35 m. ago Mahama hints at involving the Red Cross in Free Primary Healthcare implementation

President John Dramani Mahama has indicated the government’s plan to engage civil society volunteers in implementing the Free Primary Healthcare Programme upon its launch.

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36 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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55 m. ago Ghana and Colombia strengthen ties as Vice Presidents meet in Accra

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Thursday welcomed her Colombian counterpart, Francia Elena Márquez Mina, to Accra, marking the second visit by Colombia’s vice president since she took office and signalling a deepening partnership between the two nations.

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3 h. ago Abu Trica (Frederick Kumi) Arrested Over Alleged Role in Vicious $8M AI Romance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abu-trica-frederick-kumi-arrested-over-alleged-role-in-vicious-8m-ai-romance-fraud-ring/A federal grand jury in the United States has indicted 31-year-old Ghanaian national Frederick Kumi, widely known as Abu Trica, for his alleged role in a sprawling $8 million romance-fraud scheme targeting elderly victims. According to an indictment unsealed by the U.S. Department of Justice, Kumi was part of a criminal operation that used AI-powered […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abu-trica-frederick-kumi-arrested-over-alleged-role-in-vicious-8m-ai-romance-fraud-ring/

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4 h. ago Ethiopia arrests ‘indecently’ dressed social media stars after awards ceremony

Ethiopian police have arrested a sixth popular TikTok creator days after five other influencers were detained over allegations of wearing "indecent attire" at a public event in the culturally conservative country.

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8 h. ago Nigeria Sets the Stage for Global Regulatory Technology Leadership as 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo Heads to Abuja

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-sets-the-stage-for-global-regulatory-technology-leadership-as-2026-regtech-africa-conference-expo-heads-to-abuja/Under the distinguished patronage of the Office of the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, and in partnership with the Presidential Committee on Economic & Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), with the collaboration of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), the 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo will convene global leaders in policy, finance, and technology […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-sets-the-stage-for-global-regulatory-technology-leadership-as-2026-regtech-africa-conference-expo-heads-to-abuja/

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9 h. ago Mahama Blocks Parliamentary Move to Scrap Special Prosecutor Office

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-blocks-parliamentary-move-to-scrap-special-prosecutor-office/President John Dramani Mahama has asked Parliament’s leadership to withdraw a Private Member’s Bill seeking to scrap the law establishing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), according to a statement issued by the presidency on Thursday. The directive, addressed to the Majority Leader and Majority Chief Whip, follows Mahama’s recent public backing for strengthening […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-blocks-parliamentary-move-to-scrap-special-prosecutor-office/

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9 h. ago Telecel Partners Government to Train 100,000 Youths Under One Million Coders

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-partners-government-to-train-100000-youths-under-one-million-coders/Telecel Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations to train 100,000 young Ghanaians over four years through its Startocode learning platform, supporting the government’s flagship One Million Coders Programme launched by President John Mahama in April 2025. The agreement was formalized at the Ministry’s headquarters […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-partners-government-to-train-100000-youths-under-one-million-coders/

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10 h. ago Ethiopia arrests ‘indecently’ dressed TikTok stars after awards ceremony

Ethiopian police have arrested a sixth popular TikTok creator days after five other influencers were detained over allegations of wearing "indecent attire" at a public event in the culturally conservative country.

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12 h. ago Photos: Vice President welcomes Colombia’s Vice President to Ghana for bilateral talks

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang welcomed Colombia’s Vice President, Francia Elena Márquez Mina, to the Jubilee House on Thursday, December 11.

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12 h. ago Mahama should have engaged Majority leader privately on OSP Bill withdrawal – Kyei

Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has criticised President John Dramani Mahama’s request for Parliament to withdraw the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Amendment Bill.

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13 h. ago MFWA condemns creeping criminalisation of speech in Ghana; calls for urgent reversals

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is gravely alarmed over the escalating pattern of state-backed arrests and detentions of bloggers and activists under the guise of combating “false news.” 

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14 h. ago 1st Deputy Minority Whip slams Mahama over request to withdraw private member’s bill against OSP Act

The First Deputy Minority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, has criticised President John Mahama for requesting the Majority Leader and Majority Chief Whip to withdraw a Private Members’ Bill seeking to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

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14 h. ago Mahama commends Peace Council for leading MoU on managing religious diversity in mission schools

President John Mahama has commended the National Peace Council for spearheading the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by faith-based organisations, towards managing religious diversity in mission schools. 

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16 h. ago Ahorlu Marine Limited signs MoU with Government to advance AFROPAX Coastal Ferry project

Ahorlu Marine Limited, a boutique maritime advisory and project development firm, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Presidential Special Initiatives to advance the development of its flagship AFROPAX coastal ferry initiative.

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16 h. ago ARC Launches 90th Anniversary, Urges Members to “Plant Trees Under Whose Shade We May Never Sit”

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/arc-launches-90th-anniversary-urges-members-to-plant-trees-under-whose-shade-we-may-never-sit/The Accra Ridge Church (ARC) has officially launched its 90th anniversary celebrations themed “Bonded in Christ’s Love for His Glory,” urging members to look beyond festivities and commit to building a lasting legacy for future generations. Speaking at the launch at the Ridge branch, Rev. Fr. Reginald I.O. Lawson (Chairman of the 90th Anniversary Planning […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/arc-launches-90th-anniversary-urges-members-to-plant-trees-under-whose-shade-we-may-never-sit/

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17 h. ago President Mahama requests Majority leadership to halt private members’ bill seeking to abolish OSP

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, and the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, to suspend their move to introduce a Private Members’ Bill seeking to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

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17 h. ago Former Bolivian President Luis Arce arrested in corruption probe

Bolivia's former president, Luis Arce, has been arrested in La Paz as part of an investigation into alleged graft, the government has said.

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19 h. ago Mahama set to receive final Constitutional Review Committee report on December 22

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the long-awaited final report of the Constitutional Review Committee will be submitted to him on December 22.

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21 h. ago Forestry Commission arrests 11 Chinese, 10 Ghanaians in major raid on Yakombo forest reserve

The Forestry Commission has organised a major raid on illegal mining camps degrading the Yakombo Forest Reserve in the Buipe Forest District of the Savannah Region. 11 Chinese nationals and their 10 Ghanaian collaborators were arrested in active illegal mining within the reserve.

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