3 d. ago Appeals Court Rules Trump Tariffs Illegal, Supreme Court Appeal Expected

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/appeals-court-rules-trump-tariffs-illegal-supreme-court-appeal-expected/A federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his constitutional authority when imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers legislation, setting up a likely Supreme Court battle over presidential trade powers. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decided 7-4 that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act do […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/appeals-court-rules-trump-tariffs-illegal-supreme-court-appeal-expected/

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4 d. ago Opposition Politician Condemns Chief Justice Removal as Premeditated

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-politician-condemns-chief-justice-removal-as-premeditated/New Patriotic Party stalwart Dennis Miracles Aboagye has sharply criticized President John Dramani Mahama over the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, calling the entire process politically motivated. President Mahama signed a warrant for Torkornoo’s removal on Monday, September 1, 2025, following an Article 146 Committee investigation that found evidence of stated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-politician-condemns-chief-justice-removal-as-premeditated/

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6 d. ago Is Ghana losing it? Political lawfare weaponization and systemic erosion of the rule of law.

Yet in Ghana’s current political climate, since the December, 2024 elections, troubling patterns have emerged. Justice is increasingly appearing to be selectively applied and weaponized as a partisan tool rather than pursued for the public good.

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6 d. ago NPP will remove Mahama’s Chief Justice if voted into power – Anyaa

The Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Emmanuel Tobbin, has criticised President John Mahama over the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, warning that a future New Patriotic Party (NPP) government could respond in kind.

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6 d. ago Finance Official Says Fiscal Rules Need Institutional Support to Succeed

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-official-says-fiscal-rules-need-institutional-support-to-succeed/Ghana’s fiscal discipline challenges require more than legislative rules to address public finance management problems, according to a senior finance ministry official. Dr. Patrick Nomo, Chief Director at the Ministry of Finance, argued that fiscal rules alone cannot guarantee responsible spending without supporting institutional frameworks. His comments came during a keynote address at an IMANI […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-official-says-fiscal-rules-need-institutional-support-to-succeed/

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7 d. ago Civil Society Groups Demand Probe After Refinery Corruption Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-groups-demand-probe-after-refinery-corruption-claims/Nigerian political parties and civil society organizations are calling for judicial investigation into alleged corruption at state refineries following explosive disclosures by the new petroleum company chief executive. The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties and Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations praised NNPCL’s Bayo Ojulari for revealing what they describe as systematic sabotage under previous […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-groups-demand-probe-after-refinery-corruption-claims/

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8 d. ago Court Rules Trump’s Global Tariffs Exceeded Presidential Authority

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/court-rules-trumps-global-tariffs-exceeded-presidential-authority/A federal appeals court delivered a major blow to President Donald Trump’s trade policy Friday, ruling that his sweeping global tariffs exceeded presidential powers and violated constitutional limits on executive authority. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, in a 7-4 decision, found that Trump unlawfully relied on emergency powers to impose tariffs […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/court-rules-trumps-global-tariffs-exceeded-presidential-authority/

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9 d. ago Empowering Ghana’s Future: Youth unite against corruption in historic town hall meeting

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) Ketu South Municipal Office has brought together young people from across Denu in a landmark town hall meeting aimed at strengthening the rule of law and deepening the fight against corruption in Ghana. Youth Take a Stand The event drew a diverse audience, including artisans, market women, out-of-school […]

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1 week ago Mahama Rules Out 2028 Presidential Bid, Cites Fiscal Discipline Focus

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-rules-out-2028-presidential-bid-cites-fiscal-discipline-focus/President John Mahama has categorically ruled out seeking re-election in 2028, declaring his commitment to Ghana’s constitutional two-term limit while positioning the decision as key to maintaining economic stability. The declaration came during a three-day state visit to Singapore, where Mahama held bilateral discussions with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Speaking from the Asian city-state, the Ghanaian […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-rules-out-2028-presidential-bid-cites-fiscal-discipline-focus/

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1 week ago Local Firms Face Unfair Competition if Capital Rules Scrapped

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-firms-face-unfair-competition-if-capital-rules-scrapped/Ghana’s manufacturing sector warns that removing minimum capital requirements for foreign investors would devastate local businesses already struggling with punishing borrowing costs and market pressures. The Association of Ghana Industries opposes government plans to amend the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act, arguing the changes would create an uneven playing field that favors international competitors over […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-firms-face-unfair-competition-if-capital-rules-scrapped/

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1 week ago Africa Seeks Homegrown AI Rules at Upcoming Continental Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-seeks-homegrown-ai-rules-at-upcoming-continental-summit/Continental leaders will push for Africa-specific artificial intelligence regulations during September’s inaugural Pan-African AI Summit in Accra, emphasizing locally-trained models over Western-designed systems. Summit organizer Felix Donkor argues that Africa must abandon “blind adoption” of foreign AI technologies that fail to reflect African languages, cultures and contexts. He advocates for machine learning models trained exclusively […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-seeks-homegrown-ai-rules-at-upcoming-continental-summit/

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1 week ago Traders warn scrapping investment rules won’t boost foreign capital

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/traders-warn-scrapping-investment-rules-wont-boost-foreign-capital/Ghana’s leading traders association has questioned the government’s plan to eliminate minimum capital requirements for foreign investors, arguing the policy change alone will not attract more international investment. The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) says economic fundamentals and business climate matter more to investors than relaxed capital rules. The group points to 2013 when […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/traders-warn-scrapping-investment-rules-wont-boost-foreign-capital/

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1 week ago Ghana slashes mining leases to 15 years in major sector overhaul

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-slashes-mining-leases-to-15-years-in-major-sector-overhaul/Ghana will cap mining leases at 15 years maximum as part of sweeping reforms designed to boost local control over the country’s mineral wealth, the Minerals Commission announced Tuesday. The dramatic reduction from the current 30-year standard reflects government efforts to strengthen domestic ownership in an industry that has operated under largely unchanged rules for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-slashes-mining-leases-to-15-years-in-major-sector-overhaul/

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1 week ago Choosing a broker? Here are the 5 signs of a reliable platform

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/choosing-a-broker-here-are-the-5-signs-of-a-reliable-platform/LAGOS, Nigeria, 26 August 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The Nigerian Forex market keeps attracting traders all over the world. In recent years, its accessibility and potential for profit have grown by leaps and bounds. Although to trade safely and not worry about a thing, traders should understand the legal landscape, rules, and characteristics defining this particular […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/choosing-a-broker-here-are-the-5-signs-of-a-reliable-platform/

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1 week ago Economist Warns Against Total Scrapping of Investment Capital Rules

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-warns-against-total-scrapping-of-investment-capital-rules/Ghana should study international models before completely eliminating minimum capital requirements for foreign investors, according to a leading economist who specializes in competition policy. Appiah Kusi Adomako, West African Regional Director of CUTS International, cautioned that removing all capital thresholds could harm local businesses through unfair competition. His analysis, shared with The High Street Journal, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-warns-against-total-scrapping-of-investment-capital-rules/

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1 week ago Ghana Faces Maritime Crossroads as Global Shipping Rules Tighten

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-maritime-crossroads-as-global-shipping-rules-tighten/Ghana’s ports could lose ground to regional rivals unless the country acts swiftly to prepare for sweeping changes in global shipping regulations set to take effect by 2027. The International Maritime Organization plans to adopt binding emissions cuts requiring vessels to slash greenhouse gas output by up to 30% within six years. A proposed global […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-maritime-crossroads-as-global-shipping-rules-tighten/

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2 w. ago Scrapping Foreign Investor Capital Rules May Harm Local Firms, Expert Says

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/scrapping-foreign-investor-capital-rules-may-harm-local-firms-expert-says/A leading economist is warning the government against plans to remove minimum capital requirements for foreign investors, arguing that the move could hurt small and medium-sized Ghanaian businesses. Professor Godfred Bokpin issued the caution during a financial seminar in Accra focused on currency stability. While acknowledging that the proposal might attract more international investment, Bokpin […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/scrapping-foreign-investor-capital-rules-may-harm-local-firms-expert-says/

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2 w. ago Ghana Central Bank Tightens Rules on Foreign Currency Cash withdrawals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-central-bank-tightens-rules-on-foreign-currency-cash-withdrawals/The Bank of Ghana has instructed commercial banks to stop paying foreign currency cash to large companies unless those firms have already deposited equivalent foreign funds. This move targets corporations in key sectors like petroleum, mining, and other essential industries. According to the central bank, some large businesses were withdrawing foreign cash without backing deposits, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-central-bank-tightens-rules-on-foreign-currency-cash-withdrawals/

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2 w. ago Nigerian Coalition Demands Extradition of Former Oil Chief in Corruption Probe

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-coalition-demands-extradition-of-former-oil-chief-in-corruption-probe/A coalition of political parties and civil society organizations is demanding the extradition of Mele Kyari, former head of Nigeria’s state oil company, following a court order freezing bank accounts linked to him. The groups describe the move as a first step in investigating what they claim is widespread looting of the country’s oil wealth. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-coalition-demands-extradition-of-former-oil-chief-in-corruption-probe/

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2 w. ago Six Ghanaian Banks Face Capital Shortfall, May Need Mergers or State Aid

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/six-ghanaian-banks-face-capital-shortfall-may-need-mergers-or-state-aid/A new report from Fitch Ratings warns that six banks in Ghana may require extra support to meet upcoming capital rules. While most of the sector is on track to comply with regulations by the end of 2025, these lenders are struggling to raise sufficient capital from their own earnings. Two of the six are […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/six-ghanaian-banks-face-capital-shortfall-may-need-mergers-or-state-aid/

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