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22 May•2 min read
Newsfile to discuss attack on free speech and return of GN Bank
Summary
Newsfile will tackle the escalating debate on free speech and GN Bank's possible return - but what could this mean for Ghana?
JoyNews' Newsfile will host a conversation on free speech and the possible return of GN Bank. The discussions promise to be intense- with wide-ranging implications for Ghana's political and economic landscape.
13 Apr•2 min read
Niger Attacks: Additional Troops Being Deployed, Says Senator Musa
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Following attacks in Niger, Senator Musa says more troops are coming. Will it be enough to restore peace?
Senator Sani Musa reports additional troops are being deployed to Niger State communities following recent attacks. Renewed violence in the Shiroro axis has prompted swift action - but what challenges will they face?
18 Jul•5 min read
NAIMOS Dismantles Armed Galamsey Site at Ahwiren Headwaters
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NAIMOS task force destroys six excavators and seizes firearms during an intelligence-led raid on an illegal mining opera
NAIMOS task force destroys six excavators and seizes firearms during an intelligence-led raid on an illegal mining operation polluting the Subin
3 Jul•4 min read
You can't trade lives for fiscal discipline - Oppong Nkrumah blasts government over flood deaths
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The government's explanation for withholding spending to stabilize the economy has been deemed unacceptable in the wake of recent flood-related
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has criticized the Mahama administration's handling of
16 Jul•4 min read
POS Foundation hails passage of Community Service Bill as major Criminal Justice Reform
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Ghana's Parliament has passed a new bill that could reshape the nation's approach to criminal justice and offender rehabilitation.
The POS Foundation has lauded the passage of the Community Service Bill, 2026, by Parliament. This development marks a significant step in Ghana's
16 Mar•2 min read
Minority calls for nationwide 'naked demo' over cocoa price cut
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Why is the Minority urging cocoa farmers to stage a 'naked demo' - and what does it say about the cocoa sector?
The Minority in Parliament is calling on cocoa farmers to take drastic action. The group toured cocoa farming communities to understand the challenges - and now they are making demands.
16 Mar•3 min read
Minority accuses government of prioritizing jets over farmers
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Why is the government considering new aircraft while cocoa farmers face a "price haircut?"- the Minority wants answers.
The Minority in Parliament is questioning the government's priorities amid struggles in the cocoa sector- with a planned purchase of a new presidential jet raising eyebrows. Farmers are facing hardships, leading to concerns about misplaced focus.
16 Mar•3 min read
'If you can buy a jet but not pay farmers, the jet will vote for you' - Minority to NDC gov't
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A new presidential jet while cocoa farmers struggle? The Minority is raising questions about priorities - but what's the real story?
Ghana's Minority Caucus is questioning the government's priorities regarding the acquisition of a new presidential jet. This comes amid concerns about the welfare of cocoa farmers across the Ashanti Region - leaving many to wonder about resource allocation.
15 Jul•2 min read
We will not retreat or surrender in fight against galamsey - Lands Minister
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Despite immense challenges, Ghana's Lands Minister reaffirms the government's unwavering commitment to combating illegal mining-but what new
Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has addressed the significant challenges in Ghana's fight against illegal mining, known as galamsey. The
15 Jul•2 min read
Gov't remains resolute in fight against galamsey despite challenges - Armah-Kofi Buah
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Despite acknowledging the complexities, the government remains steadfast in its efforts to combat illegal mining-but what strategies are being
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, addressed the ongoing struggle against illegal mining, known as galamsey, in
10 Jul•2 min read
We are always doing this to politicians - Weija-Gbawe MP responds to resident demanding items during clean-up exercise
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Discover why a Ghanaian MP is cautioning residents against unrealistic expectations during public initiatives.
Weija-Gbawe MP Jerry Ahmed Shaib addressed residents during a clean-up exercise, urging them to focus on sanitation rather than expecting relief
17 Mar•2 min read
Gov't should have set up special support fund for cocoa farmers instead - Offinso North MP
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A Ghanaian MP says the government betrayed cocoa farmers - but what could they have done instead to help?
Offinso North MP, Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, has taken issue with the government's cocoa price reduction, saying it hurts farmers who supported them. Instead of cutting the price, a special fund could have helped - but what will be the impact?
14 Jul•6 min read
Accra's Korle Drains Choked With Refuse Spark Fears of Flooding and Disease Outbreaks
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Rampant waste dumping by tricycle riders and locals has severely clogged Accra's Korle drains, leaving traders fearful o
Rampant waste dumping by tricycle riders and locals has severely clogged Accra's Korle drains, leaving traders fearful of deadly floods and disease
3 Jul•5 min read
Mahama and Ramaphosa Urged to Step In as Ghana-South Africa Diplomatic Row Deepens
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As diplomatic relations between Accra and Pretoria hit a historic low over xenophobic attacks, Samuel Abu Jinapor calls
As diplomatic relations between Accra and Pretoria hit a historic low over xenophobic attacks, Samuel Abu Jinapor calls for urgent presidential
11 Jul•3 min read
'I just want one person as a scapegoat' - Linda Ocloo warns MMDCEs over illegal building permits
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Linda Ocloo is taking a firm stance against MMDCEs over illegal building permits, vowing to make an example of one official.
Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo has issued a stern warning to MMDCEs regarding illegal building permits. She is determined to hold
27 May•2 min read
Ghana welcomes Pope Leo XIV's apology over Holy See's role in slave trade
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Ghana welcomes a monumental apology, but what global impact will this acknowledgement of past wrongs truly have?
Ghana has acknowledged Pope Leo XIV's apology regarding the Holy See's role in the transatlantic slave trade. The government welcomes this as a step towards addressing historical injustices - but what does this mean for the future?
30 Jun•4 min read
What South Africa's June 30 deadline reveals about state authority and African integration
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The events surrounding South Africa's recent immigration deadline reveal a disturbing shift in how national conversations are shaped.
South Africa's June 30 deadline for undocumented foreign nationals has sparked an extraordinary chapter in post-apartheid governance. This event