President John Dramani Mahama has announced reforms for Ghana to buy cocoa in Cedis and stop exporting raw mineral ores by 2030, marking a shift toward economic sovereignty. A statement issued by Ghana’s Presidency said the President made the announcement at the closing
The Ghana Police Service has conducted a three intelligence-led operations in the Oti Region intercepting 1,696 compressed parcels substances, suspected to be narcotics and arresting seven individuals. A Police statement signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mr John Nchor, the Public Affairs Officer of the Oti Regional Command and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA, indicated
President John Dramani Mahama has convened an urgent high-level meeting with security chiefs and foreign affairs officials following the killing of seven Ghanaian traders in a terrorist attack at Titao in Burkina Faso. Mr Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, who made the
Ghana’s growing urban mobility crisis, where commuters spend-long hours during peak hours, is costing the economy an estimated GH¢4.5 billion per annum, a study conducted by Glima Research a consulting firm. The study showed that traffic congestion, particularly along major ‘gridlock hotspots’ in Accra, has become a drawback to worker productivity,
President John Dramani Mahama has declared that reparatory justice for Africa “will not be handed to us,” insisting that it must be secured through unity, strategy and determination across the continent. Addressing the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African
The Valentine’s Day celebration has gathered momentum in Sunyani, with rising demand and strong sales of Valentine gifts across the Bono Regional capital. During market rounds on Friday, the eve of the celebration, a Ghana News Agency (GNA) survey observed scores of shoppers busily bargaining
The Oti Regional Police Command has reiterated its commitment to combating drug trafficking and related offences in the region. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Mr Alex Acquah emphasised the police force’s resolve to remain tough on individuals involved in narcotics and ammunition smuggling, saying the command would continue to work diligently to
Following a targeted intelligence-led operation at Pokuase in the Greater Accra Region, a human trafficking and organised cybercrime syndicated has been busted by the police. The Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team, supported by Combat Teams and the Surveillance Unit from Ghana Police
Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has been involved in road crash on his way to Tumu in the Sissala East Municipality. The Minister is in stable condition and receiving attention at the Tumu Government hospital, while his driver suffered a hand
Ghanaians have been urged to keep their environment clean as part of efforts to reduce rising air pollution. The call comes at the back warning from health experts who say air pollution is contributing to increasing cases of respiratory diseases and premature deaths