3 h. ago Reality or Ideology? World responds to Trump’s new definition of sex and gender

On 20 January 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 13975, a directive that compelled the United States government to recognise only two sexes male and female, while simultaneously rolling back a host of diversity initiatives that had, for years, sought to accommodate a spectrum of gender identities. In an age where the debate over […]

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7 h. ago Mahama Launches Coastal Protection Project with Livelihood Boost for Fishing Communities

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-launches-coastal-protection-project-with-livelihood-boost-for-fishing-communities/President John Mahama has initiated Phase Two of the Blekusu Coastal Protection Project, combining sea defense infrastructure with economic facilities to revitalize tidal wave-battered communities along Ghana’s eastern coast. The 2025-2029 intervention will deliver: Climate Resilience: 8km of shoreline defenses (37 groins, dune restoration) Economic Infrastructure: Modern fish market, cold storage, processing units, and sanitation systems Transport […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-launches-coastal-protection-project-with-livelihood-boost-for-fishing-communities/

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7 h. ago Ghanaian Students at Memphis Face Deportation Over US$3.6M Unpaid Tuition

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-students-at-memphis-face-deportation-over-us3-6m-unpaid-tuition/Dozens of Ghanaian government-sponsored students at the University of Memphis risk deportation if Ghana fails to settle $3.6 million in outstanding tuition by August 9, 2025. University President Bill Hardgrave attributed the payment delay to Ghana’s recent political transition, though neither Ghana’s Ministry of Education nor the Scholarship Secretariat has issued an official statement. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-students-at-memphis-face-deportation-over-us3-6m-unpaid-tuition/

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10 h. ago China Funds Modern Aflao Market as Mahama Launches Coastal Protection Project

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/china-funds-modern-aflao-market-as-mahama-launches-coastal-protection-project/President John Dramani Mahama has announced China’s grant financing for a contemporary market in Aflao during the Phase Two launch of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project. The July 2025 revelation positions the market as an economic revitalization tool for the border community, complementing ongoing coastal resilience efforts in Ketu South Municipality. Official project details confirm […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/china-funds-modern-aflao-market-as-mahama-launches-coastal-protection-project/

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11 h. ago African Lawmakers Prioritize Digital Policy for US$6.5B Health Market

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-lawmakers-prioritize-digital-policy-for-us6-5b-health-market/Lawmakers from across Africa have committed to strengthening legislative frameworks for digital technologies during the inaugural Africa Digital Parliamentary Summit in Lusaka. Convened by the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), African Population Health Research Center (APHRC), GSMA, and Zambian government, the July 2025 summit focused on AI, data governance, digital health, and smart manufacturing. Draft projections presented […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-lawmakers-prioritize-digital-policy-for-us6-5b-health-market/

Economics

11 h. ago Mahama Urges Infrastructure Investment to Realize AfCFTA Potential

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-urges-infrastructure-investment-to-realize-afcfta-potential/President John Dramani Mahama has called for accelerated infrastructure development across Africa to unlock the African Continental Free Trade Area’s (AfCFTA) economic promise. During a July 20, 2025, meeting with AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene in Accra, Mahama stressed that seamless trade integration requires strategic transport and digital networks. Official communications from the Presidency highlighted Mahama’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-urges-infrastructure-investment-to-realize-afcfta-potential/

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13 h. ago Turning Ballots into Buildings: The Silent Real Estate Agenda in Ghana’s Politics

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/turning-ballots-into-buildings-the-silent-real-estate-agenda-in-ghanas-politics/Ghanaian politicians appear to be quietly transforming politics into a gateway for real estate dominance, using their time in public office not just for governance, but as a strategic path to acquire lands, amass properties, and build empires—often in prime urban areas—raising serious concerns about conflict of interest from Accra Street Journal’s Editorial Team, wealth […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/turning-ballots-into-buildings-the-silent-real-estate-agenda-in-ghanas-politics/

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22 h. ago GNAT President calls for parliamentary legislation to protect reinstated PTAs

The President of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Rev. Isaac Owusu, is advocating for a robust legal framework to enshrine the recent government directive reinstating Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in basic and secondary schools across the country.

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24 h. ago Akuna Group Hosts Glamorous ‘Heads of State’ Premiere in Accra

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/akuna-group-hosts-glamorous-heads-of-state-premiere-in-accra/ The Akuna Group, founded by actor Idris Elba, hosted a high-profile screening of the Amazon Original film Heads of State at Labadi Beach Hotel, attracting over 500 guests. Attendees included government officials, business leaders, creatives, and influencers, transforming the premiere into a strategic networking platform for Ghana’s cultural sector. The event featured a black carpet experience, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/akuna-group-hosts-glamorous-heads-of-state-premiere-in-accra/

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27 h. ago Blekusu Coastal project: We’re reclaiming our coastlines – Housing Minister

Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Mr Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to climate resilience and environmental protection as he led the groundbreaking ceremony for Phase II of the Blekusu Coastal Protection Project in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region.

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28 h. ago WatsUp On Campus Storms UHAS in Ho Tonight with Kwesi Arthur and Camidoh

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/watsup-on-campus-storms-uhas-in-ho-tonight-with-kwesi-arthur-and-camidoh/The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in Ho is about to experience an unforgettable night as WatsUp On Campus rolls into town with a power-packed lineup headlined by none other than Kwesi Arthur and Camidoh. The highly anticipated event, happening tonight as part of the UHAS SRC Week celebrations, promises to deliver a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/watsup-on-campus-storms-uhas-in-ho-tonight-with-kwesi-arthur-and-camidoh/

Events

29 h. ago Gov’t reforestation project boosted with GH₵1m donation from Ghacem Ltd

The initiative is a key component of the government's broader efforts to combat environmental degradation, particularly the effects of illegal mining (galamsey), and promote sustainable land management.

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30 h. ago Mahama breaks ground for Phase II of Blekusu Coastal Protection project

President John Mahama on Saturday cut sod for the commencement of Phase II of the Blekusu Coastal Protection Project, renewing hope for coastal communities long battered by tidal waves.

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32 h. ago Stop the internal attacks and focus on the ills of the NDC – Bawumia urges NPP members

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to curb incessant internal attacks on members of the party, and rather focus their attention on the ills of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), which he said, is undermining the country's democracy.

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33 h. ago We’re happy the NPP is resetting to support Mahama in rebuilding Ghana – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has encouraged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to use its National Delegates Conference as an opportunity to reset and emerge as a stronger and more responsible opposition party for the good of Ghana’s democracy.

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34 h. ago Data must be treated as “core infrastructure” to achieve SDG 8 – Government Statistician

“Unemployment remains high at 14.7%, and youth joblessness exceeds 25%. Over 70% of our labour force—mainly women and young people—remains in the informal sector. This is not just a jobs gap. It is a dignity gap,” Dr. Iddrisu said.

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35 h. ago The entire National Cathedral project is a crime scene – Dr. Arthur Kennedy

Physician and political activist Dr. Arthur Kennedy has condemned the National Cathedral project, calling it a “textbook case” of financial loss to the state and a powerful example of failed leadership at all levels of government.

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35 h. ago Stop the charade, go ahead and prosecute all who misused our money on National Cathedral project – Kofi Bentil

Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa and lawyer, Kofi Bentil, has called on the government to move beyond public commentary and initiate prosecutions against individuals involved in the mismanagement of funds meant for the National Cathedral project.

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46 h. ago Asantehene calls for ‘Ghanaians first’ in mining concessions

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has appealed to the government to prioritise local investors in the allocation of mining concessions before considering any partnerships with foreign companies.

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48 h. ago Amewuga campaign fights human trafficking, child marriage, others at Aflao border

As the world marks July as the Month Against Trafficking in Persons, the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), in collaboration with the Handmaid of the Divine Redeemer Sisters’ Foundation, the International Centre for Safe Migration (ICSM), and other faith-based partners, has launched an advocacy campaign to fight human trafficking, child marriage, and domestic servitude in Aflao and its surrounding border communities.

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