A two-day expert meeting on regional consultation on the political participation and leadership of women and youth in West Africa has been opened in Accra. The meeting, scheduled for February 17 and 18, forms part of the 50th Anniversary Legacy Project of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on gender parity in elected … The post Ghana hosts ECOWAS consultation on

MTN Ghana has introduced Y’ello Protect 419, a dedicated shortcode for reporting fraud across its services, as part of a broader strategy to enhance customer protection and strengthen Ghana’s digital ecosystem in 2026.

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to process at least 60 per cent of Ghana’s major tree crops locally each year to boost industrialisation, create jobs, and reduce dependence on raw exports. Addressing the maiden Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit in Accra yesterday, the President said the move, under the revised $200 million Tree … The post 60% of Ghana’s tree crops to be processed

The Government has paid GH¢10 billion in interest to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), marking the sixth coupon payment since the debt restructuring was implemented. In a statement issued in Accra on Wednesday, the Ministry of Finance said the latest settlement represents the second consecutive full cash payment without any Payment-In-Kind component, […] The post Gov’t

It is not a matter of renaming, but of restoration. The facility was originally known as Accra International Airport prior to the overthrow of the sitting President. Following the coup d’état, British influence played a decisive role in rebranding the airport in honour of General E. K. Kotoka, whose actions were instrumental in the removal … The post Restoration,

By Marie-Noelle Nwokolo When Intel was weighing where to place its European manufacturing footprint in the late 1980s, Ireland was not the obvious pick. As Kingsley Aikins, cofounder of The Diaspora Institute, recalled during a recent Compact with Africa peer-learning session, Intel was leaning toward Scotland, which had a larger market, engineering pipeline, and industrial […] The post The

THE Ghana Police Service has re-arrested Abdul-Aziz Iddrisu, also known as Baaluuse, a 33-year-old suspect linked to the killing of General Constable Seth Oppong Damoah during an attack on police officers at the Kariminga barrier in the Upper East Region. According to police sources, the suspect was apprehended on February 17, 2026, at about 12:30 … The post Police re-arrest suspected cop killer appeared

British dual nationals face travel disruption as new UK border rules require a British passport or certificate of entitlement from 25 February, sparking criticism over costs and lack of communication.

LEAGUE One Mansfield Town will host Premier League leaders Arsenal, while Manchester City face a tricky-looking trip to Newcastle United in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Mansfield’s reward for knocking out Premier League outfit Burnley on Saturday, to seal a place in the fifth round for the first time in 50 years, was … The post Arsenal visit Mansfield, Man City face

Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has strongly condemned what he describes as “false and dehumanizing” content in an educational textbook currently used by junior high school students in Ghana. In a statement dated February 17, 2026, Mr. Agbana raised concerns over images and narratives in the Aki-Ola Series Social Studies Textbook […]

National Service Authority (NSA) has assured personnel that outstanding allowances for two months will be paid by the close of this week following a verification process.

Muslims across Ghana have begun observing Ramadan with fasting, prayer and charity.

COCOBOD is set to save an estimated GH?5 million per month after implementing salary cuts for executive management and senior staff as part of cost-containment measures to address liquidity challenges.

British number one Emma Raducanu has been knocked out of the Dubai Tennis Championships in the first round. She recovered from a set and a break down against Antonia Ruzic to force a decider but the Croatian prevailed, winning 6-1 5-7 6-2. Ruzic is ranked 67th in the world and was one of seven lucky … The post Raducanu out of Dubai Championships appeared first on Ghanaian

The Ministry of Finance has announced that the Government of Ghana has paid GH¢10 billion in interest obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). In a press release dated Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Ministry said the payment represents the sixth coupon settlement under the programme and marks the second full cash payment made […]

Ghanaian rapper, Kwaw Kese has announced plans to refund the $170 raised through a GoFundMe campaign he created for fellow Ghanaian artiste Kwesi Arthur, following public backlash and the latter’s disassociation from the initiative. The crowdfunding effort was launched weeks after Kwesi Arthur took to social media to allege that his former management was demanding […]

THE Ghana National Tomato Traders and Transporters Association has announced the suspension of tomato imports from Burkina Faso following the killing of Ghanaian traders in an armed attack. The incident occurred in Titao on Saturday while the traders were transporting tomatoes to Ghana. The attack has heightened concerns about the safety of cross-border trade along … The post Tomato

THE Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will evacuate Ghanaian traders injured in an armed insurgent attack in Burkina Faso last Saturday to Ghana for continued medical treatment, President John Dramani Mahama has announced. Speaking at the maiden Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition in Accra yesterday, the President described the attack as a stark reminder … The post Burkina

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THE leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) on Monday paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Sports and Recreation (MoSR), Kofi Iddie Adams, to deepen strategic collaboration and rally stronger institutional support for the growth of the sector. The delegation, led by Kwabena Yeboah, President of SWAG, marked a first official … The post SWAG calls on Sports