The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Yaa-Naa Mahama Abukari II, Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, describing his demise as a monumental loss not only to Dagbon but to Ghana's revered chieftaincy institution. In a condolence message issued on behalf of the Ga Mantse and signed by Justice Julia Naa-Yarley Adjei Amoah, Chief of Staff at the Office of the Ga Mantse, the King extended heartfelt sympathies to the Dagbon Traditio

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has disclosed that government has significantly intensified enforcement operations against illegal mining within Ghana's forest reserves, leading to hundreds of arrests, the seizure of mining equipment and a marked reduction in illegal mining hotspots across the country. Addressing the Government Accountability Series at the Presidency on Wednesday, the Minister said the intensified crackdown forms part o

The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, has assured Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that they can continue to monitor additional indicators tailored to their respective mandates, even as Ghana adopts a common national results framework to track implementation of the Medium-Term National Development Policy Framework (MTNDPF) 2026–2029. She made the remarks during a validation meeting on the Results Framewo

Peace, Security and Intelligence Analyst, Patrick K. Yeboah, has stated that firearms confiscated from criminals or surrendered through amnesty programmes should never be reintroduced into the operational inventory of Ghana's security and intelligence agencies, stressing that their destruction is essential for national security, public safety and the integrity of the country's arms control system. In an article following Ghana's 8th National Small Arms Destruction Ceremony, h

Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, has underscored the importance of destroying illicit firearms, describing the exercise as a vital measure in safeguarding Ghana’s peace, security and national development. Speaking at the 8th National Small Arms Destruction Ceremony held at the Police Depot in Tesano, Accra, to mark the United Nations International Small Arms Destruction Day, Mr. Debrah said the elimination of illegal weapons reflects the Government’s firm commitment to ens

The Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called on residents and businesses in Accra to strictly comply with the directive to suspend commercial activities and actively participate in the two-day National General Cleaning exercise. The clean-up exercise, scheduled for Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon each day. During the period, all shops, markets and commercial establishment

The DE MAYOR FOUNDATION has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting quality education and community development, declaring that every child deserves access to quality educational resources regardless of their background. The Foundation made the statement during activities marking its first anniversary, where it donated educational materials and essential school supplies to selected schools in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region on July 2, 2026. The beneficiary schools

The National Patriots Against Injustice and Corruption Ghana (NAPAIC-Ghana) has commended the Ghana Police Service for what it describes as significant improvements in security across the Upper East Region, while strongly rejecting allegations of extrajudicial killings levelled against the police by the Upper East Regional Chairman of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Anthony Namoo. Addressing a press conference at the Bolgatanga Central Market on Sunday, July 5, the civil soc

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving teaching and learning conditions in public schools, stressing that educational resources provided by government must be properly utilized and maintained. He spoke at a ceremony held at the forecourt of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in Accra on Thursday, where close to 1,000 desks were presented to selected basic schools and also donated medical equipment to the Metro Health Departme

The Paramount Chief of the Western Nzema Traditional Area, His Royal Majesty Awulae Kwasi Amakye III, has cautioned that the government's Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) must not become a cover for irresponsible mining activities. Speaking when the National Coordinator of rCOMSDEP, Ms. Mawusi Ama Mawuenyafia, paid a courtesy call on him at his palace. The traditional ruler welcomed the initiative but stressed that strict safeguards m

The Director of Research, Training and Education at the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, has underscored the Police Service’s commitment to leveraging technology to strengthen road traffic law enforcement, stating that “policing will not only remain manual.” Speaking on the implementation of the new Road Traffic Regulations, ACP Obeng revealed that the introduction of automated road traffic offence detection

The Minister for Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has revealed that pump-action shotguns and locally manufactured firearms remain the most abused weapons in Ghana, posing a significant challenge to the country's efforts to combat illegal arms possession and gun-related crimes. Speaking to journalists in Accra on Tuesday on the conclusion of the 2025/2026 Gun Amnesty Programme, Mr. Muntaka said data gathered from firearm recovery operations and voluntary surrender exercises

The Ghana Police Service has arrested six private security guards in connection with the shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, at Kwabenya in the Greater Accra Region. According to a police statement, the incident occurred on Sunday, June 21, 2026, during a ceremony being held at the residence of Mr. Tamakloe Safo Jehoshaphat, popularly known as Akofena. Preliminary investigations indicate that Hon. Adwoa Safo arrived at the

The Ghana Police Service has launched investigations into a shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, at Kwabenya in the Greater Accra Region. According to a statement issued by the Accra Regional Police Command, preliminary investigations indicate that the incident occurred on Sunday, June 21, 2026, while the former legislator was visiting her late father's residence. Police say Madam Adwoa Safo sustained a gunshot injury to her

The Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has intensified enforcement of road traffic regulations aimed at curbing the unauthorised use of sirens, strip lights, unapproved vehicle lamps, and driving on road shoulders and verges. The exercise was conducted at Krispo City Traffic Light on the Kasoa–Winneba Highway and Kasoa New Market on the Kasoa–Bawjiase Road. During the operation, nineteen (19) drivers were arrested for various traffic offences,

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called for the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) to play a mandatory role in the approval process for building permits to help prevent structural failures and improve earthquake resilience across the country. Speaking at the commissioning of Ghana's upgraded earthquake monitoring facilities, the Minister stressed that comprehensive seismic audits by the GGSA could significantly reduce incidents

The Ghana Police Service has nabbed a 39-year-old man, identified as Michael Mensah, in connection with the murder of Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, a student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC). The suspect was apprehended by the Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team on Sunday, June 15, 2026. At approximately 7:15 p.m, Michael was apprehended at the Pedu Lorry Station in Cape Coast following sustained intelligence-led operations. According to prelimin

A devastating road accident at Yikurigu near Zebilla in the Upper East Region has claimed the lives of three people, including a child, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed. The fatal crash occurred on Saturday, June 13, 2026, along the Bolgatanga–Zebilla–Bawku highway and involved a Yutong VVIP bus and a Toyota Ciana traveling in opposite directions. According to the GNFS, the Yutong VVIP bus was heading towards Bawku while the Toyota Ciana was en route to Bo

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has directed the deployment of a special team of seasoned investigators and intelligence officers to the Central Region to reinforce ongoing efforts into the investigation of the death of a student from the University of Cape Coast (UCC). The move forms part of the Ghana Police Service's commitment to ensuring a comprehensive, impartial, and professional inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the tragic incid

Vice Chancellor, University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo has led a global push for better representation of African languages in AI revolution. Delivering the Warwick Distinguished Africa Lecture in the UK, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, University of Ghana Vice Chancellor argued that Africa's diverse language basket is not a barrier to technological progress but an intellectual infrastructure the world cannot afford to ignore. Vice Chancellor of the University o