The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has called on young people across the country to celebrate Valentine’s Day responsibly, with a focus on respect, discipline, and healthy choices. In a press release issued in Accra on Thursday, February 13, 2026, the Hon. Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment extended warm wishes to the youth, describing Valentine’s Day as a time to reflect on love, friendship, and togetherness. He however cautioned against practices that could endanger their health and future. The Minister expressed concern over the rising cases of drug and substance abuse, teenage pregnancies, and HIV infections among the...
Parliament’s Business Statement Outlines Busy Week Ahead
The Majority Leader and Chairman of the Business Committee, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has presented the Business Statement for the third week ending Friday, 20th February 2026, detailing activities scheduled in Parliament. According to the statement, six Ministers are expected to appear before the House to respond to fifty-nine questions filed by Members of Parliament. The Majority Leader further indicated that Ministers of State may also be permitted to make policy statements during the week. The Business Statement serves as a guide to the House’s proceedings, ensuring that parliamentary work is conducted in an orderly and transparent manner.
President Mahama to Host “Addis Reckoning” Side Event Ahead of AU Summit
President John Dramani Mahama will on Saturday, ahead of the official opening of the Assembly of Heads of State of the African Union, host an Accra Reset side event in Addis Ababa. Dubbed “Addis Reckoning”, the high-level gathering will bring together continental leaders, chief executives of private businesses, and representatives of multilateral organisations. The discussions are expected to focus on a new framework for free movement and talent circulation in Africa, backed by a proposed “digital passport.” Other issues on the agenda include technological innovations to extract greater value from Africa’s mineral resources, reform of global health governance and institutions,...
Foreign Affairs Minister Meets AU Deputy Chairperson
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has conferred with the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Her Excellency Selma Malika Haddadi, on the sidelines of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union. The engagement, held in Addis Ababa, formed part of Ghana’s active participation in the ongoing AU meetings, which bring together Ministers of Foreign Affairs from across the continent to deliberate on key issues of regional integration, peace, and development. Hon. Ablakwa’s discussions with the AU Deputy Chairperson centred on strengthening collaboration between Ghana and the Commission, as well as...
GoldBod Engages Licensed Gold Buyers on Major Reforms to Curb Smuggling, Hoarding and Revenue Losses
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has engaged members of the Licensed Gold Buyers Association in a high-level consultative meeting. The open forum meeting, held at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA), Accra, today, February 13, 2026, was intended to review operations over the past year and propose sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening traceability, eliminating hoarding, and curbing gold smuggling within the sector. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., commended licensed buyers for their contribution to the Board’s achievements since its establishment. He revealed that through the collaborative efforts of buyers, gold exports from the...
Advertising Association of Ghana Demands Order in Billboard Demolition Exercise
The Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG) has raised alarm over the ongoing billboard removal exercise in the Greater Accra Region, urging President John Dramani Mahama and the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs to step in and restore order. In a statement released on Friday, February 13, the AAG reiterated its support for initiatives aimed at sanitising the outdoor advertising sector, improving public safety, and enhancing the visual appeal of Ghana’s skylines. Nonetheless, the association voiced strong reservations about the manner in which the demolitions are being executed. The statement highlighted the absence of direct consultation with industry...
President Mahama Calls for Urgent Investment in Africa’s Gender Agenda
President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to make gender equality financing a priority, cautioning that without sustained investment, the continent’s development will remain incomplete. Speaking as keynote at the High-Level Breakfast Meeting on Financing and Reaffirming Africa’s Gender Commitments in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Mahama underscored that gender equality is central to Africa’s economic transformation. He emphasised that advancing Agenda 2063 and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals depends on fully harnessing Africa’s human capital—particularly women, whom he described as the continent’s most underutilised resource. “Despite decades of declarations, Africa’s gender agenda remains chronically underfunded. Gender-responsive programmes are...
NHIA Disburses GHC392 Million in Claims to Health Facilities
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released over GHC392 million in claims payments to healthcare providers across the country for December 2025 and January 2026. According to the Authority, the disbursement reflects its commitment to timely reimbursement of service providers under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The payments covered vetted claims submitted by health facilities for services rendered to NHIS members in the previous year. Figures from the Finance Directorate show that GHC301.6 million was paid in December, followed by GHC90.3 million in January, bringing the total to GHC392,031,851.26. Public and private health facilities together accounted for about...
AMA Hands Over Repaired Bus To Greater Accra Market Association
The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, and the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Obenewaa Ocloo have handed over a repaired bus to the Greater Accra Market Association, ending what officials said was more than five years of inactivity and restoring a key vehicle expected to support the association’s operations and mobility. The bus was presented on Thursday during the association’s 65th End of Year Gathering and General Meeting in Accra, attended by the Vice President of the Republic, H.E Jane Naana Opoku Agyeman and other dignitaries. Speaking at the handing-over ceremony, the Mayor said the Accra Metropolitan...
GHS/JICA Holds Validation Meeting on MCH-RB Impact Evaluation Survey Data
The Service in conjunction with JICA has held a validation meeting for data collected under the Maternal and Child Health Record Book (MCH-RB) Impact Evaluation Study, marking a significant step toward strengthening evidence-based maternal and child health interventions in the country. The validation meeting brought together the Divisional and Regional Directors of the Service, their deputies, and other officers, along with representatives from JICA, UNICEF, and the University of Tokyo, as well as the Lead Consultant and his team of experts, to review the findings of the assessment, and make recommendations. Delivering remarks on behalf of the Director-General of the...