Sierra Leone’s government has dropped its charges, including treason, against ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma, who was arrested in connection with an attempted coup nearly three years ago. The charges had been dropped on health grounds, Information Minister Chernor Bah told the BBC. The 72-year-old former president has always denied involvement in the November 2023 attempted … The post Sierra

Belgium international Leandro Trossard is set to move to Turkish club Beskitas from Arsenal, the Premier League champions confirmed on Tuesday. “We have reached an agreement with Besiktas for the permanent transfer of Leandro Trossard,” Arsenal said in a statement. The 31-year-old forward been given permission to travel to Istanbul to undergo a medical. Besiktas … The post Arsenal agree

The Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, Farihan Alhassan, has called for a shift in Africa’s economic development strategy, arguing that the continent’s financing challenges are less about capital scarcity and more about building the right risk structures to attract investment at scale. He made the remarks during the African Banking, Finance and Economic Leadership … The post GCB

Minister Eric Opoku hails corporate support as government elevates recognition for Ghana’s Farmers

Justine Kodua Frimpong   The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has annulled Constituency Executive Elections held over the weekend in three constituencies in the Ashanti Region, citing violations of party directives Read More... The post NPP Annuls Elections

The public is encouraged to remain vigilant, follow all preventive measures, and report to the nearest health facility if they experience symptoms of the disease

The Rubber Processors Association of Ghana (RUPAG) has defended the government’s temporary ban on the export of raw rubber, insisting that the policy is protecting national industrial interests, rather than creating monopolies as alleged by some industry players. According to the association, available industry data shows that the export restriction has not deprived farmers, traders […] The post Local

Government says  security agencies arrested 465 suspects and seized 112 pump-action guns, excavators and other mining equipment during a six-month nationwide crackdown on illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, as authorities intensified efforts to protect Ghana’s forests, rivers and mineral resources. Presenting the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources’ performance for the first half of 2026 […] The post 112

Baffour Awuah II, occupant of the Kwa Dwapem Stool of Nyinawusu and Abusuapanin Kwadwo Ofori of Denkyira Nyinawusu have dragged Odeefuo Boa Amponsem IV, occupant of the Bankam Stool and Paramount Chief of Denkyira Traditional Area, Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III, Queen Mother of Denkyira Traditional Area to the High Court in Dunkwa-on-Offin. Other defendants […] The post Chief

Businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Seidu Agongo has donated relief items valued at GH¢1.45 million to victims of the recent floods that devastated several communities in Accra, calling on the private sector to complement government’s efforts in supporting affected families. The donation followed the June floods which destroyed homes, displaced families and swept away livelihoods across […] The post Alhaji

The POS Foundation has welcomed the passage of the Community Service Bill, 2026 by Parliament, describing it as a landmark achievement in Ghana’s criminal justice reform agenda that will promote rehabilitation, reduce prison overcrowding, and strengthen restorative justice. In a statement issued after Parliament approved the Bill, the Foundation congratulated the Government, Parliament and the […] The post POS

Every day, roads designed to connect communities, facilitate trade, and support economic activities become scenes of tragedy. Road crashes continue to claim lives, leave thousands injured, and devastate families across Ghana. As the number of vehicles on the roads increases, road safety has become a growing public concern requiring urgent national attention. The rising incidence […] The post Addressing

Hundreds of New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters ‘invaded’ the premises of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra on Monday, following the arrest of Mr Dennis Miracles Aboagye. The latter, who is one of the Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s Spokespersons, was returning from abroad when he was picked up at the airport allegedly by […] The post Editorial: When Security

A former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Paul Afoko, has pledged to lead the party back to political power in 2028 if elected to the position again. He expressed confidence that the NPP had the capacity to regain the confidence of Ghanaians and return to government. Mr Afoko said the party … The post I will reunite, rebuild NPP for victory – Paul  Afoko appeared

The Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND) has raised concerns over growing food safety threats in Ghana, warning that illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey, and the increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods are putting public health at risk. The concerns were contained in a statement issued by GAND to launch the 2026 National Nutrition […] The post Galamsey Poisoning

The Ashanti South Police Command in an intelligence-led operation has arrested a murder suspect, Seidu Masawudu, alias Marshall, 25 who is reported to have killed one Abdul Jabal Suleman on July 9, 2026 at Abompe New Site, a suburb of Obuasi. Briefing the media at the Regional Police Headquarters at Bekwai in the Ashanti Region […] The post Ashanti South Police Arrests Murder Suspect appeared first

Along with the fatalities, 19 people suffered injuries, the authorities say.

Mr Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, Ashanti Regional Chiarman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has asked the High Court in Accra to refer provisions of the Minerals and Mining Act to the Supreme Court for interpretation. The accused was arraigned for allegedly leasing his mining concession at Samreboi in the Western Rsgion, contrary to the Minerals and … The post Chairman

Integrating and deepening banking and venture capital markets would boost output by at least 3 percent, and make business dynamism reforms more powerful

With Togo, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire, informal trade over the period January-September 2025 reached GH¢31 billion, against GH¢20.1 billion in formal trade.