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

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 […]

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

The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU), Ghana and the General Agricultural Workers’ Union (GAWU) of TUC (Ghana), have commended the government for the reforms to revamp the cocoa sector. ?The Finance Minister last week (on Thursday, February 12, 2026,) outlined measures to reform the operations of COCOBOD and, by extension, the cocoa industry as … The post 2 Unions commend govt

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE A recent report commissioned by the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG) indicates that the country’s annual tomato imports have reached a staggering  GH¢760million. This amount, according to the Chamber, is spent on direct imports of fresh tomato fruit in excess of over 75,000 tonnes as well as tomato paste brands totalling over […] The post Annual tomato imports hit GH¢760m

A MAN believed to be in his late 20s, identified as Wisdom Tetteh Assem, was allegedly stabbed to death during a Valentine’s Day celebration at Adokorpe in the Ada East District of the Greater Accra Region. The incident occurred on the night of Saturday, February 14, in a compound near Kassar Bar. Mr Gilbert Botwe, … The post Man stabbed to death at Adokorpe on Val’s Day appeared first on

By Kizito CUDJOE The continent’s worsening water crisis is not simply a result of climate change or infrastructure gaps, but a symptom of a global financial system that prioritises debt repayment over human survival, the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) has said. Presently, it is estimated that over 400 million people […] The post Africa’s

From 4–6 February 2026, Amahoro Coalition joined the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD 2026) in Accra, Ghana. The gathering brought together political leaders, young innovators, entrepreneurs, women’s and youth organisations and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from across the continent to advance conversations on economic integration and inclusive growth. Now in its fourth year, APD has […] The post At

Police continue to make giant strides in ongoing mopping-up operations to dislodge criminals from their hideouts, where they emerge to create surprises. The men in arm have, according to reliable Chronicle sources, recovered a service AK47 assault rifle, which was snatched from a Sergeant, arrested the prime suspects in the murders of two policemen, subdued […] The post Police

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has distributed 7,640 food baskets to vulnerable Muslims across Ghana, ahead of the Ramadan fasting period. The distribution ceremony took place at the National Mosque, at Kanda, in Accra, where officials of the Saudi Embassy, religious leaders and beneficiaries gathered to mark the official inauguration of […] The post KSrelief

President John Dramani Mahama has announced an ambitious plan to generate US$12 billion annually from Ghana’s tree crop production and its associated agricultural value chains, positioning the sector as a central pillar of the country’s economic transformation agenda. Speaking at the maiden Ghana Tree Crop Summit 2026 and Exhibition, organised under the auspices of the […] The post Ghana Targets

Patricia Appiagyei, Member of Parliament for Asokwa and Deputy Minority Leader, has opened a new health centre in the Asokwa New-Town Electoral Area, marking what she described as another step towards universal primary healthcare access within the constituency. The facility, funded entirely through the MP’s Common Fund and completed over a two-year period, was inaugurated […] The post Asokwa

A  delegation from the University of Professional Studies-Accra (UPSA) led by Chairman of the UPSA 60th Anniversary Planning Committee and Chief Executive Officer-Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG), Kwabena Agyekum,on Monday  paid a courtesy call on the Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong and Dr. Martin Kolbil Yambrigya at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Mr. Agyekum congratulated […] The post UPSA

Mr. Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, Member of Parliament for Akatsi North, has cut sod for a series of education infrastructure projects aimed at improving learning conditions and teacher welfare across the district. The sod-cutting ceremony, undertaken in collaboration with the Akatsi North District Assembly, covers the construction of classroom blocks and teachers’ bungalows in selected communities. The projects include a three-unit classroom block […] The post Akatsi North

Tensions flared in Parliament yesterday as the Minority caucus strongly criticised the Mahama administration over the recent reduction in cocoa producer prices, describing the decision as economically damaging and politically inconsistent. Leading the charge, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, formally called on the government to immediately restore the previous farmgate price of […] The post KON

The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Alhaji Yusif Sulenama, has declared that the protection and responsible utilisation of Ghana’s wildlife resources “is not optional, it is a national obligation,” as the government begins nationwide consultations to operationalise the Wildlife Resources Management Act, 2023 (Act 1115). Addressing stakeholders at the opening of a consultative […] The post Wildlife

Six people have died, following a devastating fire outbreak involving a petrol tanker and several vehicles on the Accra–Nsawam Highway, near Okanta, in the early hours of Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed that the fire occurred around 4:45 a.m. and involved a petrol tanker carrying approximately 54,000 litres of […] The post Editorial: Petrol

The MTN Ghana Foundation has officially launched the 2026 edition of its flagship “Save a Life” Blood Donation Exercise, setting an ambitious target of collecting 7,000 units of blood nationwide. The annual initiative, organized in partnership with the Ghana Health Service, aims to strengthen the country’s blood reserves and support hospitals facing persistent shortages. The […] The post GHS

AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, with support from its partners, has inspired female students at the Asare Bediako Senior High School (SHS) to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The partners included the Women in Engineering of the Ghana Institution of Engineers (WINE-GhIE), Underground Mining Alliance (UMA) and SGS. The session, which was on the theme: “From vision to impact: redefining STEM by closing the gender […] The post