31 m. ago Mahama describes surge in chieftaincy and ethnic conflicts as ‘a major headache’

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep concern over the escalating number of chieftaincy, ethnic and land-related conflicts emerging across the country, warning that the trend has become a “major headache” for his government.

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76 m. ago COPEC warns BoG must step in as cedi spirals after black market swoops

Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, says the Bank of Ghana must urgently intervene to stabilise the forex market following the swoop on black market dealers.

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6 h. ago Aircraft Delivery Shortfalls Cost Airlines Eleven Billion Dollars in 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aircraft-delivery-shortfalls-cost-airlines-eleven-billion-dollars-in-2025/The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warns aircraft availability remains a significant constraint on industry growth as delivery shortfalls reach 5,300 aircraft. Willie Walsh, IATA Director General, stated December 9 in Geneva that airlines face higher leasing costs, reduced scheduling flexibility and delayed sustainability gains due to aerospace supply chain bottlenecks. New aircraft deliveries began […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aircraft-delivery-shortfalls-cost-airlines-eleven-billion-dollars-in-2025/

Economics

6 h. ago Aviation Industry Warns Mandates Stall Sustainable Fuel Production Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aviation-industry-warns-mandates-stall-sustainable-fuel-production-growth/The International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production will slow sharply in 2026 as poorly designed European mandates inflate costs without accelerating supply. Willie Walsh, IATA Director General, stated December 9 in Geneva that mandates have failed to increase production needed for aviation decarbonization goals. SAF output is expected to reach […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aviation-industry-warns-mandates-stall-sustainable-fuel-production-growth/

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7 h. ago Medical Trust Fund seeks corporate Ghana partnership to retool hospitals across the country

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) is calling on Corporate Ghana to urgently partner with the state in retooling hospitals across the country, warning that the “cost of inaction will be catastrophic.”

Politics

8 h. ago Election Watchdog Warns Kpandai Reruns Expose Deep Electoral System Lapses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/election-watchdog-warns-kpandai-reruns-expose-deep-electoral-system-lapses/Election Watch Ghana (EWG) has raised strong concerns over the recurring reruns of elections in the Kpandai constituency, cautioning that the trend is placing an unnecessary burden on public finances and eroding confidence in the country’s electoral processes. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the non partisan elections watchdog said the repeated polls in specific […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/election-watchdog-warns-kpandai-reruns-expose-deep-electoral-system-lapses/

Events

8 h. ago Health Rights Group Identifies Four Critical Gaps in 2026 Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-rights-group-identifies-four-critical-gaps-in-2026-budget/The government has described its 2026 budget as the most people focused and health centred in recent years, announcing a record 34 billion Ghana cedis allocation for the health sector. However, the Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights (ARHR), a leading health rights coalition in Ghana, warns that four persistent, important gaps threaten to undermine the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-rights-group-identifies-four-critical-gaps-in-2026-budget/

Politics

9 h. ago Bank of Ghana Seeks Public Comments on Non Interest Banking Guidelines

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-seeks-public-comments-on-non-interest-banking-guidelines/The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has invited the banking industry, financial technology companies and the general public to submit comments on its draft guidelines for the regulation and supervision of non-interest banking in Ghana by December 24, 2025. The exposure draft, issued in accordance with the Central Bank’s Procedures for Issuance of Directives (2020), aims […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-seeks-public-comments-on-non-interest-banking-guidelines/

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9 h. ago Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros in US$82.7 Billion Entertainment Deal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/netflix-to-acquire-warner-bros-in-us82-7-billion-entertainment-deal/Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros., including HBO Max and HBO, in a transformative $82.7 billion deal announced Friday that reshapes the global entertainment landscape. The transaction values Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) at $27.75 per share, with an equity value of $72 billion. The acquisition brings together Netflix’s streaming platform, which serves over 300 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/netflix-to-acquire-warner-bros-in-us82-7-billion-entertainment-deal/

Events

10 h. ago Ghana Launches Digital Portal for Immigration and Citizenship Services

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-digital-portal-for-immigration-and-citizenship-services/The Ministry of the Interior launched its Online Digital Services Portal on December 10, 2025, enabling electronic processing of citizenship, immigration and regulatory services previously handled through manual documentation systems. Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak unveiled the platform at a press briefing in Accra, with full operational capacity scheduled for December 15. The portal will […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-digital-portal-for-immigration-and-citizenship-services/

Politics

12 h. ago PUWU congratulates Acting ECG Boss Kpekpena on Ghana Energy Awards CEO win

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/puwu-congratulates-acting-ecg-boss-kpekpena-on-ghana-energy-awards-ceo-win/The Public Utility Workers Union (PUWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana has lauded Ing. Kwame Kpekpena, Acting Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), for being named CEO of the Year (Power) at the 2025 Ghana Energy Awards. In a statement signed by Mr Timothy Nyame, PUWU General Secretary, the union […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/puwu-congratulates-acting-ecg-boss-kpekpena-on-ghana-energy-awards-ceo-win/

Events

12 h. ago Ghana must take galamsey ‘seriously’ to win the fight – Chinese Ambassador

The Chinese Embassy in Ghana has reiterated its full commitment to supporting the government’s campaign against illegal mining (galamsey) but issued a sharp warning that the endemic problem requires a significantly more determined and serious national approach from both the government and its citizens.

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13 h. ago Expose and punish those profiting from conflicts — Prof Kwesi Aning urges authorities

Security consultant Professor Kwesi Aning has urged authorities to punish and publicly name individuals who profit from conflicts in the country, arguing that such action would serve as a strong deterrent.

Politics

13 h. ago Justin Kodua questions constitutional basis for declared vacancy in Kpandai

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has raised concerns over Parliament’s notification to the Electoral Commission (EC) declaring a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency, describing the move as questionable and lacking a clear constitutional basis.

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14 h. ago Ambassador Tong Defa urges Chinese nationals to abide by Ghana’s laws

The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, today delivered an address on the deep partnership between China and Ghana in the mining sector, strongly reiterating the Chinese government's policy that its nationals overseas must strictly adhere to local laws.

Politics

16 h. ago Let’s see what happens on December 30 – Matthew Nyindam on Kpandai rerun

Former Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, says he is unfazed by developments surrounding the upcoming parliamentary rerun ordered for the constituency, insisting that the process leading to the December 30 election appears “orchestrated.”

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16 h. ago Nyindam accuses NDC of orchestrating Kpandai rerun, says he’s “not worried”

Former Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, has alleged that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is behind the forthcoming parliamentary rerun, arguing that the 2024 election was conducted transparently and without fault.

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17 h. ago IMANI raises red flag over 45% profit margin in withdrawn lithium agreement

Policy think tank IMANI Africa has urged Parliament to conduct an independent profitability assessment of the Ewoyaa lithium project, warning that the foreign partners stand to make profit margins of up to 45% even before taxes far above global industry averages.

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17 h. ago Election Watch Ghana warns parties against boycotting Kpandai rerun

Election Watch Ghana has appealed to all major political parties—particularly the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC)—to fully participate in the forthcoming Kpandai by-election, cautioning that the credibility of Ghana’s democracy depends on broad and active engagement.

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18 h. ago The black race isn’t inferior; we’ll stand up for our people – Ablakwa on spat with Israel

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has issued a warning against the demeaning treatment of Ghanaians abroad, asserting that the black race is not inferior and that the country will always defend the dignity of its citizens.

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