Ghana Makes Progress Against Neglected Tropical Diseases
Ghana has recorded remarkable progress in its fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), with several illnesses no longer considered public health threats and others nearing elimination, health officials have announced. The update came during World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day observances held in Kumasi on 12 February 2026, under the theme “Unite, Act, Eliminate.” Ghana…
Speaker Bagbin Vows No Law Will Silence Journalists
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has pledged that Ghana’s legislature will not enact any law designed to curb media freedom under his leadership. His assurance came through Deputy Local Government Minister Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, who read his remarks at the 3rd Annual Dinner of the Ghana Journalists Association in Accra on December…
T-Bills: Government Misses Target for Fourth Consecutive Week as Interest Rates Continue to Rise
The government has once again failed to meet its treasury bill (T-bill) target, marking the fourth consecutive week of undersubscription despite a recent decline in inflation. According to auction results released by the Bank of Ghana, the government aimed to raise GH¢6.83 billion from the sale of short-term instruments but managed to secure only GH¢4.51…
Mahama Swears In 37 New Justices of the High Court
President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in 37 new Justices of the High Court, urging them to uphold the highest standards of integrity, impartiality, and professionalism in dispensing justice. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Jubilee House on Thursday, October 23, saw the judges take the Oath of Allegiance, the Judicial Oath, and the Oath…
Wydad Secure Crucial 1-0 Away Win Against Kotoko in Accra
Wydad Athletic Club secured a crucial 1-0 away victory over Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup Second Preliminary Round tie. The Moroccan side broke the deadlock early in the second half when Bakasu found the back of the net in the 47th minute, giving Wydad…
Baba Yara Stadium Fails CAF Test: Kotoko to Face Wydad in Accra
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has turned down Asante Kotoko’s request to host their CAF Confederation Cup second-round first-leg match against Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The decision means the crucial encounter will now take place at the Accra Sports Stadium instead of Kotoko’s traditional home…
Stability, Not Strength or Weakness of Cedi, Is Key — AGI CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Seth Twum Akwaboah, has emphasized that maintaining stability in the Ghanaian cedi is far more crucial for the country’s economic growth than short-term gains or losses in its value. Speaking at the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Tema, Mr. Akwaboah commended government efforts…
BoG Extends Easing Cycle, Cuts Policy Rate to 21.5%
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has lowered its monetary policy rate by 350 basis points to 21.5%, the lowest since 2019, signalling strong confidence that inflation will keep easing while economic growth stays robust. Announcing the decision after the September Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama said the cut extends the bank’s…
Two Candidates Exit Tamale Central Race, Clear Path for NDC
Two opposition candidates have withdrawn from the upcoming Tamale Central by-election, leaving the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the overwhelming favorite in the September 30 contest. The Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) and People’s National Congress (PNC) candidates announced their withdrawals on Wednesday, citing strategic considerations and acknowledging Tamale Central’s long-standing record as an NDC…
Mahama announces 10km annual road project for 166 constituencies from 2026
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled plans for a nationwide road infrastructure programme that will see 10 kilometers of roads, drains, and pavements constructed in 166 constituencies every year starting in 2026. Launching the initiative at the relaunch of National Sanitation Day in Accra, the President said the programme will be phased and tied to…
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