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President John Dramani Mahama paid a working visit to Bamako, Mali on Saturday, where discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, addressing regional security concerns, and fostering economic growth.           Mr Mahama noted that the visit underscored the enduring friendship between the two nations, built upon a …

The First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency, John Kwame Duodu, also known as Sir John, has extended warm and heartfelt wishes to Ghana’s Muslim community and beyond as they begin their Ramadan fast. Sir John’s goodwill message expressed his solidarity and …

President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a stark assessment of Ghana’s economic situation, describing the nation as “broken on many fronts” due to staggering debt and financial mismanagement. Presenting his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of his second term to Parliament in Accra on Thursday, February 27, he …

The 2025 Hajj Taskforce has announced that March 13, 2025, will be the final deadline for payment of the Hajj package. This announcement was made on February 26, 2025, at the Hajj Village, Kotoka International Airport. The Taskforce emphasised that no extension will be granted beyond this deadline and urged …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially informed the public of an export ban imposed by the Government of Burkina Faso on key agricultural commodities, including rice, millet, maize, sorghum, and white beans (cowpea). The restriction, outlined in a joint communique, dated 19th December 2023, prohibits the export of these …

“At long last, the battle has ended! And Ghana, your beloved country, is free forever!”—These historic words, spoken by Dr. Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah on March 6, 1957, marked the dawn of Ghana’s independence. They serve as a powerful reminder of the nation’s journey from colonial rule to sovereignty, from oppression …

Indian authorities have banned two highly addictive opioids in response to a BBC investigation which found they were fuelling a public health crisis in parts of West Africa. In a letter seen by the BBC from India’s Drugs Controller General, Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi said permission to manufacture and export …

The government has officially outdoored the country’s 68th Independence Day theme and logo. The 68th Independence Day celebration which would be commemorated at the Jubilee House is themed; Reflect, Review, Reset.       The government on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, announced plans to slash down expenditure for the Independence …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially removed former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta from its wanted persons list after his legal team communicated his scheduled return to Ghana in May 2025.Ghanaian culture-inspired products This announcement follows a period of uncertainty about Ofori-Atta’s whereabouts, which led the OSP to …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially declared former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta wanted. In a post on its social media handles, particularly Facebook and X, the OSP noted that this action stems from his failure to appear for questioning regarding multiple corruption-related investigations. The OSP …