15 h. ago Constitutional Amendment Process Empowers Minority in Parliament Says Barker

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-amendment-process-empowers-minority-in-parliament-says-barker-vormawor/Oliver Barker-Vormawor, convener of the FixTheCountry Movement, has stated that Ghana’s constitutional amendment process grants significant power to the parliamentary minority, making unilateral changes by any governing party virtually impossible. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, December 27, 2025, the activist and lawyer emphasized that constitutional reforms must navigate stringent parliamentary procedures that cannot bypass […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-amendment-process-empowers-minority-in-parliament-says-barker-vormawor/

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5 d. ago Government reopens Ussher and James forts after closure, imposes strict new rules

In a reversal likely to boost festive season tourism, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has announced the immediate reopening of two key historic forts just days after their unexpected closure. 

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5 d. ago Government reviews curfew hours and security measures in Nalerigu township

The Ministry of the Interior, on the advice of the National Security Council, has announced an update to the curfew hours for the Nalerigu Township and its surrounding areas in the North East Region.

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7 d. ago African States Imposed 193 Internet Shutdowns Across 41 Countries Since 2016

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-states-imposed-193-internet-shutdowns-across-41-countries-since-2016/African governments imposed 193 internet shutdowns across 41 countries between 2016 and 2024, doubling from 14 instances in 2016 to 28 in 2024, according to a new open access book providing the first comparative analysis of state sponsored digital blackouts written by African researchers. The book titled Internet Shutdowns in Africa Technology Rights and Power […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-states-imposed-193-internet-shutdowns-across-41-countries-since-2016/

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1 week ago Government imposes curfew on Nalerigu township to restore calm

The Ministry of the Interior has announced a curfew on Nalerigu Township and its surrounding areas in the Northern Region. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the ministry said the decision was taken by the Minister for the Interior “on the advice of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument.” The […]

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3 w. ago Mahama commends US for lifting tariffs on Ghana’s agricultural exports

President John Dramani Mahama has commended the United States Government for lifting the tariff on agriculture imports it imposed on Ghana.

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3 w. ago Biometric ID Systems Blocking Millions from Essential Services Across Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/biometric-id-systems-blocking-millions-from-essential-services-across-africa/Millions of Africans cannot access fundamental rights and essential services as governments impose biometric digital identification systems requiring citizens to provide fingerprints, iris scans and personal data before receiving healthcare, education or social protection payments. A comprehensive new report reveals these systems lack adequate legal protections and exclude vulnerable populations despite costing over one billion […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/biometric-id-systems-blocking-millions-from-essential-services-across-africa/

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