2 h. ago The Inconvenient Truth: Deliverism not the Barracks must hold Africa together

Across the African continent, an old political conversation has returned with troubling familiarity. Yet beneath the surface, something far more profound is shifting. The resurgence of coups does not indicate a renewed attraction to military rule. Instead, it exposes a quiet but powerful realisation that has spread through towns, cities and villages: citizens fear stagnation more than they fear soldiers.

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2 h. ago Asantehene to Present Bawku Mediation Report to President on December 16

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-to-present-bawku-mediation-report-to-president-on-december-16/The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will formally present his report and recommendations on the Bawku conflict mediation to President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Presidency. The ceremony scheduled for 4:00 in the afternoon marks a critical step in national efforts to resolve the decades-long ethnic and chieftaincy dispute. Felix […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-to-present-bawku-mediation-report-to-president-on-december-16/

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2 h. ago President Mahama Calls for Private Sector Investment in Africa Health Systems

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-calls-for-private-sector-investment-in-africa-health-systems/President John Dramani Mahama urged private sector players to collaborate with African governments through co-investment in the continent’s health industrialization during the opening of the World Health Expo Leaders Africa Summit in Accra on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The president emphasized Africa’s readiness to move beyond dependency toward partnerships defined by innovation and shared values. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-calls-for-private-sector-investment-in-africa-health-systems/

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4 h. ago Halt ratification of revised lithium agreement between Ghana and Barari

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has urged Parliament to halt the ratification of the Revised Lithium Agreement between Ghana and Barari, currently before the House. According to the economic and policy think tank, this is critical because the agreement in its current form is not only a continuation of the colonial-type agreements Ghana has […]

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6 h. ago GhanaFest Europe debuts in The Hague, showcasing trade and culture

The inaugural "GhanaFest Europe: Live in Holland Trade & Cultural Expo" concluded last week in The Hague, marking a new chapter in Ghana–Netherlands economic and cultural ties.

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6 h. ago Rules being twisted to perpetrate injustice – Oppong Nkrumah on NPP’s withdrawal of cooperation

Ofoase Ayirebi MP, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has accused parliamentary authorities of manipulating procedural rules to the detriment of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus, following a controversial letter circulating on social media that claims the Speaker has declared the Kpandai seat vacant.

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7 h. ago Africa’s Youth Unemployment Crisis Demands A New Social Contract

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-youth-unemployment-crisis-demands-a-new-social-contract/Across Africa, a quiet but urgent debate is unfolding—one that goes far beyond job statistics or economic forecasts. It is a debate about dignity, opportunity, and the future of a continent whose demographic trajectory is unlike any other. With more than 60 percent of Africans under the age of 25, the question of how to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-youth-unemployment-crisis-demands-a-new-social-contract/

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8 h. ago Many women suffer in silence under domestic abuse – SYA Empowerment Network

As the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence nears its conclusion on 10 December, advocates are urging society to confront the hidden realities of abuse against women.

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9 h. ago Asantehene to present Bawku mediation report to Mahama on Dec. 16

President John Mahama is set to receive the final report and recommendations on the mediation of the Bawku conflict from the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

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11 h. ago Police deployed to major cities in Tanzania ahead of planned protests

The streets in major cities across Tanzania were deserted early on Tuesday as the government urged citizens to stay home for Independence Day celebrations.

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13 h. ago Mahama urges stronger global partnerships to transform Africa’s healthcare future

President John Mahama has urged global African leaders to strengthen partnerships and strategic collaborations aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the continent.

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13 h. ago ECOWAS declares regional state of emergency over rising coups, security threats

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a regional state of emergency, citing escalating political instability and security threats across several member states. The announcement was made by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, during the 55th session of the Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial level in Abuja on Tuesday. Omar Touray said the worsening situation in the sub-region demands urgent attention and collective action.

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14 h. ago Okyenhene rules on Kyebi Zongo chieftaincy dispute, declares Alhaji Sanusi as validly elected

The Okyehene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has delivered a ruling on the prolonged chieftaincy dispute in the Kyebi Zongo, urging all parties to give peace a chance.

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14 h. ago Include All Political Parties in Bawku Mediation Presentation — PNC Chairman Government

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/include-all-political-parties-in-bawku-mediation-presentation-pnc-chairman-government/The National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Samson Awingobit Asaki, has called on the government to extend invitations to all political parties for Thursday’s presentation of the Bawku Mediation Report to President John Dramani Mahama. The presentation, scheduled for December 11, will be led by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who has […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/include-all-political-parties-in-bawku-mediation-presentation-pnc-chairman-government/

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14 h. ago Include All Political Parties in Bawku Mediation Presentation — PNC Chairman

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/include-all-political-parties-in-bawku-mediation-presentation-pnc-chairman-government/The National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Samson Awingobit Asaki, has called on the government to extend invitations to all political parties for Thursday’s presentation of the Bawku Mediation Report to President John Dramani Mahama. The presentation, scheduled for December 11, will be led by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who has […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/include-all-political-parties-in-bawku-mediation-presentation-pnc-chairman-government/

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16 h. ago GACC urges stronger youth action in Ghana’s fight against corruption

The Executive Secretary of the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), Mrs Emefa Beauty Nartey, has called on all Ghanaians to join forces against corruption, emphasising the critical role of the country’s youth in shaping a transparent and accountable future.

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17 h. ago Kpandai chiefs urge President Mahama to intervene in election rerun dispute  

The chiefs of the Kpandai district have rejected the Tamale High Court order for a rerun of the parliamentary election, citing concerns over the court's decision and its potential impact on community peace. 

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18 h. ago Ghana’s public debate too emotional, not driven by data – Prof Bokpin

Economics professor Godfred Bokpin has criticised the quality of Ghana’s national conversations, arguing that far too many public debates are shaped by emotion rather than evidence. He says the country must urgently elevate the role of data in public policy, decision-making and everyday discourse. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Forum for Data Producers, Users and […]

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19 h. ago Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh urges constitutional overhaul to fix OSP challenges

Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Prof. Henry Kwasi Prempeh, is urging a full constitutional review to resolve the persistent controversies surrounding the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), warning that incremental fixes will not save the institution.

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19 h. ago Mahama to receive final Bawku peace mediation report on December 11

President John Dramani Mahama is set to receive the final report on the Bawku peace mediation process on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at a ceremony scheduled for the Jubilee House.

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