belgium. The two‑day meeting, held from July 15–16, 2026, brings together ministers and senior representatives to deliberate on strategic policy and institutional matters shaping the Organisation’s future. Hon. Quayson is representing Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, underscoring the country’s commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation within the OACPS framework. The 121st Session is focusing on the implementation...
Mortal Remains of Ghanaian Killed in South Africa Repatriated
The mortal remains of Mr. Bashiru Isak, the Ghanaian national tragically killed in xenophobic violence in South Africa, have been returned home. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Mr. Isak, a law‑abiding father of three, was fatally shot multiple times in Khayelitsha, a suburb of Cape Town, on June 30. His identity was initially disputed by some South African officials, but the Ministry stressed that the facts are now irrefutable. With the consent of his bereaved family, Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria facilitated the repatriation of the body, which arrived at Kotoka International Airport on Tuesday, July 14, at...
Zimbabwe to Benchmark Ghana’s Drug Control Strategies
Zimbabwe has announced plans to draw lessons from Ghana’s acclaimed strategies in combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking, as part of preparations to establish its new national anti‑drug agency. The Ambassador of Zimbabwe to Ghana, His Excellency K.E. Chinoza, paid a courtesy call on the Director‑General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, to brief the Commission’s leadership on the proposed benchmarking mission. The meeting was attended by the Director‑General and his two deputies. Ambassador Chinoza explained that Zimbabwe’s Transition Task Team intends to undertake a benchmarking exercise in selected African...
SEC Warns Public Against Suspected Fraudulent Platforms Yepbit Exchange and Bonchat
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a strong warning to the public against engaging with two platforms, Yepbit Exchange and Bonchat, which it suspects of operating fraudulent investment schemes. In a notice dated July 15, 2026, the Commission emphasized that neither Yepbit Exchange nor Bonchat is licensed to operate in Ghana. The platforms, according to the SEC, have been soliciting investments from the public, including through digital and crypto‑asset channels. The Commission cautioned investors to exercise vigilance and outlined key precautions: Verify licensing status of any entity offering investment or trading services before committing funds. Beware of unusually...