The government has deployed the Ghana Armed Forces for peace enforcement operations in Bawku following recent killings that threaten to derail ongoing peacebuilding efforts in the conflict zone. A press statement signed by the Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced the new approach, citing the need for drastic […]

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operation Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force has seized heavy mining equipment worth millions of cedis and arrested 11 Chinese nationals during operations targeting illegal mining activities in the Bole/Bamboi area. The task force last Friday, returned to a mining site where the Chinese nationals had been arrested […]

The government has committed to making Ghana’s Black Star Marathon the best marathon in Africa through enhanced investment and strategic partnerships with sponsors. President John Dramani Mahama made this announcement at the Black Star Square on Saturday while flagging off competitors in the ABSA Black Star Marathon, which featured athletes […]

President John Dramani Mahama has urged those involved in the Nkwanta conflict to lay down their arms, describing ongoing violence that has claimed lives including students as “completely unacceptable.” The President made this call during his thank you tour to the Oti Region on Friday at the Dambai College of […]

The government intends to invest GH₵37 million in a water supply project that will provide clean water to 65,407 people across 13 communities in the Oti Region, while expanding agricultural development through a 7,200-hectare irrigation programme. President John Dramani Mahama announced the plans during his “Thank You” tour at the […]

The construction of the Dambai Bridge over the Oti River will commence this year under the Big Push Programme. The project has received commencement certificates and is currently undergoing procurement processes to select contractors.  President John Dramani Mahama disclosed this during his thank you tour to the Oti Region on […]

The Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has called for the reinstatement of training opportunities for personnel from ECOWAS member states as part of efforts to strengthen regional defence collaboration. Speaking during a working visit to the Ghana Military Academy (GMA) at Teshie on Wednesday, the minister noted that […]

The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has officially begun the training of Community Police Assistants at various Police Training Schools across the country. This significant step follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in May this year between the Ghana Police Service and the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), aimed at recruiting […]

The Deputy Minister for the Interior, Mr. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, has called for a thorough, clause-by-clause review of the proposed National Arms Bill to effectively tackle the growing menace of small arms proliferation and its associated security threats in Ghana. Speaking at a stakeholder review meeting on Wednesday in Accra, […]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed recent allegations that foreigners are easily obtaining Ghanaian passports, reaffirming its commitment to stringent verification processes. In a release issued by the Ministry on Thursday in Accra, it stated emphatically that the requisite documents submitted for passport applications are subjected to rigorous scrutiny […]

The nationwide payroll audit has uncovered over 14,000 unverified workers and 53,311 separated staff still drawing government salaries, with the state expecting to recover GH¢150.4 million in unearned payments. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson revealed this during the presentation of the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday. […]

The Ghana Cedi has achieved unprecedented appreciation of 42.6% against the US Dollar in the first half of 2025, while the country’s public debt fell by GH¢113.7 billion. This feat is the first negative debt accumulation rate in Ghana’s history. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson made this known during […]

Ghana is dedicated to strengthening metrology as a foundation for industrial growth, trade, and economic progress. The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, said this at the opening of the 18th General Assembly of the Intra-Africa Metrology System (AFRIMETS) on Tuesday in Accra. She described metrology as […]

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on Africans and the diaspora to embrace their heritage and turn remembrance into collective action. She said this during the 2025 PANAFEST and Emancipation wreath-laying ceremony on Tuesday at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. She reflected […]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the implementation of a new courier service for passport deliveries as part of its efforts to enhance effective passport administration. According to a release issued by the Ministry, passports that are not delivered to applicants within 21 days, as per the agreement between […]

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Ghana has commended the Government of Ghana for fully meeting its 2025 co-financing obligation of USD 24.5 million for vaccines ahead of schedule. This marks a departure from past challenges when children lacked access to vaccines in the country. The United Nations agency announced […]

The government has successfully repossessed all nine red zone forest reserves previously occupied by armed gangs and planted 7.8 million seedlings toward President Mahama’s 30 million tree target. The Minster for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah who revealed this at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on […]

The Head of Civil Service, Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, has reiterated the urgent need for transformative policies within Ghana’s public sector to address the challenges posed by rapid technological advancements. He stated, “If you want to change tomorrow, you need to take the critical decision today,” urging stakeholders to prioritize immediate […]

The Northern Regional Minister, Mr. Ali Adolf John Mburudiba, has commended Northern Sector Action on Awareness Centre (NORSAAC) for its role in youth empowerment, women’s advancement, and inclusive development in Northern Ghana. He noted that NORSAAC’s livelihood programs align with the government’s Women’s Development Bank initiative, which seeks to expand […]

The Minister for Sports and Recreation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, to foster cooperation in sports development, talent exchange, and training opportunities. The MoU sets the stage for a vibrant partnership that will see Ghana tap into […]

The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to the impactful implementation of the SDGs. He said this during his speech at the 2025 United Nations High-Level Political Forum (UN-HLPF) Ministerial Segment on Monday in New York, where he emphasised that […]

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced that the Lands Commission will establish offices in all districts across the country by the end of this year as part of the government’s RESET agenda to bring land services to the doorsteps of every Ghanaian. Speaking at the […]

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Prestea Huni-Valley, Dr. Matthew Ayeh, has commended the Goldfields Ghana Foundation (GGF) for its continued investment and strategic partnership with the Assembly. He described the Foundation as “a key development partner whose efforts align closely with the Assembly’s vision for community growth and resilience.” […]

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Armah Kofi Buah has announced that the government has arrested 1,345 people in its ongoing fight against illegal mining activities. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Wednesday, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources,  Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, said the operations, conducted […]

The Northern Regional Minister, Mr. Ali Adolf John Mburudiba, has inaugurated the Northern Regional Spatial Planning Committee, with a charge to the members to be visionary, inclusive, and transformative. The inauguration, which took place on Tuesday in Tamale, marked the beginning of a new era in spatial planning and development […]

The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dominion Leaders Foundation, German BFW, and RETOG to equip the youth with the skills needed to thrive in both local and international job markets. The MOU is designed as part […]

The Head of Civil Service, Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, has called on civil servants to proactively engage with the ongoing technological reforms, emphasising the urgent need for modernization within public administration. In his welcome address at the Public Lecture on Tuesday in Accra, Dr. Aggrey-Darkoh stressed the importance of leveraging advancements […]

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has inaugurated its Ministerial Advisory Board to improve policy direction and strengthen collaboration with stakeholders in the sector.  Speaking at the inaugural ceremony on Tuesday, the Minister, Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, stated that the board’s role is outlined in Sections 39 and […]

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has held a successful two-day high-level strategic retreat aimed at facilitating the effective implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121). Delivering her address, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, emphasised that […]

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has inaugurated and sworn in a newly constituted 15-member Human Trafficking Management Board and a 9-member Central Adoption Authority Board in Accra. The inauguration was aimed at strengthening the country’s response to human trafficking and promoting the […]

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has inaugurated a team to recover looted cultural artifacts, aiming to restore Ghana’s historical identity and national pride.  Speaking at the ceremony, the sector minister, Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, stated that the effort extends beyond retrieving objects but also reconnecting with Ghana’s […]

The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has held discussions with the Algerian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Mourad Louhaidia, to explore potential collaboration in addressing drug abuse and trafficking. This was during a courtesy call paid by the Ambassador to the Director-General last Thursday […]

The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has reiterated the government’s dedication to enhancing the Ghana Armed Forces, while cautioning personnel against engaging in unauthorised guard duties. During a working visit to various units and commands under the 1 Garrison in Tema, Dr. Boamah announced several government-backed initiatives which […]

The Minister for Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has sworn in the newly appointed Chairman of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) Governing Board, Nana Baffuor Kotei Kutin Sraman II, Bremahene. The ceremony is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and enhance emergency medical service delivery nationwide. The Minister congratulated […]

The government has inaugurated a new Veterans Administration Ghana (VAG) governing board and launched an aggressive recovery of veterans’ funds and assets as part of sweeping welfare reforms in the defence sector. Defence Minister, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, stated that the new board will oversee efforts to reclaim veterans’ […]

Government plans to recruit 12,000 new military personnel over the next three and a half years The recruitment drive forms part of a $1 billion investment package aimed at modernising Ghana’s military capabilities and addressing critical infrastructure gaps. This is also the largest expansion of the country’s Armed Forces in […]

The project, a significant initiative that will protect lives and livelihoods in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, was met with palpable joy and deep gratitude from the chiefs and people of the Some and Aflao Traditional Areas, who gathered to witness the realisation of a long-awaited development. […]

The Lordina Foundation has donated essential medical equipment to the Techiman North constituency, targeting healthcare delivery gaps in rural areas as part of efforts to modernize under-resourced health facilities across Ghana. First Lady Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama personally handed over the medical supplies to Member of Parliament and Minister for […]

President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday reaffirmed Ghana’s firm commitment to international trade and investment, outlining the wide-ranging reforms actively fostering economic transformation and better governance. He was speaking during a courtesy call from the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan. The President stated that these strategic reforms, begun just […]

Government Accountability Series—Key achievements by agencies under the Interior Ministry. Ghana Police Service– Sustained anti-illegal mining operations.– Establishment of a 24-Hour Economy Secretariat at the National Headquarters.– High-impact, intelligence-led anti-robbery operations, achieving significant breakthroughs in eight (8) major criminal cases.– Commissioning of a Police Hospital in Kumasi Ghana Prisons Service– […]

“Africa’s call for reparative justice is no longer a whisper—it is a unified demand grounded in historical truth, moral clarity and our unwavering commitment to dignity. As we implement the 2025 Theme of the Year on Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through reparations, we reaffirm our shared […]

President John Dramani Mahama has assured members of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) that oil revenues earmarked for his proposed $10 billion “Big Push” infrastructure initiative will be efficiently disbursed and managed. The President gave the assurance during a courtesy call by the PIAC members. Led by its […]