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When institutions fail to act, who answers for the consequences?
Newsfile examines three scandals involving institutional failures and public trust.
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When institutions fail to act, who answers for the consequences?
Newsfile examines three scandals involving institutional failures and public trust.

Ghana is set to acquire a presidential aircraft - but what impact will this have on governance and public perception?
Ghana's presidency confirmed plans to acquire a dedicated presidential aircraft by November. This development follows public debate - but what could this mean for the country's leadership?

The Tribunals Bill, 2026, is stirring a national debate, with some seeing it as a vital reform and others fearing a return to a controversial past.
Ghana's Parliament is currently debating the Tribunals Bill, 2026, sparking national discussion among MPs, lawyers, academics, and civil society.

The US Mission warns that fake documents risk future travel - but what exactly is considered 'fraudulent activity'?
The US Mission in Accra is cautioning visa applicants about potential fraud. They warn that submitting false documents could impact one's ability to travel in the future - but how?

Why does Britain embrace our professionals while sidelining theirs here? The answer may reshape migration debates.
Ghanaian professionals in the UK face a hidden glass ceiling despite citizenship.

A British political party's audacious proposal to punish nations seeking reparations for slavery sparks global debate-what are the true implications?
Reform UK, a British political party, has proposed visa restrictions on nations seeking reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. This move by

Why is the NPP insisting one dismissal is not enough in the visa scandal?
The opposition NPP is demanding the removal of Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams over an alleged World Cup visa scandal.

A political storm brews over World Cup visa processing - will the Sports Minister face the same fate as the NSA boss?
The NPP is demanding the Sports Minister's resignation over visa irregularities tied to Ghana's 2026 World Cup activities.

What will the 'Y3gye y3 sika' protest demand from the government, and what could it mean for the foreign minister's future?
The NPP has scheduled a nationwide protest for November 3, 2026, over the foreign affairs minister's handling of evacuations and passports.

NDC opens nominations for top party positions - but strict payment rules and membership conditions could shape the race.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to open nominations for its 2026 national executive elections on October 20.

Who else is implicated in the World Cup visa scandal, and what will it take for the government to act?
Ghana's Minority Caucus is demanding the dismissal of Sports Minister Kofi Adams and the GTA CEO over an alleged World Cup visa scheme.

Ghanaian travellers to the EU, take note! A new digital border system is coming- are you ready?
The Foreign Affairs Ministry has issued an alert to Ghanaian travellers heading to the Schengen Area- it concerns the EU's new digital border system. The alert hints at changes to entry and exit procedures that travellers should be aware of- but what are they?

Ghanaians in Ethiopia face stiff penalties for visa overstays - will their belongings be at risk?
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning to its citizens travelling to or residing in Ethiopia. The advisory highlights stricter enforcement measures and significant penalties for visa overstays - but what could happen to those who don't comply?

New EU border rules are coming - but how will biometric checks affect Ghanaian travellers?
The Foreign Affairs Ministry has alerted Ghanaian travellers about the EU's new Entry-Exit System (EES) rollout in the Schengen Area - a digital border management framework. The system replaces traditional passport stamping with automated biometric checks, but what does this mean for travellers?

Why is the Foreign Affairs Ministry suddenly concerned about immigration stamps and Ghanaians' travel histories?
The Foreign Affairs Ministry is warning Ghanaians about falsified immigration stamps. The Ministry has cited arrests of Ghanaians abroad - but what exactly are people doing?

A major logistical boost for passport services is coming, but one region's struggles may reveal deeper issues.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa visited the Ashanti Regional Passport Application Centre in Kumasi to assess its logistical…

Ghana and Belarus are getting closer - but what does this mean for travel, trade, and education?
Ghana and Belarus are set to begin talks on a visa waiver agreement. This is part of a broader effort to deepen cooperation - but what benefits will this bring?

A Ghanaian MP alleges a list sent to the US Embassy inflated GTA board membership - why does this matter now?
Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah alleges over 30 people were misrepresented as Ghana Tourism Authority board members to the US Embassy for 2026…