President John Dramani Mahama has departed Accra for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union. The President will lead a number of engagements for the Union, including discussions on Reparations, Gender, and Financial Inclusion. He is also scheduled to co-host several high-level side events during the Summit. On Saturday, President Mahama will host a breakfast event on the Accra Reset initiative, dubbed “Addis Reckoning.” In addition to his AU duties, President Mahama is expected to hold bilateral meetings with fellow African leaders and heads of multilateral organisations, as well...
“Jewellers Are Fabricators, Not Gold Buyers” — GoldBod Engages Industry on New Directives
GoldBod has engaged members of the Jewellers and Fabricators Association on new gold purchasing directives and jewellery licensing reforms aimed at strengthening formalisation across Ghana’s gold value chain. Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, @sammygyamfi_official, Esq., stressed that jewellers are licensed as fabricators, not gold buyers or traders, and must therefore source gold strictly through approved channels. He cautioned that direct purchases from miners and unapproved traders undermine traceability and weaken ongoing reforms. To support local value addition, GoldBod will supply refined gold and silver directly to licensed jewellers following the commencement of local refining in partnership with Gold Coast Refinery....
“Ghana Is Open and Ready for Business” — Trade Minister Reaffirms Support for Private Sector
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to supporting the private sector to thrive, create decent jobs, and boost local apparel manufacturing across the country. Speaking during a one-day working visit to Northshore Apparel Ghana Ltd in Savelugu, Northern Region, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Hon. Ofosu-Adjare emphasized that Ghana remains open and ready for business, with President John Dramani Mahama fully committed to creating sustainable employment opportunities, particularly for the youth. She commended Northshore Apparel’s voluntary pre-hire operator training programme, which is equipping nearly 2,000 participants with market-ready skills for permanent employment....
Ghana–Ethiopia Relations Strengthened as Ethiopian Ambassador Bids Farewell
The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP), has received His Excellency Teferi Fikir Gosaye for a farewell call following the completion of his tour of duty as Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Republic of Ghana. Hon. Gyakye Quayson commended Ambassador Gosaye for his dedicated service and his role in deepening the cordial relations between Ghana and Ethiopia, which date back to Ghana’s independence. He highlighted the steady growth in cooperation across aviation, trade, tourism, education, and institutional collaboration, reaffirming Ghana’s commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties. He emphasized the importance of...
Government Engages Cocoa Processors on Sector Reforms
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, together with the Minister for Finance, Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has met cocoa processors and other key industry players as part of government’s ongoing consultations with strategic sectors of the economy. The maiden meeting, held at the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry in Accra on Thursday, February 12, 2026, focused on government’s planned reforms in the cocoa sector and the readiness of local processors to expand value addition and domestic processing. Hon. Ofosu-Adjare emphasized government’s commitment to moving Ghana beyond the export of raw cocoa beans, stressing the...
Footballer Thomas Partey Facing Two Additional Rape Charges
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with two additional counts of rape against a new alleged victim. It comes after the 32-year-old previously pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape against two women, and one count of sexual assault allegedly relating to a third woman. It means Partey now stands accused of sexual offences against four women. The two new charges relate to alleged offences in 2020 which were first reported to police last August. They follow a new investigation from the Metropolitan Police. Partey will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 13 March for a first...
Minority Caucus Endorses Corporate Strategic Plan for Parliamentary Service
The Deputy Minority Leader, Hon. Patricia Appiagyei, has assured the Clerk and the Parliamentary Service of the Minority Caucus’s full support for the implementation of a Corporate Strategic Plan. She emphasized that the initiative is vital to improving the welfare of staff of the Parliamentary Service as well as Members of Parliament. According to her, the Minority is committed to ensuring that the plan succeeds, as it represents a progressive step toward strengthening institutional capacity and enhancing service delivery within Parliament. The assurance adds momentum to ongoing efforts by the Parliamentary Service to align its operations with modern governance standards...
Parliament’s Strategic Plan Outlined by Steering Committee Chair
The Chairperson of the Corporate Strategic Plan Steering Committee, Hon. Bernard Ahiafor, has outlined the contents of Parliament’s new Strategic Plan chapter by chapter, noting that it reflects both the aspirations of Parliament as an institution and the broader national development plan. Commending members of the Technical Committee for their professionalism, Hon. Ahiafor expressed deep appreciation to the Rt. Hon. Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin for his leadership role in guiding the process. He also acknowledged the support received from the Parliamentary Service Board, Members of Parliament, management and staff of the Parliamentary Service, as well as development partners, whose...
MoGCSP Strengthens Adoption Systems Through Stakeholders’ Engagement
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), through the Central Adoption Authority (CAA), has held a Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting to enhance coordination, collaboration, and efficiency in Ghana’s adoption process. Delivering the keynote address, Minister Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey reaffirmed government’s strategic commitment to strengthening adoption systems and ensuring compliance with both national and international frameworks. She described adoption as a critical child protection intervention guided by integrity, professionalism, and the best interests of every child. Dr. Lartey emphasized the importance of building the capacity of frontline officers, improving accountability and transparency, and safeguarding children’s welfare through...
“Enhancing Parliamentary Work Through Consultation” — Majority Leader Assures Commitment
Majority Leader Hon. Mahama Ayariga has disclosed that Parliament’s newly launched Corporate Strategic Plan (2026–2030) was developed through wide consultation, ensuring that it reflects the needs of both Members of Parliament and the Parliamentary Service. He explained that the plan will enhance the work of MPs while improving the services offered by parliamentary staff, thereby strengthening the institution’s overall responsiveness. Hon. Ayariga further assured that the leadership is committed to fully implementing the strategic plan, emphasizing that its success depends on deliberate action and collective responsibility. The disclosure reinforces Parliament’s resolve to align its operations with citizen expectations, while promoting...