4 h. ago Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s role in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

The Acting Western North Regional Director of Agriculture, Samuel Patrick Afari Acheampong, has appealed to the government to prioritise deploying extension officers to the region to enable the department to function effectively

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29 h. ago Afenyo Markin Warns Ghana Risks Being Left Behind in AI Race

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afenyo-markin-warns-ghana-risks-being-left-behind-in-ai-race/Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin says Ghana must prioritize technological investment over political retribution or risk irrelevance in the Fourth Industrial Revolution while other nations advance. In statements released today marking one year since the 2024 elections, the Effutu MP criticized government focus on political removals while competing economies invest heavily in artificial intelligence, infrastructure […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afenyo-markin-warns-ghana-risks-being-left-behind-in-ai-race/

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32 h. ago Ghana makes moves to deploy troops for ECOWAS ission in Benin after failed coup – JoyNews sources

Ghana has initiated processes to deploy its contingent to the ECOWAS Standby Force mission in Benin, following an attempted coup d’état in the country on Sunday, JoyNews has learned. This move aligns with directives issued by the Chair of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government for the immediate deployment of elements of […]

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32 h. ago Ghana makes moves to deploy troops for ECOWAS mission in Benin after failed coup – JoyNews sources

Ghana has initiated processes to deploy its contingent to the ECOWAS Standby Force mission in Benin, following an attempted coup d’état in the country on Sunday, JoyNews has learned. This move aligns with directives issued by the Chair of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government for the immediate deployment of elements of […]

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34 h. ago Introducing the Alliance for Inclusive AI: An Open Global Coalition to Build AI That Serves Billions, Not Just the Few

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/introducing-the-alliance-for-inclusive-ai-an-open-global-coalition-to-build-ai-that-serves-billions-not-just-the-few/NAIROBI, Africa, 08 December 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Today, BFA Global, Caribou, and MSC—organizations whose work spans more than 150 countries— announced the launch of the Alliance for Inclusive AI, an open coalition committed to ensuring that the next wave of artificial intelligence (AI) expands opportunity. By 2030, the Alliance aims to deliver responsible, practical AI solutions to 100 million people […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/introducing-the-alliance-for-inclusive-ai-an-open-global-coalition-to-build-ai-that-serves-billions-not-just-the-few/

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34 h. ago AI, cheating, and collapsing reading habits: Ghana’s education system at a crossroads

Ghana’s education sector is facing a mounting crisis as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, rampant exam malpractice, and a sharp decline in reading culture converge to threaten learning outcomes nationwide. Experts warn that without urgent reforms, the country risks producing a generation of students who hold certificates but lack fundamental skills. Professor Stephen Adei, a prominent Ghanaian educationist, has described the situation as a reflection of a “moral decay that is eating into the fabric of our nation.” Speaking earlier this year, he noted that exam malpractice has become so normalised that many no longer see it as wrong.

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35 h. ago Investment Advisor Identifies Three Key Forces Shaping 2026 Global Market Outlook

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/investment-advisor-identifies-three-key-forces-shaping-2026-global-market-outlook/Global investors approaching 2026 face three structural forces grounded in observable economic reality rather than optimism alone, according to the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations on December 8. Nigel Green of deVere Group identified persistent global economic growth, the transition of artificial intelligence from hype to measurable returns, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/investment-advisor-identifies-three-key-forces-shaping-2026-global-market-outlook/

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4 d. ago Government to deploy 60,000 surveillance cameras nationwide to tackle cybercrime

Government is expanding the use of technology and infrastructure to strengthen national security, including the deployment of 60,000 additional surveillance cameras across the country, President John Dramani Mahama has said.

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5 d. ago What happened to Ghana’s 1 Million coders promise? Seven months on, silence and frustration linger

When the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government took office in January, one of its most talked-about promises was to create one million Ghanaian coders. The initiative, spearheaded by the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, was meant to move toward a knowledge-based economy—one where Ghanaian youth would drive innovation in software, artificial intelligence, and digital entrepreneurship. Six months after its grand launch in April, however, the One Million Coders initiative has all but vanished from public view.

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5 d. ago Police to receive covert operations vehicles and drones – Mahama

President John Mahama has announced that the government will soon deploy drones and covert operations vehicles to boost police intelligence and crime-fighting across the country.

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6 d. ago Fashion house Valentino criticised over ‘disturbing’ AI handbag ads

Italian luxury fashion house Valentino is facing criticism after posting "disturbing" adverts made using artificial intelligence (AI) for one of its luxury handbags online.

Culture

7 d. ago United States Approves Advanced Chip Exports to UAE Firm G42

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/united-states-approves-advanced-chip-exports-to-uae-firm-g42/The White House has authorized exports of advanced artificial intelligence semiconductors to G42, the United Arab Emirates based technology company, marking a significant transition from planning to deployment within the UAE-U.S. AI corridor. The approval enables full scale deployment of trusted AI infrastructure and accelerates foundational projects already underway in the UAE. Key initiatives include […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/united-states-approves-advanced-chip-exports-to-uae-firm-g42/

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7 d. ago NVIDIA Invests Two Billion Dollars in Synopsys Engineering Partnership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nvidia-invests-two-billion-dollars-in-synopsys-engineering-partnership/NVIDIA announced a strategic partnership with Synopsys on December 1, 2025, combining artificial intelligence and accelerated computing capabilities to transform design and engineering workflows across multiple industries, backed by a two billion dollar equity investment. The multiyear collaboration integrates NVIDIA CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) accelerated computing, agentic and physical AI, and Omniverse digital twins […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nvidia-invests-two-billion-dollars-in-synopsys-engineering-partnership/

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7 d. ago Georgia Investigates BBC Report on Chemical Agent Use Against Protesters

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/georgia-investigates-bbc-report-on-chemical-agent-use-against-protesters/Georgian authorities launched a criminal investigation Monday after the BBC published evidence suggesting police deployed a World War One era chemical agent against anti-government protesters in 2024, intensifying scrutiny over the country’s handling of sustained political unrest. The State Security Service (SSS) said it would examine both the credibility of the allegations and whether the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/georgia-investigates-bbc-report-on-chemical-agent-use-against-protesters/

Events

8 d. ago AI takes centre stage as global experts converge in Accra for 7th ISWAS

The 7th International Symposium on West African Studies (ISWAS) was recently held at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) with a bold charge: move Artificial Intelligence (AI) from theory to a tool for equity, empowerment, and resilience across West Africa.

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1 week ago Hijabs, Hymns & Headmistresses: The New Religious Telenovela Streaming Live from SHS

Ghana, that tranquil republic known for peace, tolerance, and occasional hypertension, has awakened to a curious spectacle: our senior high schools have quietly transformed themselves into religious battlegrounds. While the rest of the world debates artificial intelligence, climate change, and the cost of sending humans to Mars, Ghana is debating the cost of allowing a Muslim girl to wear her hijab while conjugating French verbs. In some of our schools, even blinking in the direction of your own religion now requires exeat.

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1 week ago Ghana Begins National Assessment of Artificial Intelligence Readiness

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-begins-national-assessment-of-artificial-intelligence-readiness/A national assessment of Ghana’s artificial intelligence readiness has begun using the UNESCO AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM), as the country moves to build stronger governance systems for emerging technologies. The initiative, funded by the European Commission, was launched in Accra with participation from government agencies, academia, civil society, and private sector stakeholders. In remarks […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-begins-national-assessment-of-artificial-intelligence-readiness/

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1 week ago Scholars Chart AI Roadmap for West Africa at GIMPA Symposium

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/scholars-chart-ai-roadmap-for-west-africa-at-gimpa-symposium/The 7th International Symposium on West African Studies (ISWAS) opened on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) with a mandate extending beyond typical academic discourse. In a series of high level deliberations, diplomats and scholars laid out a concrete roadmap for how Artificial Intelligence (AI) must move […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/scholars-chart-ai-roadmap-for-west-africa-at-gimpa-symposium/

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1 week ago Warner settles lawsuit with AI music firm and launches joint venture

Warner Music Group (WMG) will begin an artificial intelligence (AI) music venture with technology start-up Suno - a year after it sued the firm in a landmark case.

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2 w. ago AI can help Ghana fight galamsey and reduce road accidents – AI engineer, Intel corporation

An Artificial Intelligence Engineer with Intel Corporation, Dr Daniel Teye Ocansey, says Ghana can significantly strengthen its fight against illegal mining and reduce the country’s rising road accidents by adopting the right AI tools.

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