President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the government’s firm commitment to adequately resource, train and equip the Armed Forces to meet both current and emerging security threats. The President made this announcement at the 2025 West African Soldiers’ Social Activity (WASSA) at the forecourt of the Department of Public Relations on Friday 23 January 2026 […]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has defended the way it responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. This follows the withdrawal of the United States from the WHO. The United States had cited “WHO failures during the COVID-19 pandemic”, including “obstructing the timely and accurate sharing of critical information” and that the WHO “concealed those failures” as […]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed the withdrawal of the United States from the organisation. As a founding member of the World Health Organization, the United States of America has contributed significantly to many of WHO’s greatest achievements, including the eradication of smallpox, and progress against many other public health threats including polio, HIV, […]

Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have responded to a serious road traffic accident at Breku Forest near the Pra River on the Accra–Kumasi Highway. A Howo Sinotruk (AS-4114-24) loaded with cement had overturned, trapping three persons. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 25, 2026, the GNFS said in a statement. The statement […]

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to fostering a business-friendly environment. He assured that the Mahama administration will continue to provide the supportive environment needed to turn industrial dreams into reality. “Our goal is to ensure that the Ghanaian industrialist is equipped to compete globally. The government will continue to provide […]

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has shed some light on the Bank’s strategic choices for this year. He says 2026 is about consolidation and discipline — quality over quantity, strong institutions, disciplined markets, and policies that endure. Let me highlight four of these areas, The first area is […]

Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Mrs Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has said that the Ghanaian economy is at a pivotal stage—stronger and more resilient than it has been in recent years. She said that through prudent monetary policy implementation and disciplined fiscal management, the managers of the local economy have restored macroeconomic stability, […]

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is in Jamaica for a two-day official and solidarity visit at the invitation of the Government of Jamaica. The Minister is expected to interact with the Ghanaian military personnel deployed to Jamaica in support of post-disaster reconstruction efforts following Hurricane Melissa. The troops have been assisting with […]

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade, has officially terminated its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings. This decision follows a review of the relationship, and its firm belief that the credit rating exercise no longer reflects a good understanding of the Bank’s […]

President John Mahama has expressed shock as Ghana’s inflation drops to 5.4% and the Cedi appreciates by 37%.

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed reports claiming 60% of military recruitment applicants tested positive for HIV, calling it fake news and confirming screening is still ongoing.