23 m. ago Ghana makes moves to deploy troops for ECOWAS ission in Benin after failed coup – JoyNews sources

Ghana has initiated processes to deploy its contingent to the ECOWAS Standby Force mission in Benin, following an attempted coup d’état in the country on Sunday, JoyNews has learned. This move aligns with directives issued by the Chair of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government for the immediate deployment of elements of […]

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3 h. ago New Passport Application Centres in Six Regions Set for Commissioning in December

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-passport-application-centres-in-six-regions-set-for-commissioning-in-december/Foreign Minister and North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that all newly created regions in Ghana will have fully operational Passport Application Centres ready for commissioning this December. The facilities are complete and set to begin service before month end, marking the first time all regions will have their own passport […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-passport-application-centres-in-six-regions-set-for-commissioning-in-december/

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3 h. ago Ghana’s Dr Richard Owusu Nyarko becomes 1st African fellow of American Professional Wound Care Association

A Ghanaian medical doctor and academic, Dr Richard Owusu Nyarko, has been named a Fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA), one of the most prestigious professional organisations in the United States comprising physicians, surgeons, clinical educators, and specialised wound-care nurses. He becomes the first African and the first Ghanaian to attain this […]

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4 h. ago Ghanaian PhD students in UK are unable to submit their theses over unpaid fees – Cohorts President

Prince Komla Bansah, President of the Ghanaian PhD Cohort in the United Kingdom, has revealed that several Ghanaian doctoral candidates are unable to submit their completed theses due to outstanding tuition fees owed by the Government of Ghana.

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5 h. ago Prof Joshua Alabi clarifies position on GTEC’s description of SMC Doctorate Degrees

Prof Joshua Alabi, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has expressed serious concern over the recent position of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), describing doctorate degrees awarded by the Swiss Management Centre (SMC) as “fake.” He made these remarks in his response to receiving an honorary degree from UPSA […]

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17 h. ago ECOWAS deploys standby force to Benin amid military takeover

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the deployment of its Standby Force to the Republic of Benin, citing the need to uphold constitutional order and protect the country’s territorial integrity. The move follows an emergency meeting of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council at the level of Heads of State and […]

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25 h. ago Family Health University graduates 318 healthcare professionals

Family Health University (FHU) has held its December 2025 graduation ceremony at the forecourt of the University in Accra, celebrating the achievements of 318 new healthcare professionals from its Medical School and School of Nursing and Midwifery.

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29 h. ago MTN Executive Urges African Graduates to Drive Technology Innovation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-executive-urges-african-graduates-to-drive-technology-innovation/MTN Group Senior Vice President Ebenezer Asante challenged African graduates to become technology creators rather than consumers during Accra Technical University’s graduation ceremony on December 5. Asante addressed 2,771 graduates at the 25th congregation ceremony themed Emerging Technologies: How Prepared is the ATU Graduate. He called for stronger partnerships between academia, government, and industry to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-executive-urges-african-graduates-to-drive-technology-innovation/

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30 h. ago PK Amoabeng Scholars Complete Military Leadership Training at Achiase

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/pk-amoabeng-scholars-complete-military-leadership-training-at-achiase/Scholars of Cohort 3 of the PK Amoabeng Leadership Foundation have completed a week of military-grade drills at Achiase Jungle Warfare School in the Eastern Region, returning with sharpened discipline and a new mandate to translate their training into real community impact projects nationwide. The 20 participants underwent rigorous courses covering leadership, discipline, time management, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/pk-amoabeng-scholars-complete-military-leadership-training-at-achiase/

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37 h. ago Salah Admits Relationship With Slot Has Broken Down Completely

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/salah-admits-relationship-with-slot-has-broken-down-completely/Mohamed Salah has publicly declared his relationship with Liverpool manager Arne Slot has completely broken down, suggesting next Saturday’s match against Brighton could serve as his Anfield farewell before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations. The Egyptian forward delivered explosive comments in a seven minute mixed zone interview following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/salah-admits-relationship-with-slot-has-broken-down-completely/

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42 h. ago Scholarships Secretariat sets December 8–9 interviews for Commonwealth Scholarship applicants

The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat (GSS) has announced dates for interviews for shortlisted applicants seeking the 2025/2026 Commonwealth Scholarship tenable in the United Kingdom. In a notice issued by the Registrar of Scholarships, Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, the Secretariat said it has completed the initial review of applications and will begin interviewing applicants to assess their suitability for the prestigious international scholarship programme.

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43 h. ago Lawyer Adofo Labels Special Prosecutor Agyebeng Incompetent and Unfit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lawyer-adofo-labels-special-prosecutor-agyebeng-incompetent-and-unfit/Constitutional lawyer Kwame Adofo has publicly declared Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng incompetent and unfit for office, citing systemic failures in handling high profile corruption cases. Speaking on The Forum program on Asaase Radio on Saturday, Adofo highlighted the Cecilia Dapaah investigation as evidence of what he characterized as professional inadequacies within the Office of the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lawyer-adofo-labels-special-prosecutor-agyebeng-incompetent-and-unfit/

Events

44 h. ago XG member Cocona announces transmasculine and nonbinary identity on 20th birthday

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/xg-member-cocona-announces-transmasculine-and-nonbinary-identity-on-20th-birthday/Cocona, a member of Japanese girl group XG, marked their 20th birthday by revealing they identify as transmasculine and nonbinary. The announcement shared with the group’s 3.2 million Instagram followers on Saturday, December 6, included disclosure of top surgery completed earlier this year. The artist did not specify updated pronouns in the announcement. Photos accompanying […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/xg-member-cocona-announces-transmasculine-and-nonbinary-identity-on-20th-birthday/

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47 h. ago Obuasi Trade Show Returns December 17 with Expanded Economic Impact Goals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/obuasi-trade-show-returns-december-17-with-expanded-economic-impact-goals/The sixth edition of the Obuasi Trade Show will run from December 17 to 20 at Black Park near Len Clay Sports Stadium, featuring the most ambitious programme since the exhibition began in 2019 with expanded activities aimed at strengthening local businesses and boosting the municipality’s economy. Board Chairman of the Obuasi Trade Show Consortium, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/obuasi-trade-show-returns-december-17-with-expanded-economic-impact-goals/

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47 h. ago Telecel Foundation screens 169 pregnant women in remote Kubori community outreach

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-foundation-screens-169-pregnant-women-in-remote-kubori-community-outreach/Telecel Ghana Foundation has organized its maternal health programme, the Rural Ultrasound Initiative, in Kubori, a hard to reach community in the North East Region, offering vital healthcare screening for pregnant women. The medical outreach team provided ultrasound scans and haemoglobin checks for 169 pregnant women, marking one of the largest rural screenings conducted under […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-foundation-screens-169-pregnant-women-in-remote-kubori-community-outreach/

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47 h. ago Absa Bank reaffirms commitment to youth entrepreneurship with Mastercard Foundation partnership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-bank-reaffirms-commitment-to-youth-entrepreneurship-with-mastercard-foundation-partnership/Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has reaffirmed its commitment to building a stronger, more coordinated pathway for young entrepreneurs through structured support systems. This came to light during the 2025 Youth Entrepreneurship Dialogue held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, under the theme Dream, Build, Thrive: The Future is Young. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-bank-reaffirms-commitment-to-youth-entrepreneurship-with-mastercard-foundation-partnership/

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48 h. ago Agricultural Development Bank pledges full support for Feed Ghana Programme initiatives

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-development-bank-pledges-full-support-for-feed-ghana-programme-initiatives/The Agricultural Development Bank has pledged unwavering commitment to supporting government agricultural initiatives aimed at strengthening food security and accelerating national development through the Feed Ghana Programme. Deputy Managing Director for Services Professor Ferdinand Ahiakpor made the statement Thursday on behalf of Managing Director Edward Ato Sarpong at the 16th National Farmers Forum held in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-development-bank-pledges-full-support-for-feed-ghana-programme-initiatives/

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49 h. ago Ghana Empowers Communities to Restore Forests Through Sustainable Cocoa Farming

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-empowers-communities-to-restore-forests-through-sustainable-cocoa-farming/Ghana is implementing an innovative approach to combat deforestation in cocoa-growing regions through the United Nations Development Programme’s Environmentally Sustainable Production Practices in Cocoa Landscapes Phase IV, a partnership initiative that integrates forest restoration with sustainable farming to protect the nation’s dwindling forest resources. The ESP Phase IV project, implemented in collaboration with the Ghana […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-empowers-communities-to-restore-forests-through-sustainable-cocoa-farming/

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50 h. ago Generation Z Embraces Side Hustles as Career Strategy Amid Economic Uncertainty

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/generation-z-embraces-side-hustles-as-career-strategy-amid-economic-uncertainty/Young professionals, particularly those in Generation Z, are increasingly turning to side hustles as economic pressures and shifting attitudes toward traditional employment reshape the modern workforce. Recent research shows that 57 percent of Gen Z workers now maintain a side hustle, the highest rate among all generations, according to a 2024 survey conducted by Glassdoor. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/generation-z-embraces-side-hustles-as-career-strategy-amid-economic-uncertainty/

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63 h. ago Chief Justice urges judicial staff to uphold compassion and professionalism

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called on all judicial officers to demonstrate compassion, courtesy, and professionalism in their interactions with court users, stressing that such conduct is fundamental to the Judiciary’s mission of delivering accessible, high-quality justice.

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