Vice President H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has held a high-level meeting with Jacob’s Foundation, an organisation dedicated to advancing foundational education in Ghana. The session was attended by the Chair, Board, and Management of the foundation, alongside Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abasinaab Apaak. During the meeting, Jacob’s Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s education sector, particularly through the SCALE (System Change Architecture for Learning Excellence) programme. Launched in mid-2025 in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Global Partnership for Education, SCALE is an $80 million multi-stakeholder initiative designed to reach 2 million children, train...
Vice President Bids Farewell to Outgoing Chinese Ambassador
Vice President H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has received the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, who paid a farewell call at the end of his tenure. During the meeting, Ambassador Tong Defa highlighted the remarkable growth in bilateral trade between Ghana and China, which has now reached an unprecedented US$15 billion. He also underscored the deepening cooperation between the two nations, citing the zero-tariff agreement and his role in securing two major grants for Ghana: the construction of the Aflao Market and the Catholic Science and Technology University in Damongo. Vice President Opoku-Agyemang expressed appreciation for the...
Ghana Moves to Preserve Nkrumah’s Historic Guinea Residence
The Government of Ghana has begun formal negotiations with the family of former Guinean President Ahmed Sékou Touré to take possession of the residence where Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah lived and worked during his final years as Co-President of Guinea. Acting on the instructions of President John Dramani Mahama, the initiative seeks to renovate and preserve the abandoned home in Conakry as both a mark of respect and a lasting tribute to Ghana’s first President. The project is also expected to enhance tourism by offering visitors a complete journey through Nkrumah’s extraordinary life, spanning Ghana and Guinea. The landmark decision...
Syrian Government, SDF Agree to Four-Day Ceasefire
The Syrian government has announced a four-day ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), during which discussions will be held on integrating Hasakah province into the state. Officials say no government troops will enter major cities if a deal is reached. In a significant policy shift, U.S. Syria envoy Tom Barrack named the Syrian state as Washington’s main partner in the fight against ISIL (ISIS), a role long held by the SDF. He urged Syrian Kurds to accept full integration, stressing that such a move would safeguard their rights. Facing mounting military pressure, the SDF has agreed to withdraw...
Court Orders Nana Agradaa to Compensate Empress Gifty GH¢100,000
The Tema High Court “A”, presided over by Justice Janet Marfo, has ordered evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, to pay GH¢100,000 in damages to gospel musician Empress Gifty Adorye in a defamation case. The ruling concludes a legal battle that began in May 2025, when Empress Gifty filed a GH¢20 million defamation suit against Agradaa over what she described as slanderous and libellous remarks made about her. The court issued the order after both parties agreed to settle the matter out of court. In addition to the compensation, Nana Agradaa has been directed to publicly retract all...
Second Session of Ninth Parliament to Commence February 3
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has officially announced the commencement of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana. According to a Constitutional Instrument issued from the Office of the Speaker, the session is scheduled to begin at 12 noon on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Parliament House, Accra. The announcement, made under clause (1) of Article 112 of the Constitution, sets the stage for renewed legislative activity as Members of Parliament reconvene to deliberate on national issues, review bills, and provide oversight on government operations. The Speaker signed the...
Minority Demands Removal of Foreign Minister Over Migration, Diplomatic Concerns
The Minority in Parliament has called for an urgent overhaul of Ghana’s migration and foreign relations policy, including the immediate dismissal of the Foreign Minister. They accuse the minister of reckless diplomacy and failing to protect the country’s national interest. At a press briefing, the Minority described Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as having “outlived his usefulness,” claiming he lacks the temperament to manage complex bilateral relations. According to the group, Mr Ablakwa has prioritised rhetoric over results, leaving Ghana “less safe, less respected, and more vulnerable” on the international stage. The Minority therefore urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo...
Gospel Legend Yaw Sarpong Passes On
Renowned Ghanaian gospel musician and founder of the Asomafo gospel group, Yaw Sarpong, has died. He passed away on 20th January 2026 in Kumasi at the age of 66. Further details surrounding his death are yet to be officially disclosed. His passing comes barely a month after the death of Maame Tiwa, a key member of the Asomafo group, a loss that deeply shook the gospel music fraternity. Yaw Sarpong had in recent years battled ill health, occasionally withdrawing from public performances to focus on treatment and recovery. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Ghana’s gospel...
Ghana Gold Board Seals Landmark Refining Deal with Gold Coast Refinery
The Ghana Gold Board has signed a historic Gold Refining Agreement with Gold Coast Refinery Company Limited, marking the country’s first-ever local refining arrangement between government and a Ghana-based refinery. Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, described the deal as a decisive step in Ghana’s quest to deepen value addition and strengthen its gold value chain. He highlighted several benefits, including the retention of millions of dollars in refining charges within the local economy, the creation of direct and indirect jobs through round-the-clock operations, and increased tax revenues. Mr. Gyamfi further noted that the agreement will...
Ghana’s Vice President Engages IMF Leaders, Calls for Evolving Partnerships and African Self-Reliance
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged a rethinking of Africa’s relationship with international financial institutions, stressing the need for partnerships that support reform and self-reliance rather than dependency. Speaking at a high-level meeting with Heads of International Monetary Fund (IMF) country and regional offices in Africa, the Vice President reflected on Ghana’s economic journey amid global concerns over debt and development finance. “Ghana’s reality today is different from what it was not too long ago,” she noted, citing improvements in key macroeconomic indicators including single-digit inflation, a more stable Cedi, and stronger real GDP growth. “These gains are not...