The 3rd Session of Ghana-Israel Political Dialogue was held in Jerusalem on Wednesday, 21st January, 2026. Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, led Ghana’s delegation. The dialogue was co-chaired by Her Excellency Sharren Haskel, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel. The dialogue provided a high-level platform for both countries […]

The timely intervention of the Ghana Fire Service on Wednesday prevented fire from spreading to chains of stores at the Madina Zongo Junction in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality (LaNMMA), in the Greater Accra Region. The fire started around 4.20 p.m. from a clothing shop on the ground floor of one of the story structure at … The post Fire service timely intervention

Ghanaian attacking midfielder Eric Taylor has disclosed his ambition of helping Slovenian club NK Almunij win trophies. The 24-year-old joins Almunij on loan till the end of the season from rivals NK Maribor.With the league and Cup titles on the line, Taylor, who previously played for Lillestrom in Norway, believes he can play an important role in helping his new club end the season with a silverware."I am very happy that the two clubs agreed on my arrival in Kidričevo.

The five presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Accra, committing themselves to support whoever emerges as the party’s flagbearer after the January 31 presidential primaries. Per the MOU, the aspirants pledged to accept the outcome of the election as a valid, authentic, and binding expression … The post 5 NPP Presidential

By Christabel Danso Abeam An oversupply of agricultural produce is emerging as a growing concern nationwide, with farmers struggling to sell harvested crops amid weak demand and policy delays – raising fears about the country’s future food security. The Executive Director-Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), Bismark Owusu Nortey, has warned that the worsening glut […] The post Food

In a major anti-drug operation on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 the Volta Regional Police Command, according to The Chronicle’s unimpeachable source, intercepted a Nigerian-bound vehicle carrying narcotics worth over one million Ghana Cedis. It is, however, not known whether the illicit drug originated from Ghana or the latter was being used as a transit route. […] The post Police

The Accra Circuit Court ‘3’, presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful, has remanded six persons into police custody over their alleged involvement in a GH¢7.5 million gold robbery that occurred at Adabraka in Accra. The accused persons are Salim Mohammed Fariwata, 26, unemployed; Alhassan Iliyasu Arabman, 45, businessman; Hamza Agerego Lambert, also known as […] The post Six Remanded

A nocturnal security operation by National Security operatives in the Northern Regional capital, Tamale, has led to the arrest of thirteen Nigerian women, identified as commercial sex workers. The operation, carried out on Wednesday night, also targeted suspected drug peddlers in parts of the Metropolis. Following their arrest and interrogation, the women were made to […] The post Security

When we were small boys some forty something years ago, there was a ‘must read’ periodical tilted as above – WHO KILLED LUCY? Let’s leave it here and as such.   E-LEVY VOTING The remit of this piece is, if Ghanaians may recall, during the voting on the controversial E – levy, a number of […] The post Who Killed Lucy? appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

The world is witnessing a period of profound geopolitical turbulence, one that has left analysts, diplomats, and ordinary citizens alike questioning the very foundations of global governance. Since the advent of Donald J. Trump’s second term, the United States, long regarded as the guarantor of multilateralism has charted a course that increasingly favours unilateralism. Multilateral institutions, […] The post Editorial:

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A veteran industrialist and former President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Tony Oteng-Gyasi, has urged government to seize what he describes as a “once-in-a-century opportunity” to build a manufacturing-led economy, as the global trade order increasingly shifts towards protectionism. He made the call at the investiture ceremony of the […] The post Oteng-Gyasi

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Senate of deliberately frustrating efforts to amend the Electoral Act 2022, warning that continued delays could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. In a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Atiku described loopholes in the current Electoral Act as a major setback […] The post Atiku

Public optimism about the country’s direction is picking up as inflation eases, the currency stabilises and financial conditions improve, according to a new survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs. The survey shows that 58 percent of respondents say they are happy with how things are going in the country, signalling a shift in mood […] The post Public optimism returns as economy

The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has dismissed reports suggesting the government plans to sell the Volta Aluminium Company, saying the claims misrepresent ongoing efforts to revive the state-owned smelter. In a statement dated, GIADEC said the government has no intention of selling the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), stressing that current discussions focus on […] The post GIADEC

By Kizito CUDJOE As rural and community banks enter a new financial year shaped by easing interest rates and shrinking investment yields, a rural banking expert is urging the sector to rethink how it measures success and plans for growth. He warns that strong headline profits recorded in recent years may offer little protection against […] The post Rural banks face tougher

Emirates Skywards has partnered with the UK’s favourite airline Jet2.com to offer members flight rewards to more than 75 destinations across the leading leisure airline’s network. The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai continues to expand its portfolio in the UK to offer its four million members more opportunities, rewards and travel choices. Dr […] The post Emirates

Some 160 people are believed to be missing after attackers raided three churches in a Nigerian village on Sunday.

Richard E. Addison has been appointed Ghana Country Lead for the Commonwealth Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs – Africa (CAYE Africa), a continental network focused on youth enterprise development, trade expansion and policy engagement across Commonwealth member states. The appointment is expected to strengthen Ghana’s role within the alliance, which connects youth entrepreneurship organisations and young […] The post Richard