President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama have departed Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a three-day State Visit to Lusaka, Zambia. The Ghanaian leader and his wife will be received at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and the First Lady of Zambia. The visit underscores President Mahama’s commitment to advancing his vision of a seamlessly connected Africa, anchored on improved transport infrastructure, expanded trade links, and the free movement of people and goods across the continent. Later tonight, President Mahama is expected to meet with members of the Ghanaian community in Lusaka....
Ghana, South Korea Deepen Trade And Investment Ties
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang has received a high-level delegation from Hwaseong, South Korea, led by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), with discussions centered on strengthening trade, investment, and industrial cooperation with Ghanaian companies. Welcoming the delegation in Accra, the Vice President underscored government’s commitment to positioning Ghana more prominently across global value chains. She emphasized that the country’s economic strategy is focused on moving beyond imports by attracting investment along production lines, ensuring that significant aspects of manufacturing take place locally. Highlighting Ghana’s youthful population as a strategic advantage, she noted that partnerships must harness this talent...
Police Nab Two Suspected Street Robbers In Dzorwulu
The Kotobabi District Police Command has arrested two suspected street robbers in a swift intelligence-led operation at Dzorwulu in Accra. According to a statement issued by the Accra Regional Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service, the suspects—identified as Stephen Gletsu, 37, and Mohammed Sheriff, 20—were apprehended on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after attempting to evade a police patrol team. The suspects, dressed in all-black attire and riding an unregistered black Royal 125 motorbike, were spotted by officers on routine patrol. Sheriff, who was riding pillion, was wielding a cutlass. Upon noticing the police, the duo sped off, prompting...
Ablakwa Arrives in Latvia to Pursue Justice for Late Ghanaian Student
Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has arrived in Latvia for a two-day official visit aimed at seeking clarity and justice in the tragic death of Ghanaian student, Nana Agyei Ahyia. Mr. Ablakwa was warmly received by Latvia’s Foreign Minister, Her Excellency Baiba Braže, with whom he held productive bilateral engagements earlier today. He expressed gratitude for the reception and emphasized that the central purpose of his visit was to address the “distressing and unclear circumstances” surrounding the student’s death. According to the Ghanaian Foreign Minister, his Latvian counterpart has given firm assurances that her government will fully...
Government Pledges Greater Investment in Oti Health Sector
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured the chiefs and people of the Oti Region that government remains committed to reversing the poor health indicators that have plagued the area over the years. Speaking during a two-day working visit to the region, Hon. Akandoh called on District Chief Executives (DCEs), Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, clergy, imams, opinion leaders, and other stakeholders to rally behind central government in changing the narrative of healthcare delivery in Oti. The visit, which was aimed at giving the Minister first-hand insight into the health challenges confronting residents, included a closed-door meeting...
Task Force Seizes Excavators, Arrests Galamsey Kingpin at Cape Three Points
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force in the Ahanta West Municipality has impounded two excavators and arrested a suspected galamsey kingpin along with four accomplices, after rejecting an attempted bribe at Cape Three Points. The special operation, carried out on Saturday, January 31, 2026, focused on illegal mining sites within the Cape Three Points Forest Reserve, where unlawful activities have severely degraded the forest cover. At approximately 8:40 a.m., the task force stormed the affected locations, dismantling makeshift shelters and destroying mining equipment discovered on site. During the raid, the team retrieved two excavators that had been...
Mahama Ranked 5th Most Influential in Global Development
Renowned international development outlet Devex has ranked Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, as the 5th most influential figure in global development and changemaking, citing his leadership in driving forward the Accra Reset agenda. This recognition places President Mahama within an elite circle of global leaders shaping the future of development at a time of profound changes in aid, financing, and international cooperation. President Mahama began his current term in January 2025, marking his second time in office, though not consecutively. He previously served as Ghana’s President from 2012 to January 7, 2017, and earlier held roles as Vice President, Member...
YEA Partners Northshore Apparel to Recruit 1,000 Youth in Northern Region
The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), accompanied by the Deputy CEO in charge of Operations, Mr. Abubakari Saana Abdul Kudus, and Directors of the Agency, has toured the facilities of Northshore Apparel Ghana as part of efforts to expand job opportunities for young people. The team inspected the factory’s operations, training processes, and the quality of work being undertaken to prepare young people for employment in the garment and apparel industry. Following engagements with management, the CEO announced YEA’s commitment to recruit 1,000 young people for Northshore Apparel Ghana. The recruits will undergo training and subsequently...
Government to Strengthen Inclusive Education Partnerships with Special Schools
Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to inclusive education during a meeting with the leadership of New Horizon Special School. The delegation, led by board members Ms. Nilla Selormey, Ms. Vicky Wireko-Andoh, and Dr. George Francois, who also serves as Executive Director, was received at the Jubilee House. The institution provides education, vocational training, and employment opportunities for children and adults with special needs. The Vice President described the engagement as an opportunity to recognize the school’s vital role in supporting marginalized groups and to reaffirm society’s shared responsibility in promoting...
Parliament Resumes: 2nd Session of the 9th Parliament Opens Tuesday
Parliament will reconvene on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to commence the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic. The House is expected to sit at 12 noon, continuing legislative business from where it adjourned at the end of the First Session. The resumption marks a critical moment in Ghana’s parliamentary calendar, as lawmakers return to deliberate on key national issues, scrutinize government policies, and advance bills that were pending before the recess. Observers anticipate that the Second Session will be characterized by robust debates, oversight responsibilities, and renewed focus on legislation aimed at strengthening governance and improving...