4 h. ago Mark Zuckerberg – no, not that one – sues Facebook for account shutdowns

A US lawyer with the same name as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is suing the social media platform, arguing it keeps suspending his account while falsely accusing him of "impersonating a celebrity".

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9 h. ago Ghana Onion Farmers Push for Import Restrictions Amid Market Struggles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-onion-farmers-push-for-import-restrictions-amid-market-struggles/Local onion farmers in Ghana’s Asante Akyem North District are demanding government intervention to regulate foreign imports that they claim are devastating domestic markets despite a strong local harvest. The farmers argue that despite producing sufficient onions to meet national demand this season, cheaper imports from Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Niger continue to dominate consumer […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-onion-farmers-push-for-import-restrictions-amid-market-struggles/

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9 h. ago Egypt Slashes Rates Amid Growth Surge as North Africa Attracts Major Investments

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egypt-slashes-rates-amid-growth-surge-as-north-africa-attracts-major-investments/Egypt’s central bank delivered its most aggressive monetary policy move of 2025, cutting interest rates by 200 basis points as economic growth exceeded expectations and regional neighbors secured major international investments. The Central Bank of Egypt reduced its overnight deposit rate to 22% and lending rate to 23% on August 28, marking the third rate […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egypt-slashes-rates-amid-growth-surge-as-north-africa-attracts-major-investments/

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9 h. ago Police investigate alleged assault on Alhaji Masawudu at Akwatia 

The Akwatia District Police Command on Thursday launched investigations into an alleged assault on Alhaji Masawudu Osman, the third National Vice Chairman of the opposition NPP at Akwatia in the Eastern Region. 

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10 h. ago COCOBOD Settles GH¢2 Billion Debt Arrears as Cocoa Sector Regains Financial Stability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-settles-gh%c2%a22-billion-debt-arrears-as-cocoa-sector-regains-financial-stability/Ghana’s cocoa industry achieved a significant financial milestone as the state cocoa marketing board cleared GH¢2 billion in coupon arrears to bondholders, signaling renewed fiscal discipline in one of the country’s most critical export sectors. The Ghana Cocoa Board paid GH¢2 billion to holders of its restructured cocoa bills, now classified as bonds under the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-settles-gh%c2%a22-billion-debt-arrears-as-cocoa-sector-regains-financial-stability/

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10 h. ago Ghana’s Agricultural Revolution Hinges on Strategic Implementation of Major Deals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-agricultural-revolution-hinges-on-strategic-implementation-of-major-deals/Ghana’s two landmark agricultural investment agreements could catalyze the country’s transformation from subsistence farming to industrial powerhouse, but success depends entirely on strategic implementation that prioritizes domestic value addition, according to policy analysts. IMANI Center for Policy and Education praised Qatar’s $1.5 billion irrigated farming investment and Aljadad Group’s $5 billion fertilizer plant at Atuabo […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-agricultural-revolution-hinges-on-strategic-implementation-of-major-deals/

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10 h. ago Ghana Balances Investment Appeal with Persistent Business Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-balances-investment-appeal-with-persistent-business-challenges/Ghana presents compelling opportunities for investors drawn by political stability and economic resilience, but businesses must carefully navigate enduring risks from currency volatility to infrastructure gaps, according to a comprehensive new risk assessment. The SOMPA & Partners Africa Risk Dimensional Report highlights Ghana’s status as one of West Africa’s most predictable democracies, yet warns that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-balances-investment-appeal-with-persistent-business-challenges/

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10 h. ago Market forces must work to stabilise cedi – Kodua Fokuo tells government

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has warned that the stability of the cedi cannot be achieved through constant injection of dollars into the market, urging government to pursue long-term reforms instead.

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10 h. ago Ghana Plans Tougher Cybercrime Laws After GH₵14.9 Million Losses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-plans-tougher-cybercrime-laws-after-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million-losses/Ghana lost GH₵14.9 million to cybercrime in the first half of 2025, prompting government commitments to strengthen cybersecurity regulations and improve digital accountability as internet adoption accelerates nationwide. Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations Minister Samuel Nartey George announced the losses during the launch of the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra on Wednesday. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-plans-tougher-cybercrime-laws-after-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million-losses/

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10 h. ago Ghana Cybercrime Cases Surge to 2,008 as Losses Hit GH₵14.9 Million

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cybercrime-cases-surge-to-2008-as-losses-hit-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million/Ghana faces an escalating cybercrime crisis with reported incidents jumping from 1,317 in the first half of 2024 to 2,008 during the same period this year, according to the Cyber Security Authority. The figures were released at the launch of the 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month, showing online fraud accounted for 36% of cases, followed by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cybercrime-cases-surge-to-2008-as-losses-hit-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million/

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11 h. ago Gold Soars to Record High Above US$3,575 as Investors Seek Safety

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-soars-to-record-high-above-us3575-as-investors-seek-safety/Gold surged to an unprecedented high above $3,575 per ounce on Wednesday as global investors accelerated their flight to safety amid mounting economic uncertainty and expectations of imminent US interest rate cuts. The precious metal has gained more than 30% this year, with spot gold prices rising almost 35% since the beginning of 2025, driven […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-soars-to-record-high-above-us3575-as-investors-seek-safety/

Economics

11 h. ago Rwanda’s Aviation Hub Strategy Delivers US$160M Economic Impact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rwandas-aviation-hub-strategy-delivers-us160m-economic-impact/Rwanda’s strategic aviation investments have generated $160.1 million in economic output while supporting 42,000 jobs, positioning the country as a model for African aviation development according to new IATA data released during the Aviation Africa 2025 Summit. The International Air Transport Association analysis reveals that Rwanda’s aviation sector contributes 1.1% to the country’s GDP, with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rwandas-aviation-hub-strategy-delivers-us160m-economic-impact/

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12 h. ago Gel nail polish users, beware! Key ingredient in many gel polishes now banned in Europe

The European Union has moved to remove a common ingredient from many gel nail polishes, a change that took effect on September 1, 2025 and will reshape the salon and nail supply landscape across the globe.

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13 h. ago From sanitation to streetlights: How Linda Ocloo is redefining leadership as Greater Accra Regional Minister

Designated in January 2025 under President John Mahama’s administration, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo took over the position as the Greater Accra Regional Minister after years of service as Member of Parliament for Shai-Osudoku Constituency. Ever since she assumed this new role, she has concentrated on practical initiatives focused on sanitation, environmental protection, infrastructure development, education, and accountability. Her leadership reflects a commitment to transforming Accra into a cleaner, safer, conducive, and more inclusive region.

Politics

13 h. ago The price of gold could hit $5,000 if Trump keeps meddling with the Fed, Goldman Sachs says

Goldman Sachs said gold prices could surge well above its $4,000 per troy ounce baseline by mid-2026, should private investors diversify more heavily into the metal.

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13 h. ago The price of gold could hit $5,000 if Trump keeps meddling with the Fed, Goldman Sachs warns

Goldman Sachs said gold prices could surge well above its $4,000 per troy ounce baseline by mid-2026, should private investors diversify more heavily into the metal.

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16 h. ago National service person allegedly steals GH¢303k from customer’s account

A 25-year-old National Service Person, Jesper Kobina Mensah, has been hauled before the Circuit Court in Accra for allegedly stealing GH¢303,950 through unauthorised electronic transfers from a Stanbic Bank Ghana Ltd. customer.

Economics

17 h. ago Uphold integrity and serve with dignity abroad – Mahama urges newly appointed envoys

President John Dramani Mahama has called on newly appointed envoys to lead with integrity, fairness, and a strong sense of accountability, both in their service to the nation and in the management of public resources entrusted to them.

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18 h. ago Guard the public purse with diligence – Mahama urges new envoys

President John Dramani Mahama has urged the newly sworn-in Ambassadors and High Commissioners to demonstrate integrity, efficiency, and accountability in the discharge of their duties abroad. He emphasised that their mandate goes beyond diplomacy to include prudent management of public resources.

Politics

21 h. ago ‘You can invest in Ghana with confidence’ – Lands Minister tells investors at Australia mining conference

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has pitched Ghana as the premier destination for ethical and profitable mining investment in Africa.

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