The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that the Government of Ghana fully financed the evacuation of its nationals from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks, dismissing claims that South Africa requested reimbursement. In a statement issued in Accra, the Ministry emphasized that Ghana did not seek financial or material support from South Africa. It confirmed that more than 1,600 Ghanaians have been evacuated since May 2026, with evacuees receiving reintegration funds and relief items upon arrival in Ghana. The Ministry underscored that the evacuation was entirely Ghanaian‑funded, reflecting government’s commitment to protecting citizens abroad during crises. It expressed gratitude...

 A delegation from the Board, Management, and staff of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has visited the family of the late Deputy Chief Executive, Dr. Dramani Bukari, to commiserate with them following his passing. The team, led by NPA Chief Executive Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, Esq., expressed condolences to Dr. Bukari’s wife, children, and extended family. The solemn ceremony was marked by prayers for the repose of Dr. Bukari’s soul and Allah’s protection for his family. Mr. Tameklo assured the bereaved family of the Authority’s readiness to support them in giving Dr. Bukari a befitting burial. He described the late...

The Inspector‑General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted four personnel of the Ghana Police Service in recognition of their outstanding performance during an intelligence‑led operation that dismantled a notorious armed robbery syndicate in the Upper West Region. The officers promoted to their next ranks are General Corporal Mortsi Kwashie Divine, Detective Corporal Salifu Ishmael Aketisiwin, General Lance Corporal Ernest Ameyaw Akumfi, and General Lance Corporal John Bekaar Vitus. Their promotions follow a coordinated operation by the Upper West Regional Police Command, which led to the arrest of six suspects linked to a series of violent robberies in...

 The Ghana Police Service has arrested Sibamay Zakaria, the man captured in a viral video assaulting a suspect. Police officials confirmed that Zakaria is currently in custody assisting with investigations and will be arraigned before court. Meanwhile, the Police Professional Standards Bureau has launched a probe into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities say all persons found culpable will face the necessary disciplinary processes. The arrest comes amid heightened public concern over police conduct, with the Service reiterating its commitment to accountability and professional standards.

The Volta Regional House of Chiefs, led by its President and Paramount Chief of Anfoega Traditional Area, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in Accra. The visit, according to Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, was to congratulate the Minister on his birthday and his appointment as Foreign Affairs Minister, while also strengthening ties between the traditional leadership of the Volta Region and the Ministry. Welcoming the delegation, Hon. Ablakwa expressed deep appreciation for the gesture, noting that he considered it a privilege to host the traditional leaders at...

The Ministry of the Interior has strongly condemned the assault of an arrested person while in police custody, describing the incident as unlawful and unacceptable. In a statement issued in Accra, the Ministry expressed concern that the assault followed inflammatory remarks linked to a religious dispute, including calls for violence against persons accused of offending religious sensibilities. It stressed that no allegation of wrongdoing justifies assaulting a suspect in custody, as such persons are under the protection of the State. The Minister for the Interior has directed the Inspector‑General of Police to investigate how civilians gained access to the suspect,...

 The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that eleven people lost their lives and thirteen others sustained injuries in a multiple‑vehicle collision on the Ofankor–Pokuase stretch of the Accra–Kumasi Highway in the early hours of Thursday, August 13. The accident, which occurred around 4:00 a.m. between the Ofankor Barrier and the John Teye enclave, involved seven vehicles — two tipper trucks, two Sprinter buses, two saloon cars, and a tricycle — carrying a total of 24 occupants. The injured victims were transported to the Achimota Hospital for medical care, while emergency teams from the Amasaman Fire Station and GNFS...

 The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has paid a courtesy call on Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, to express appreciation on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, the Government, and the people of Ghana for the Church’s support to stranded nationals during the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The meeting, held at the Church’s Headquarters in Accra, acknowledged the shelter, food, clothing, and other assistance provided to more than 500 Ghanaians who fled their homes and businesses amid the violence. Hon. Ablakwa particularly commended Apostle Bernard Boakye Anyimadu, National Head of...

President John Dramani Mahama today begins a two‑day #ResettingGhana Tour of the Upper East Region, reaffirming his commitment to citizen engagement and accountable governance. The visit underscores the President’s pledge to lead an inclusive, participatory administration that listens to citizens, addresses their concerns, and ensures transparency in government. On Thursday, the President will inspect the Bolgatanga Airport project site, a key initiative to boost regional commerce and connectivity. He will also review progress on the Chuchuliga–Sandema road, part of the flagship Big Push infrastructure programme. Fulfilling his promise to complete abandoned public investments, President Mahama will commission the Community Day...