The Presidency has confirmed that petitions seeking the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, her Deputies, and the Special Prosecutor have been dismissed after failing to establish a prima facie case. According to a statement issued by the Presidency Communications, President John Dramani Mahama received seven petitions calling for the removal of the Electoral Commissioner and her Deputies, as well as three petitions against the Special Prosecutor. In line with constitutional provisions under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 15 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), the President referred the petitions...
Government Pays GH₵10 Billion in DDEP Interest Obligations
The Government of Ghana has announced the successful payment of GH₵10 billion in interest obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), marking the sixth coupon settlement since the programme’s inception. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, the latest settlement represents the second full cash payment without any Payment-In-Kind component, reflecting strengthened fiscal capacity and improved solvency. The payment covers cedi-denominated coupon obligations in line with the restructuring memorandum and forms part of Government’s broader debt management and fiscal consolidation strategy. Officials noted that the timely settlement sends a strong positive signal to both domestic and...
Lands Ministry Begins Stakeholder Engagement on Draft CREMA Regulations
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has begun a nationwide stakeholder engagement on a proposed Legislative Instrument (L.I.) to operationalise Community Resource Management Areas (CREMAs). The proposed regulations anchored in the country’s existing the Wildlife Resources Management Act, 2023 (Act 1115), provides the statutory framework for the protection, conservation and sustainable utilisation of wildlife resources. The engagement, led by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources in collaboration with the Forestry Commission, seeks to build consensus on a legal framework for the establishment, governance and management of CREMAs across the country. Delivering remarks on behalf of the sector Minister, Honourable Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah,...
Ghana to Prioritize Value Addition Under President Mahama’s New Trade Direction
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a decisive shift in Ghana’s trade policy, signaling an end to the export of raw cashew, raw shea, and unprocessed rubber. Speaking at the opening of the four-day Tree Corps Investment Fair & Exhibition in Accra on Tuesday, the President stressed that Ghana will no longer continue exporting these commodities in their raw form only to import finished products at significantly higher costs. He underscored Government’s commitment to value addition, industrial processing, and strengthening local manufacturing capacity. “This new direction is about building industries that process our raw materials locally, create jobs, and ensure...
President Mahama Opens Tree Crop Investment Summit, Pledges Value Addition and Jobs
President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday officially opened the maiden edition of the Tree Crop Investment Summit, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to expanding Ghana’s export base and fully leveraging opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In a firm call for tangible results, the President declared: “Our farmers must see results, not paperwork.” He stressed that Ghana will no longer export raw cashew, raw shea, or unprocessed rubber only to import finished products at higher costs. Instead, value addition and local processing will be prioritised to create jobs and strengthen economic resilience. Describing the tree crops sector as...
Government Reaffirms Commitment to Industrial Revitalisation
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reiterated Government’s determination to revitalise Ghana’s industrial sector, expand exports, and position the country as a competitive manufacturing hub in West Africa. Answering questions on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, the Minister outlined decisive measures to restore operations at the Komenda Sugar Factory, commissioned in 2016 with the capacity to process 1,250 metric tonnes of sugarcane daily. She noted that despite its potential to create jobs and stimulate growth in the Central Region, technical and financial challenges had stalled its operations. Hon. Ofosu-Adjare explained that upon assuming office,...
Ghana Mourns Citizens Killed in Burkina Faso Terror Attack; Government Issues New Travel Guidelines
The Government of Ghana has confirmed that eight Ghanaian nationals have lost their lives following a terrorist attack in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, on 14 February 2026. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, seven members of the Ghana National Tomatoes Traders and Transporters Association were initially killed during the assault while conducting lawful trading activities in the area. A critically injured compatriot, also a member of the Association, later succumbed to wounds sustained in the attack. President John Mahama has conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and expressed solidarity with the Government and people of Burkina Faso. He...
Project C.U.R.E Partners Ghana Medical Trust Fund to Strengthen NCD Response
A major step forward in Ghana’s fight against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) has begun with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund officially welcoming Emily Helen Davidson, an assessor from Project C.U.R.E., the world’s largest distributor of donated medical supplies serving more than 135 countries. Davidson is in Ghana on a 10-day working visit and will collaborate closely with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund team, led by Dr. Norbert Kipo, to conduct detailed hospital needs assessments across selected teaching and referral facilities. Over the coming days, the team will engage hospital leadership to evaluate infrastructure, staffing, patient volumes, and critical equipment gaps. The...
Government Engages Fugu Producers to Strengthen Smock Industry
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, together with the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has met with Fugu (smock) dealers and producers in Accra to discuss measures to expand and strengthen the industry. The meeting, held on Monday, February 16, 2026, brought together representatives of smock associations from across the regions. Producers presented their challenges, expectations, and aspirations, including calls for greater access to cotton and thread, improved funding, and the creation of a common market to make smock products more readily available. Stakeholders also advocated for the promotion of...
Cyber Security Authority, UNICEF Train Industry on Child Online Protection Guidelines
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA), in partnership with UNICEF Ghana, has organised a two-day capacity-building programme to strengthen the implementation of Ghana’s newly validated Child Online Protection (COP) Guidelines. Held from February 12–13, 2026, the training brought together key stakeholders including telecommunications companies, technology firms, and civil society organisations. The programme followed months of extensive consultations to develop the COP Guidelines, which aim to safeguard children in the digital space. Through interactive sessions, participants explored practical approaches to embedding child online safety into corporate governance frameworks and product design. Discussions also focused on integrating child-centred safety-by-design principles, establishing robust internal...