10 h. ago Ghana Police announce temporary road closures, diversions for Millennium Marathon

The Ghana Police Service has announced a series of temporary road closures and diversions in Accra on Saturday, September 6, 2025, to facilitate the smooth running of the Millennium Marathon organized by Millennium Marathon Sports Limited (MMSL). In a statement issued on its Facebook page on Friday, September 5, the Police urged the public to […]

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27 h. ago Ghana’s Business Community Builds Case for Further Rate Cuts Following Inflation Milestone

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-business-community-builds-case-for-further-rate-cuts-following-inflation-milestone/Ghana’s business sector is intensifying calls for additional monetary policy easing as the country’s eighth consecutive monthly inflation decline creates compelling arguments for lower borrowing costs that could stimulate economic growth. Headline inflation dropped to 11.5% in August 2025, falling below the government’s end-of-year target of 11.9% ahead of schedule and providing ammunition for business […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-business-community-builds-case-for-further-rate-cuts-following-inflation-milestone/

Economics

28 h. ago Cabinet approves new policy for Ghana to own properties abroad for missions – Mahama

President John Mahama says Cabinet has approved a new policy, the Strategic Transition from Rental to Development of Properties, to ensure that Ghana’s missions abroad operate from state-owned facilities instead of rented premises.

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30 h. ago Ghana is committed to implementing AML/CFT/CPF Policy to combat money laundering, others – Ato

He said over the years, Ghana continues to demonstrate that combatting money laundering and terrorist financing is a national priority with the view to protect not only Ghana, but also to lend Ghana’s experience with the global community in dealing with these activities, including its effective implementation of prevention and detection mechanisms in the context of Ghana, the West African sub-region, Africa and the international community.

Sport

34 h. ago Counting inflation wrong: When the math doesn’t add up in Ghana’s CPI report

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has conducted a critical review of the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for August 2025. While the report is detailed and comprehensive, IERPP has identified several shortcomings that call into question its accuracy, neutrality, and clarity. These concerns raise important issues about the integrity of official statistics and their communication to policymakers and the public. The key findings are outlined below.

Politics

47 h. ago We demand action – NPP petitions IGP over alleged Akwatia violence

The opposition NPP has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) over allegations of incidents of violence that it says marred the Akwatia by-election.

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55 h. ago Electoral Commission Leaders May Face Removal Following Chief Justice Ouster

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/electoral-commission-leaders-may-face-removal-following-chief-justice-ouster/Ghana’s Electoral Commission leadership could be targeted for removal from office following President John Dramani Mahama’s dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo, according to a former United Nations governance adviser. Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah alleged Wednesday that a petition seeking the removal of Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies has […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/electoral-commission-leaders-may-face-removal-following-chief-justice-ouster/

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56 h. ago NPP Accuses NDC Leaders of Death Threats Against Party Officials

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-accuses-ndc-leaders-of-death-threats-against-party-officials/The New Patriotic Party has formally accused National Democratic Congress officials of issuing death threats against senior party figures, calling for police intervention to preserve Ghana’s democratic stability. In a statement released Wednesday and signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP alleged that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-accuses-ndc-leaders-of-death-threats-against-party-officials/

Politics

64 h. ago West African Economies Face Mixed Fortunes Amid Recovery Struggles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-economies-face-mixed-fortunes-amid-recovery-struggles/Afreximbank highlights uneven growth as Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal confront sector challenges West African economies are experiencing divergent pressures despite some sectoral improvements, according to the African Export-Import Bank, which warned of widening economic strains across member states. Ghana confronts mounting unrest as over 300,000 cocoa farmers protest government pricing policies. Authorities announced only a 4% […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-economies-face-mixed-fortunes-amid-recovery-struggles/

Politics

3 d. ago Vote Counting Begins After Close Contest in Ghana’s Akwatia By

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vote-counting-begins-after-close-contest-in-ghanas-akwatia-by-election/Ballot sorting and counting commenced Tuesday evening following the conclusion of voting in Ghana’s closely watched Akwatia by-election in the Eastern Region. More than 50,000 registered voters were eligible to participate in the contest across 119 polling stations, with polls running from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Ghana Police Service deployed over 5,500 officers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vote-counting-begins-after-close-contest-in-ghanas-akwatia-by-election/

Politics

3 d. ago Japanese Beverage Giant Suntory CEO Steps Down Over Police Investigation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/japanese-beverage-giant-suntory-ceo-steps-down-over-police-investigation/Takeshi Niinami, chairman and chief executive of Suntory Holdings, resigned Tuesday following a police investigation into his alleged possession of supplements containing illegal substances. The 66-year-old executive, who has led Japan’s major beverage company for over a decade, said he was unaware the supplements he purchased overseas were illegal in Japan. Fukuoka Prefectural Police launched […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/japanese-beverage-giant-suntory-ceo-steps-down-over-police-investigation/

Events

4 d. ago Chief Justice Dismissed After Committee Upholds Misconduct Allegations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chief-justice-dismissed-after-committee-upholds-misconduct-allegations/President John Mahama has dismissed Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office following constitutional inquiry findings that upheld misconduct allegations, marking the first removal of Ghana’s top judicial officer in twenty years. The removal became effective Monday after the Article 146 Committee of Inquiry submitted its report concluding the first of three petitions […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chief-justice-dismissed-after-committee-upholds-misconduct-allegations/

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4 d. ago Economist Challenges Envoys to Deliver Investment or Risk Policy Repeat

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-challenges-envoys-to-deliver-investment-or-risk-policy-repeat/Ghana’s economic reset agenda faces the same fate as previous failed initiatives unless diplomatic missions abandon ceremonial approaches and become active investment recruiters, a leading economist warned the nation’s heads of mission. Dr. Evans Ishmael Yamson delivered a stark assessment to ambassadors gathered in Accra, arguing that Ghana’s reputation as a high-risk investment destination requires […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-challenges-envoys-to-deliver-investment-or-risk-policy-repeat/

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4 d. ago Rights Group Pushes for Unified Sexual Harassment Policies at Ghana Universities

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rights-group-pushes-for-unified-sexual-harassment-policies-at-ghana-universities/The Perfector of Sentiments Foundation is calling for standardized sexual harassment policies across Ghana’s universities following concerns about inconsistent implementation and gaps in current frameworks. The human rights organization described the situation on university campuses as alarming during a multi-stakeholder workshop in the Eastern Region. The two-day gathering, held August 29-30 under the theme “United […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rights-group-pushes-for-unified-sexual-harassment-policies-at-ghana-universities/

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4 d. ago Police Arrest Alleged Ringleader in Deadly Omanjor Palace Attack

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-arrest-alleged-ringleader-in-deadly-omanjor-palace-attack/Police have arrested a suspected ringleader behind the deadly assault on Omanjor Chief’s Palace that left three people dead and 49 others injured. Newton Allotey was apprehended during a coordinated early morning operation in Dansoman as authorities intensify efforts to bring all perpetrators to justice. Four Special Support Unit teams conducted the targeted arrest around […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-arrest-alleged-ringleader-in-deadly-omanjor-palace-attack/

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4 d. ago Bilateral Trade Opportunities: Ghana and Peru strengthen investment ties

Ghana and Peru are taking decisive steps to deepen trade and investment cooperation, with a focus on agribusiness, sustainable mining, and technology transfer. At the Peru-Ghana Trade and Investment Webinar, business leaders, government officials, and policymakers from both countries reaffirmed their commitment to advancing bilateral partnerships. Peru’s Ambassador to Ghana, Liliana Gómez, emphasized that the […]

Politics

4 d. ago Bank of Ghana Channels Cocoa Revenues Directly to Commercial Banks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-channels-cocoa-revenues-directly-to-commercial-banks/The Bank of Ghana has begun directing cocoa export revenues straight to commercial banks rather than its own reserves, a move economists say will boost market liquidity ahead of the high-demand Christmas period. The policy shift addresses chronic liquidity challenges that have plagued Ghana’s banking sector. Previously, cocoa dollars flowed directly into central bank reserves, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-channels-cocoa-revenues-directly-to-commercial-banks/

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5 d. ago Police embarks on community assurance patrols ahead of Akwatia by

With the Akwatia by-election slated for September 2, the Ghana Police Service has stepped up not only its visible presence but also its community engagement efforts, reassuring residents of a secure and transparent electoral process.

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5 d. ago Regional minister warns fragmented approach weakening galamsey crackdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/regional-minister-warns-fragmented-approach-weakening-galamsey-crackdown/Ghana’s battle against illegal mining faces critical coordination challenges that risk undermining public trust in enforcement efforts, according to the Ashanti Regional Minister. Dr. Frank Amoakohene highlighted growing concerns about multiple task forces operating independently without proper oversight from district and municipal authorities. His comments come amid the withdrawal of a police anti-galamsey unit that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/regional-minister-warns-fragmented-approach-weakening-galamsey-crackdown/

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6 d. ago Policy Experts Praise Mahama’s Plan to Remove Foreign Retail Investment Barriers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/policy-experts-praise-mahamas-plan-to-remove-foreign-retail-investment-barriers/IMANI Africa has thrown its support behind President John Mahama’s decision to eliminate the $1 million minimum capital requirement for foreign trading companies, calling it a transformative reform that could revitalize Ghana’s retail sector. The policy think tank describes the move as a “bold shift” away from protectionist measures that have limited competition and consumer […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/policy-experts-praise-mahamas-plan-to-remove-foreign-retail-investment-barriers/

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