75 m. ago Ghana makes moves to deploy troops for ECOWAS ission in Benin after failed coup – JoyNews sources

Ghana has initiated processes to deploy its contingent to the ECOWAS Standby Force mission in Benin, following an attempted coup d’état in the country on Sunday, JoyNews has learned. This move aligns with directives issued by the Chair of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government for the immediate deployment of elements of […]

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5 h. ago President Mahama reaffirms Africa’s call for reparations, cites colonial injustices

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to seeking global recognition of the transatlantic slave trade as the “greatest crime against humanity” and pushing for reparations for Africa. Speaking in an exclusive interview on China Global Television Network (CGTN), Mahama said Ghana intends to move a motion at the United Nations next year to advance the cause.

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3 d. ago First Atlantic Bank Advances Toward Ghana Stock Exchange Listing

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/first-atlantic-bank-advances-toward-ghana-stock-exchange-listing/First Atlantic Bank has been formally admitted to the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) as it moves forward with plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), the exchange announced this week. The transaction positions the bank to become the first company since 2018 to pursue an equities market IPO on the GSE, marking what many analysts […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/first-atlantic-bank-advances-toward-ghana-stock-exchange-listing/

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3 d. ago Gastro Feastival 2025: Ghana’s new food movement reaches its grand finale this weekend

The stage is set, the countdown is on, and the clarion call is clear: Ghana’s food system is gathering for a historic moment this Farmers Day Weekend as the Gastro FEASTIVAL makes its highly anticipated debut on December 6 & 7 at the Palms Convention Centre.

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3 d. ago Removal of special prosecutor could deepen perception of political interference

A law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has cautioned that any move to remove the Special Prosecutor at this time could reinforce public perceptions that the government is seeking to weaken anti-corruption institutions. Speaking on The Pulse on Joy News, the human rights and governance expert said the process surrounding any potential impeachment would place a heavy burden on the current Chief Justice to demonstrate fairness and independence.

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3 d. ago Removal of special prosecutor could deepen perception of political interference – Law professor

A law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has cautioned that any move to remove the Special Prosecutor at this time could reinforce public perceptions that the government is seeking to weaken anti-corruption institutions. Speaking on The Pulse on Joy News, the human rights and governance expert said the process surrounding any potential impeachment would place a heavy burden on the current Chief Justice to demonstrate fairness and independence.

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4 d. ago Spotify Wrapped 2025: How Ghana Lived, Moved, and Listened This Year

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/spotify-wrapped-2025-how-ghana-lived-moved-and-listened-this-year/If 2025 proved anything about Ghana, it’s that Ghanaians remain some of the fiercest champions of their own sound. No one celebrates, uplifts, or protects Ghanaian music quite like Ghanaians do. This year, listeners gravitated toward songs that echoed their identity, their pride, and the everyday rhythms of Ghanaian life. And Spotify Wrapped 2025 makes […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/spotify-wrapped-2025-how-ghana-lived-moved-and-listened-this-year/

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4 d. ago KMA orders all foreign retail traders to exit Kumasi markets by December 9

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has directed all foreign nationals engaged in retail trading within the metropolis to voluntarily exit the retail space by December 9, 2025. This move aims to restore order, ensure compliance with Ghana's trade regulations, and maintain sanity in local markets.

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5 d. ago South Africa’s Matric Reform Vote Sparks Global Education Debate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-africas-matric-reform-vote-sparks-global-education-debate/South Africa’s Parliament is poised to vote on a landmark education reform that could redefine the country’s academic standards and reshape its future workforce. At the heart of the debate is a proposal to raise the minimum pass mark for the National Senior Certificate (Matric) from 30% to 50% — a move that has ignited […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-africas-matric-reform-vote-sparks-global-education-debate/

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5 d. ago Ghana Stock Exchange Records Modest Gains in Tuesday Trading

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-records-modest-gains-in-tuesday-trading/The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) posted slight upward movement on Tuesday, with both major indices advancing as trading activity intensified compared to the previous session. The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) rose by 1.17 points to close at 8,611.87 on December 2, 2025, up from 8,610.70 recorded on December 1. The GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-records-modest-gains-in-tuesday-trading/

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6 d. ago Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations urges swift passage of revised disability bill to modernise Ghana’s disability laws

The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFDO) is urging the government to move quickly on the long-awaited revised disability Bill, describing it as essential for protecting the rights and dignity of more than two million Ghanaians with disabilities.

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6 d. ago MobileMoney Fintech Restructures, Shareholders Approve Merger and Waiver at EGM

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mobilemoney-fintech-restructures-shareholders-approve-merger-and-waiver-at-egm/  MobileMoney Ltd (MML), MTN Ghana’s mobile financial services subsidiary, has received shareholder approval to merge with the newly formed MobileMoney Fintech Ltd (MMF). The move aligns with Bank of Ghana regulations requiring at least 30% local ownership and is aimed at strengthening governance and operational independence. The Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) saw shareholders approve […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mobilemoney-fintech-restructures-shareholders-approve-merger-and-waiver-at-egm/

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7 d. ago Allow mission schools to operate by their guided values – NGO

Advocates for Christ Ghana (A4CG), a movement committed to promoting godly values in public policy, national development, and civic discourse, has backed the Christian Council of Ghana's call to allow mission schools to operate guided by their values.

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7 d. ago Police Debunk Hoax Announcing IGP Yohuno’s Death; Caution Against Online Misinformation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-debunk-hoax-announcing-igp-yohunos-death-caution-against-online-misinformation/The Ghana Police Service has moved swiftly to quash rumours circulating on social media claiming Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has died. In a statement released via X on Sunday, November 30, the Service said it had been alerted to a growing wave of posts suggesting the IGP had passed away. Officials stressed that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-debunk-hoax-announcing-igp-yohunos-death-caution-against-online-misinformation/

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8 d. ago Semenyo Calls Essien Lifelong Inspiration After Receiving Chelsea Legend’s Praise

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/semenyo-calls-essien-lifelong-inspiration-after-receiving-chelsea-legends-praise/Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has paid tribute to former Chelsea icon Michael Essien, calling him a lifelong inspiration after receiving high praise from the ex Ghana skipper for his standout Premier League performances this season. Former Ghana captain Essien recently applauded Semenyo’s impressive displays for Bournemouth, highlighting the striker’s sharp movement, close control, and clinical […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/semenyo-calls-essien-lifelong-inspiration-after-receiving-chelsea-legends-praise/

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8 d. ago Rigid school structures make religious freedom ‘very difficult’ – Warns ex

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) Governing Council has moved decisively to enforce Ghana’s mandatory retirement laws, officially curtailing the tenure of Vice-Chancellor Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong.

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8 d. ago Focus on real issues in Ghana’s education system, not short hair rules and religious debates – Ablakwa

North Tongu MP and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on stakeholders in Ghana’s education sector to move beyond what he describes as “petty debates” about hair length and religious enforcement, and instead confront deeper systemic issues affecting the country.

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1 week ago Full Text: Tribute by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in Honour of Nana Konadu Agyeman

With hearts full of reverence, the National Democratic Congress bows today to honour a woman whose life changed the course of our nation — Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. She was not only a First Lady. She was boldness personified. She was the very heartbeat of a movement that reshaped Ghana’s political, social, and democratic landscape.

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1 week ago Full Text: Tribute To A Trailblazer – NDC eulogises Nana Konadu Agyemang

With hearts full of reverence, the National Democratic Congress bows today to honour a woman whose life changed the course of our nation — Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. She was not only a First Lady. She was boldness personified. She was the very heartbeat of a movement that reshaped Ghana’s political, social, and democratic landscape.

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1 week ago ECOWAS and TradeMark Africa Unite to Harmonize West African Trade Standards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-and-trademark-africa-unite-to-harmonize-west-african-trade-standards/The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and TradeMark Africa have concluded the Abidjan Lagos Corridor Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards (SPS)/Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Forum in Accra, addressing quality challenges that affect trade competitiveness along West Africa’s busiest commercial route. The event focused on strengthening trade standards and improving the movement of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-and-trademark-africa-unite-to-harmonize-west-african-trade-standards/

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