The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has put its nationwide strike on hold after the government requested additional time to negotiate salaries and conditions of service. In a press release dated March 17, the association announced that its National Executive Committee (EXECO) had resolved to pause the industrial action for two weeks to allow room for a peaceful settlement of the dispute. The strike, which disrupted civil and local government operations across the country, stemmed from disagreements over pay structures and employment terms for members. According to the statement, the government appealed for a 14-day period...

 The Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team has arrested 20-year-old Promise Yayra Asamani for publishing false information on social media that wrongly implicated an Uber driver in criminal activity. On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Selasie Kwaku Anthonio, a 43-year-old Uber driver, lodged a complaint after discovering a viral Snapchat post that featured his photograph and vehicle registration number, AD-1479-25. The post falsely branded him a “murderer and a thief,” alleging that he carried offensive weapons and used signal jammers to disconnect passengers’ network connectivity. Mr. Anthonio reported that he became aware of the post on March 10 at...

 The Ministry of Health has formally received the report of the investigative committee tasked with probing allegations of “medical kalabule” — claims of unethical practices and extortion schemes involving the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, received the findings on behalf of Minister Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, describing the submission as a decisive step toward restoring accountability in Ghana’s healthcare system. Key Findings A medical officer was found to have violated the Ghana Health Service Code of Conduct by directly accepting money from a patient for a surgical item...

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has made history as the first African Foreign Minister to be hosted on an official visit to Kyrgyzstan. During the visit, Mr. Ablakwa expressed gratitude to President Sadyr Japarov and Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev for their warm invitation and hospitality. He noted that both nations are eager to forge a strategic and visionary partnership across several priority areas. Key Agreements Gold Sector Cooperation: Ghana, Africa’s leading gold producer, and Kyrgyzstan, home to the renowned Kumtor Gold Mines, committed to building a mutually beneficial partnership to strengthen their economies. Visa Waiver Agreement: Both...

 The Human Trafficking Secretariat (HTS) of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has successfully conducted a comprehensive training session aimed at enhancing the capacity of selected staff to combat human trafficking more effectively. Organized in collaboration with the law firm Zoe, Akyea & Co., the initiative forms part of the Secretariat’s broader strategy to deepen institutional understanding of trafficking issues and strengthen frontline responses. Training Focus Moving beyond general awareness, the session provided practical knowledge on the nature, causes, and consequences of human trafficking. Emphasis was placed on the 4Ps framework — Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, and Partnership —...

The Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle, Hon. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has highlighted the urgent need for affordable food services within large corporate and institutional premises such as hospitals, banks, ministries, and major private-sector establishments. Presenting a statement before Parliament, she noted that many workers struggle to access reasonably priced meals during working hours. She explained that when food services are deliberately included in institutional designs and priced affordably, it reduces the pressure that forces vendors and workers into unauthorized spaces. Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings therefore proposed that relevant regulatory authorities — including the Ministry of Works and Housing, the Ministry of Local...

 The Member of Parliament for Nanton, Hon. Dr. Mohammed Sherif Abdul-Khaliq, has raised alarm over Ghana’s growing emergency care deficit, urging government to take immediate steps to strengthen the country’s emergency healthcare system. Making a statement on the floor of Parliament, he highlighted critical challenges including inadequate ambulance services, poorly equipped emergency units, and a shortage of trained personnel, all of which continue to hinder effective emergency response nationwide. Hon. Abdul-Khaliq called for increased funding, improved infrastructure, and the expansion of ambulance services to help save lives and ensure timely medical intervention in emergencies. Commenting on the statement, Hon. Dr....

 The Deputy Minister for Defence, Hon. Brogya Genfi, has issued a statement following reports of a fatal crash involving a microlight aircraft at Tema Community 1 on Monday afternoon. In a Facebook post shared late in the day, the Deputy Minister confirmed that the aircraft involved was privately owned and not part of the Ghana Armed Forces fleet. “We have received reports of a fatal crash involving a privately owned microlight aircraft at Tema Community 1 this afternoon. We wish to clarify that the aircraft is not owned by the Ghana Armed Forces. We pray for the souls of the...

The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Abu Dhabi, in coordination with the Consulate General in Dubai, has announced an emergency evacuation exercise for Ghanaian nationals residing in the United Arab Emirates. The directive, issued on Monday, March 16, 2026, follows escalating tensions in the Middle East region. The Embassy is urging all interested Ghanaian citizens to confirm their willingness to be evacuated immediately to Ghana. According to the statement, the evacuation is strictly one-way and intended for urgent repatriation. Nationals are required to submit the bio data pages of their passports via email to the designated addresses in...

 President John Dramani Mahama has directed that recruitment into Ghana’s security services be significantly expanded, doubling the intake from 20,000 to 40,000 personnel over the next four years. The announcement followed a high-level meeting at the Jubilee House on Monday, March 16, 2026, attended by the Heads of Security Agencies, the Minister for the Interior, the Acting Minister for Defence, and senior presidential advisors. According to the directive, the expansion aims to strengthen national security while creating employment opportunities for Ghanaian men and women. President Mahama emphasized that the recruitment process must be conducted with transparency and fairness, instructing agency...