48 h. ago Activist Demands Galamsey Crackdown One Month After Fatal Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/activist-demands-galamsey-crackdown-one-month-after-fatal-crash/A prominent civil society leader issued an urgent call to President John Mahama for decisive action against illegal mining exactly one month after eight government officials died in a helicopter crash during an anti-galamsey mission. Nana Yaw Boakye Yiadom Opoku Agyemang, Executive Director of the Let Truth Be Told Alliance, published an open letter Friday […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/activist-demands-galamsey-crackdown-one-month-after-fatal-crash/

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3 d. ago Global Migration Forum Concludes with Call for Stronger Political Cooperation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-migration-forum-concludes-with-call-for-stronger-political-cooperation/The 15th Summit of the Global Forum on Migration and Development concluded in Colombia on Wednesday with renewed calls for enhanced international cooperation to address the mounting challenges of human mobility affecting millions worldwide. More than 800 participants from governments, civil society, the private sector, and international organizations gathered in Riohacha, Colombia, from September 2-4 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-migration-forum-concludes-with-call-for-stronger-political-cooperation/

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4 d. ago World Peace Volunteers question heavy use of State resources in Akwatia by

The World Peace Volunteers (WPV), a civil society organisation with international standing, has expressed deep concern over what it describes as the excessive use of public resources during the recently concluded Akwatia by-election.

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5 d. ago Enforce strict ESG reporting in Ghana – TSL Sustainability CEO to government

The Chief Executive Officer of TSL Sustainability Limited, Dr. Ing. Shelter Lotsu, has called on government to ensure strict enforcement for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and sustainability reporting for all companies operating in Ghana. He made the appeal at the maiden Africa Global Environmental Sustainability Summit, which gathered participants from industry, civil society, academia […]

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5 d. ago African Agriculture Group Faces Policy Influence Accusations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-agriculture-group-faces-policy-influence-accusations/A civil society organization has accused the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) of wielding inappropriate influence over agricultural policies across the continent, according to an investigative report released as AGRA hosts its African Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Senegal. The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) published findings alleging that AGRA […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-agriculture-group-faces-policy-influence-accusations/

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7 d. ago Civil Society Groups Demand Probe After Refinery Corruption Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-groups-demand-probe-after-refinery-corruption-claims/Nigerian political parties and civil society organizations are calling for judicial investigation into alleged corruption at state refineries following explosive disclosures by the new petroleum company chief executive. The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties and Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations praised NNPCL’s Bayo Ojulari for revealing what they describe as systematic sabotage under previous […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-groups-demand-probe-after-refinery-corruption-claims/

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1 week ago Unguarded election year spending partly blamed for reoccurring economic crisis

A coalition of civil society organizations, the Economic Governance Platform, has partly blamed Ghana’s recurring economic crisis on unguarded spending during election years.

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1 week ago Ghana’s Oil Revenue Transparency Under Fire as Budget Details Vanish

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-revenue-transparency-under-fire-as-budget-details-vanish/Civil society groups are raising red flags over Ghana’s oil revenue management after recent changes stripped crucial financial details from government budget statements. The shift has left watchdog organisations struggling to track how petroleum revenues are being spent. Where previous budgets clearly outlined spending from the Annual Budget Funding Amount, the current approach simply lists […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-revenue-transparency-under-fire-as-budget-details-vanish/

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1 week ago Policy Leaders Gather to Shape Ghana’s New Independent Fiscal Watchdog

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/policy-leaders-gather-to-shape-ghanas-new-independent-fiscal-watchdog/Government officials, lawmakers and development partners will meet Wednesday in Accra to design Ghana’s new Fiscal Council, an independent body tasked with monitoring the country’s financial management and debt levels. The roundtable at Tang Palace Hotel brings together representatives from Parliament, civil society organizations and researchers to discuss implementation of the council established under the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/policy-leaders-gather-to-shape-ghanas-new-independent-fiscal-watchdog/

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2 w. ago Expert panel calls for review of Ghana’s PPP regulatory framework to turbocharge infrastructure delivery

An expert panel of policymakers, academics, private sector leaders, and civil society organizations has called for urgent reforms to Ghana’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) regulatory framework in order to accelerate infrastructure delivery and attract greater private sector investment. The call was made at the 2nd PPP Expert Panel Roundtable, held at the British Council in Accra […]

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2 w. ago Nigerian Coalition Demands Extradition of Former Oil Chief in Corruption Probe

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-coalition-demands-extradition-of-former-oil-chief-in-corruption-probe/A coalition of political parties and civil society organizations is demanding the extradition of Mele Kyari, former head of Nigeria’s state oil company, following a court order freezing bank accounts linked to him. The groups describe the move as a first step in investigating what they claim is widespread looting of the country’s oil wealth. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-coalition-demands-extradition-of-former-oil-chief-in-corruption-probe/

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2 w. ago Excavator Scandal: Fresh Demands for Minister Buah’s Interdiction Amid Galamsey Cover

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/excavator-scandal-fresh-demands-for-minister-buahs-interdiction-amid-galamsey-cover-up-allegations/Pressure is intensifying on government to demonstrate transparency in the unfolding galamsey excavator scandal, with opposition lawmakers, civil society, and security analysts demanding the immediate interdiction of Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Armah Kofi Buah. The controversy stems from allegations that 41 seized excavators in Tarkwa were illegally released following backroom dealings involving high-ranking officials. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/excavator-scandal-fresh-demands-for-minister-buahs-interdiction-amid-galamsey-cover-up-allegations/

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3 w. ago Sahel Group Condemns Mali Coup Attempt, Blames Foreign Powers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sahel-group-condemns-mali-coup-attempt-blames-foreign-powers/A Bamako-based civil society network has sharply criticized last week’s failed coup in Mali, calling it a foreign-backed plot against regional sovereignty. The Sahel Solidarity Campaign Network (SaS-CaN) confirmed its support for Mali’s transitional government after authorities arrested military figures and civilians—including an alleged French agent—during the August 14 disruption. SaS-CaN’s co-founder Alimamy Bakarr Sankoh […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sahel-group-condemns-mali-coup-attempt-blames-foreign-powers/

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3 w. ago ACEP urges the media to demand accountability to transform Ghana

Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Benjamin Boakye, has challenged the media and civil society to intensify their role in demanding accountability from duty bearers, stressing that effective resource prioritisation is the key to transforming Ghana’s infrastructure and social services.

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3 w. ago Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse, Imperiling Sustainability Targets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-plastic-treaty-talks-collapse-imperiling-sustainability-targets/A critical round of UN negotiations aimed at finalizing the world’s first legally binding plastic pollution treaty ended without agreement in Geneva. This failure jeopardizes global efforts to tackle a crisis poisoning ecosystems, threatening health, and undermining key UN sustainability goals. Over 1,000 delegates from governments, industry, and civil society failed to bridge deep divides […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-plastic-treaty-talks-collapse-imperiling-sustainability-targets/

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3 w. ago Communiqué issued at the National Project Management Conference

Following extensive deliberations, expert panel sessions, and stakeholder engagements at the National Project Management Conference, attended by professionals, policymakers, development partners, academics, and civil society.

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3 w. ago West Africa Revives Regional Water Council to Boost Cooperation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-revives-regional-water-council-to-boost-cooperation/Dakar hosted the first extraordinary session of the Sub-Regional Water Resources Consultation Council (CRCRE) this week, uniting ECOWAS and UEMOA states, basin authorities, and civil society groups. The July 10–11 talks focused on accelerating drinking water access, youth training programs, and preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference. Dr. Boluwaji Onabolu of Nigeria’s FEMinWASH was […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-revives-regional-water-council-to-boost-cooperation/

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3 w. ago Ghana’s Rights Champion to Lead West Africa’s Voice at Nairobi Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-rights-champion-to-lead-west-africas-voice-at-nairobi-summit/Dr. Joseph Kobla Wemakor, founder of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), will represent Ghana and West African civil society at a pivotal Pan-African security conference in Nairobi. The high-level gathering, hosted by HAKI Africa at the Argyle Grand Hotel from August 18–19, 2025, aims to reshape Africa’s security frameworks around human rights. Handpicked to deliver […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-rights-champion-to-lead-west-africas-voice-at-nairobi-summit/

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3 w. ago Ghana Advocacy Group Pushes Parliamentary Term Limits and Gender Quotas

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-advocacy-group-pushes-parliamentary-term-limits-and-gender-quotas/A prominent civil society organization is demanding sweeping constitutional changes to overhaul Ghana’s political landscape. The New Ghana Social Justice Forum has called for a two-term limit for Members of Parliament and mandatory gender-balanced candidate lists, arguing current systems enable corruption and exclude women. In a forceful statement, the Forum condemned Ghana’s “highest bidder” political […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-advocacy-group-pushes-parliamentary-term-limits-and-gender-quotas/

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