2 h. ago ECOWAS Council of Ministers endorse President Mahama’s candidacy for 2027 AU Chair role

The ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting at meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana as the sole candidate from ECOWAS for chairperson of the African Union when the rotating chairmanship gets to West Africa’s turn in 2027. Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who announced this on Facebook […]

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5 h. ago Bilateral trade between Ghana and India reaches three billion dollars in 2024

Trade volumes between Ghana and India reached approximately three billion dollars in 2024 with the figure expected to double in the next five years, Mr Shiri Manish Gupta, High Commissioner of India, said on Thursday.

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5 h. ago MPs express dissatisfaction over slashed budget for Parliament

Members of Parliament (MPs) on Thursday, December 11, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the GHS 1.6 billion budget estimates allocated to Parliament and the Parliamentary Service of Ghana for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

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6 h. ago Fuel prices set to drop for Christmas – Oil Marketers Board Chair assures

Board Chairman of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Gabriel Kumi, says Ghanaians should expect cheaper fuel this Christmas as global product prices continue to fall.

Economics

7 h. ago OpenAI makes $1bn deal to bring Disney characters to ChatGPT and Sora

Disney has agreed to invest $1bn (£740m) in OpenAI as part of a deal which will let people use many of its iconic characters in the chatbot ChatGPT and video-generation tool Sora.

Economics

10 h. ago Ten West African Banks Position for Artificial Intelligence Integration in 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ten-west-african-banks-position-for-artificial-intelligence-integration-in-2026/Village County Company Limited (VCCL) identifies ten financial institutions across West Africa with potential to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for competitive advantage in 2026. The Kumasi based AI and agribusiness innovation firm released an analysis highlighting banks from Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Togo and Cape Verde positioned to champion new paradigm for regional […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ten-west-african-banks-position-for-artificial-intelligence-integration-in-2026/

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10 h. ago Aircraft Delivery Shortfalls Cost Airlines Eleven Billion Dollars in 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aircraft-delivery-shortfalls-cost-airlines-eleven-billion-dollars-in-2025/The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warns aircraft availability remains a significant constraint on industry growth as delivery shortfalls reach 5,300 aircraft. Willie Walsh, IATA Director General, stated December 9 in Geneva that airlines face higher leasing costs, reduced scheduling flexibility and delayed sustainability gains due to aerospace supply chain bottlenecks. New aircraft deliveries began […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aircraft-delivery-shortfalls-cost-airlines-eleven-billion-dollars-in-2025/

Economics

11 h. ago Aviation Industry Warns Mandates Stall Sustainable Fuel Production Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aviation-industry-warns-mandates-stall-sustainable-fuel-production-growth/The International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production will slow sharply in 2026 as poorly designed European mandates inflate costs without accelerating supply. Willie Walsh, IATA Director General, stated December 9 in Geneva that mandates have failed to increase production needed for aviation decarbonization goals. SAF output is expected to reach […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aviation-industry-warns-mandates-stall-sustainable-fuel-production-growth/

Events

11 h. ago Air Cargo Industry Adapts to Global Trade Fragmentation and Rising Tariffs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/air-cargo-industry-adapts-to-global-trade-fragmentation-and-rising-tariffs/International Air Transport Association (IATA) officials project air cargo will serve as a critical bridge for global supply chains as tariffs reshape trade routes in 2026. Brendan Sullivan, IATA Global Head of Cargo, outlined how escalating trade tensions and fragmented markets are forcing companies to rely more heavily on air transport for speed and flexibility. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/air-cargo-industry-adapts-to-global-trade-fragmentation-and-rising-tariffs/

Society

11 h. ago Tonix Pharmaceuticals CEO Predicts Major Drug Development Shifts in 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tonix-pharmaceuticals-ceo-predicts-major-drug-development-shifts-in-2026/Dr Seth Lederman of Tonix Pharmaceuticals projects clinical trials will become smaller and faster this year as the biopharmaceutical industry responds to high Phase 2 failure rates. Lederman, who serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the clinical stage company, outlined four key predictions for drug development and regulatory changes expected to reshape […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tonix-pharmaceuticals-ceo-predicts-major-drug-development-shifts-in-2026/

Politics

12 h. ago Ghana’s top CEOs to converge in Tema for 2026 business strategy hangout

Ghana’s leading corporate executives are expected to gather in Tema on January 9, 2026, for the CEO’s and Corporate Leaders Hangout — a strategy-focused event designed to explore business opportunities and emerging threats in the coming year. The event, themed “Business Opportunities & Threats for 2026,” is being organised by The CEO’s Hub in partnership with Big Joe’s Place.

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13 h. ago Nigeria Sets the Stage for Global Regulatory Technology Leadership as 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo Heads to Abuja

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-sets-the-stage-for-global-regulatory-technology-leadership-as-2026-regtech-africa-conference-expo-heads-to-abuja/Under the distinguished patronage of the Office of the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, and in partnership with the Presidential Committee on Economic & Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), with the collaboration of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), the 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo will convene global leaders in policy, finance, and technology […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-sets-the-stage-for-global-regulatory-technology-leadership-as-2026-regtech-africa-conference-expo-heads-to-abuja/

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13 h. ago Health Rights Group Identifies Four Critical Gaps in 2026 Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-rights-group-identifies-four-critical-gaps-in-2026-budget/The government has described its 2026 budget as the most people focused and health centred in recent years, announcing a record 34 billion Ghana cedis allocation for the health sector. However, the Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights (ARHR), a leading health rights coalition in Ghana, warns that four persistent, important gaps threaten to undermine the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-rights-group-identifies-four-critical-gaps-in-2026-budget/

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13 h. ago Ghana Cybele Energy Makes History with Guyana Oil Block Agreement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cybele-energy-makes-history-with-guyana-oil-block-agreement/Cybele Energy, a premier Sub Saharan African exploration and production company, signed a Petroleum Agreement with the Government of Guyana on Tuesday for the development of Shallow Water Block S7, becoming the first African led operator to be awarded an offshore block in the South American nation. The signing marks a historic moment as the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cybele-energy-makes-history-with-guyana-oil-block-agreement/

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14 h. ago 2026 World Cup: Ghana fans to pay between $140 and $600 for group stage tickets

Ghanaian supporters planning to cheer the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will need at least $140 (GH₵1,610) for a match ticket, according to prices released by world football governing body FIFA on Thursday, 11 December 2025.

Economics

14 h. ago Yango Group announces strategic investment in Gigmile to accelerate Africa’s last

Yango Group, a global tech company bringing advanced technology to local communities, has announced a strategic investment through Yango Ventures in Gigmile, a fast-growing African platform building last-mile delivery infrastructure through financial tools and software for gig workers. The investment marks Yango Ventures’ continued commitment to supporting high-potential startups across emerging markets and strengthening digital […]

Politics

15 h. ago Artificial Intelligence Industry Shifts Focus to Enterprise Scale and Agent Systems

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/artificial-intelligence-industry-shifts-focus-to-enterprise-scale-and-agent-systems/The artificial intelligence industry is transitioning from experimental pilots to enterprise wide deployments in 2026, with autonomous agent systems emerging as the dominant technology shift reshaping business operations globally. Gartner predicts 40 percent of enterprise applications will integrate task specific AI agents by the end of 2026, up from less than 5 percent currently. International […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/artificial-intelligence-industry-shifts-focus-to-enterprise-scale-and-agent-systems/

Politics

18 h. ago Expose and punish those profiting from conflicts — Prof Kwesi Aning urges authorities

Security consultant Professor Kwesi Aning has urged authorities to punish and publicly name individuals who profit from conflicts in the country, arguing that such action would serve as a strong deterrent.

Politics

18 h. ago Parliament approves GH¢1.6bn budget — MPs insist sum inadequate

Ghana’s Parliament has approved GH¢1.619 billion to finance its operations for the 2026 financial year, but Members of Parliament insist the allocation is far below what the legislature needs to function effectively and independently.

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21 h. ago ARC Launches 90th Anniversary, Urges Members to “Plant Trees Under Whose Shade We May Never Sit”

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/arc-launches-90th-anniversary-urges-members-to-plant-trees-under-whose-shade-we-may-never-sit/The Accra Ridge Church (ARC) has officially launched its 90th anniversary celebrations themed “Bonded in Christ’s Love for His Glory,” urging members to look beyond festivities and commit to building a lasting legacy for future generations. Speaking at the launch at the Ridge branch, Rev. Fr. Reginald I.O. Lawson (Chairman of the 90th Anniversary Planning […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/arc-launches-90th-anniversary-urges-members-to-plant-trees-under-whose-shade-we-may-never-sit/

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