48 m. ago There are no slaves or royals in the NPP; we are together as one for a common goal – Bawumia

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has cautioned individuals within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who habitually look down on other members because of their background or religious affiliation to desist from such conduct, warning that it damages the party’s image and makes it unattractive. Addressing party members in Wa during his campaign tour of the Upper West Region, Dr. Bawumia described as unfortunate recent comments suggesting that the NPP is divided between “slaves” and “royals,” insisting that the party is a community of equals, regardless of origin.

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68 m. ago IERPP warns of slowing, fragile growth as Ghana records 5.5% GDP expansion in Q3 2025

The Institute for Economic Research, Public and Policy (IERPP) has raised concerns about Ghana’s latest GDP figures, warning that the headline growth of 5.5% recorded in the third quarter of 2025 masks weakening underlying economic conditions and deepening structural vulnerabilities. In a position paper released by the institute, led by Prof. Isaac Boadi of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), the think tank argues that the economy is “expanding on the surface but losing momentum underneath,” pointing to slowing growth across key sectors and increasing exposure to external and domestic risks.

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69 m. ago Kojo Choi begins mission as Ghana’s Ambassador to after presenting credentials to South Korean president

Kojo Choi has officially begun his tenure as Ghana’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Korea after presenting his Letter of Credence to the President of South Korea. Choi described the moment as the start of his mission “in full capacity” and reflected on his personal journey, noting that he was born in […]

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1 hour ago ECOWAS Council of Ministers endorse President Mahama’s candidacy for 2027 AU Chair role

The ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting at meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana as the sole candidate from ECOWAS for chairperson of the African Union when the rotating chairmanship gets to West Africa’s turn in 2027. Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who announced this on Facebook […]

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2 h. ago GTA to roll out shuttle buses to boost ‘December in GH’ festivities

The Ghana Tourism Authority has partnered with the State Transport Company to deploy five shuttle buses to support the movement of eventgoers and visitors during this year’s ‘December in GH’ celebrations.

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2 h. ago Police vow to hunt down perpetrators of Kwame Danso court, police station attack

The Ghana Police Service has assured that the perpetrators behind Wednesday’s violent mob attack at Kwame Danso will be identified, arrested, and made to face the full consequences of the law.

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3 h. ago Joseph Appiah launches ‘My 1s’t Creative Dyslexia Audiobook’ at University of Ghana

Music producer Joseph Appiah has launched a project on dyslexia titled My 1s’t Creative Dyslexia Audiobook. 

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4 h. ago Chinese Ambassador urges balanced reporting on mining sector

Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, has urged Ghanaian journalists to adopt a more balanced and comprehensive approach in reporting on the mining sector, particularly stories involving Chinese companies.

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4 h. ago Bilateral trade between Ghana and India reaches three billion dollars in 2024

Trade volumes between Ghana and India reached approximately three billion dollars in 2024 with the figure expected to double in the next five years, Mr Shiri Manish Gupta, High Commissioner of India, said on Thursday.

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4 h. ago ‘Ghana must treat galamsey as a serious national threat’ – Chinese Ambassador

The Chinese Embassy in Ghana has renewed its pledge to support the country’s intensified efforts to curb illegal mining, widely known as galamsey.

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4 h. ago Ghana explores Colombia partnership to export English teachers abroad

The government has revealed plans to pursue a bilateral arrangement that would enable Ghana to export English teachers to Colombia as part of efforts to deepen educational and cultural cooperation between the two nations.

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5 h. 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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5 h. ago MPs express dissatisfaction over slashed budget for Parliament

Members of Parliament (MPs) on Thursday, December 11, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the GHS 1.6 billion budget estimates allocated to Parliament and the Parliamentary Service of Ghana for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

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5 h. ago CHRAJ calls for stronger protection of children in Ghana’s digital space

Dr Joseph Whittal, the CHRAJ Commissioner, has called for renewed national commitment to safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of children in Ghana’s rapidly expanding digital environment.

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5 h. ago COPEC warns BoG must step in as cedi spirals after black market swoops

Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, says the Bank of Ghana must urgently intervene to stabilise the forex market following the swoop on black market dealers.

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7 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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8 h. ago Parliamentary Committee assesses school feeding meals as minister hails improved quality

The Gender, Children and Social Welfare Committee of Parliament, led by the Gender Minister, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has conducted a crucial monitoring exercise to assess the quality of meals served to basic school pupils under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP).

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10 h. ago Ten West African Banks Position for Artificial Intelligence Integration in 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ten-west-african-banks-position-for-artificial-intelligence-integration-in-2026/Village County Company Limited (VCCL) identifies ten financial institutions across West Africa with potential to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for competitive advantage in 2026. The Kumasi based AI and agribusiness innovation firm released an analysis highlighting banks from Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Togo and Cape Verde positioned to champion new paradigm for regional […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ten-west-african-banks-position-for-artificial-intelligence-integration-in-2026/

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10 h. ago Aircraft Delivery Shortfalls Cost Airlines Eleven Billion Dollars in 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aircraft-delivery-shortfalls-cost-airlines-eleven-billion-dollars-in-2025/The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warns aircraft availability remains a significant constraint on industry growth as delivery shortfalls reach 5,300 aircraft. Willie Walsh, IATA Director General, stated December 9 in Geneva that airlines face higher leasing costs, reduced scheduling flexibility and delayed sustainability gains due to aerospace supply chain bottlenecks. New aircraft deliveries began […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aircraft-delivery-shortfalls-cost-airlines-eleven-billion-dollars-in-2025/

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10 h. ago Aviation Industry Warns Mandates Stall Sustainable Fuel Production Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aviation-industry-warns-mandates-stall-sustainable-fuel-production-growth/The International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production will slow sharply in 2026 as poorly designed European mandates inflate costs without accelerating supply. Willie Walsh, IATA Director General, stated December 9 in Geneva that mandates have failed to increase production needed for aviation decarbonization goals. SAF output is expected to reach […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aviation-industry-warns-mandates-stall-sustainable-fuel-production-growth/

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