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I have slowed down issuance of gun licences - Interior Minister
Summary
The Interior Minister says gun licenses are being slowed - what prompted this sudden change in policy?
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has directed a slowdown in gun license issuance. He cited lax processes upon assuming office - suggesting reforms may be underway. What changes might be coming?
Politics
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Gun amnesty programme has led to the retrieval of over 4,000 guns from civilians - Interior Minister
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More than 4,000 guns have been retrieved under the gun amnesty program, but what does this mean for national security?
Over 4,000 firearms have been surrendered by civilians through the government's gun amnesty program - according to the Interior Minister. The initiative aims to reduce illegal weapons and strengthen national security. What impact will this have?
Politics
1 min read
Interior Minister declares March 20, 23 as public holidays
Summary
Ghanaians get two holidays in March 2026 - but why did the President have to step in?
The Interior Minister has declared March 20 and 21, 2026 as public holidays to mark Eid-Ul-Fitr and Shaqq Day. Because March 21 falls on a Saturday, the President has made a declaration.
Politics
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Interior Ministry moves to tighten gun licensing and digitize registration
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New gun control measures are coming - but what will they mean for gun owners?
The Interior Ministry is tightening gun regulations. The reforms include digitizing gun registration and streamlining weapon imports. The goal is better oversight of legally held firearms in Ghana.
Politics
1 min read
Severe flooding kills 62 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue
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Torrential rains have caused deadly flooding in Kenya, but what's being done to help those affected?
Flooding in Kenya has killed at least 62 people after heavy rains, with 33 deaths in Nairobi alone. The flooding damaged roads and infrastructure, forcing over 2,000 to seek shelter. President Ruto says emergency aid is being delivered - but more rain is expected.
Politics
2 min read
Politics
Security service recruitment: 5,000 quota was negotiated with IMF - Inusah Fuseni claims
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Why does Inusah Fuseini think the IMF is setting the quota for Ghana's security service recruitment?
Inusah Fuseini claims the IMF dictated the 5,000 quota for security service recruitment. He says this was negotiated during Ghana's engagement with the IMF. The Interior Minister says more opportunities may come in 2026 after the IMF program.
Politics
2 min read
IGP hosts senior New York police delegation in Accra
Summary
The Ghana Police Service is exploring new strategies with the NYPD - but what changes might Ghanaians see?
A senior NYPD delegation met with the Ghana Police Service (GPS) in Accra to discuss operational cooperation. IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno and the Police Management Board engaged the delegation on modern policing practices. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is proposed to strengthen ties.
Politics
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