3 h. ago ACEP urges the media to demand accountability to transform Ghana

Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Benjamin Boakye, has challenged the media and civil society to intensify their role in demanding accountability from duty bearers, stressing that effective resource prioritisation is the key to transforming Ghana’s infrastructure and social services.

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3 h. ago Galamsey fight: We’ll mark NDC with the same standard they marked the NPP – Daryl Bosu

Deputy National Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has cautioned the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) that Ghanaians will hold the party to the same standard it applied in criticising the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.

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4 h. ago NPP did a sustained strategy to destroy our forest reserves – Rashid Tanko

Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, has accused the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of deliberately pursuing policies that destroyed Ghana’s forest reserves during their eight years in office.

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5 h. ago Canary Islands; with Moroccan Support, Spain Seizes 3 Tons of Cocaine from “Sky White” Tugboat

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/canary-islands-with-moroccan-support-spain-seizes-3-tons-of-cocaine-from-sky-white-tugboat/The Customs Surveillance Service of the Spanish Tax Agency and the Civil Guard intercepted, on Wednesday, with the collaboration of Morocco, a tugboat named “Sky White”, which was carrying around 3,000 kilos of cocaine, divided into 80 bales of different sizes. The operation benefited from international collaboration between the police services of Morocco, France, the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/canary-islands-with-moroccan-support-spain-seizes-3-tons-of-cocaine-from-sky-white-tugboat/

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6 h. ago Thomas Partey makes Villarreal debut in win over Real Oviedo

Thomas Partey made his Villarreal debut as they ran out 2-0 winners against Real Oviedo on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Estadi de la Ceràmica. The Ghana deputy captain was introduced in the 82nd minute, replacing Santi Comesaña, to help see out the victory against the newly promoted side. The 32-year-old joined the Yellow […]

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6 h. ago A secular state is not the absence of religion, but guarantee of equality – Dr Asante

Director of Programmes and Policy Engagement at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kwame Pumpuni Asante, has explained that Ghana’s secular status does not mean religion has no place in public life, but rather that all faiths must be treated equally.

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6 h. ago I don’t see the value in it – Kojo Asante on prophecy directive

Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kojo Asante, has questioned the relevance of the new directive requiring that prophecies involving national leaders and security be formally submitted for review.

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7 h. ago Kojo Asante calls for review of GAF resources after helicopter crash

Director of Programmes and Policy Engagement at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kwame Pumpuni Asante, has called for a critical review of the resources and logistics available to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in the wake of the fatal military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofoum. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, August 16, […]

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7 h. ago Very drastic action has to be taken to deal with galamsey canker – Kojo Asante

Director of Programmes and Policy Engagement at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kwame Pumpuni Asante, has called for urgent and drastic measures to tackle the menace of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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10 h. ago Livestream: Newsfile discusses galamsey fight, the prophecy desk, the arrest and free speech

This weekend’s edition of Newsfile featured an in-depth discussion on Ghana’s struggle to end illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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10 h. ago Playback: Newsfile discussed galamsey fight, the prophecy desk, the arrest and free speech

This weekend’s edition of Newsfile featured an in-depth discussion on Ghana’s struggle to end illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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10 h. ago Rights Group Demands Action as Nigerian Businesses Attacked in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rights-group-demands-action-as-nigerian-businesses-attacked-in-ghana/African refugee advocates have sounded the alarm over violent attacks targeting Nigerian immigrants in Ghana, calling for urgent government intervention. The Asylum and Refugee Rights Advocacy Foundation (ARRA) condemned recent mob actions including looting and property destruction as violations of Ghana’s constitution and regional treaties. Dr. Okey James Ezugwu, ARRA’s Executive Director, labeled the incidents […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rights-group-demands-action-as-nigerian-businesses-attacked-in-ghana/

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10 h. ago Galamsey fight: We’ve wasted a lot of efforts pretending to fight it – Darly Bosu

Deputy National Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has criticised Ghana’s approach to tackling illegal mining, saying the country has wasted years “pretending to fight galamsey.”

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10 h. ago Galamsey fight: We’ve wasted a lot of efforts pretending to fight it – Daryl Bosu

Deputy National Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has criticised Ghana’s approach to tackling illegal mining, saying the country has wasted years “pretending to fight galamsey.”

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10 h. ago Ghana Must Prepare for Aviation Safety Amid Sector Growth, Experts Warn

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-must-prepare-for-aviation-safety-amid-sector-growth-experts-warn/Following a military helicopter crash that killed eight, including senior officials, Ghanaian experts are calling for urgent aviation safety reforms. Kofi Bentil, Vice President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, cautioned that aviation expansion inevitably increases accident risks. He stressed that proactive measures are essential to improve survivability. “A military aircraft crash should prompt systemic […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-must-prepare-for-aviation-safety-amid-sector-growth-experts-warn/

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10 h. ago Nigerian Telecom Giant Glo Cuts International Call Rates to 15+ Destinations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-telecom-giant-glo-cuts-international-call-rates-to-15-destinations/Nigerian telecommunications provider Globacom (Glo) has significantly reduced international call charges for its customers, targeting over 15 key countries including Ghana. The new International Direct Dialling (IDD) rates took effect on August 10th, offering lower costs for calls to popular destinations across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Calls to the United States now […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-telecom-giant-glo-cuts-international-call-rates-to-15-destinations/

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11 h. ago Nigeria Selected for US$50M WTO Fund to Boost Women in Digital Trade

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-selected-for-us50m-wto-fund-to-boost-women-in-digital-trade/The World Trade Organization and International Trade Centre have launched a $50 million fund targeting women entrepreneurs in Nigeria’s digital economy. Announced by WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Abuja, the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund names Nigeria alongside Jordan, Mongolia, and the Dominican Republic as pilot countries. Nigeria secured its spot through […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-selected-for-us50m-wto-fund-to-boost-women-in-digital-trade/

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11 h. ago Sean Kingston Sentenced to Prison in US$1 Million Fraud Case

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sean-kingston-sentenced-to-prison-in-us1-million-fraud-case/Rapper Sean Kingston received a 42-month federal prison sentence this week for masterminding a million-dollar fraud scheme targeting luxury vendors. The “Beautiful Girls” singer, whose legal name is Kisean Anderson, collaborated with his mother, Janice Turner, to deceive businesses by leveraging his celebrity status. Prosecutors detailed how the pair lured victims—mostly high-end electronics and furniture […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sean-kingston-sentenced-to-prison-in-us1-million-fraud-case/

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11 h. ago Ghana Opposition Questions Activist’s Extended Detention After Bail

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-questions-activists-extended-detention-after-bail/NPP members are raising alarms over the continued police detention of social media activist Sir Obama Pokuase despite meeting all bail conditions, suggesting it’s retaliation for his criticism of Ghana’s Inspector General of Police (IGP). The activist, affiliated with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), was arrested by national security operatives at his residence in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-questions-activists-extended-detention-after-bail/

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11 h. ago UK Bailiff Giant Marston Forced to Refund Overcharged Debtors

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/uk-bailiff-giant-marston-forced-to-refund-overcharged-debtors/Britain’s largest bailiff firm, Marston Holdings, faces a major refund programme after admitting it systematically overcharged people pursued for unpaid debts. The company, which recovers fines for Transport for London (TfL), HM Courts & Tribunals Service, and numerous councils, broke regulations by applying multiple enforcement fees on individual debts instead of the single £235 fee […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/uk-bailiff-giant-marston-forced-to-refund-overcharged-debtors/

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