37 m. ago Benin Government Thwarts Military Coup Attempt Against President Talon

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-government-thwarts-military-coup-attempt-against-president-talon/Benin government forces successfully stopped a military coup attempt on Sunday, December 7, 2025, after soldiers briefly seized state television and declared President Patrice Talon removed from office. The incident began early Sunday morning when mutinous troops led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri stormed the national television station in Cotonou. The soldiers, calling themselves the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-government-thwarts-military-coup-attempt-against-president-talon/

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75 m. ago Sammy Darko’s indicting comments put OSP under fire in AB Adjei case – Manasseh Azure

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni says comments made by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP)’s Director of Strategy, Research and Communications, Samuel Appiah Darko, amount to an indictment of the OSP’s own handling of the AB Adjei corruption case.

Events

1 hour ago Sudan Kindergarten Drone Strike Kills Dozens Including Children

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sudan-kindergarten-drone-strike-kills-dozens-including-children/Drone strikes in Kalogi, a town in South Kordofan region of Sudan, have killed dozens of people including at least 33 children, according to medical groups, amid renewed fighting in the country’s brutal civil war. The attack targeted a kindergarten twice and led to urgent calls from humanitarian groups and UN agencies for an immediate […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sudan-kindergarten-drone-strike-kills-dozens-including-children/

Events

2 h. ago Africa Green Economy Summit Unveils 30 Investment Ready Projects

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-green-economy-summit-unveils-30-investment-ready-projects/Africa is set to showcase nearly 30 pioneering green economy projects at the 2026 Africa Green Economy Summit, representing a carefully vetted pipeline of investment opportunities across energy, agriculture, transport, water and climate technology sectors. The initiatives, selected from over 100 applications by leading investors, promise to deliver cutting edge solutions capable of attracting significant […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-green-economy-summit-unveils-30-investment-ready-projects/

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2 h. ago KNUST launches Nkabom collaborative project to transform Ghana’s agri

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has officially launched the Nkabom Collaborative Project, a flagship initiative aimed at transforming Ghana’s agri-food and nutrition ecosystem. Speaking at the launch on Farmers’ Day, Mr Piere Brunache Jr., Director of the Nkabom Collaborative Secretariat at McGill University, Canada, described the project as a platform that will create thousands of jobs and support the development of small- and medium-sized enterprises.

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2 h. ago Korle Bu surgeon raises alarm over breast cancer surge; calls for more treatment centres nationwide

A General Surgeon at the Breast Cancer Unit of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Josephine Nsaful, has called for the creation of additional cancer centres across Ghana to help manage the country’s growing breast cancer burden.

Science

2 h. ago EU Envoy Calls Ghana Partnership Indispensable Amid Sahel Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-envoy-calls-ghana-partnership-indispensable-amid-sahel-crisis/The European Union Special Representative for the Sahel has urged stronger cooperation between Ghana and the EU, describing the relationship as indispensable as violent extremism and political instability intensify across the Sahel region. João Cravinho said his three day mission to Ghana reinforced the EU’s conviction that Ghana is both a reliable and necessary partner […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-envoy-calls-ghana-partnership-indispensable-amid-sahel-crisis/

Events

2 h. ago Food and Beverages Association Calls for Tariff Suspension Over Utility Mismanagement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/food-and-beverages-association-calls-for-tariff-suspension-over-utility-mismanagement/The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has demanded immediate suspension of recent utility price increases, arguing that chronic inefficiency and financial waste at state utilities make the new charges unjustifiable. FABAG says consumers should not bear the burden of operational failures at the Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Water Company Ltd. The Public […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/food-and-beverages-association-calls-for-tariff-suspension-over-utility-mismanagement/

Society

2 h. ago Ejisu celebrates national farmers’ day, calls for investment and innovation in agriculture

The 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration in Ejisu concluded on a high note with a renewed call for sustained investment, innovation, and policy support to strengthen Ghana’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the event, Alexander Owusu, representing the Member of Parliament for Ejisu, lauded the dedication and resilience of local farmers. “As a constituency, we value our farmers. Hon. Kwabena Boateng believes that rewarding excellence motivates more excellence.

Culture

2 h. ago Competition Bill Remains Unpassed Twenty Years After Initial Drafting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/competition-bill-remains-unpassed-twenty-years-after-initial-drafting/CUTS International is raising concerns over prolonged delays in passage of Ghana’s Competition Bill, which has gathered dust for 20 years after being drafted in 2005. The policy think tank highlighted the stark contrast between the bill’s stagnation and the successful implementation of the National Petroleum Authority Act, which was drafted the same year and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/competition-bill-remains-unpassed-twenty-years-after-initial-drafting/

Politics

2 h. ago Stanbic Bank Chief Calls for Parliament Approved Long Term Development Framework

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stanbic-bank-chief-calls-for-parliament-approved-long-term-development-framework/Kwamina Asomaning, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana and President of the Ghana Association of Banks, has called for a Parliament approved long term development framework to safeguard investor confidence and ensure continuity across political administrations. The banking executive made the appeal at the Stanbic Graphic Business Breakfast Meeting, emphasizing that predictability remains fundamental to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stanbic-bank-chief-calls-for-parliament-approved-long-term-development-framework/

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2 h. ago Ghana’s future football stars shine as Adrobaa R/C wins Milo U

Adrobaa Roman Catholic School from the Ahafo Region has been crowned champions of the Milo U-13 Champions League, marking the return of one of Ghana’s most celebrated grassroots football tournaments after a six-year hiatus. Speaking at the finals held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Paa Joe Park in Kumasi on Saturday, December 6, Nestlé Ghana Managing Director, Salomé Azevedo, praised the tournament for shaping young talent. “We are thrilled to witness the young talents showcasing their skills today. The kids’ performance is truly impressive, and we hope to see this tournament continue annually without interruptions,” she said.

Sport

2 h. ago Telecel Executive Calls for Academia Industry Partnership to Bridge Digital Inclusion Gap

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-executive-calls-for-academia-industry-partnership-to-bridge-digital-inclusion-gap/Telecom operators and research institutions must establish continuous exchange partnerships to develop solutions closing Africa’s digital inclusion gap, a Telecel Ghana executive told delegates at the Future of Digital Countries Africa Regional Summit in Accra. Tawa Bolarin, Director of Enterprise and Wholesale at Telecel Ghana, argued during a panel discussion that evidence led innovation remains […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-executive-calls-for-academia-industry-partnership-to-bridge-digital-inclusion-gap/

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3 h. ago Marketing Institute Urges Government Partnership to Strengthen Ghana’s National Brand Identity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/marketing-institute-urges-government-partnership-to-strengthen-ghanas-national-brand-identity/The Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana has called for enhanced government collaboration to build a competitive national identity, stating that economic transformation depends on strategic, data driven approaches to branding at the 34th President’s Ball in Accra. Michael Abbiw, President of CIMG, told members and guests that sustained national development requires defining and projecting a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/marketing-institute-urges-government-partnership-to-strengthen-ghanas-national-brand-identity/

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3 h. ago West Africa Advances Regional Power Grid Integration Following Historic Synchronisation Test

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-advances-regional-power-grid-integration-following-historic-synchronisation-test/Ghana’s Energy Minister has called for accelerated regional power integration at the 2025 West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit in Accra, citing successful grid synchronisation trials and economic benefits from deeper cooperation among member states. John Abdulai Jinapor told colleagues at the summit that West African nations must pursue full interconnection with urgency, warning that fragmented […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-advances-regional-power-grid-integration-following-historic-synchronisation-test/

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3 h. ago Ghanaian PhD students in UK face court actions over unpaid rent amid 48

Prince Komla Bansah, President of the Ghanaian PhD Cohort in the United Kingdom, has disclosed that some Ghanaian scholarship beneficiaries are being dragged before UK courts by their landlords over unpaid rent.

Society

3 h. ago Strengthening OSP Could Recover Billions Lost to Corruption – Prof Azar

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/strengthening-osp-could-recover-billions-lost-to-corruption-prof-azar/Strengthening the Office of the Special Prosecutor could become a major revenue source for Ghana if properly resourced, according to legal practitioner Prof. Stephen Asare, amid growing calls to abolish the agency over performance concerns. Prof. Asare, known as Kwaku Azar, argues that the OSP struggles not because the concept is flawed, but because it […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/strengthening-osp-could-recover-billions-lost-to-corruption-prof-azar/

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3 h. ago CUTS International pressures parliament to expedite consumer protection and competition laws

Policy think tank CUTS International has urged the Ghanaian government and Parliament to act swiftly in enacting the country’s long-awaited Consumer Protection and Competition Laws, stressing that the continued delays leave citizens vulnerable and undermine investor confidence.

Events

3 h. ago Ghanaian PhD students in UK are unable to submit their theses over unpaid fees – Cohorts President

Prince Komla Bansah, President of the Ghanaian PhD Cohort in the United Kingdom, has revealed that several Ghanaian doctoral candidates are unable to submit their completed theses due to outstanding tuition fees owed by the Government of Ghana.

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3 h. ago President Mahama reaffirms Africa’s call for reparations, cites colonial injustices

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to seeking global recognition of the transatlantic slave trade as the “greatest crime against humanity” and pushing for reparations for Africa. Speaking in an exclusive interview on China Global Television Network (CGTN), Mahama said Ghana intends to move a motion at the United Nations next year to advance the cause.

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