6 h. ago The Inconvenient Truth: Deliverism not the Barracks must hold Africa together

Across the African continent, an old political conversation has returned with troubling familiarity. Yet beneath the surface, something far more profound is shifting. The resurgence of coups does not indicate a renewed attraction to military rule. Instead, it exposes a quiet but powerful realisation that has spread through towns, cities and villages: citizens fear stagnation more than they fear soldiers.

Politics

9 h. ago Why the NDC’s reduced Lithium Royalty Rate proposal is “Strange and Legally Baseless” – Africa Policy Lens

The Africa Policy Lens (APL) has criticised the decision of the government to propose a reduction of Ghana’s royalty rate in the Barari DV lithium agreement from the previously agreed 10% to 5%. According to the APL, the previous administration, after Cabinet approval to review royalty rates for lithium and associated minerals, negotiated a 10% royalty rate with Barari DV Ghana Limited—an upward revision from the standard 5% applied in the broader mining sector.

Events

9 h. ago Christian Council commends government’s Sanitation Week initiative ahead of Christmas  

The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has commended the government for declaring December 13 to 20 as Sanitation Week ahead of the Christmas festivities. 

Politics

10 h. ago Parliament approves budget allocations despite Minority’s chaotic scenes over Kpandai dispute

Parliament has approved reports on allocations from the 2026 Budget despite chaotic scenes that erupted earlier in the chamber following protests by the Minority over the declaration of the Kpandai seat as vacant. The Majority succeeded in adopting the report moments after tension peaked, with members of the Minority abandoning their seats and massing in […]

Politics

10 h. ago GhanaFest Europe debuts in The Hague, showcasing trade and culture

The inaugural "GhanaFest Europe: Live in Holland Trade & Cultural Expo" concluded last week in The Hague, marking a new chapter in Ghana–Netherlands economic and cultural ties.

Politics

11 h. ago Rules being twisted to perpetrate injustice – Oppong Nkrumah on NPP’s withdrawal of cooperation

Ofoase Ayirebi MP, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has accused parliamentary authorities of manipulating procedural rules to the detriment of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus, following a controversial letter circulating on social media that claims the Speaker has declared the Kpandai seat vacant.

Politics

11 h. ago Chaos erupts in Parliament as Minority storms centre of floor over Kpandai seat controversy

Parliament descended into chaos on Tuesday after members of the Minority Caucus abandoned their seats and massed in the centre of the chamber, triggering a brief scuffle and bringing proceedings to a halt.

Events

11 h. ago ‘We won’t be distracted’ – Ayariga to Minority amid Kpandai protest

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has said he is not surprised by the protest staged by members of the Minority in Parliament today. According to him, the ruling party will not be deterred by what he described as taunts and disruption since the House resumed. Ayariga accused the Minority of seeking to derail […]

Politics

12 h. ago Minority threatens Parliamentary shutdown over Kpandai seat vacancy

The decision to declare the Kpandai Constituency seat vacant and proceed with arrangements for an election re-run has triggered a fierce reaction from the Minority Caucus, which has threatened to paralyse the legislative business of the 9th Parliament until the procedural handling of the vacancy is resolved.

Events

12 h. ago Walewale Municipal Hospital forced to discharge man who was assaulted for alleged attempted theft

The Walewale Municipal Hospital has been compelled to discharge an assaulted patient after more than a week of unsuccessful attempts to reach his relatives, hospital authorities have confirmed.

Events

12 h. ago Matthew Nyindam will only be reinstated as MP If – Inusah Fuseini

Former Tamale Central MP, Inusah Fuseini, has outlined the conditions under which Matthew Nyindam can be reinstated as Member of Parliament for Kpandai, amid a growing constitutional dispute over the declaration of a vacancy in the constituency.

Politics

14 h. ago Parliament not clothed to declare Kpandai seat vacant – Kyei

Former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has criticised Parliament’s decision to notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency, insisting that only a court has the constitutional mandate to declare a parliamentary seat vacant.

Politics

14 h. ago Full text: NPP’s speech on Kpandai election petition judgement

Today marks one year and two days since Ghanaians cast their votes on December 7, 2024. We gather here not in celebration, but in profound alarm, to expose a brazen and sustained assault on our democracy. I am talking about a vicious attack on the will of the people and a shocking perversion of justice.

Politics

15 h. ago High Court grants OSP anonymity for key witness in Charles Bissue corruption trial

The Criminal Division of the High Court today granted a crucial application by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to protect its first prosecution witness in the high-profile corruption trial of former Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM) Secretary, Charles Bissue, and two others.

Events

17 h. ago Minority demands immediate withdrawal of letter declaring Kpandai seat vacant

Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has called on Parliament to immediately withdraw the official letter notifying the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency, describing the action as unlawful and procedurally flawed. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Annoh-Dompreh insisted the letter—signed by the Clerk to Parliament on December 4, 2025—was issued in disregard of due process, especially since a motion for stay of execution is still pending in court.

Sport

17 h. ago Manhyia South MP accuses speaker of partisanship over Kpandai re

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has criticised Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin for what he describes as inconsistent and partisan handling of the Kpandai parliamentary re-run issue. Speaking on Joy Midday News, the MP questioned why the Speaker allowed the Clerk to notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy despite a pending motion for stay of execution filed at the court. According to him, the Speaker’s position contradicts previous practice where legal processes were allowed to conclude before a vacancy was declared in similar cases.

Politics

18 h. ago New Road Maintenance Trust Fund board tasked to ensure fair, nationwide allocation of resources

The newly inaugurated governing board of the Road Maintenance Trust Fund has been charged to ensure fair and transparent distribution of resources across all constituencies in the country.

Politics

18 h. ago Activa Insurance supports education with ICT lab donation to Korle Gonno Community Library

Activa International Insurance Ghana, through its Foundation (Activa Group Foundation) has donated a state-of-the-art eight-seater Information Communication Technology laboratory to the Korle Gonno Community Library in Accra. This forms part of its corporate social responsibility in promoting education and empowering the next generation. The ICT lab, equipped with modern computers installed with Ghana Education Service […]

Politics

18 h. ago Okyenhene rules on Kyebi Zongo chieftaincy dispute, declares Alhaji Sanusi as validly elected

The Okyehene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has delivered a ruling on the prolonged chieftaincy dispute in the Kyebi Zongo, urging all parties to give peace a chance.

Politics

19 h. ago Ghana Water takes defaulters in Eastern region to court over GHC32 million debt

The Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL) in the Eastern Region has launched an extensive legal drive to recover over GHC32 million owed by long-term defaulters, a debt the company says is affecting its ability to operate efficiently and improve water services.

Economics