The Minerals Commission has revoked 278 small-scale mining licences across Ghana for breaches of mining regulations and the expiration of some permits, the government has announced. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources invoked the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) and
A study by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Pure Earth has revealed alarming levels of mercury, arsenic, lead, and other toxic metals in areas of Ghana affected by illegal small-scale gold mining, otherwise known as “galamsey”. The research, which covered the Ashanti,
Ghana’s former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has passed away at the age of 76. According to sources close to the family, she passed away in the early hours of Thursday, 23 October, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. As of the time
Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, Inspector-General of Police, has deployed a special investigations team to support inquiries into the death of Cheith Toure, a Senegalese, in Kumasi. The team includes homicide investigators, forensic experts, and intelligence officers. A statement signed by Assistant Commissioner of
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the Government’s commitment to develop a transport and logistics system that genuinely advanced Ghana efficiently, safely, and inclusively. “We are modernizing Ghana’s rail, road, maritime, and aviation systems, while enhancing intermodal connectivity to ensure that passengers and
One person has been confirmed dead, while four others are receiving treatment for gunshot wounds following a violent clash during the Odwira Festival at Ahwerease in the Akuapem South Municipality of the Eastern Region. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 22, during traditional
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspects and rescued 57 Nigerian nationals from a human trafficking and cybercrime syndicate operating at Adom Estates, Community 25. The operation, which took place on October 22, 2025, was led
President John Dramani Mahama, has as part of his one-day working visit to the Western Region, inspected ongoing construction works on the Western Regional Hospital Project at Apemanim. The President also inspected the Effia Nkwanta and Public health laboratory before breaking ground for
Two suspected criminals said to be part of a gang of robbers that engaged in a shootout with the police at Mankranso in the Ashanti Region have died of their injuries. The suspects, who had sustained injuries following a said shootout with
Four people were allegedly shot dead and several others injured in an attack by unknown gunmen in Garu in the Upper East Region. According to an eyewitness, four attackers on two motorbikes opened fire sporadically at the Garu District National Health Insurance Authority