15 h. ago Sam George warns Ghanaians against assisting illegal acquisition of citizenship

The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr Samuel George, has issued a warning to Ghanaians involved in aiding foreign nationals to illegally obtain Ghanaian citizenship through passports and Ghana Cards, describing the practice as a criminal offence.

Events

20 h. ago US Nigeria Strikes Could Boost Foreign Investment Confidence, Analysts Say

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-nigeria-strikes-could-boost-foreign-investment-confidence-analysts-say/Nigeria’s joint military action with the United States against terrorist groups is being viewed by some analysts as more than a security operation, potentially representing a turning point for foreign investment confidence in Africa’s most populous economy. The United States conducted airstrikes against Islamic State affiliated militants in northwest Nigeria on December 25, targeting two […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-nigeria-strikes-could-boost-foreign-investment-confidence-analysts-say/

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20 h. ago Ghanaian delegation set for January 20, 2026 trip to Latvia in Nana Agyei case – Ablakwa

Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that the Latvian Foreign Ministry has formally responded to Ghana’s request for engagement over the ongoing investigations into the death of Nana Agyei, confirming its readiness to receive a Ghanaian delegation in Riga on January 20, 2026.

Politics

20 h. ago Cedi Maintains Stability Against Dollar During Christmas Week

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedi-maintains-stability-against-dollar-during-christmas-week/The Ghanaian cedi held steady on the interbank foreign exchange market during the Christmas week, trading around GHS 11.10 to the US dollar, according to data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The relative stability comes as the festive season draws to a close, offering a reprieve from the currency volatility experienced earlier in the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedi-maintains-stability-against-dollar-during-christmas-week/

Sport

69 h. ago Does Goldbod owe BoG US$214m, or has BoG lost US$214m? A policy and financial risk analysis

Introduction Ghana’s Gold-for-Reserves (G4R) and Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) have been celebrated as innovative strategies to strengthen Ghana’s reserves, reduce reliance on foreign exchange borrowing, and curb illicit gold exports. At the heart of these initiatives is the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), established in 2025 to support the accumulation of gold reserves by the […]

Economics

5 d. ago Beyond Scholarships: How Ghana can transform global education partnerships into economic engine

When President John Dramani Mahama launched Ghana's revolutionary diplomatic Key Performance Indicators on 1st September 2025, one mandate stood out for its transformational potential yet received surprisingly little analysis: the requirement for envoys to "secure scholarships and facilitate exchange programmes with foreign institutions to enhance Ghana's human capital."

Politics

5 d. ago Ablakwa Vows Justice for Ghanaian Student Who Died in Latvia

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ablakwa-vows-justice-for-ghanaian-student-who-died-in-latvia/Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has assured the family of Nana Agyei Ahyia, an 18-year-old Ghanaian student who died in Latvia, of government’s firm commitment to pursue justice in the case. In a Facebook post on Monday, the Minister said he met the family earlier in the day at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ablakwa-vows-justice-for-ghanaian-student-who-died-in-latvia/

Events

6 d. ago Foreign Minister Ablakwa dispatches mission to Latvia over alleged murder of Ghanaian student

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has assured the family of a student, the late Nana Agyei Ahyia, of government’s commitment to pursue justice following his tragic death in Latvia.

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6 d. ago Ghana committed to reshaping a better future for Africa—Foreign Minister

The Government of Ghana is committed to reshaping a better future for the people of Ghana, Africa, and the diaspora, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said. 

Politics

6 d. ago Stabilising the cedi should not come at the expense of Ghanaian workers

In recent months, public discussion on Ghana’s economy has been dominated by the Bank of Ghana’s repeated interventions in the foreign exchange (FX) market, often in tranches of about US$10 million. These actions are part of a broader attempt to stabilise the cedi, reduce volatility, and restore confidence among businesses, investors and the general public. […]

Politics

6 d. ago Ghana Deports 68 Foreign Nationals After Criminal Convictions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deports-68-foreign-nationals-after-criminal-convictions/Ghana has deported 68 African nationals from the Ashanti Region following court rulings on criminal activities, including involvement in the Q-Net scam, prostitution, and fraud. The deportations were announced Thursday by Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene. The 68 individuals deported include 42 Nigerians, 13 Cameroonians, seven Benin nationals, three Ivorians, and three Burkinabe nationals. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deports-68-foreign-nationals-after-criminal-convictions/

Events

9 d. ago Sam Jonah Petitions Foreign Minister Over Nigerian Business Takeover Allegations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sam-jonah-petitions-foreign-minister-over-nigerian-business-takeover-allegations/Ghanaian industrialist Sam Jonah has formally petitioned Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over alleged unlawful actions by Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission that he claims threaten his ownership interests in JonahCapital Nigeria Limited and Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited. The detailed 11 page petition dated December 13, 2025, outlines a complex dispute over River Park […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sam-jonah-petitions-foreign-minister-over-nigerian-business-takeover-allegations/

Politics

9 d. ago Tax Relief and Exchange Rate Stability Lower Business Costs for Traders

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tax-relief-and-exchange-rate-stability-lower-business-costs-for-traders/Tax relief, exchange rate stability and easing inflation are making the cost of doing business in Ghana cheaper and more predictable for traders, according to the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana. The association says recent fiscal and macroeconomic adjustments are helping importers and exporters better manage operating costs, particularly those linked to foreign currency […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tax-relief-and-exchange-rate-stability-lower-business-costs-for-traders/

Economics

9 d. ago La Bianca introduces smaller poultry packs as Ghana battles import dependency

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/la-bianca-introduces-smaller-poultry-packs-as-ghana-battles-import-dependency/La Bianca Company Ltd. launched 1kg and 2kg poultry products in Tema on December 19, 2025, positioning itself to capitalize on government efforts to revitalize local production while raising fundamental questions about whether repackaging imported meat genuinely supports the domestic industry or merely rebrands a persistent reliance on foreign supply. The move aligns with the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/la-bianca-introduces-smaller-poultry-packs-as-ghana-battles-import-dependency/

Events

1 week ago Ghana Recovers Over US$15 Million from International Cryptocurrency Fraud Network

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-recovers-over-us15-million-from-international-cryptocurrency-fraud-network/Ghana successfully recovered more than 15 million dollars from an international cryptocurrency fraud network that targeted Ghanaian and British citizens through fake investment schemes, Attorney General Dominic Ayine announced Thursday at the Government Accountability Series briefing in Accra. The Economic and Organised Crime Office traced, froze and retrieved digital assets concealed across foreign jurisdictions, with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-recovers-over-us15-million-from-international-cryptocurrency-fraud-network/

Economics

1 week ago Shares worth over $50m illegally removed — Jonah Capital CEO accuses Nigerian CAC boss

Kojo Ansah Mensah, Managing Director and CEO of Jonah Capital, has accused the head of Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of committing what he describes as a “grievous crime” by allegedly altering company records and expropriating shares belonging to the firm. The escalating dispute follows a formal petition by Ghanaian statesman Sir Sam Jonah to Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. In the petition dated December 13, 2025, Sir Jonah asked the government to intervene diplomatically after what he described as the unlawful seizure of his investments in Abuja’s River Park Estate by the CAC.

Events

1 week ago Ghana moves to prevent strained ties with Nigeria as Sam Jonah investment dispute heads to ECOWAS — High Commissioner

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal, says the government is taking every diplomatic step necessary to protect its longstanding relationship with Nigeria while seeking justice in the investment dispute involving businessman Sir Sam Jonah. The diplomatic escalation follows a formal 11-page petition submitted on December 13, 2025, by Sir Sam Jonah to Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The businessman accuses the Nigerian CAC of expropriating his shares in Abuja’s River Park Estate, undermining court processes, and breaching regional investment protections. His petition urges Ghana to intervene at the highest diplomatic levels, citing millions of dollars in Ghanaian-led investments allegedly threatened by the actions of Nigerian authorities.

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1 week ago Ghana moves to prevent strained ties with Nigeria as Sam Jonah investment dispute heads to ECOWAS

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal, says the government is taking every diplomatic step necessary to protect its longstanding relationship with Nigeria while seeking justice in the investment dispute involving businessman Sir Sam Jonah. The diplomatic escalation follows a formal 11-page petition submitted on December 13, 2025, by Sir Sam Jonah to Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The businessman accuses the Nigerian CAC of expropriating his shares in Abuja’s River Park Estate, undermining court processes, and breaching regional investment protections. His petition urges Ghana to intervene at the highest diplomatic levels, citing millions of dollars in Ghanaian-led investments allegedly threatened by the actions of Nigerian authorities.

Politics

1 week ago Foreign Affairs Ministry probes death of Ghanaian student in Latvia after family alleges foul play

Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says his office has launched urgent investigations into the reported death of a Ghanaian student in Latvia, following growing concerns from the victim’s family about possible foul play. In a post on X, the minister described the incident as “heart-wrenching” and assured the public that the government is pursuing the matter through diplomatic channels.

Society

1 week ago Ghana’s foreign policy anchored in humanitarian tradition – Ablakwa

The Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reaffirmed Ghana’s foreign policy direction, stressing that it underpins the country’s bilateral relations and mutual trust with nations across the globe.

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