11 h. ago Mahama receives report detailing 2020 and 2024 electoral violence

President John Mahama has announced that he has received a comprehensive report detailing cases of electoral violence from the 2020 and 2024 general elections.

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17 h. ago World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Kwasi Sibo earns late Black Stars call

Real Oviedo midfielder Kwasi Sibo has received a late call-up to the Black Stars squad ahead of Ghana’s crucial World Cup qualifying clash with Mali on September 8. His inclusion comes as head coach Otto Addo seeks to strengthen his midfield options following Ghana’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Chad on September 4 at the Stade […]

Politics

17 h. ago WAEC relocates 936 WASSCE candidates over alleged malpractice at Adventist SHS, Bantama

Candidates sitting for the WASSCE at the Adventist SHS-Bantama centre in Kumasi have been relocated to the WAEC office in Kumasi after reports of widespread examination malpractice.

Politics

20 h. ago Kwadwo Poku’s comment on Bawumia’s performance in Zongos misleading, factually inaccurate

Kwadwo Poku’s recent commentary on Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s electoral performance in Zongo communities is not only misleading but is a textbook example of selective reporting, factual distortion, and statistical manipulation.

Politics

21 h. ago Messi breaks down in tears in possible ‘farewell’ match for Argentina

Lionel Messi broke down in tears as he brought his family out before Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying game against Venezuela on Thursday (4 September), in what was the 38-year old’s last game on Argentine soil. Messi later scored a brace to help Argentina to a comfortable 3-0 victory, with the Albiceleste having already […]

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24 h. ago Gbinyiri clash: Chief appeals to gov’t to register displaced persons on NHIS

Nana Pantu Nangor II, the Chief of Subinso Number Two in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region, has appealed to the government to register the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of the Gbinyiri clash taking shelter in the area on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

Politics

27 h. ago Biden had surgery to remove cancerous cells, NBC News reports

Former U.S. President Joe Biden recently underwent surgery to remove cancerous cells from his skin and is recovering well, NBC News reported Thursday, citing a spokesperson.

Politics

32 h. ago Ghana Balances Investment Appeal with Persistent Business Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-balances-investment-appeal-with-persistent-business-challenges/Ghana presents compelling opportunities for investors drawn by political stability and economic resilience, but businesses must carefully navigate enduring risks from currency volatility to infrastructure gaps, according to a comprehensive new risk assessment. The SOMPA & Partners Africa Risk Dimensional Report highlights Ghana’s status as one of West Africa’s most predictable democracies, yet warns that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-balances-investment-appeal-with-persistent-business-challenges/

Politics

32 h. ago Ghana Cybercrime Cases Surge to 2,008 as Losses Hit GH₵14.9 Million

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cybercrime-cases-surge-to-2008-as-losses-hit-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million/Ghana faces an escalating cybercrime crisis with reported incidents jumping from 1,317 in the first half of 2024 to 2,008 during the same period this year, according to the Cyber Security Authority. The figures were released at the launch of the 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month, showing online fraud accounted for 36% of cases, followed by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cybercrime-cases-surge-to-2008-as-losses-hit-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million/

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33 h. ago Digital Reforms Could Add US$3.4 Billion to Ghana’s Economy by 2030

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-reforms-could-add-us3-4-billion-to-ghanas-economy-by-2030/Ghana’s economy could gain an additional $3.4 billion by 2030 through strategic digital transformation reforms, according to a new report launched by the GSMA at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra on Tuesday. The comprehensive study reveals that mobile technology already contributes GH¢94 billion to Ghana’s GDP, representing 8% of the country’s total economic output. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-reforms-could-add-us3-4-billion-to-ghanas-economy-by-2030/

Economics

38 h. ago Gbinyiri clash: Bono Region shelters more internally displaced persons   

The Bono Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Fati Kine-Lam, says the region has recorded an additional 252 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of the Gbinyiri clash in two districts. 

Politics

38 h. ago Gbinyiri clash: More internally displaced persons seek shelter in Bono Region

The Bono Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Fati Kine-Lam, says the region has recorded an additional 252 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of the Gbinyiri clash in two districts. 

Politics

38 h. ago Counting inflation wrong: When the math doesn’t add up in Ghana’s CPI report

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has conducted a critical review of the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for August 2025. While the report is detailed and comprehensive, IERPP has identified several shortcomings that call into question its accuracy, neutrality, and clarity. These concerns raise important issues about the integrity of official statistics and their communication to policymakers and the public. The key findings are outlined below.

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41 h. ago Gbinyiri clash: Over 13,000 Ghanaians now refugees in Côte d’Ivoire — Muntaka

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has said that more than 13,000 Ghanaians have fled across the border into Côte d’Ivoire following the Gbiniyiri land dispute.

Politics

43 h. ago Daniel Bessey Breaks Silence: “I’m Not Behind Ada Songor Chaos”

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/daniel-bessey-breaks-silence-im-not-behind-ada-songor-chaos/Sege Member of Parliament, Hon. Daniel Keshie Bessey, has broken his silence over swirling allegations that he is the mastermind behind the latest wave of unrest against Electrochem Ghana Limited, operators of the Ada Songor Salt Project. The MP has flatly rejected the claims, describing them as “false, malicious, and without foundation.” Reports from the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/daniel-bessey-breaks-silence-im-not-behind-ada-songor-chaos/

Events

46 h. ago UNICEF Report Exposes Agriculture Training Gap in Ghana’s Farming Heartland

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-exposes-agriculture-training-gap-in-ghanas-farming-heartland/Ghana’s Ashanti Region faces a critical skills paradox where agricultural mechanization training is virtually non-existent despite farming being the area’s economic backbone, according to a new UNICEF-commissioned study. The “Skills Supply and Demand-Side Assessment Report” for the Ashanti Region reveals that only one institution offers agricultural mechanization training among 43 different trades offered across public […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-exposes-agriculture-training-gap-in-ghanas-farming-heartland/

Culture

46 h. ago UK Spouse Visa Changes Create Uncertainty for Ghanaian Couples

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/uk-spouse-visa-changes-create-uncertainty-for-ghanaian-couples/The UK government maintains its £29,000 annual income requirement for spouse visas despite migration experts recommending lower financial thresholds in a comprehensive review published in June 2025. The Migration Advisory Committee’s report, finalized on June 3, 2025, recommended against further increases to the minimum income requirement and indicated that lowering current financial requirements would be […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/uk-spouse-visa-changes-create-uncertainty-for-ghanaian-couples/

Politics

47 h. ago Sowutuom Community Demands Justice: Police Accused of Shielding Suspects in Chief’s Son’s Murder

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sowutuom-community-demands-justice-police-accused-of-shielding-suspects-in-chiefs-sons-murder/The chiefs and people of Sowutuom in the Anya-Sowutuom Constituency in the Greater Accra Region on Wednesday, 3rd September held an emotional press conference today demanding immediate justice for the gruesome murder of Abu Ramadan Sarbah, biological son of Sowutuom Mantse Nii Osabu Akwei I (also known as Nii Ofoli Akwei Tibu I). The young […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sowutuom-community-demands-justice-police-accused-of-shielding-suspects-in-chiefs-sons-murder/

Events

52 h. ago Olympic Champion Gabby Thomas Withdraws from World Championships

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/olympic-champion-gabby-thomas-withdraws-from-world-championships/Olympic 200-meter champion Gabby Thomas has withdrawn from the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo due to a persistent Achilles injury that has troubled her since May. The American sprinter announced her decision to skip the global competition, which runs from September 13-21, after determining insufficient time remained for proper recovery from the injury she […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/olympic-champion-gabby-thomas-withdraws-from-world-championships/

Sport

54 h. ago Sowutuom Chiefs, Elders Point To Official Warnings, Demand Justice After Omanjor Shooting Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sowutuom-chiefs-elders-point-to-official-warnings-demand-justice-after-omanjor-shooting-tragedy/In a somber and urgent press conference held on Wednesday, chiefs and elders of Sowutuom called for swift action from the government and traditional authorities following a fatal shooting at Omanjor. The violence claimed the life of Nii Lartey Kwashie I, the Kwashie-Bu Mantse, and left several others with injuries. Speaking at the Sowutuom Chief’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sowutuom-chiefs-elders-point-to-official-warnings-demand-justice-after-omanjor-shooting-tragedy/

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