5 h. ago 2026 World Cup: Ghana can compete with England in Group L – UK

Ghana will face the Three Lions, who are ranked 4th in the world, for the first time in a competitive match.

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39 h. ago Ghana more stable, freer for journalists one year after elections – Mustapha Gbande

Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, says Ghana is enjoying a more stable political climate and greater media freedom a year after the 7th December 2024 general elections. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, Gbande argued that the country has seen “a stabilised society of unism” under the current administration. He said the public no longer feels that “a small group of families want to capture this nation,” a claim often echoed during the 2024 campaign season.

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4 d. ago Rising attacks on journalists demand better coordination with Security agencies — MFWA

Programmes Director for Freedom of Expression and Digital Rights at the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Dora Boamah Mawutor, has called for improved collaboration between the media and security agencies to address the rising incidents of attacks against journalists in Ghana. 

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9 d. ago GJA Ashanti Regional Chair urges responsible journalism in era of new media

Mr Kofi Adu Domfeh, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has called for stronger adherence to responsible journalism amid the rapidly evolving media landscape.

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9 d. ago Harley Reed Equips Journalists with ESG Skills To Drive Accountability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/harley-reed-equips-journalists-with-esg-skills-to-drive-accountability/Story By: Dennis Ato Keelson Harley Reed, a renowned international professional services firm, has organised a capacity-building training on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability for editors and senior journalists from various media outlets in Accra. The one-day training, which brought together about twenty (20) journalists, was held at Harley Reed’s head office in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/harley-reed-equips-journalists-with-esg-skills-to-drive-accountability/

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1 week ago Concerns deepen over declining safety of journalists in Ghana

Stakeholders in Ghana’s media and security sectors are raising fresh concerns about the deteriorating safety of journalists, following new findings that show the country has slipped from 50th position in 2024 to 52nd in 2025 on the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Index.

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1 week ago Journalists must prioritise credibility and safety — GJA Ashanti Chairperson

Ashanti Regional Chairperson of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Kofi Adu Domfeh, says Ghana’s development hinges on a responsible, ethical and trusted media. He believes the media remains the country’s most important infrastructure for progress, shaping public discourse and strengthening institutions.

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1 week ago Our biggest enemy in galamsey fight is political interference – Erastus Asare Donkor

Investigative journalist Erastus Asare Donkor has delivered a scathing critique of Ghana’s prolonged and largely unsuccessful fight against illegal mining, insisting that political interference—not ignorance or lack of capacity—is the single biggest obstacle crippling the nation’s efforts.

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2 w. ago Journalist Criticizes Political Inconsistency Over Presidential Aircraft Debate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/journalist-criticizes-political-inconsistency-over-presidential-aircraft-debate/Journalist Peter Ankomah has criticized what he describes as political inconsistency surrounding government plans to acquire new presidential aircraft, linking the issue to the fatal military helicopter crash that killed eight people including two cabinet ministers in August 2025. Speaking on Movement TV, Ankomah argued that the national conversation around presidential jets has been shaped […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/journalist-criticizes-political-inconsistency-over-presidential-aircraft-debate/

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2 w. ago GACC, ACEP, GII and FCDO Train Journalists on Audit Reporting and Anti

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gacc-acep-gii-and-fcdo-train-journalists-on-audit-reporting-and-anti-corruption-tools/The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), in partnership with the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the Ghana Audit Service, and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), has held an intensive capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening journalists’ skills in analysing Auditor-General’s Reports and effectively using the CitizensEye App for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gacc-acep-gii-and-fcdo-train-journalists-on-audit-reporting-and-anti-corruption-tools/

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2 w. ago Defend Media Freedom: Ghana cannot afford a return to criminal libel through the back door

Ghana has long prided itself on its reputation as a beacon of democracy and press freedom in Africa. The repeal of the Criminal Libel Law in 2001 was a defining moment that affirmed the country’s commitment to free expression and the protection of journalists. Yet recent actions by the Ghana Police Service suggest a worrying […]

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2 w. ago Investigative Journalist Responds to OSP Release of Mugshots in SML Scandal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/investigative-journalist-responds-to-osp-release-of-mugshots-in-sml-scandal/Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has reacted publicly after the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) released mugshots of individuals charged with former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in the Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) corruption case. In a statement, Manasseh identified Evans Adusei as a central figure appearing in the released images, describing him as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/investigative-journalist-responds-to-osp-release-of-mugshots-in-sml-scandal/

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3 w. ago Transparency International Ghana Highlights Sextortion as Silent Corruption Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/transparency-international-ghana-highlights-sextortion-as-silent-corruption-crisis/Civil society and media practitioners must intensify efforts against corruption’s gender dimensions, particularly sextortion, according to the head of Transparency International Ghana. Mary Awelana Addah, Executive Director of the organization formerly known as Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), delivered the call during a capacity-building workshop for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and journalists focused on anti-corruption strategies […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/transparency-international-ghana-highlights-sextortion-as-silent-corruption-crisis/

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3 w. ago IFEJ To Gov’t: Prioritize Growth, Accountability In 2026 Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ifej-to-govt-prioritize-growth-accountability-in-2026-budget/IFEJ Calls for Realism, Transparency, and Reform Ahead of Ghana’s 2026 Budget Presentation Accra, Ghana — November 13, 2025 The Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists (IFEJ) has released a public statement outlining its expectations for Ghana’s 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, which is scheduled to be presented to Parliament today by Finance Minister […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ifej-to-govt-prioritize-growth-accountability-in-2026-budget/

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3 w. ago Samini explains what went wrong during his GJA Awards performance

Reggae and Dancehall artiste Samini has shed light on the technical challenges that affected his performance at the just-ended Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards.

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3 w. ago Five New Members Join PIAC to Strengthen Petroleum Revenue Oversight

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/five-new-members-join-piac-to-strengthen-petroleum-revenue-oversight/The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Ghana’s independent petroleum revenue watchdog, has sworn in five new members to replace outgoing representatives whose tenure on the committee has ended. The new appointees include Mr. Zamboanga Rufai Saminu of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Ms. Veronica Adigbo of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), and Nana Soglo […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/five-new-members-join-piac-to-strengthen-petroleum-revenue-oversight/

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4 w. ago GJA Awards 2024: African Eye Report’s Editor Wins Best Reporting In Documentary Award

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gja-awards-2024-african-eye-reports-editor-wins-best-reporting-in-documentary-award/Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, the Editor-In-Chief of African Eye Report, a leading Pan-African economic, business, banking and finance, mining and energy news website, has been adjudged Best Reporting In Documentary (Online) {2024} Awards at the just-ended 29th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards. His story titled-‘How Ghana Is Wasting Its Abundant Water Resources’ was adjudged as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gja-awards-2024-african-eye-reports-editor-wins-best-reporting-in-documentary-award/

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4 w. ago Four journalists discharged after EPA assignment accident; one remains hospitalized

Four journalists involved in a road accident while covering an Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) assignment have been discharged from hospital, the Ashanti regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has confirmed.

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4 w. ago Sports Ministry hails Muftawu Nabila Abdulai for winning GJA Sports Journalist of the Year for the second consecutive time

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has congratulated JoySports journalist Muftawu Nabila Abdulai for being named the Sports Journalist of the Year at the 29th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards held in Kumasi.

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4 w. ago You’re an inspiration to young people in Walewale Constituency and North East Region

The Member of Parliament for the Walewale Constituency, Dr Tia Kabiru Mahama, has congratulated Muftawu Nabila Abdulai for being named the Sports Journalist of the Year for the second consecutive time at the 29th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards held in Kumasi on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

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