The Ministry of the Interior has rolled out new guidelines and standards for the importation, retrofitting (adding new features to make vehicles more efficient), usage, and decommissioning of armoured bullion vehicles in Ghana. Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mabarak addressing the press Photo: Ebo Gorman As part of the guidelines, effective today, December 8, 2025, to Monday, January … The post Govt

Hundreds of residents in Wa have embarked on a mammoth walk as a protest against the sale of opioids and other illicit drugs within Wa township. The peaceful protest, which was christened “inter-camp unity walk,” was championed by a formidable and large youth-based camp called “Jamaica Youth” in Wa, bringing together diverse groups of people, […]

Both the Majority and Minority Caucuses in Parliament have called for the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to be abolished and its powers transferred to the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice. Their call followed the detention of private legal practitioner, Mr. Martin Kpebu, by the Special Prosecutor, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, on Wednesday for five … The post Abolish OSP, Give Its Powers to

On Friday, December 5, 2025, Ghana marked the 41st National Farmers’ Day under the theme “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana and Secure the Future.” It was a day to honour the resilience, dedication, and innovation of those whose labour sustains every household and drives significant portions of the economy. From the cocoa farmers of the Western … The post Celebrating the Hands That Feed the Nation appeared

For over a hundred years, the study of International Relations (IR) has been shaped by a handful of big ideas about how the world works. These ideas were developed in European and American universities, refined through the experiences of major powers, and exported globally as the standard vocabulary of global politics. They introduced concepts such […] The post How postcolonialism

A group of soldiers on Benin’s national television claimed to have seized power in the West African nation on Sunday, marking the latest threat to democratic norms in the unstable region. “The army solemnly commits to give the Beninese people the hope of a truly new era, where fraternity, justice and work prevail,” said a … The post Soldiers on Benin’s national

The second edition of the Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) was launched in Accra on Thursday with a call on the government to leverage digital assets for job creation and economic transformation. The programme, scheduled for September next year in Accra, will be held under the theme: “From Policy to Prosperity: Scaling Digital Assets for … The post DASA

President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the time has come for Africa to see agriculture as a business. Speaking on a panel discussion on Economic Empowerment as a Pathway for Development at the Doha Forum 2025 on Saturday, President Mahama emphasised that the continent must leverage its comparative advantage in the agricultural sector. “Unfortunately, … The post Time to treat agriculture

Ghana’s infrastructure drive has gathered real momentum in recent years. Large national projects continue to shape public discussion, especially after the presentation of the 2026 Budget by the Minister of Finance. One of the most debated proposals is the Accra–Kumasi Expressway. The reactions have been mixed, but what is clear is that Ghanaians are thinking […] The post Feature: Now, Let’s Build

GOVERNMENTS in Africa must leverage Public-Private-Partnerships (PPPs) to finance power transmission projects in order to strengthen the continent’s long-term energy security. The call was made in Accra by panellists at the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) 2025 underway in Accra, who emphasised that public resources alone were insufficient to deliver the scale of investment … The post Leverage

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Abidjan from Doha, Qatar, for the investiture of President Alassane Ouattara for another term in office. A statement issued by Jubilee House in Monday said Mr Mahama will return home after this morning’s ceremony. President Alassane Ouattara won re-election in the Ivory Coast’s presidential vote, according to provisional […]

At the recent Bloomberg Africa Business Summit, some of the continent’s most influential banking leaders convened to address a defining question for Africa’s economic trajectory: How can the continent sustainably fund its own growth in an increasingly interconnected world? Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank, delivered a compelling perspective on this theme, offering a […] The post Roosevelt

Details of the release of the schoolchildren are still unclear and 165 people remain unaccounted for.

The Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) has inaugurated a Meditation Garden and Music Therapy Studio at its annex in Kpogadzi along the Ho–Kpetoe road. The facility aims to enhance the hospital’s medical tourism and wellness services by providing a serene environment for mental and emotional healing through guided meditation and therapeutic music. The new center is … The post HTH opens Meditation Garden,

Ing. Jabesh Amissah-Arthur was recognised and honoured for his Lifetime Achievement at the Ghana Energy Awards, held  in Accra. The recognition celebrates more than four decades of service during which he helped shape Ghana’s modern energy sector. He currently serves as the Board Chair of the Volta River Authority (VRA). Reflecting on the honour, Ing. […] The post Ing.

Ferran Torres scored a first-half hat-trick with a 5-3 win over Real Betis. Barcelona, who came into the game at Estadio La Cartuja, fell behind after six minutes when former Manchester United winger Antony scored his fifth goal of the season. But Betis’ lead only lasted five minutes. Torres rounded off a beautifully worked Barcelona […] The post Ferran Torres scores hat-trick

Leeds United rocked Liverpool with a stoppage-time equaliser from Ao Tanaka to cap a thrilling six-goal second half at Elland Road, where the drama continued after the final whistle. Following a woeful run of nine defeats in 12 games, Arne Slot’s Liverpool are now unbeaten in three, but they threw away victory on a day […] The post Leeds United get stoppage-time equaliser against

Chelsea striker Liam Delap injured his shoulder during a drab 0-0 draw at Bournemouth in the Premier League. The England Under-21s forward was replaced by teenager Marc Guiu after a series of physical duels with Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, who also later went off injured after overstretching for the ball in the second half. Bournemouth […] The post Chelsea and Bournemouth in a drab

Ghanaian football fans appear delighted over what many describe as a ‘dream World Cup pairing’ following Friday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 draw, which placed the Black Stars in Group L with England, Croatia, and Panama. The draw, which was attended by Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku, Head Coach Otto Addo, and General Secretary Prosper … The post 2026 FIFA

The Ghana Police Service in the Northern Region has rescued a victim of kidnapping at Wapuli in the Yendi Division following a targeted intelligence-led operation. According to a Northern Regional situation report, the kidnapping case was reported at the Tamale Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (RPID) on December 2, 2025, around 9:30 a.m. The suspects allegedly … The post Police