6 h. ago Nine Soldiers Killed as Cameroon Separatists Enforce Lockdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nine-soldiers-killed-as-cameroon-separatists-enforce-lockdown/Armed separatists killed at least nine government soldiers during weekend clashes while imposing a month-long lockdown across Cameroon’s war-torn Anglophone regions, aimed at disrupting October’s presidential election and school reopenings. The lockdown began Monday in the Northwest and Southwest regions, where separatists have battled government forces since 2017 seeking independence for the territory they call […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nine-soldiers-killed-as-cameroon-separatists-enforce-lockdown/

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10 h. ago Gbenyiri conflict: Gov’t sets up mediation committee, targets one

Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka has inaugurated a seven-member mediation committee with a one-month mandate to resolve the Gbenyiri land conflict in the Savannah Region.

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11 h. ago Stakeholders draft roadmap for commercialisation of Ghana’s Science, Technology and Innovation

In a decisive move to bridge the gap between groundbreaking research and commercial success, some key stakeholders from government, industry, and academia convened to validate a transformative roadmap for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) commercialisation in Ghana. The workshop, themed “Validating Pathways to STI Commercialisation in Ghana: From Diagnosis to Transformation,” highlighted the critical challenges […]

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12 h. ago Made in Africa Expo Canada President Ibrahim Issah appointed to Vanuatu Trade Commission in Ghana

In a move set to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the Pacific and West Africa, the Made in Africa Expo Canada has announced the appointment of its President, Ibrahim Issah, as the Youth, Innovation & Education Liaison to the Vanuatu Trade Commission in Ghana.

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14 h. ago Obuasi West NDC Vice Chair leads illegal miners to seize, lay claim to mining concession

The lifespan of a potential second biggest mine in the Adansi enclave of the Ashanti Region is under threat as illegal miners seize the concession being prepared for takeoff.

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15 h. ago Telecom, Fintech Leaders Agitate for Strategic Partnership and Inclusive Policies at WATISE 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecom-fintech-leaders-agitate-for-strategic-partnership-and-inclusive-policies-at-watise-2025/The 2025 edition of the West Africa Telecommunications Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (WATISE) has ended in Lagos with a strong call for governments, regulators, and industry players to deepen collaboration, protect telecom infrastructure, and prioritise inclusive digital access across the region. The event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos, brought together critical stakeholders from […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecom-fintech-leaders-agitate-for-strategic-partnership-and-inclusive-policies-at-watise-2025/

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17 h. ago Ghana grapples with marine plastic menace as stakeholders push for policy overhaul and roadmap to biodegradables

Leading research institutes have sounded a clarion call for a cohesive national strategy to tackle Ghana’s escalating plastic pollution crisis, which is severely damaging marine ecosystems and livelihoods.

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17 h. ago Global Health Experts Gather in Abidjan for Critical Lassa Fever Conference

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-health-experts-gather-in-abidjan-for-critical-lassa-fever-conference/Leading scientists, public health advocates, and policymakers from around the world are convening in Abidjan this week for the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference, addressing one of West Africa’s most persistent health threats. The four-day conference, running from September 8-11, 2025, brings together hundreds of experts at the Radisson Blu Hotel to tackle a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-health-experts-gather-in-abidjan-for-critical-lassa-fever-conference/

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18 h. ago October, here we come: Ghana to host Zonta International District Conference

All flights and roads will lead to Accra, Ghana, in mid-October as the Zonta Clubs in Ghana jointly host a three-day Zonta International District 18 Conference from 16th to 18th October, 2025.

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18 h. ago African Scholar Advocates Universal Policies to Combat Xenophobia

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-scholar-advocates-universal-policies-to-combat-xenophobia/A University of Ghana academic has called for inclusive social policies as essential tools for nation-building across Africa, arguing that targeted programs risk fueling xenophobic tensions that undermine continental solidarity. Dr Rosina Foli addressed North-West University’s School of Government Studies during a recent webinar, highlighting how social policy similarities between Ghana and South Africa raise […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-scholar-advocates-universal-policies-to-combat-xenophobia/

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18 h. ago Fidelity Bank sustainability conference outline roadmap for climate resilient growth

At the third edition of the Fidelity Sustainability Conference, leaders across finance, policy, and industry shared insights on how Ghana’s financial sector can align climate action with finance. This article captures the highlights and forward-looking insights from the conference. The message was clear: sustainability is no longer a side agenda for corporate social responsibility; it […]

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21 h. ago Engineers & Planners takes over Black Volta and Sankofa Gold projects

The long-dormant Black Volta and Sankofa gold projects in Ghana’s Upper West Region are set for revival after Engineers & Planners (E&P), one of West Africa’s largest indigenous mining contractors, acquired full equity in Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd and Upwest Resources Ghana Ltd. The transaction, completed with the Registrar of Companies and the Minerals Commission, […]

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21 h. ago Gbenyiri: War is destructive, your enemies are poverty and bad roads, not yourselves – Wa West MP to factions

The Wa West MP, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has urged the feuding factions in the Gbenyiri conflict to recognise that their true enemies are not each other but poverty, bad roads, and underdevelopment.

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21 h. ago Engineers & Planners Acquires Black Volta, Sankofa Gold Projects in Landmark Mining Deal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/engineers-planners-acquires-black-volta-sankofa-gold-projects-in-landmark-mining-deal/Ghana’s mining sector is set for a major shake-up following the takeover of the long-stalled Black Volta and Sankofa gold concessions in the Upper West Region by Engineers & Planners (E&P), one of West Africa’s largest indigenous mining contractors. The company has completed the acquisition of all equity in Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd and Upwest […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/engineers-planners-acquires-black-volta-sankofa-gold-projects-in-landmark-mining-deal/

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22 h. ago Gbenyiri conflict: Man shot dead while attempting to charge phone at Kalba

A middle-aged man has been shot and killed by unknown assailants near Kalba, a suburb of the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District in the Savannah Region.

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23 h. ago Ruth Weiss, the centenarian who ‘waged war with her typewriter’, dies at 101

Ruth Weiss may have lived for more than a century, but she never inured herself to injustice.

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34 h. ago Dialing 191: Why Ghana’s emergency response needs urgent reform

I have had to make three emergency calls in my lifetime. The first was in the United States in 2017 when I dialed 911. The other two were here in Ghana, both to 191, after witnessing road accidents.

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35 h. ago Ghana Reports Sharp Rise in Mpox Cases as Infections Hit 494

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-reports-sharp-rise-in-mpox-cases-as-infections-hit-494/Ghana has confirmed 27 new Mpox cases, bringing the country’s total infections to 494 as health authorities continue monitoring the ongoing outbreak across all 16 regions. The Ghana Health Service announced the latest figures as of Monday, September 1, 2025, representing a steady increase from recent weeks as the viral infection spreads throughout the West […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-reports-sharp-rise-in-mpox-cases-as-infections-hit-494/

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50 h. ago Former Dep. MASLOC CEO calls for truce between feuding NPP factions

The former deputy director of MASLOC, Kwabena Asamoah, has issued a strong condemnation of divisive political tactics based on tribal, religious, and factional allegiances, warning that such approaches undermine Ghana's progress and NPP's chances.

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51 h. ago Western Region Minister Proposes Training Program for Road Equipment Operators

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/western-region-minister-proposes-training-program-for-road-equipment-operators/Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has proposed leveraging the District Road Improvement Programme to train machine operators and technicians through the Youth Employment Agency, potentially creating thousands of jobs while ensuring effective equipment utilization. Nelson outlined his vision during an orientation program for District Coordinators in the Western Region, where 49 coordinators from Western North, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/western-region-minister-proposes-training-program-for-road-equipment-operators/

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