President John Dramani Mahama has urged a transformation of Ghana’s agricultural sector, stressing the need for modernization, profitability, and youth involvement. Speaking at the Ghana Tree Crop Investment Summit, President Mahama emphasized that agriculture must be positioned as a driver of national development. “Agriculture must be modern, it must be profitable, and it must be attractive to young people,” he stated. He also highlighted the importance of promoting Ghanaian produce in local and international markets, expressing concern over the prevalence of imported products. “I want to travel and be able to buy cashew and see produce of Ghana, not produce...
24-Hour Economy Secretariat Engages Bank of Ghana on Financial Stability
The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat has held a high-level consultation with the Bank of Ghana to align the government’s flagship programme with the country’s macroeconomic and financial stability framework. The two-day engagement, part of ongoing stakeholder consultations, focused on how the 24-Hour Economy can build on recent macroeconomic stabilisation by providing targeted interventions to support production, exports, and enterprise growth. Key areas of discussion included commodity price stabilisation, food security, enterprise financing, credit risk mitigation, and the role of financial sector instruments in sustaining round-the-clock economic activity. A major highlight was the proposed Food Security and Price Stabilisation Fund, designed to...
Bono Police Recover Five Firearms After Shootout
The Bono Regional Police Command has recovered five assorted firearms following an intelligence-led operation against suspected robbery gangs in the region. On February 11, 2026, police intelligence revealed a planned gang attack on traders traveling along the Dormaa-Gonokrom highway. Surveillance teams were deployed to avert the robbery. The following day, officers encountered gunfire near a parked motorbike. Police returned fire, resulting in the death of one male suspect. An AK47 rifle was found beside him. A subsequent search uncovered a sack containing additional weapons and ammunition, including two Baikal single-barrel guns, one pump-action gun, a Beretta pistol with 37 rounds...
8,160 Public Land Leases Reviewed; Government announces Reforms
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Honourable Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced that a total of 8,160 public land lease applications processed between 2017 and 2024 have been reviewed following a presidential directive to halt such transactions. He made the statement when he addressed the media at the Ministry’s conference room today. According to the Minister, the 8,160 applications reviewed comprised 4,176 direct allocations, 2,799 regularizations, 19 allocations relating to state bungalows, 108 land swap or public-private partnership arrangements, 795 subsequent transactions and 263 fresh allocations. Hon. Buah indicated that the directive was aimed at safeguarding public lands from abuse and...
President Mahama to Deliver State of the Nation Address on February 27
Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, is set to deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) before Parliament on Friday, February 27, 2026. The address, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at the Parliamentary Chamber, will outline the government’s priorities and set the tone for the year ahead. It is expected to cover key areas including the economy, infrastructure, social services, and Ghana’s role in regional and global affairs. The event, organized by the Parliament of Ghana, will be broadcast live on GH Parliament TV and other media outlets nationwide. All media houses have been invited to provide coverage. The State...
Police Return Lost Bag Containing GHC 85,000 to Owner
The Bono East Regional Police Command has handed over a bag containing GHC 85,000.00 in cash to its rightful owner after it was found along the Techiman-Kumasi Highway. On February 14, 2026, at about 4:20 a.m., police officers on duty at a snap checkpoint noticed a bag lying by the roadside, believed to have fallen from a moving vehicle. The bag bore the name “Ofori” and a phone number. Inspector George Appiah and three other officers retrieved the bag and discovered it contained a large sum of money. The bag was immediately handed over to the Regional Command for investigation....
Ghana Commissions New Embassy Chancery in Addis Ababa
President John Dramani Mahama has officially commissioned a new Chancery building for Ghana’s Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marking a major milestone in the country’s diplomatic presence in the region. The project, which commenced in 2016, reflects Ghana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing its representation within the African Union’s headquarters city. The commissioning ceremony brought together dignitaries including Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, members of the diplomatic corps in Addis Ababa, and the Ghanaian community. Speaking at the event, President Mahama emphasized the importance of the new...
GPA Warns Against Victim-Blaming in Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence
The Ghana Psychological Association (GPA) has issued a strong call for responsible national discourse following reports of non-consensual intimate image distribution involving young Ghanaian women. In a public statement released on 16th February 2026, the GPA condemned the alleged actions of a foreign national who reportedly recorded intimate encounters without consent and circulated the footage online. The Association stressed that the violation constitutes sexual exploitation with severe psychological consequences, including trauma, depression, anxiety, and social withdrawal. “The psychological harm is real and severe,” the statement noted, adding that victims may suffer long-term effects on their relationships, careers, and self-worth. The...
Ghana And Lebanon Strengthen Security Ties
In a step toward enhanced bilateral cooperation, Senior Lebanese Security Officials visited Ghana to discuss joint efforts in addressing transnational crimes, including cyber fraud, drug trafficking, money laundering, and related threats. The Lebanese delegation was led by H.E. Ali Samih Jaafar, Consul General of Ghana in Lebanon, alongside Brigadier General Morshed El Hajj Sleiman, Deputy Director of State Security in Lebanon. They were accompanied by Colonel Ayman Machmouchi, Head of the Drug Repression Bureau, and Lieutenant Colonel Salah El Hajj, Head of the Office of the Deputy State Security. The Interior Minister, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, acknowledged the mutual benefits of...
“I Traced My DNA to Ghana” – Miss Grand Ghana Faith Porter Declares
As She Pays Courtesy Call on Ghana’s Ambassador in Washington, D.C.Reigning Miss Grand Ghana, Faith Porter, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Victor Emmanuel Smith, at the Embassy of Ghana in Washington, D.C., as part of her international engagements following the Miss Grand pageant. The meeting was aimed at formally introducing herself to Ghana’s diplomatic mission and sharing the vision and advocacy behind the Miss Grand Ghana platform. It also served to strengthen ties between the pageant and Ghana’s representation abroad. Faith Porter, who was born in the United States but later traced...