The outgoing Chargé d’Affaires acknowledged the Ministry of Interior's relevance to the work of the US Embassy

THE government is prioritising transnational education to enable Ghanaian university students to undertake part of their studies locally and complete the remaining portions at partner institutions in Europe under joint and double-degree programmes. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, said the initiative was aimed at expanding access to international education, strengthening academic partnerships and equipping … The post Govt

Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey says the Black Stars must secure maximum points from their two matches against Somalia to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alive.Ghana are set to face Somalia in a crucial double-header in the third and fourth rounds of the qualifiers, with the first encounter scheduled for November 12 and the return fixture taking place four days later.Both matches are expected to be played in Ghana as the Black

Nicholas Cullinan met Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as the British Museum's three-year loan of Asante regalia to Kumasi nears its next phase.

WHILE the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to grapple with the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history, another disease is taking a heavy toll on wildlife in Virunga National Park in the country’s east. Over the past four weeks, hippopotamus carcasses have been discovered in the Semuliki River, west of Africa’s oldest national … The post Anthrax outbreak kills

Police named five suspects after a ZACC officer was allegedly attacked during the seizure of a Lamborghini Urus and a Mercedes-Benz in Harare.

PARLIAMENT is to introduce a fully biometric attendance system for Members of Parliament (MPs), replacing the traditional paper-based register, as part of efforts to strengthen accountability, transparency and efficiency in parliamentary proceedings. Under the new arrangement, MPs will be required to record their attendance through designated biometric consoles, with the traditional attendance register no longer … The post Parliament

THE Ghana Deaf Football Association (GDFA) has expressed worry about the challenge in accessing funds from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation (MoSR) to participate in the maiden Deaf Africa Cup of Nations (DAFCON) slated for Ethiopia. Of greater concern to the association is the World Cup opportunity the Ghana team, Black Wonders, would miss … The post DFA

A 97-year-old farmer says 155 acres of her farms were taken, while others under a 2023 acquisition say they have received nothing.

BARCELONA midfielder, Rodri, will miss Sunday’s La Liga match against Atletico Madrid after suffering a hamstring injury, the club said yesterday. The Spain international was substituted at halftime during Tuesday’s 3-0 Champions League victory over Aston Villa after feeling muscle discomfort. “The tests have confirmed a minor injury to his right hamstring (biceps femoris muscle),” … The post Rodri out

The Minerals and Mining Bill, 2026 was laid in May; a revised draft is expected to restore a 20-year cap on mining leases.

Government has been urged to provide Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) with adequate funding, legal authority and operational support to strengthen the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. A new study has warned that assigning district assemblies greater responsibility for monitoring and controlling illegal mining without the necessary institutional and financial […] The post Equip

An environmentalist and farmer, Nana Dwomoh Sarpong, has warned that Ghana risks losing significant portions of its cocoa farms and agricultural lands to mining activities unless urgent measures are introduced to protect farmers and their livelihoods. He has called on the government to establish a dedicated compensation fund for farmers whose lands are destroyed by […] The post Mining Threatens

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has given traders occupying designated bus stops across the metropolis a 48-hour ultimatum to vacate the areas, ahead of an enforcement exercise aimed at restoring order and easing traffic congestion. The directive comes amid mounting pressure from commercial drivers who have threatened industrial action by the end of November 2026, […] The post AMA Gives Hawkers

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin of engaging in what he described as “parliamentary bullying”, following the removal of the Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, from the Chamber. He said the Speaker’s decision to maintain the directive for MrJinapor to leave the Chamber, despite the MP having […] The post Speaker

Businesses could use the official 5.5 percent for contracts and price reviews

GHANA’S year-on-year inflation rate edged up to 5.5 per cent in October 2026, from 5.2 per cent in September, as rising transport, housing and selected food prices continued to put pressure on household budgets. Despite the increase in the annual rate, prices declined by 0.1 per cent between September and October, largely on the back … The post Inflation rises marginally to 5.5% in October appeared

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) in Hamile, in the Upper West Region, has confirmed the death of one of its officers, following an explosion along an unapproved route in the Hamile Sector. According to a press release signed by DSI Barbara Sam, on behalf of the Head of Public Affairs, the incident occurred in the […] The post Immigration officer killed, another injured

With 81 per cent of adults holding an account but only 22 per cent financially healthy, the UN advocate wants longer-term products.

British diplomats are looking to offer reassurance that there is a sense of urgency to deal with the issue, even if a date for doing so is not yet confirmed, Chris Mason writes.