Lawyers for former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta have revealed that the Commission for The Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) has ordered the deletion of his name from the Red Notice List. This is contained in a Public Notice issued on February 13 by Menkah-Premoh, Osei Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and partners. “We are pleased to announce that, […]
Ghana Chapter of the Cocoa Farmers Alliance of Africa has formally declared its support for the government’s current strategy to stabilise the nation’s cocoa sector, pointedly rejecting suggestions that the country should seek an IMF bailout for the industry. In a press release issued on 13 February 2026, the Alliance expressed strong confidence in the […]
President John Dramani Mahama on February 13 held talks with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The bilateral meeting centred on critical security challenges facing the African continent, particularly the deteriorating situation in […]
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has expressed strong support for the passage of the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill into law, describing it as a strategic step toward stimulating industrial growth and enhancing productivity across key sectors of the economy. At a retreat held in Accra on 13 February 2026, the Association emphasised the need […]
The Agona Nkwanta to Tarkwa Road corridor in the Western Region will soon witness a major sectional rehabilitation works on the deteriorated stretch at a cost to the contractor in what government has described as a rare and commendable gesture of corporate responsibility. The road has experienced premature structural failure partly due to excessive axle […]
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Johnson Asiedu Nketia has urged members of the party to remember President John Mahama in their prayers. He said having secured a clear mandate from the people of Ghana in the 2024 elections, what remains is to fulfill the lofty promises made to Ghanaians. Mr Nketia […]
As Ghana prepares to take over the chairmanship of the African Union in 2027, the country’s delegation has been holding several bilateral talks with strategic partners and key member states of the Union to understand what priority areas President John Mahama must focus on when he assumes office. Egypt, Portugal, the United States are among […]
Two children have drowned in a newly dug manhole at their family residence in Abokobi, a suburb of Somanya in the Yilo Krobo Municipality. The bodies of the victims, all males, aged eight and nine, have been deposited at the Yilo Krobo District Hospital for preservation and autopsy. The two children reportedly returned home from […]
Justice must not only be done, but it must also be seen to be done. And when justice appears uneven, selective, or influenced by status and resources, public confidence begins to erode. The recent sentencing and subsequent reduction in the case of The State vs. Nana Agradaa has reignited a question many Ghanaians whisper in […]
In October 2025, Ghana’s Minister of Finance announced an approximately 12% increase in the nominal cocoa producer price, raising it from GHS 51,660 to GHS 58,000 per tonne for the 2025/2026 season. The decision was taken at a time when international cocoa prices were still elevated following a period of sharp increases. However, global cocoa […]
Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has assured that government is making necessary arrangements with the concessionaire working on the Boankra Inland Port project for a sooner completion. He told Parliament on Thursday, February 12, 2026 that phase one of the facility is at 83 percent completion stage, with a steady progress on the second phase. […]
As part of efforts to operationalise President John Dramani Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy Markets, the Bole District Assembly and the office of the Member of Parliament have begun a massive decongestion exercise at the allocated land site for work to commence. Several shops including the NDC party office at the allocated area have since been demolished […]
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has dismissed suggestions that the party is considering changes to its leadership in Parliament. Responding to questions on whether the NPP intends to reshuffle its front bench, Mr. Kodua said the issue has not been discussed and does not arise at this time. […]
The Petroleum Hub Development company is partnering with Chemexa Petrochemical trading and Kaolin, an investment consortium from Egypt to establish a Fibre (composite) Gas Cylinder Manufacturing plant in Ghana. A statement posted on the official Facebook page of the Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation, Dr Tony Aubynn, on Friday, February 13,2026, […]
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has firmly reaffirmed that Morocco remains the official host of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), putting to rest speculation that had cast uncertainty over the tournament’s venue. Speaking during an Executive Committee meeting in Dar es Salaam, Motsepe stressed that CAF maintains a solid and ongoing “engagement with […]
A Development Economist, Dr Kwadjo Ahodo , is predicting that more cocoa farms are likely to be turned into sites for illegal small-scale mining (Galamsey) due to the reduction in cocoa prices. He has told farmers to brace themselves for further price cuts by the Finance Minister. In a statement Dr Kwadjo Ahodo said, “So, […]
A Development Economist, Dr Kwadjo Ahodo , has estimated that losses from the cocoa price rduction could hit more than 2 billion Cedis. He said this is depending on the number of farmers and how many bags they have to sell at the new price of GHS2,587 per bag. Apart from this, he pointed he […]
Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has firmly rejected claims that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations could be stripped from its East African hosts. Addressing journalists after a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Dar es Salaam, Motsepe rubbished a report by The Guardian which suggested that infrastructure challenges in the […]
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