67 m. ago Edem warns youth against drug abuse at 9th Eledzi Health Walk

Award-winning Ghanaian rapper and entertainer Denning Edem Hotor, popularly known as Ayigbey Edem, has cautioned young people against drug abuse, describing it as a destructive habit capable of ruining lives, families and communities.

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10 h. ago Sports Betting Surge Sparks Mental Health Concerns Among Ghana Youth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sports-betting-surge-sparks-mental-health-concerns-among-ghana-youth/Sports betting has exploded across Ghana, transforming from casual entertainment into what health experts now describe as a public health crisis. Recent data from GeoPoll’s 2025 report shows that 71% of Ghanaians have placed bets, with young people comprising the majority of participants. The confluence of widespread smartphone access, mobile money platforms, and aggressive marketing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sports-betting-surge-sparks-mental-health-concerns-among-ghana-youth/

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10 h. ago Guinea Votes as Doumbouya Seeks Seven Year Presidential Term

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guinea-votes-as-doumbouya-seeks-seven-year-presidential-term/Guinea held a presidential election on Sunday widely expected to hand General Mamady Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup, a seven year mandate, completing the West African nation’s transition back to civilian rule. Some 6.7 million registered voters went to the polls, which opened at 07:00 GMT on Sunday and closed at 18:00 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guinea-votes-as-doumbouya-seeks-seven-year-presidential-term/

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10 h. ago ADC Demands Accountability Report Over US Airstrike on Nigerian Territory

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adc-demands-accountability-report-over-us-airstrike-on-nigerian-territory/The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the administration of President Bola Tinubu as displaying “historic incompetence” following airstrikes carried out by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Sokoto State on December 25, 2025. In a statement issued by National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said while it supports lawful efforts to protect […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adc-demands-accountability-report-over-us-airstrike-on-nigerian-territory/

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13 h. ago Israel Becomes First Nation to Recognize Somaliland as Independent State

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/israel-becomes-first-nation-to-recognize-somaliland-as-independent-state/Israel became the first country to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday, triggering swift condemnation from Somalia, the African Union (AU) and multiple regional powers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would seek immediate cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology and the economy. He congratulated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/israel-becomes-first-nation-to-recognize-somaliland-as-independent-state/

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14 h. ago African Payment System Gains Traction as Dollar Shortages Persist

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-payment-system-gains-traction-as-dollar-shortages-persist/The Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is gaining momentum across the continent as African countries seek alternatives to dollar dependence for cross border trade. PAPSS enables importers and exporters to settle transactions in their domestic currencies, with central banks handling net settlement behind the scenes. The system completes transactions in seconds, compared with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-payment-system-gains-traction-as-dollar-shortages-persist/

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14 h. ago Ghana Gold Board Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Sustainability Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gold-board-faces-scrutiny-over-financial-sustainability-concerns/The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is at the center of intense debate over its financial operations and risk management as the Bank of Ghana prepares to exit artisanal gold trading on January 1, 2026. The controversy intensified following the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Fifth Review report on Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility programme, which disclosed that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gold-board-faces-scrutiny-over-financial-sustainability-concerns/

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14 h. ago Africa Must Industrialise Commodities to Capture Value, Afreximbank Says

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-must-industrialise-commodities-to-capture-value-afreximbank-says/African nations must move beyond exporting raw commodities to unlock higher value through processing and manufacturing, according to the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) Commodity Bulletin Number 2 for 2025. The report analyzes global markets for wheat, rubber and cotton, finding sharply diverging trends that offer both opportunities and challenges for African economies seeking to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-must-industrialise-commodities-to-capture-value-afreximbank-says/

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30 h. ago Maggi Waakye Summit draws thousands as Ghana’s biggest waakye festival returns

Food lovers converged at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park on Friday, December 26, as the much-anticipated Maggi Waakye Summit returned vibrantly, reaffirming its place as Ghana’s biggest waakye festival.

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31 h. ago Source of GOLDBOD’s trading funds questioned amid reported $214m loss

Economist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr George Domfeh, has questioned the source of trading funds for GOLDBOD.

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32 h. ago Kind Hearted Beings Charity spreads joy during festive season

The festive season was made even more special this year as the Kind Hearted Beings Charity, led by CEO Barima Osei Asare, spread warmth, kindness, and health to the community.

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33 h. ago Maggi Waakye Summit Celebrates Ghana’s Favourite Dish in Accra

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/maggi-waakye-summit-celebrates-ghanas-favourite-dish-in-accra/Accra came alive with colour, flavour and culture as the Maggi Waakye Summit once again brought together food lovers from across the country to celebrate Ghana’s most popular indigenous dish. Held on December 26, 2025, at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park, the festival delivered a rich blend of food, music, art, games and community spirit, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/maggi-waakye-summit-celebrates-ghanas-favourite-dish-in-accra/

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43 h. ago U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria signal major shift in West African security

United States President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he ordered a "powerful and deadly" military strike against Islamic State militants in Northwest Nigeria. The operation, executed on Christmas Day, targeted what the president described as "ISIS Terrorist Scum" responsible for the persecution of Christians. Trump stated on Truth Social that he had previously warned these groups to "stop the slaughtering of Christians" or face "hell to pay." He characterised the mission as a series of "numerous perfect strikes" carried out by the "Department of War." In his concluding remarks, Trump wrote: "Under my leadership, our Country will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper. May God Bless our Military, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues."

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44 h. ago Too young to lead? – Prof H. Kwasi Prempeh says Ghana’s Constitution undervalues its youth

Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Prof Henry Kwasi Prempeh, says Ghana’s Constitution sends a troubling message to young people by undervaluing their place in national leadership.

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54 h. ago China Launches Three Venture Funds For Hard Technology Sectors

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/china-launches-three-venture-funds-for-hard-technology-sectors/China unveiled three venture capital funds on Friday, December 26, to invest in advanced technology sectors as Beijing intensifies its push for technological self-reliance. State broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) reported that each fund exceeds 50 billion yuan, bringing total planned capital to more than 150 billion yuan (approximately $21.4 billion). The funds will target […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/china-launches-three-venture-funds-for-hard-technology-sectors/

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55 h. ago Ghana EXIM Bank repositioned to reduce import bill on rice, poultry – CEO assures

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export–Import Bank (Ghana EXIM Bank), Mr Sylvester Mensah, has assured that the bank has been fundamentally repositioned to play a leading role in reducing Ghana’s heavy import bill on rice and poultry, while driving export-led growth under the new administration. Addressing Ghanaian journalists at the Bank’s end-of-year gathering […]

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56 h. ago African Food Sovereignty Podcast Features Kenyan Chef’s Vision

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-food-sovereignty-podcast-features-kenyan-chefs-vision/The Battle for African Agriculture podcast released its 18th episode on Friday, featuring Kenyan chef and activist Njathi Kabui discussing food as memory, identity, and resistance. Host Dr. Million Belay, General Coordinator of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), explored Kabui’s concept of Afro Futuristic Conscious Cuisine and its role in reclaiming African […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-food-sovereignty-podcast-features-kenyan-chefs-vision/

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56 h. ago Alliance of Sahel States Forms a Military Bloc to Confront Destabilization Efforts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Abayomi Azikiwe, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/alliance-of-sahel-states-forms-a-military-bloc-to-confront-destabilization-efforts/These three West African countries are under pressure by Neo-Colonialism and Imperialism Geostrategic Analysis Three West African countries which comprise the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have now created a 5,000-person military force to fight the threats of terrorism aimed at reinstituting a neo-colonial framework of governance dominated by France and the United States. Since […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Abayomi Azikiwe, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/alliance-of-sahel-states-forms-a-military-bloc-to-confront-destabilization-efforts/

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56 h. ago Health Screening Campaign Tests Over 600 In Upper West Communities

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-screening-campaign-tests-over-600-in-upper-west-communities/A health awareness and screening campaign targeting Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) has reached three rural communities in Jirapa Municipality, Upper West Region, according to Sahara Advocates of Change. The initiative, dubbed “Knock and Respond: Breaking Stigmatization Barrier,” was implemented in partnership with Hain Polyclinic and supported […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-screening-campaign-tests-over-600-in-upper-west-communities/

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57 h. ago A Call for Transformative Leadership Through Kennedy Agyapong for Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Serwaah Bonsu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/a-call-for-transformative-leadership-through-kennedy-agyapong-for-ghana/Fellow Ghanaians,   Ghana stands at a crossroads. Eight years of promises. Eight years of rhetoric. And yet, what have we seen? Inflation that hurts families. Youth unemployed. Agriculture stagnant. Industry stagnant. Healthcare struggling. Roads crumbling. Energy unreliable. The people suffer. The nation suffers. Leadership is measured not by words. Leadership is measured by results. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Serwaah Bonsu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/a-call-for-transformative-leadership-through-kennedy-agyapong-for-ghana/

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