The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially declared Prof. Seidu Mahama Alidu of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the Member of Parliament-elect for the Tamale Central Constituency. The declaration, made on Monday by Tamale Metropolitan EC Director Muniru Musah —...
The Presidency has commended the long-standing service of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, describing him as a jurist who has demonstrated “diligence and integrity” throughout his judicial career. The praise was part of an official communique released on Tuesday, which also confirmed...
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 1.14% increase in electricity tariffs for the fourth quarter of 2025, effective October 1, 2025. Water tariffs, however, will remain unchanged during the period. In a statement issued on Tuesday,...
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has donated GH₵2 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as “MahamaCares,” in a significant gesture aimed at strengthening the country’s response to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The donation, announced at a brief ceremony...
The UK’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, John Humphrey, arrived in Ghana on Monday, September 22, for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening trade and investment relations between the United Kingdom and Ghana. The visit comes at a strategically...
Ghana recorded 112,000 passenger arrivals in August 2025, marking one of the strongest performances for the country’s travel and tourism sector in recent months and underscoring its continued post-pandemic recovery. The figure, released through the High-Frequency Economic Indicators, reflects sustained...
A staff mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to arrive in Accra on September 29, 2025, for Ghana’s fifth programme review under the US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The mission will assess the country’s fiscal...
Eleven West African nationals recently deported from the United States have withdrawn a legal application they filed at Ghana’s High Court challenging their removal and alleged unlawful detention upon arrival in the country. The group, represented by human rights...
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have jointly announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the tribunal of serving as a tool of "neocolonial repression" and demonstrating bias against African states. In a strongly worded joint statement issued...
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, officially commenced the vetting of aspirants seeking to lead the party into the 2026 presidential election. The exercise is being held at the party’s national headquarters in Adabraka, Accra, and...