Accra Mayor, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has ordered the temporary closure of the Kaneshie footbridges following an inspection that revealed significant structural deterioration. The directive, issued on Wednesday, is aimed at safeguarding lives while urgent repair works are initiated. During the inspection, the Mayor urged traders and commuters occupying the bridges to vacate the area immediately to allow renovation works to proceed. He emphasized that the Assembly would not compromise public safety, especially in light of recent structural failures across the city. “Anyone who defies safety protocols or attempts to use the bridge unlawfully will face legal consequences,” he warned....

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) says it will postpone any announcement of new transport fares until it verifies that President Mahama’s pledged petroleum tax reductions have been implemented at the pump. Deputy Public Relations Officer Samuel Amoah explained that the union would roll back any planned fare hikes if the government’s tax cuts translate into a significant fall in fuel prices. “If the President announces it and it reflects at the pump, we will revert — we will revert whatever decision we made,” he stated on the AM Show. “But we just want to see the feasibility. We...

 Ghana and Zimbabwe have taken a significant step toward deepening bilateral relations with the convening of the inaugural Ministerial Session of the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) in Accra. The session, co-chaired by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of both countries, aims to establish a structured framework to guide relations that date back to Zimbabwe’s independence. Delivering his remarks, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), described the PJCC as a turning point in the relationship between the two nations, shifting engagement from historic goodwill to a focused and results-oriented collaboration. He emphasized the importance of...

 Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), has described the adoption of a historic United Nations General Assembly resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity as a turning point in global justice. Briefing the press in Accra, Hon. Ablakwa explained that Resolution A/RES/80/250, championed by President John Dramani Mahama in his capacity as African Union Champion on Reparations, was adopted on March 25, 2026 — the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The resolution passed with 123...

 Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing South-South cooperation and strengthening the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) at the recent Summit of Heads of State and Government held under the theme “A Transformed and Renewed OACPS in a Changing World.” Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP), led Ghana’s delegation to the three-day summit. Addressing the gathering, he underscored the need for a renewed OACPS that is stronger, responsive, and better positioned to advance the collective interests of its Member States in a rapidly changing global environment. Hon. Quayson outlined several proposals to deepen...

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Environment, Energy and Finance has held the Ghana Climate Resilience Dialogue in partnership with the Global Renewables Congress, a project of the World Future Council. The dialogue brought together key stakeholders in the energy sector, including representatives from the Ministries of Energy and Finance, the Energy Commission, PURC, ECG, GRIDCo, development partners, and civil society organisations advocating for a just energy transition. Opening the session, Clerk to Parliament Mr. Ebenezer Aumah Djietror emphasized that Parliament is prioritising renewable energy, describing it as not only a climate imperative but also a pathway to economic resilience, energy...

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has convened the first quarter meeting of the Human Trafficking Management Board (HTMB), underscoring Government’s determination to intensify efforts against human trafficking and related exploitation in Ghana. At the meeting, the Minister administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy to newly appointed Board members, congratulating them and commending their readiness to serve. She emphasized that their expertise will be crucial in advancing Ghana’s anti-trafficking agenda. The Minister noted that the HTMB’s role extends beyond administrative oversight, stressing its responsibility to guide national policy and ensure coordinated interventions. She highlighted the evolving nature...

 The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of 56-year-old Enoch Obiri, which occurred at Soronko Farms near Obomofodensua in the Suhum Municipality. The suspect, identified as Eric Kenny, allegedly attacked the deceased on 13th February 2026, inflicting multiple stab wounds on his left arm and abdomen. Preliminary investigations suggest that Kenny had issued threats to Obiri on several occasions over a suspected amorous relationship involving his wife. Witnesses also reported seeing him in the area on the day of the incident. Police confirmed that the suspect is currently in custody assisting with investigations and...

Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has indicated that the government may review fuel taxes and levies if rising global oil prices begin to place excessive pressure on consumers. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu explained that fuel pricing in Ghana is determined by three key factors: international market prices, taxes and levies, and the exchange rate. He noted that while global oil prices are beyond the control of government, authorities retain the ability to adjust domestic tax components to cushion the impact on Ghanaians. According to him, any such intervention would be considered only if external shocks—such as a...

The Ministry of Health has taken a major step forward in strengthening cardiovascular care across the country following a donation of medical equipment valued at over GH₵6 million from AYA and its partners under the AYA Integrated Healthcare Initiative. At a launch event in Accra, the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, unveiled revised national guidelines for cardiovascular disease (CVD) management. The updated protocols, alongside new Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) implementation booklets and training manuals, are designed to standardize care and enhance frontline service delivery nationwide. Hon. Akandoh emphasized that the combined effort will accelerate the government’s...