Sub-Saharan Africa’s fragile economic recovery is coming under renewed strain, the International Monetary Fund has warned, citing escalating global tensions and tightening financial conditions that threaten to reverse recent gains. In its latest Regional Economic Outlook titled “Hard-Won Gains Under Pressure,” the IMF said the region entered 2026 on a relatively strong footing, following what it described as a […] The post Africa’s

Mobile Money Fintech LTD, has begun a quiet but firm clean-up of its mobile money agent network, tightening oversight, in a move the company says is necessary to protect customers and preserve trust in Ghana’s fast-growing digital payments space. In a statement issued and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the company revealed that, […] The post Mobile Money

Cashew farmers in Bono East Region are raising alarm over the lack of ready markets for their produce, warning that the situation is pushing many into financial hardship, as unsold cashew continues to pile up. The farmers, who rely heavily on cashew for their livelihoods say they are unable to secure buyers, leaving them stranded […] The post Cashew glut: Farmers cry for gov’t intervention appeared

The sudden increase in the price of sachet water, the “pure water” that millions of Ghanaians depend on daily, is not just another market fluctuation. It is a direct slap in the face of a clear directive from the Minister of Trade & Agribusiness. And Ghanaians must call it what it is: sabotage. Only weeks […] The post Sachet water price hike: Defying government is economic

For years, healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region has revolved around a single, overstretched facility: the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). As the country’s second-largest referral centre, it serves not only Ashanti region, but much of middle and northern Ghana, and even patients from neighbouring countries. The result is chronic congestion, delayed care and mounting pressure on […] The post Editorial:

The World Bank Group, in partnership with multilateral development banks, development finance institutions and key partners on Wednesday launched a global platform, dubbed: ‘Water Forward,’ to help improve water security for one billion people by 2030. The new platform aligns country reforms, financing, and partnerships to expand reliable water services and strengthen systems against droughts and floods while providing conditions for job […] The post World

The Government of Ghana has officially launched a national lifeguarding initiative aimed at tackling the growing menace of drowning, which continues to claim an estimated 1,400 lives annually across the country. Speaking at the launch at the Labadi Beach Hotel on April 14, 2026 the deputy Interior Minister, Okleteye Teye Larbi, described drowning as a […] The post Lifeguard initiative

The Indian government is seeking to expedite the implementation of a 2023 law that reserves 33 percent of seats in parliament and state assemblies for women, but has linked the move to a sweeping redrawing of parliamentary constituencies, sharpening political tensions. “We’re set to take historic steps to empower women,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said […] The post India plans more seats

Pope Leo has criticised leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was “being ravaged by a handful of tyrants” in unusually forceful comments during a visit to Cameroon. The pontiff blasted those he said had manipulated “the very name of God” for their own gain, while touring a region ravaged by a […] The post Pope criticises ‘tyrants’

Russia launched more than 700 drones and missiles at Ukraine in multiple waves overnight, killing at least 17 people in what local officials said was the deadliest attack in months. The officials said nine people were killed in the southern port city of Odesa, four – including a child – in the capital Kyiv, and […] The post Russia launches deadliest

What Is Mental Exhaustion? It’s kind of like physical tiredness, except it’s your mind instead of your muscles. It tends to show up when you focus on a mentally tough task for a while. You might also feel this kind of brain drain if you’re always on alert or stressed out. Your job, caring for […] The post Signs You’re Mentally Exhausted appeared first on The Ghanaian

The United Kingdom has congratulated the Government of Ghana on the launch of the Free Primary Health Care Policy, describing it as a bold step towards Universal Health Coverage and stronger preventive care for all Ghanaians. The congratulatory message, issued by the UK High Commission in Ghana through its official X handle, also reaffirmed London’s […] The post UK

The Government has released first quarter funds to the Ghana Scholarships Authority to begin settling outstanding arrears owed to Ghanaian students studying abroad, particularly in the United Kingdom and other countries. In a statement issued by the Authority, it confirmed that the disbursement is aimed at addressing long-standing delays in the payment of stipends and […] The post GOV’T

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects, including an alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on Berekum Chelsea Football Club that resulted in the death of a player. In an update issued on its official Facebook page, the Police said the arrests were made through an intelligence-led operation, describing the development […] The post Breaking News: Police

The High Court (General Jurisdiction 10) in Accra, presided over by Justice John Eugene Nyadu Nyante, has ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) does not have the constitutional authority to independently prosecute criminal cases, directing the Attorney-General to take over all such prosecutions. The decision, described by observers as a landmark ruling, […] The post Final

Traditional priests and priestesses from the Ga-Dangme land have formally petitioned John Dramani Mahama, urging him to intervene in the revocation of the operating licence of McDan Aviation at Terminal 1 of Kotoka International Airport. Led by Numo Ayitey Cobblah III, the group presented the petition on Friday, April 10, 2026 expressing deep concern over […] The post Traditional

President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday launched the Government’s flagship health-sector initiative, the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) Programme, to complement the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The FPHC is a Government policy designed to ensure that every citizen and legal resident has access to essential healthcare services at the primary level, regardless of insurance status, thereby expanding access to quality and […] The post Mahama launches

A nationwide monitoring report by  Africa Education Watch (Africa Eduwatch), has exposed deepening inequalities in Ghana’s education system and a growing culture of impunity over examination malpractice, warning that both trends threaten access and learning integrity despite massive public spending. Presenting the findings in Accra, Executive Director, Kofi Asare said that while government will spend […] The post Eduwatch

For the better part of a century, the commercial value of a cocoa origin was determined by three variables: physical quality, volume reliability, and price competitiveness. These fundamentals remain indispensable. But the global cocoa trade is undergoing a structural shift in which a fourth dimension has emerged, not as a peripheral compliance requirement, but as […] The post Traceability

The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch (Africa Eduwatch) , Kofi Asare, has raised serious concerns about the persistent shortage of textbooks in Ghana’s basic schools, six years after the introduction of a new curriculum. Speaking at the 2026 First Quarter Education Policy Monitoring Activity, he revealed that textbook availability remains critically low, with only 35% […] The post Editorial: