Ghana and China have deepened their bilateral cooperation with the signing of a US$30 million grant agreement to support the construction of a university in Damongo, Savanna Region. The agreement was formalized during a courtesy call by the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, on Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson earlier today. On behalf of President John Mahama and the people of Ghana, the Finance Minister expressed gratitude to Ambassador Tong for his dedicated service and commitment to strengthening Ghana–China relations. He described the grant as a significant boost to Ghana’s educational infrastructure and a symbol of enduring...
Police Nab Three More In Adabraka Gold Heist, Total Arrests Now Seven
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three additional suspects in connection with the brazen daylight robbery of a gold jewellery shop in Adabraka, bringing the total number of arrests to seven. The suspects — Fatao Mohammed, alias Motorway; Nashiru Abubakar, alias Soldier; and Sadick Abubakar Sakara, alias 50 Cent — were apprehended on January 19, 2026. Police sources describe them as the ringleaders of the robbery syndicate that executed the high-profile heist. The robbery, which occurred on November 2, 2024, saw armed men storm the Adabraka shop and make away with gold jewellery and cash amounting to GH₵7.5 million. The...
Arise Ghana Protests at U.S. Embassy Over Ofori-Atta
Pressure group Arise Ghana on Tuesday staged a demonstration at the United States Embassy in Accra, calling for the return of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to face investigations into alleged financial impropriety. Dressed in red and black, the protesters gathered at the embassy premises with placards bearing messages such as “Bring Ken Home” and “No Hiding Place for Corruption.” The protest comes as the former minister remains outside the country while the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) continues investigations into transactions sanctioned during his tenure. Ofori-Atta, who served as Finance Minister from 2017 to 2024 under the New...
Education Minister Advocates Human-Centred Approach to AI in Learning
The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has called for stronger safeguards and clear standards in the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, stressing that technology must remain complementary to human agency. Speaking at a high-level summit in London focused on the role of Generative AI in education, the Minister joined global leaders and experts to deliberate on safety, standards, and benchmarks guiding the design and deployment of AI systems in schools. During a panel discussion, Hon. Iddrisu underscored the importance of intentionally designing AI tools to promote and protect human agency. He noted that at the centre...
Cement Manufacturers Commends Trade Minister; Dismiss Claims Of Price Increases
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP, has held discussions with the leadership of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) and the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers Ghana (COCMAG) to address emerging issues in the cement industry. The engagement, held on Monday, 19th January 2026, focused on ensuring stability, fairness, and compliance across the sector. At a media briefing following the meeting, the Chief Executive Officer of COCMAG, Bishop Dr. George Dawson-Ahmoah, commended the Minister for her bold leadership and the cordial relationship that has long existed between government and cement manufacturers. He described the collaboration as constructive...
Mahama to Host Africa Forum at Davos Summit
President John Dramani Mahama will on Thursday, 22nd January, host a high-level forum at the Davos Summit, bringing together global leaders and stakeholders for strategic dialogue on Africa’s future. The event is scheduled for 2:30 pm CET. The forum, organized in furtherance of the Accra Reset Initiative, will feature Mr. Mahama alongside former Nigerian President, H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, and other pioneering leaders. Held under the theme “Defining the Sovereign Future”, the dialogue will focus on Africa’s quest for economic independence, governance reforms, and sustainable development in an evolving global order. The engagement is expected to provide a platform for frank...
Ghana Congratulates Guinea on Peaceful Democratic Transition
Ghana has extended warm congratulations to President Mamady Doumbouya and the people of Guinea following the country’s peaceful democratic transition. In a message of goodwill, Ghana reaffirmed its readiness to deepen bilateral ties with Guinea, building on the historic bond of brotherhood between President Ahmed Sekou Touré and Ghana’s founder, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Notably, after his overthrow on 24 February 1966, Nkrumah was named Co-President of Guinea, a gesture that cemented the solidarity between the two nations. Officials described Guinea’s transition as a watershed moment in the country’s democratic journey, underscoring the importance of stability and cooperation in the...
NPP Flagbearer Hopefuls to Sign Peace Accord Thursday
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that all its presidential hopefuls will append their signatures to a peace accord on Thursday, January 22, in a bid to avert internal rifts and guarantee a smooth flagbearer contest. Isaac Yaw Boamah-Nyarko, Member of Parliament for Effia and a member of the party’s presidential election committee, disclosed on Asaase Radio’s The Forum that former party leaders and representatives of the National Peace Council will also take part in the ceremony. “On Thursday, we are going to sign the peace pact. All the aspirants, together with our former presidents and the Peace Council,...
Energy Committee Ranking Member Demands Stronger Security at Bui Power Plant
Following JoyNews’ recent Hotline documentary exposing illegal mining activities around the Bui Power Plant, Collins Adomako-Mensah, Ranking Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, has urged the establishment of a permanent security presence at the facility. Mr Adomako-Mensah raised alarm over the current security arrangements, describing them as insufficient to confront the scale of galamsey operations in the enclave. “The cost of security on the banks of Bui has gone down. They continuously have to engage security personnel to be there 24 hours. But if you look at the number they have in terms of security, the number of people who man...
Tema, Takoradi Ports Meet Global Standards in Joint Security Exercise
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and a delegation from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) have successfully concluded a three-day strategic assessment of Ghana’s maritime security infrastructure, confirming that the nation’s key ports meet rigorous international standards. The joint exercise, which ran from January 13 to 16, 2026, served as a “stress test” for the Tema and Takoradi Ports. Led by Scott Wolland of the USCG, the team evaluated physical infrastructure, identity management, and information-sharing protocols under the International Port Security (IPS) Program. The inspection highlighted cybersecurity and external security audits as the next critical steps in fortifying Ghana’s maritime...