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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3 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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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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7 h. ago Crypto fraudster sentenced for ‘epic’ $40bn stablecoin crash

A former crypto entrepreneur who was behind two digital currencies that collapsed and lost an estimated $40bn ($29.9bn) has been sentenced by a New York judge to 15 years in prison for an "epic" fraud.

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10 h. ago Tonix Pharmaceuticals CEO Predicts Major Drug Development Shifts in 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tonix-pharmaceuticals-ceo-predicts-major-drug-development-shifts-in-2026/Dr Seth Lederman of Tonix Pharmaceuticals projects clinical trials will become smaller and faster this year as the biopharmaceutical industry responds to high Phase 2 failure rates. Lederman, who serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the clinical stage company, outlined four key predictions for drug development and regulatory changes expected to reshape […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tonix-pharmaceuticals-ceo-predicts-major-drug-development-shifts-in-2026/

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12 h. ago Ghana Confirms No Issues for Latest Israeli Bound Travellers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-confirms-no-issues-for-latest-israeli-bound-travellers/Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that the latest group of Ghanaian travellers arriving in Israel have encountered no mistreatment, restrictions, or impediments, signaling a potential easing of diplomatic tensions between the two nations. The assurance, announced on Thursday, 11 December 2025, follows official reports from Ghana’s Embassy in Israel and comes […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-confirms-no-issues-for-latest-israeli-bound-travellers/

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13 h. ago Consumer Spending Drives Ghana Economy as Government Cuts Back

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/consumer-spending-drives-ghana-economy-as-government-cuts-back/Household spending has emerged as the primary driver of Ghana’s economy in the third quarter of 2025, carrying the nation’s growth whilst government expenditure collapsed, according to data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The economy recorded 5.5 percent growth between July and September 2025, but the expansion came almost entirely from Ghanaian households whose […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/consumer-spending-drives-ghana-economy-as-government-cuts-back/

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13 h. ago Omnicom announces new Ghana entities as operations transition smoothly

Omnicom SA has officially transitioned its Ghana operations to two newly affiliated entities, marking a significant restructuring aimed at strengthening service delivery and deepening integration with its global network.

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13 h. ago Health Rights Group Identifies Four Critical Gaps in 2026 Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-rights-group-identifies-four-critical-gaps-in-2026-budget/The government has described its 2026 budget as the most people focused and health centred in recent years, announcing a record 34 billion Ghana cedis allocation for the health sector. However, the Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights (ARHR), a leading health rights coalition in Ghana, warns that four persistent, important gaps threaten to undermine the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-rights-group-identifies-four-critical-gaps-in-2026-budget/

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13 h. ago Services Sector Drives Ghana Economy with 60 Percent Growth Contribution

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/services-sector-drives-ghana-economy-with-60-percent-growth-contribution/Ghana’s services sector remained the dominant force in the economy in the third quarter of 2025, expanding by 7.6 percent and accounting for almost 60 percent of the country’s overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, according to new national accounts data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The information and communication technology (ICT) subsector […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/services-sector-drives-ghana-economy-with-60-percent-growth-contribution/

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13 h. ago Utility Providers Need US$320 Million to Cut Distribution Losses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/utility-providers-need-us320-million-to-cut-distribution-losses/Utility service providers in the country require an estimated 320 million dollars in fresh capital investment to reduce distribution and commercial losses across their networks, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr Shafic Suleman, has said. He told Parliament on Wednesday that the investment could be mobilized through public private […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/utility-providers-need-us320-million-to-cut-distribution-losses/

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13 h. ago Yango Group announces strategic investment in Gigmile to accelerate Africa’s last

Yango Group, a global tech company bringing advanced technology to local communities, has announced a strategic investment through Yango Ventures in Gigmile, a fast-growing African platform building last-mile delivery infrastructure through financial tools and software for gig workers. The investment marks Yango Ventures’ continued commitment to supporting high-potential startups across emerging markets and strengthening digital […]

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14 h. ago Telecel Partners Government to Train 100,000 Youths Under One Million Coders

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-partners-government-to-train-100000-youths-under-one-million-coders/Telecel Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations to train 100,000 young Ghanaians over four years through its Startocode learning platform, supporting the government’s flagship One Million Coders Programme launched by President John Mahama in April 2025. The agreement was formalized at the Ministry’s headquarters […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-partners-government-to-train-100000-youths-under-one-million-coders/

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14 h. ago Ghana Rice Christmas Exhibition Spotlights Local Production Potential

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-rice-christmas-exhibition-spotlights-local-production-potential/The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana has announced a 10-day rice sales exhibition at the University of Ghana, Legon, running from December 17 to 27, 2025 to encourage Ghanaians to buy locally grown rice during the festive season. The event targets consumers seeking affordable, healthy food options while showcasing improvements in domestic rice quality and packaging. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-rice-christmas-exhibition-spotlights-local-production-potential/

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14 h. ago Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros in US$82.7 Billion Entertainment Deal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/netflix-to-acquire-warner-bros-in-us82-7-billion-entertainment-deal/Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros., including HBO Max and HBO, in a transformative $82.7 billion deal announced Friday that reshapes the global entertainment landscape. The transaction values Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) at $27.75 per share, with an equity value of $72 billion. The acquisition brings together Netflix’s streaming platform, which serves over 300 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/netflix-to-acquire-warner-bros-in-us82-7-billion-entertainment-deal/

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14 h. ago 2025 FinTech Stakeholders’ Dinner & Awards: MobileMoney Ltd Honours Top FinTech Partners and Industry Leaders

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/2025-fintech-stakeholders-dinner-awards-mobilemoney-ltd-honours-top-fintech-partners-and-industry-leaders/MobileMoney Ltd held its 2025 FinTech Stakeholders’ Dinner & Awards in Accra, bringing together key players from Ghana’s rapidly expanding digital finance ecosystem. The event celebrated strong partnerships, highlighted service excellence, and honored those advancing Ghana’s digital financial transformation. It brought together key players in the country’s FinTech scene to recognize achievements, foster collaboration, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/2025-fintech-stakeholders-dinner-awards-mobilemoney-ltd-honours-top-fintech-partners-and-industry-leaders/

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15 h. ago Kampis Group positions itself as a partner for Ghana’s digital transition

At the centre of that shift is Kampis Group, a design-led technology firm that builds custom digital platforms, mobile apps and integrated software for brands across fintech, e-commerce, hospitality and the creative industries.

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15 h. ago Ghana Launches Digital Portal for Immigration and Citizenship Services

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-digital-portal-for-immigration-and-citizenship-services/The Ministry of the Interior launched its Online Digital Services Portal on December 10, 2025, enabling electronic processing of citizenship, immigration and regulatory services previously handled through manual documentation systems. Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak unveiled the platform at a press briefing in Accra, with full operational capacity scheduled for December 15. The portal will […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-digital-portal-for-immigration-and-citizenship-services/

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17 h. ago MTN Ghana Wraps Up 16 Days of Activism, Strengthens Fight Against Online Abuse

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-wraps-up-16-days-of-activism-strengthens-fight-against-online-abuse/MTN Ghana has concluded its 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with a renewed commitment to tackling digital abuse. As part of this year’s campaign, organized in partnership with the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service, MTN also rolled out the 2025 edition of its nationwide digital safety […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-wraps-up-16-days-of-activism-strengthens-fight-against-online-abuse/

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