13 h. ago The Paradox of power: Why military coups in Africa perpetuate rather than solve governance crises

The resurgence of military coups across Africa since 2020 represents a troubling regression in the continent's democratic trajectory. From the attempted coup in Benin on December 7, 2025, led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, to the successful overthrow in Guinea-Bissau on November 26, 2025, orchestrated by Brigadier General Dinis Incanha, the contemporary landscape reveals a disturbing pattern. This wave includes coups in Gabon (August 30, 2023) under General Brice Oligui Nguema, Niger (July 26, 2023) by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the dual coups in Burkina Faso (September 30, 2022, and January 24, 2022) led first by Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba and then Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Sudan's October 25, 2021, power grab by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Guinea's September 5, 2021, takeover by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, and Mali's May 24, 2021, coup orchestrated by Colonel Assimi Goïta. These events underscore a fundamental paradox: while military coups often emerge ...

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15 h. ago West Africa’s Coup Season Should Alarm Ghana: Politics Turns On Moments, Not Models

Politics often pivots on moments of rupture, and it is in those ruptures that new political calculations are made. West Africa is now living through such a moment. The recent celebration of Burkina Faso’s governance experiment, praised even in circles far beyond the continent, has created a dangerous psychological opening across the sub-region. Whether we […]

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17 h. ago Signal Bureau Training Centre to be established in the Volta Region – Mahama

Ghana’s quest to strengthen national security and become a regional hub for intelligence training has received a major boost as President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the Signal Bureau has secured 100 acres of land in Hohoe, in the Volta Region, to establish a National Signals Bureau Intelligence Training Academy.

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17 h. ago Signal Bureau Training Centre to be established in the Volta Region

Ghana’s quest to strengthen national security and become a regional hub for intelligence training has received a major boost as President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the Signal Bureau has secured 100 acres of land in Hohoe, in the Volta Region, to establish a National Signals Bureau Intelligence Training Academy.

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49 h. ago Africa We Want Summit Highlights Technology and Trade for Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-we-want-summit-highlights-technology-and-trade-for-growth/The 2025 Africa We Want Summit convened entrepreneurs, policymakers and young innovators in Accra to discuss how technology, trade and entrepreneurship can accelerate the continent’s economic transformation through digitalisation and regional integration. Held at Mountville International University College, the summit focused on creating competitive African enterprises under the theme Unlocking Africa’s Market: Technology, Trade and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-we-want-summit-highlights-technology-and-trade-for-growth/

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4 d. ago Remit Choice Unveils Millions Cedi Christmas Campaign: A Paradigm Shift in Diaspora Empowerment and Collective Rewards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, JAK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/remit-choice-unveils-millions-cedi-christmas-campaign-a-paradigm-shift-in-diaspora-empowerment-and-collective-rewards/As the festive season approaches, Remit Choice is pioneering a transformative approach to digital remittances with the launch of the Ghana Millions Cedi Christmas campaign. This initiative transcends a typical seasonal promotion, establishing itself as a robust mechanism for community engagement, trust reinforcement, and mutual support within the Ghanaian diaspora. Featuring an estimated prize pool […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, JAK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/remit-choice-unveils-millions-cedi-christmas-campaign-a-paradigm-shift-in-diaspora-empowerment-and-collective-rewards/

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4 d. ago Ghana Launches Landmark Youth Tracker, YouthXplore App and AgTractive Campaign to Drive Digital Transformation and Youth Employment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-landmark-youth-tracker-youthxplore-app-and-agtractive-campaign-to-drive-digital-transformation-and-youth-employment/The Ministry of Youth Development and Employment (MYDE) on Tuesday launched three major national initiatives — the National Youth Tracker Platform, the YouthXplore Mobile App, and the AGRA-driven AgTractive Campaign — marking a decisive national shift toward digitally coordinated youth development, data-driven policy planning, and renewed youth engagement in modern agriculture. The event, held in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-landmark-youth-tracker-youthxplore-app-and-agtractive-campaign-to-drive-digital-transformation-and-youth-employment/

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5 d. ago Burkina Faso Reiterates Firm Support for Morocco’s Territorial Integrity, Welcomes Security Council’s Resolution 2797

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Kwabena Adu Koranteng, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/burkina-faso-reiterates-firm-support-for-moroccos-territorial-integrity-welcomes-security-councils-resolution-2797/Burkina Faso reiterated Tuesday its firm and unwavering support for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Morocco, while welcoming the adoption by the UN Security Council of historic Resolution 2797, which enshrines, within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty, the autonomy plan proposed by the Kingdom as a serious, credible, and lasting basis for reaching […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Kwabena Adu Koranteng, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/burkina-faso-reiterates-firm-support-for-moroccos-territorial-integrity-welcomes-security-councils-resolution-2797/

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7 d. ago GIFF holds 28th AGM ON digital transformation in freight forwarding

The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) has held its 28th Annual General Meeting in Koforidua, focusing on the rapid evolution of technology in the logistics and freight forwarding industry. This year’s AGM was held under the theme “Digital Transformation in Freight Forwarding: Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Service Delivery.” Delivering a key note address, the […]

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7 d. ago Poor governance breeds coups, ECOWAS and AU must step in – Dr Lassane Quederago

Dr Lassane Quederago, a political analyst and researcher from Burkina Faso, has called on regional and continental bodies to take proactive steps against poor governance in Africa, warning that inaction can pave the way for political instability, including military coups.

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1 week ago AfCFTA chief urges African nations to harness potential for development

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afcfta-chief-urges-african-nations-to-harness-potential-for-development/Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Wamkele Keabetswe Mene has urged African countries to turn their potential into inclusive prosperity.  Addressing participants at the Africa Globalized Investment Summit on Wednesday in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, Mene said that the global economy is undergoing profound shifts, from supply chain realignments to digital transformation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afcfta-chief-urges-african-nations-to-harness-potential-for-development/

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1 week ago World Health Expo (WHX) Leaders Africa confirms Ministerial Delegation, Speaker Roster and Core Plan to Shape a Unified Health Agenda for Africa’s Next Decade

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-health-expo-whx-leaders-africa-confirms-ministerial-delegation-speaker-roster-and-core-plan-to-shape-a-unified-health-agenda-for-africas-next-decade/WHX Leaders Africa has today confirmed a strong ministerial delegation, a diverse line-up of global and regional health leaders, and a comprehensive agenda for its 2025 summit in Accra. This year’s conference builds on the rising momentum behind digital transformation, local manufacturing, improved supply chains and integrated primary care. The conference aims to accelerate delivery […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-health-expo-whx-leaders-africa-confirms-ministerial-delegation-speaker-roster-and-core-plan-to-shape-a-unified-health-agenda-for-africas-next-decade/

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1 week ago IBM Accelerates Digital Transformation for Toyota South Africa Motors with SAP S/4HANA Upgrades

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ibm-accelerates-digital-transformation-for-toyota-south-africa-motors-with-sap-s-4hana-upgrades/IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the successful delivery of two major SAP S/4HANA system upgrades for Toyota South Africa Motors (Toyota), marking a significant milestone in the automotive leader’s enterprise-wide modernization journey. The projects, executed by IBM in collaboration with SAP, underscore IBM’s commitment to helping organizations achieve operational agility, business resilience, and data-driven decision-making. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ibm-accelerates-digital-transformation-for-toyota-south-africa-motors-with-sap-s-4hana-upgrades/

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2 w. ago Ghana Must Act Swiftly to Lead Africa’s Digital Future — Chamber CEO

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-must-act-swiftly-to-lead-africas-digital-future-chamber-ceo/The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah, has urged Ghana to urgently strengthen its policy direction, investment incentives, and affordability measures to fully seize the next wave of digital transformation sweeping across Africa. Ghana Progressing — But Challenges Persist She noted  that Ghana’s network coverage is well over 90 percent, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-must-act-swiftly-to-lead-africas-digital-future-chamber-ceo/

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2 w. ago Africa Tech 2025: MTN, Gov’t Commit to Expanding AI, Broadband, and Innovation Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-tech-2025-mtn-govt-commit-to-expanding-ai-broadband-and-innovation-growth/The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has unveiled Ghana’s ambitious digital transformation agenda, anchored on policy reforms, advanced infrastructure, and strong support for local innovators. Speaking at the Africa Tech Festival 2025 in Cape Town, Minister George said the government is committed to building a resilient digital economy through investments […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-tech-2025-mtn-govt-commit-to-expanding-ai-broadband-and-innovation-growth/

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2 w. ago Katon360 leads digital learning revolution as Prsident Mahama opens Ghanasco smart block

Katon360, a cutting-edge educational technology platform, is driving a digital transformation in Ghanaian education with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art smart classroom block at Ghana Senior High School (Ghanasco). The two-storey digital learning facility houses 10 smart classrooms, a technical room, a lecture hall, charging and repair rooms, and other auxiliary spaces. Every student receives […]

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2 w. ago Ghana’s Digital Payment Transformation Driven by Interoperability Initiatives

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-digital-payment-transformation-driven-by-interoperability-initiatives/First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Zakari Mumuni, has highlighted the remarkable transformation of Ghana’s payment ecosystem, noting that the country has expanded digital payment channels, deepened interoperability across platforms, and strengthened regulatory frameworks over the past five years. Speaking at a stakeholder workshop on the draft National Payment Systems Strategy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-digital-payment-transformation-driven-by-interoperability-initiatives/

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2 w. ago Health Minister commissions first Public Health Operations Response Centre

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has commissioned Ghana’s first Public Health Operations Response Centre, a state-of-the-art coordination hub established by the Africa CDC to boost the country’s emergency preparedness and response capacity.

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2 w. ago It’s a curse for Ghana with fertile land to be importing tomatoes, onions from Burkina Faso – Veteran journalist, Addai

Ghana’s reliance on food imports from arid, landlocked Burkina Faso has been described as a curse by Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, a veteran Ghanaian journalist.

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2 w. ago Cybastion launches American tech hub to boost digital transformation in Burkina Faso

Cybastion, a leading U.S. technology firm, has officially unveiled the American Tech Hub at the 20th annual Digital Week in Burkina Faso, aiming to accelerate the country’s digital transformation and strengthen local digital capabilities.

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