The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory informing the public of new health requirements introduced by the Government of Sierra Leone. Effective 18th June 2026, all travellers entering or departing Sierra Leone must complete a mandatory online Health Declaration Form within 72 hours before travel. The advisory, released in Accra on 7th July 2026, applies to Ghanaian citizens, foreign nationals, residents returning to Sierra Leone and visitors. Travellers are required to register via the Sierra Leone Health Travel Portal, provide accurate seat numbers before departure, and retain the confirmation QR Code or Reference Number for presentation to...
Parliament Passes Community Service Bill, 2026
Parliament has passed the Community Service Bill, 2026, marking a significant step in Ghana’s justice reform agenda. The legislation introduces community service as an alternative sentencing option, aimed at reducing prison overcrowding and promoting restorative justice. The Bill, approved during plenary, empowers courts to impose supervised community service for certain offences in place of custodial sentences. Lawmakers say the measure will strengthen rehabilitation, ease the burden on correctional facilities and encourage offenders to contribute positively to society. The passage of the Bill follows extensive deliberations and stakeholder consultations led by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs....
Parliament Divided Over Tribunals Bill
Parliament was sharply split today during the second reading of the Tribunals Bill, 2026, which seeks to establish special tribunals to ease the mounting backlog of cases in the traditional courts. The Minority Caucus questioned the rationale behind the proposal, arguing that the creation of tribunals was not a convincing solution to the delays in the judicial system. They maintained that strengthening existing courts would be a more sustainable approach. The Majority Caucus, however, defended the Bill, stressing that the tribunals would complement the judiciary by providing additional avenues for adjudication and reducing congestion in the courts. Presenting the report...
Egypt Demands Referee Expulsion After World Cup Defeat to Argentina
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has formally petitioned FIFA to remove the officiating crew from the World Cup following Egypt’s last‑16 loss to Argentina, alleging “double standards” in refereeing decisions. The EFA confirmed it had submitted a complaint to football’s world governing body, calling for an inquiry into what it described as serious errors during the match. Egypt, leading 1‑0 in the second half, saw a goal by Mostafa Zico disallowed after midfielder Marwan Attia was judged to have stepped on Lisandro Martinez’s foot in the build‑up. Later, Egyptian players believed Mohamed Salah was fouled in Argentina’s penalty area seconds...
Minority Demands Ayine’s Removal Over Alleged Breach In GH¢350m Flood Fund Disbursement
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the immediate dismissal of Attorney General and Minister for Justice Dr Dominic Ayine over what it describes as his role in the alleged unlawful disbursement of GH¢350 million to support flood victims. According to the caucus, the money was approved by Parliament to be withdrawn from the Contingency Fund to support relief and mitigation efforts following recent floods. However, the Minority says the disbursement may have breached both a court order and Ghana’s public finance laws because the Contingency Fund was under attachment at the time. The caucus said that if the fund could...
Minority Questions Source of GH¢350m Flood Relief Funds, Raises Financial Approval Concerns
The minority in Parliament has raised concerns over the withdrawal of GH¢350 million allocated for flood relief, questioning the process through which the funds were accessed. Addressing the media on Wednesday, July 8, the Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament said there were unanswered questions surrounding the release of the funds, particularly because of an ongoing legal process involving the contingency fund, which Parliament had approved as the source of the money. She said the Ministry of Finance’s announcement that the funds had been released, despite the unresolved court process, raised questions about the actual source of the money and the...
Financial Fraud in Ghana’s Financial Sector Rises Sharply
Financial fraud within Ghana’s regulated financial industry has surged by more than 63 percent over the past four years, with the value of funds exposed climbing to GH¢101 million, according to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The Central Bank’s 2025 Fraud Report reveals that reported cases across banks, specialised deposit‑taking institutions (SDIs), and payment service providers (PSPs) rose from 15,164 in 2022 to 24,778 in 2025. Over the same period, the total value at risk increased from GH¢82 million to GH¢101 million, underscoring the growing threat fraud poses to Ghana’s financial system. BoG attributed the rise largely to the rapid...
NACOC Orders Mandatory Registration of Entities Dealing in Controlled Substances and Equipment
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has directed all persons, businesses, institutions, and organizations engaged in the supply chain of precursor chemicals, psychotropic substances, and controlled equipment to register with the Commission by July 31, 2026, in line with the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019). The directive, announced in official notices, underscores NACOC’s nationwide initiative to strengthen oversight and ensure lawful compliance in the handling of substances and equipment that could be diverted for illicit drug manufacture. According to the Commission, the registration requirement applies to operators involved in importation, exportation, manufacture, distribution, wholesale, retail, sale, storage, transportation, brokerage,...
GES Clears Three Years’ Academic Intervention Arrears for SHS Staff
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the clearance of three years’ arrears owed to eligible staff of Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) under the Academic Intervention programme. The payment covers the 2023/2024, 2024/2025, and 2025/2026 academic years, and is aimed at strengthening staff motivation to deliver enhanced academic support to students. In a statement issued by the Public Relations Unit at GES Headquarters, the Service acknowledged the patience and understanding of staff during the period of delay and assured stakeholders of its continued commitment to quality education. “The clearance of arrears reflects management’s resolve...
Police Dismantle Alleged Drug Network Targeting University Students: 44 Arrested in Ashanti Region
The Ghana Police Service has dismantled an alleged drug distribution network targeting university students in the Ashanti Region, arresting 44 suspects in a major operation led by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Command. The three-day operation, conducted between July 3 and 5, focused on criminal hotspots in Kumasi and surrounding communities. Police confirmed that 41 males and three females were apprehended for narcotics-related offenses, with exhibits secured for forensic examination. According to the statement, three principal suspects — Emmanuel Duah, Richard Boateng, and Frederick Agyei — are alleged to have produced...