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29 Jul•3 min read
Global order under strain, Africa must protect multilateral cooperation - Hannah Tetteh
Summary
Discover why the decline of multilateral cooperation could disproportionately affect smaller, less powerful nations and what collective action is
Hannah Tetteh, UN Special Representative, warns that the weakening global multilateral system poses significant risks for Africa, especially for
29 Jun•5 min read
Accra Floods Wash Warehouse Goods Into Streets As Residents Scramble For Items
Summary
Heavy Monday morning rains in Accra caused severe flooding, washing goods from an unidentified warehouse onto the Tema M
Heavy Monday morning rains in Accra caused severe flooding, washing goods from an unidentified warehouse onto the Tema Motorway as residents
16 Jul•6 min read
Ofankor Crash: Police Say Viral Vitz Hero Story Got It Wrong
Summary
Police say a viral Ofankor crash story wrongly praised a Vitz driver, while early findings point to reckless driving and
Police say a viral Ofankor crash story wrongly praised a Vitz driver, while early findings point to reckless driving and a trucker's quick braking.
26 Mar•3 min read
Check out the nations that opposed Ghana-Led slavery vote at UN
Summary
A UN vote led by Ghana faced opposition from some nations - what were their reasons?
A Ghana-led UN resolution sought recognition of the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity. The vote exposed some divisions- but what could this mean for international justice?
31 Aug•3 min read
NPP UK branch calls for independent audit into gold purchasing operations and parliamentary probe
Summary
Why is the NPP UK branch demanding an independent audit into Ghana's gold purchasing, even as Parliament prepares for its own inquiry?
The UK branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is calling for an independent forensic audit into Ghana's domestic gold purchasing operations. This
16 Jul•4 min read
POS Foundation hails passage of Community Service Bill as major Criminal Justice Reform
Summary
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
27 Jun•3 min read
Ghana and Ukraine: Defence rapprochement raises questions about transparency and mandate
Summary
A proposed defence agreement between Ghana and Ukraine hints at deep, long-term involvement, sparking questions about its scope and the lack of
Ghana and Ukraine are planning a comprehensive defence cooperation agreement that extends beyond simple equipment supply. The scale of this
27 Aug•3 min read
Audit Committees inaugurated to strengthen accountability at MMDAs
Summary
New Audit Committees are set to transform financial oversight at MMDAs, but what challenges will they face in ensuring accountability?
Audit Committees have been inaugurated for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Greater Accra Region to enhance
23 Aug•4 min read
GoldBod row: Afenyo-Markin refuses to back down
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Why is the Minority Leader facing backlash for questioning the Bank of Ghana's gold purchase program, and what are the alleged financial implications?
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is defending his scrutiny of the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) and the Ghana Gold
23 Aug•4 min read
GoldBod must appear before a parliamentary inquiry to answer for gold-trade losses - Appiagyei
Summary
The Minority Caucus and GoldBod's CEO are locked in a heated exchange over the interpretation of IMF findings on Ghana's gold purchase program.
Ghana's Minority in Parliament is demanding accountability from the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) regarding significant losses from the Bank of Ghana's
29 Jul•4 min read
No cost, no contractor, no timeline - Minority caucus rejects fiscal electronic devices approval
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Parliament's Minority caucus has taken a firm stance against a major government project, citing a troubling absence of key information.
Ghana's Minority caucus has rejected a request for approval of a multi-year commitment for fiscal electronic devices. This decision stems from a
29 May•3 min read
Foreign Affairs Ministry dismisses fake Cambodia deportation notice targeting Africans
Summary
A deportation notice has been widely circulated - but is it real, and what's being done about it?
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry is addressing concerns about a deportation notice circulating among Ghanaian nationals in Cambodia. The notice has caused unease - but what steps are being taken to ensure the safety of Ghanaians abroad?
2 May•2 min read
Roads Minister urges contractors to stay on site, assures prioritised payments
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Agbodza urges contractors to 'keep faith' and stay on site - but what assurances were given regarding payments?
Roads and Highways Minister Agbodza addressed contractors during President Mahama's tour. He acknowledged financial strain but hinted at government's commitment to settling arrears - what could this mean for road projects?
18 Aug•4 min read
Dr Kingsley Agyemang speaks to BBC, calls for dedicated fund to tackle Africa's flood risk
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Discover why a Ghanaian MP is advocating for a new financial approach to tackle Africa's growing flood challenges.
Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, MP for Abuakwa South, has urged African governments to create dedicated disaster risk management funds to combat increasing
6 Aug•2 min read
Feature: Kudos to Supreme Court and Professor Frimpong-Boateng
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A recent Supreme Court decision in Ghana is poised to dramatically reshape how political parties select their candidates, sparking widespread
Ghana's Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling concerning the delegate selection process within political parties, a decision that has been
10 Jul•6 min read
Accra Flood Claims Near GH¢500m Spark Calls For Insurance Tax Relief
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Accra flood claims near GH¢500m as Dr Kingsley Agyemang urges VAT suspension, insurer tax relief and a national disaste
Accra flood claims near GH¢500m as Dr Kingsley Agyemang urges VAT suspension, insurer tax relief and a national disaster risk fund for Ghana.
11 Aug•2 min read
Jatikay Centre welcomes National Security reshuffle, flags Sahel terror spillover as urgent priority
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Ghana's National Security Council Secretariat has new leadership, but what critical threats are they being urged to confront immediately?
The Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building has welcomed the recent reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat. The