Catastrophic floods caused by torrential rains have forced thousands to flee their homes in Mozambique, with many residents trapped on rooftops amid rising waters, according to aid organisations and witnesses. More than 620,000 people have been directly impacted by the devastating floods, which have destroyed more than 72,000 homes and severely damaged essential infrastructure including roads, bridges, and healthcare facilities, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), which is providing emergency aid. “Rains are still expected to continue for the coming days, and the water dams are already at full capacity, so the situation...
NPP Acting Chairman Urges Flagbearer Aspirants to Put Party First
The Acting National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Danquah Smith Butey, has appealed to flagbearer aspirants to prioritize the collective interest of the party over personal ambition as the NPP prepares to select its presidential candidate. The Peace Pact, signed by the five aspirants on Thursday, January 22, 2026, is intended to foster discipline, tolerance, and cohesion within the party as it undertakes a crucial internal democratic exercise ahead of the national elections. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Butey emphasized the importance of unity before, during, and after the primaries. “As we campaign, let us put the party’s...
Akufo-Addo Urges NPP Flagbearer Aspirants to Prioritize Unity Over Ambition
Former President Nana Akufo-Addo has advised flagbearer hopefuls of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to place the collective interest of the party above personal ambition, stressing that the NPP is greater than any individual. Addressing the peace pact signing ceremony for NPP aspirants ahead of the January 31, 2026 presidential primaries, the former President underscored that the pact was a solemn undertaking, not a routine political exercise. “This peace pact, this commitment pact, is therefore not a mere ceremony,” Nana Akufo-Addo declared. He explained that the agreement symbolizes “a solemn covenant, a commitment that ambition will not override fraternity, that...
Afenyo-Markin Warns NPP Against Costly Divisions Ahead of Primaries
Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has linked the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) weakened showing in the 2024 general elections to entrenched internal divisions that discouraged some respected members from voting. Speaking at the peace pact signing ceremony for NPP presidential aspirants ahead of the January 31, 2026 primaries, Mr. Afenyo-Markin cautioned that disunity carries grave and lasting consequences. “Factionalism may energise internal contests, but it weakens the party’s capacity to win national elections and to govern effectively,” he said. He expressed regret over comments by former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, who revealed that he did...
NPP General Secretary Warns Against Disruption of Primaries
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has cautioned party members and the public against any attempt to disrupt the party’s presidential primaries slated for January 31, stressing that security agencies will act firmly against offenders. Speaking at the signing of a peace pact by NPP presidential aspirants on Thursday, January 22, Mr. Kodua reaffirmed the party’s commitment to conducting the internal elections in a free, fair, and secure atmosphere across all polling centres nationwide. “I want to use this medium to send a strong caution to any person in our party or outside our...
IGP Assures Maximum Security for NPP Primaries
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has pledged maximum security during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary scheduled for January 31, 2026. Speaking at the signing of a Peace Pact by the five flagbearer aspirants, the IGP disclosed that at least 70 police personnel will be deployed to each polling centre nationwide to guarantee a peaceful and credible process. He explained that the Ghana Police Service has formally written to the Minister for the Interior to notify the Minister of Defence for military support in Bawku, a security flashpoint. “Bawku is the area where we may need...
NPP Presidential Aspirants Sign Peace Pact Ahead of January 31 Primaries
All five presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have signed a peace pact committing to unity, respect for the electoral process, and support for the eventual winner ahead of the party’s January 31, 2026, primaries. The aspirants include Mr. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, former Member of Parliament for Assin Central; Dr. Bryan Acheampong, MP for Abetifi and former Minister of Food and Agriculture; Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President; Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, former Minister of Education and MP for Bosomtwe; and Mr. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, former Presidential Press Secretary and NPP General Secretary. Mr. Kwabena Agyepong is...
Finance Ministry Enforces Local Cargo Insurance for Imports Starting February 1
The Ministry of Finance has announced a new directive requiring all cargo imports into Ghana to be insured locally, effective February 1, 2026. The policy, grounded in Section 222 of the Insurance Act, 2021 (Act 1061), is expected to strengthen the domestic insurance industry and retain premium revenues within the national economy. The enforcement will be carried out in collaboration with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the National Insurance Commission (NIC), according to a statement issued by the Ministry. Speaking at the investiture of the 11th President of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ghana, Stephen Kwarteng Yeboah, the Director...
Tanzanian Minerals Commission Delegation Visits GoldBod to Study Ghana’s Gold Governance Model
A 15-member delegation from the Tanzanian Minerals Commission on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, paid a study visit to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to gain insights into the entity’s operations and Ghana’s regulatory framework for the precious minerals sector. According to the delegation, the visit was aimed at understanding Ghana’s gold-buying system and regulatory regime as part of efforts to modernise Tanzania’s minerals management sector. The leader of the delegation, Dr. Theresia Numbi said Ghana was deliberately selected after a comparative assessment of countries to learn from. “We had the opportunity to go abroad, but in line with local content...
Mahama Arrives in Zurich Ahead of Accra Reset Event at Davos
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Zurich ahead of his participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he is expected to host the “Accra Reset” side event later today. The former Ghanaian leader’s presence at the global summit underscores his continued engagement with international development discourse and Africa’s positioning in the global economy. The Accra Reset event is anticipated to spotlight Ghana’s strategic priorities in governance, sustainability, and inclusive growth, while fostering dialogue between African leaders and global stakeholders. President Mahama’s delegation includes senior advisers and policy experts who will join him in meetings with business leaders,...