52 h. ago A second look, not a veto – Constitution Review Chair makes case for Council of State reform

The chairman of the Constitution Review Committee says proposals to strengthen the Council of State are aimed at giving it a meaningful second-look role in major national decisions, not the power to veto government action.

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5 d. ago PSDPEP Stakeholders Urged to Deepen Commitment for 2026 Delivery

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/psdpep-stakeholders-urged-to-deepen-commitment-for-2026-delivery/The Steering Committee of the Post COVID 19 Skills Development and Productivity Enhancement Project (PSDPEP) has called on implementing agencies and key stakeholders to deepen their commitment as the project prepares to deliver stronger outcomes in 2026. The appeal was made during the project’s second and final Steering Committee meeting for the year, held at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/psdpep-stakeholders-urged-to-deepen-commitment-for-2026-delivery/

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7 d. ago Bristol University threatened with legal action after protest at academic’s talk

A leading academic, who led a recent government review into sex and gender data collection, has threatened legal action against the University of Bristol, claiming it failed to protect her freedom of speech.

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9 d. ago Civil Service Union Warns Government Over Delayed Salary Structure Implementation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-service-union-warns-government-over-delayed-salary-structure-implementation/The Civil and Local Government Staff Association Ghana has expressed concern over delays in implementing a new salary structure for Civil Service and Local Government Service staff, warning that prolonged inaction could trigger industrial action. Deputy Executive Secretary Kojo Krakani said although agreements had been reached with the Government, timelines for implementation stipulated to begin […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-service-union-warns-government-over-delayed-salary-structure-implementation/

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1 week ago Ghana Civil Society Hails Revocation of Controversial Mining Law LI 2462

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-civil-society-hails-revocation-of-controversial-mining-law-li-2462/A coalition of 17 environmental and civil society organizations declared Ghana’s revocation of Legislative Instrument 2462 one of the most significant environmental policy reversals in the country’s recent history, celebrating restoration of protections for forest reserves threatened by mining activities. The groups, including the Coalition Against Galamsey Ghana, A Rocha Ghana, OXFAM, WACAM, the Christian […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-civil-society-hails-revocation-of-controversial-mining-law-li-2462/

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2 w. ago Galamsey threatens cocoa production as Kuapa Kooko appeals for stronger government action

Indigenous cocoa cooperative Kuapa Kooko has raised alarm over the growing threat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, poses to Ghana’s cocoa sector, warning that polluted water bodies and degraded farmlands are undermining farmers’ ability to sustain production. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement, James Agyekum Kwarteng, National President of Kuapa Kooko, said galamsey remains one of the most serious challenges facing cocoa farming communities, particularly those within the cooperative’s catchment areas. According to him, illegal mining activities have contaminated rivers and streams that farmers depend on for irrigation, increasing production costs and threatening livelihoods.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Sierra Leone Battles Major Mpox Outbreak Amid Healthcare Strain

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sierra-leone-battles-major-mpox-outbreak-amid-healthcare-strain/Sierra Leone is confronting a significant mpox outbreak that has spread across all 16 districts since the first case was confirmed on January 10, 2025, placing severe pressure on an already fragile health system and prompting urgent coordinated action from government agencies, local clinics, and international partners led by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sierra-leone-battles-major-mpox-outbreak-amid-healthcare-strain/

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3 w. ago Prof Lumumba blames illegal mining on governance failure, calls for urgent action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prof-lumumba-blames-illegal-mining-on-governance-failure-calls-for-urgent-action/Pan Africanist and Governance Expert Prof Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba has blamed illegal small scale mining, known as galamsey, on governance failure in Ghana. Speaking at a virtual environmental conference, the renowned legal practitioner emphasized that the time to act against the menace is now. Prof Lumumba made these remarks at a conference organized by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prof-lumumba-blames-illegal-mining-on-governance-failure-calls-for-urgent-action/

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3 w. ago Ghana Empowers Communities to Restore Forests Through Sustainable Cocoa Farming

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-empowers-communities-to-restore-forests-through-sustainable-cocoa-farming/Ghana is implementing an innovative approach to combat deforestation in cocoa-growing regions through the United Nations Development Programme’s Environmentally Sustainable Production Practices in Cocoa Landscapes Phase IV, a partnership initiative that integrates forest restoration with sustainable farming to protect the nation’s dwindling forest resources. The ESP Phase IV project, implemented in collaboration with the Ghana […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-empowers-communities-to-restore-forests-through-sustainable-cocoa-farming/

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3 w. ago Dear Mahama series: Agona Nyakrom Traditional Council calls on gov’t to take action on galamsey

Central Region chiefs of the Agona Nyakrom Traditional Area are calling on the government to take urgent action against the resurgence of illegal mining in the area.

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4 w. ago Reggie Rockstone Says Ghanaians Demand Visible Accountability from Government

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/reggie-rockstone-says-ghanaians-demand-visible-accountability-from-government/Hiplife pioneer Reggie Rockstone says Ghanaians are demanding visible action on accountability and wrongdoing, expressing frustration with what they perceive as slow justice processes. Speaking to Bola Ray on Starr FM, the entertainment icon stated that the national mood reflects impatience with government’s handling of corruption cases. When asked what action citizens expect from government, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/reggie-rockstone-says-ghanaians-demand-visible-accountability-from-government/

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