12 h. ago Cudjoe Questions NPP Intellectual Capacity After Electoral Defeat

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cudjoe-questions-npp-intellectual-capacity-after-electoral-defeat/Franklin Cudjoe, founding president of policy think tank IMANI Africa, has publicly criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for what he describes as a decline in intellectual caliber, stating that the once vibrant opposition now comprises mostly uninspiring personnel. The policy analyst made the assessment December 28 in a social media post reflecting on the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cudjoe-questions-npp-intellectual-capacity-after-electoral-defeat/

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2 d. ago Exclusive: H.E. Thando Dalamba’s Christmas Message to Ghanaians and South Africans

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/exclusive-h-e-thando-dalambas-christmas-message-to-ghanaians-and-south-africans/Story By: Felix Ernest Odamtten / Muhammad Faisal Mustapha…. As the year draws to a close and the festive season fills homes across Ghana and South Africa with warmth and reflection, H.E. Thando Dalamba, Acting South African High Commissioner to Ghana, has delivered a powerful Christmas and New Year message one anchored in gratitude, responsibility, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/exclusive-h-e-thando-dalambas-christmas-message-to-ghanaians-and-south-africans/

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4 d. ago Why Extending Ghana’s Presidential Term from Four to Five Years Is Not in the Interest of Ghanaians

Ghana is at a crossroads where a constitutional review committee tasked by President John Dramani Mahama has recommended extending the presidential term from four to five years. The committee cites the need for more time to implement policies, and looking to other African countries, presidents usually have more than four years in one term, and […]

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5 d. ago An alleged drug cartel and a murdered witness: South Africa’s police corruption probe

South Africans have long suspected that corruption and political interference were at work within the police force, but in the past few months, allegations that appear to confirm this have been aired in two public inquiries.

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5 d. ago MPs, DCEs urged to partner chiefs to accelerate Tongu development

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has called on Members of Parliament and District Chief Executives in the North, South, and Central Tongu Districts to work closely with traditional authorities to fast-track development across the Tongu enclave.

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5 d. ago Ghana Receives First Drought Insurance Payout Worth US$2.86 Million

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-receives-first-drought-insurance-payout-worth-us2-86-million/Ghana has received a total of US$2.86 million under its first ever sovereign drought insurance policy from African Risk Capacity (ARC) Limited to support farmers affected by severe drought conditions during the 2024 planting season. The payout, which was officially presented to the government on Monday, is intended to assist about 109,000 vulnerable households in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-receives-first-drought-insurance-payout-worth-us2-86-million/

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6 d. ago AFCON 2025: South Africa start tournament with win over Angola

Bafana Bafana opened the scoring through Oswin Appollis, but were outplayed by the Palancas Negras in the first half, with the men in red and black levelling the game via Show.

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6 d. ago South African Court Denies Bail to Traffic Officers in Nigerian Murder Case

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-african-court-denies-bail-to-traffic-officers-in-nigerian-murder-case/Four South African traffic police officers charged with murdering Nigerian national Osinakachukwu Marcus Onu have been denied bail by the Klerksdorp Magistrates Court. The officers appeared in court Thursday following the fatal shooting on the N12 highway early Wednesday morning. The accused officers are Inspector Rudolph Foromo, 29, Inspector Smanga Dladla, 31, Inspector Colani Senzo […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-african-court-denies-bail-to-traffic-officers-in-nigerian-murder-case/

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7 d. ago Ghana Plans Nationwide Electronic Visa Rollout in First Quarter of 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-plans-nationwide-electronic-visa-rollout-in-first-quarter-of-2026/Ghana will implement a nationwide Electronic Visa policy in the first quarter of 2026 under instructions from President John Dramani Mahama, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced at the closing session of the maiden Diaspora Summit in Accra on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The policy includes special concessions for Africans in the diaspora who […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-plans-nationwide-electronic-visa-rollout-in-first-quarter-of-2026/

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7 d. ago IMANI Welcomes Sliding Scale Royalty but Questions Starting Rate for Lithium

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-welcomes-sliding-scale-royalty-but-questions-starting-rate-for-lithium/Policy think tank IMANI Africa praised the adoption of a sliding scale royalty system for lithium mining reaching 12 percent maximum but expressed disappointment with the 7 percent starting rate, arguing current market conditions justify a higher initial royalty for Ghana’s emerging lithium sector. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah laid […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-welcomes-sliding-scale-royalty-but-questions-starting-rate-for-lithium/

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7 d. ago Energy Think Tank Raises Concerns Over Management of Ghana Oil Blocks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-think-tank-raises-concerns-over-management-of-ghana-oil-blocks/The Africa Centre for Energy Policy has questioned the management of Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector, alleging oil exploration companies maintain dormant blocks through extensions that may violate Petroleum Agreement terms and undermine sector development. Executive Director Ben Boakye stated during a recent policy discussion that most contracted oil blocks have seen minimal exploration activity despite […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-think-tank-raises-concerns-over-management-of-ghana-oil-blocks/

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8 d. ago Africa Investment Network Urges Ghana to Remove Investment Barriers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-investment-network-urges-ghana-to-remove-investment-barriers/The founder and chief executive officer of the Africa Investment Network has urged policy makers to remove barriers that discourage investment in Ghana, warning the country risks losing capital to competitors like Kenya and South Africa. Jane Reindorf made the appeal during the two day Global Africa Summit held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-investment-network-urges-ghana-to-remove-investment-barriers/

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8 d. ago IMANI Questions Petroleum Tax Collection Amid Revenue Leakage Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-petroleum-tax-collection-amid-revenue-leakage-concerns/Policy think tank IMANI Africa has raised concerns about possible revenue leakages in Ghana’s petroleum sector, doubting whether the state collects and accounts for full taxes due from fuel imports and sales. Franklin Cudjoe, founder and president of IMANI Africa, revealed troubling patterns in petroleum taxation data following a meeting with the International Monetary Fund […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-petroleum-tax-collection-amid-revenue-leakage-concerns/

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9 d. ago Techiman police arrest suspects in Twumia; Ghetto destroyed in Aworano

A coordinated police operation in two communities led to multiple arrests and the disruption of alleged drug-related activity on Thursday, December 18, in the Bono East Region.

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9 d. ago Techiman police arrest suspects in Twimea; Ghetto destroyed in Aworano

A coordinated police operation in two communities led to multiple arrests and the disruption of alleged drug-related activity on Thursday, December 18, in the Bono East Region.

Events

9 d. ago Global Africa Summit Accra 2025 rallies investors, diaspora and policymakers to boost trade and growth

The Africa Investment Network successfully convened the Global Africa Summit Accra 2025 on December 11 and 12 at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, bringing together policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, diaspora leaders and development partners from across Africa and the global diaspora to advance trade, investment and inclusive economic growth.

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1 week ago African Leaders Gather in Accra for Inaugural Summit on Continental Unity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-leaders-gather-in-accra-for-inaugural-summit-on-continental-unity/The inaugural African Summit themed Building a New United Africa opened on December 16, 2025 in Accra bringing together approximately 1,000 participants including African leaders, policymakers and development partners to build consensus on a more integrated interdependent and interconnected Africa. The two day event aims to move Africa from talk to action on continental unity […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-leaders-gather-in-accra-for-inaugural-summit-on-continental-unity/

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1 week ago Fidelity Bank hosts Colombian veep, leading strategic push for direct Ghana

Fidelity Bank Ghana has positioned itself as the financial anchor for a new era of South-South cooperation, following a high-level strategic dialogue with Francia Elena Márquez Mina, Vice President of Colombia, at the Bank’s Headquarters in Accra.

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1 week ago Garnacho double at cardiff takes Chelsea through into EFL semis

Chelsea held off League One leaders Cardiff City to secure their place in the EFL Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought and absorbing win in south Wales.

Sport

1 week ago Ghana’s 2026 Health Budget rises but falls short of global benchmarks – CHPDA

Ghana’s health budget for 2026 has increased significantly, but it remains below regional and global financing benchmarks required to achieve universal health coverage and key health targets under the Sustainable Development Goals, according to the Center for Health Policy and Development-Africa (CHPDA). The policy think tank says the government has allocated GHS 34.2 billion to […]

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