As Ghana advances its infrastructure expansion efforts under its national development agenda, the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), in collaboration with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), has begun a high-level engagement in Sekondi Takoradi to strengthen infrastructure stewardship and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) implementation at the local level. The four-day engagement, taking place from 27 to 30 January 2026, focu

President John Dramani Mahama has called for urgent and collective action to finance Africa’s industrialisation, stressing that economic freedom on the continent cannot be achieved without deep economic transformation. Speaking at the Africa Trade Summit 2026 on Accra, President Mahama said Africa had reached a historic turning point, noting that the continent must break away from an economic model that limits it to exporting raw materials while importing finished goods. “Tha

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has assured the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of robust and comprehensive security arrangements for its presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, warning that the Police Service will deal decisively with any attempt to disrupt the process. Speaking on Thursday at the signing of the NPP Presidential Peace Pact at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, the IGP said the Ghana Police Service is fully prepared to ensure a pe

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has cautioned New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirants that disunity after the party’s January 31 primaries could come at a heavy political cost, warning that internal fractures could weaken the party’s effectiveness in Parliament and jeopardise its chances in the 2028 general elections. Speaking on Thursday in Accra at the signing of a Peace Pact by five NPP presidential hopefuls, the Effutu MP described lif

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture (MoFA) has taken a major step toward transforming Ghana’s fisheries and aquaculture sector following high-level strategic discussions with the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (CAFS), China’s leading national fisheries research institution. The engagement, led by the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur (MP), forms part of the Government of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme

The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has called on households to maintain active National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) coverage and ensure that children remain in school consistently, as Ghana records notable improvements in living conditions. According to Ghana’s 2024 Q1–2025 Q3 Multidimensional Poverty Report, multidimensional poverty — a non-monetary measure that captures deprivations in health, education and living conditions — declined from 24.9 per cent i

One personnel of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has been shot during an anti-galamsey operation in the Dormaa Central Municipality of the Bono Region. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, along the Subinkurom–Kyeremasu stretch, when a NAIMOS task force team was conducting a routine operation to clamp down on illegal mining activities. According to NAIMOS, the task force came under attack after armed assailants hiding in nearby

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has signed a landmark gold refining agreement with Gold Coast Refinery, a move government says will significantly advance Ghana’s efforts to add value to its mineral resources and strengthen local participation in the mining value chain. The agreement was signed at a ceremony held on Tuesday at GoldBod’s conference room in Accra, bringing together officials from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, GoldBod, and representatives of Gold Co

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has signed a gold refining agreement with Gold Coast Refinery, paving the way for large-scale local gold refining to commence from February 1, 2026. The agreement marks a major milestone in Ghana’s efforts to add value to its gold resources locally and strengthen responsible sourcing and sustainability within the sector. Under the partnership, Gold Coast Refinery will refine gold to internationally accepted export standards, with the facility ca

The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Rev. Stephen Wengam, has described the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, as one of the best Interior Ministers Ghana has ever had, praising his leadership and commitment to strengthening migration governance and border security. Rev. Wengam made these remarks during a courtesy call by members of the GIS Governing Council on the Minister at his office in Accra. He commended Ho

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has issued a strong warning to members of the public who attempt to bribe police officers, stating that such acts will no longer be tolerated and offenders will be exposed. The IGP gave the warning at a special event where gospel musician Grace Ashly presented an appreciation song to the leadership and personnel of the Ghana Police Service. Addressing officers and invited guests, COP Yohuno emphasized that th

King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse has emphasized the urgent need for collaboration-driven development, warning that failure to act decisively today would deny future generations their voice and opportunities. “If we fail, we have failed generation upon generation and we cannot afford to do that,” the Ga Mantse stated. He made these remarks when the President and Founder of Grow, Unite and Build Africa (GUBA), Lady Dentaa, paid a courtesy call on him at his palace in Accra

Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment to ensure that government youth programmes are inclusive, measurable, and capable of delivering real benefits to all young Ghanaians, particularly those at the margins of society. Speaking during a working visit to the Ministry, the Vice President stressed the need for systematic tracking and evaluation of youth initiatives to determine their impact and guide future exp

Ghana’s economic activity continued its upward trajectory in October 2025, with the Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) rising by 3.8 percent year-on-year, according to the Government Statistician, Dr. Iddrisu Alhassan. The provisional MIEG index for October 2025 stood at 112.7, up from 108.6 recorded in the same month of 2024. The indicator provides an early snapshot of movements in economic activity ahead of the release of quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figu

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects believed to be members of an organised criminal syndicate that uses taxi cabs to steal mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting passengers in Accra and its environs. Addressing the media on Tuesday in Accra, the Director of National Operations of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Theophilus Hlor­menu, said the arrests followed sustained intelligence gathering, surveillance and coordinated police operations by the Na

Ghana’s gold-for-reserves programme has produced major macroeconomic benefits that significantly outweigh the trading losses recorded by the Bank of Ghana (BoG), according to a new report presented to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). The study, conducted by economists from the University of Ghana and the University of Ghana Business School, finds that GoldBod has sharply reduced gold smuggling, boosted foreign exchange inflows and strengthened Ghana’s external position. Artisa

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensuring fairness and transparency in the pricing of goods, particularly in critical sectors such as vehicle spare parts that directly affect transport costs and the cost of living. She made this statement on Monday, January 12, 2026, during a working visit to the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Market in Accra, aimed at assessing prevailing prices and engaging t

The Weija Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has arrested 11 foreign nationals for their alleged involvement in counterfeit currency production and cyber fraud activities. The arrests were carried out on January 5, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation by the Anti-Human Trafficking and Cyber Fraud Taskforce Unit of the Weija Sector Command at a residential apartment in Tuba, a suburb of Accra. Items retrieved from the scene included laptops, routers, m

Ghana’s inflation rate declined further to 5.4 per cent in December 2025, marking the 12th consecutive month of disinflation and the lowest rate recorded since the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was rebased in 2021, the Government Statistician, Dr. Iddrisu Alhassan, PhD, has announced. According to Dr. Alhassan, the December 2025 CPI stood at 261.7, up from 248.3 in December 2024, indicating that on average, goods and services were 5.4 per cent more expensive than a year earlier.

The Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission (FC) has intercepted 3,967 dried shark fins at the Swissport Cargo Centre at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The consignment, weighing about 488 kilogrammes, was concealed in 14 wrapped jute bags commonly referred to as “Ghana Must Go” bags and is estimated to have a street value of between US$300,000 and US$400,000. Mauritania was listed as the final destination of the shipment. According to the Forestry Commission, of