5 h. ago Ghanaians Feel Trapped in Democracy Without Real Choice, Says Review Chair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-feel-trapped-in-democracy-without-real-choice-says-review-chair/Professor H Kwasi Prempeh has revealed that public consultations by the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) uncovered growing frustration among citizens who feel Ghana’s democratic system no longer offers meaningful alternatives despite regular elections. The CRC chairman, speaking December 27 on TV3’s Hot Issues programme, said nationwide engagements showed people remain appreciative of democratic freedoms, particularly […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-feel-trapped-in-democracy-without-real-choice-says-review-chair/

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38 h. ago Prof. Prempeh defends lowering presidential age, cites Kufuor’s early leadership roles

Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee (CRC), has justified the committee’s recommendation to reduce the minimum age for presidential candidates to 30, responding to criticisms that the proposal could allow inexperienced individuals to assume the nation’s highest office.

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44 h. ago How presidential control has weakened Council of State – Prof H. Kwasi Prempeh explains

Prof Henry Kwasi Prempeh, the chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, says excessive presidential control has weakened the Council of State and undermined its original purpose as an independent advisory body.

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45 h. ago Why Council of State must be fixed, not scrapped – Constitution Review Chair explains

The chairman of the Constitution Review Committee says Ghana should reform the Council of State rather than abolish it, arguing that the institution plays a critical role in a deeply polarised political system.

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45 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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60 h. ago Creion Launches Zero Fee Fundraising Platform for African Communities

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/creion-launches-zero-fee-fundraising-platform-for-african-communities/Ghanaian digital platform Creion has launched Reach, a zero fee fundraising feature that enables individuals, communities and organizations to raise money for personal needs and social causes without the cost barriers common on international crowdfunding platforms. The new feature allows users to create campaigns for education, medical bills, community projects, creative pursuits and personal goals […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/creion-launches-zero-fee-fundraising-platform-for-african-communities/

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62 h. ago Constitution Review Chair Explains Why Old Reports Could Not Be Recycled

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitution-review-chair-explains-why-old-reports-could-not-be-recycled/Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh says Ghana’s recent political and constitutional experiences made it impossible to simply reuse earlier constitutional review proposals, citing events that transformed the context for reform. In a JoyNews interview, the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) Chairman said the country has encountered situations that were not contemplated when earlier reviews were conducted. He […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitution-review-chair-explains-why-old-reports-could-not-be-recycled/

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4 d. ago Soldiers remove rival Mamprusi Chief Seidu Abagre from Bawku following Otumfuo mediation

Personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have removed Alhaji Seidu Abagre, the rival Mamprusi chief, from Bawku Township in the Upper East Region, in line with recommendations contained in the Otumfuo Asantehene Osei Tutu II mediation report on the protracted Bawku conflict. The action was confirmed by the Ministry of the Interior in a […]

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4 d. ago Government’s indebtedness to SSNIT reduces Trust investment earnings, jeopardize ability to pay future pensions – World Bank

The report continued that the NHIS presents the most daunting problems found in this study.

Economics

4 d. ago Ghana troop deployment to Jamaica and Benin triggers constitutional dispute over executive power

The recent deployment of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to Jamaica and the rapid mobilization of troops to Benin mark a profound expansion of Ghana’s South-South cooperation. President John Mahama has framed the Caribbean mission as a moral imperative rooted in Pan-African solidarity, while the Benin deployment reinforces Ghana’s role as a regional security anchor. Backed by GH₵10 million in relief aid, these dual-front operations have simultaneously triggered a fierce domestic debate over executive power, fiscal transparency, and national priorities.

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5 d. ago AI Satellites Transform Earth Observation and Disaster Response

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-satellites-transform-earth-observation-and-disaster-response/Artificial intelligence (AI) powered satellites are fundamentally changing how humanity monitors Earth, moving from passive data collection to intelligent real time analysis that can save lives during disasters and improve agricultural productivity. Space agencies and researchers report that AI integrated satellites now process terabytes of information directly in orbit, sending only actionable insights to ground […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-satellites-transform-earth-observation-and-disaster-response/

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5 d. ago Former Presidents May Face Legal Proceedings Under Constitution Proposals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-presidents-may-face-legal-proceedings-under-constitution-proposals/Ghana’s Constitution Review Committee has recommended sweeping changes to presidential immunity, proposing that former presidents could face legal accountability for personal actions taken before or during their time in office. The committee suggests allowing civil suits against former presidents at any time after leaving office, subject to standard limitation laws, while criminal proceedings could be […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-presidents-may-face-legal-proceedings-under-constitution-proposals/

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6 d. ago Why Ghana’s insurance laws still fail claimants, according to new KNUST research

A doctoral researcher at KNUST says personal experience and community-based research reveal deep enforcement failures in Ghana’s motor insurance system, allowing bad-faith claims denial to persist despite existing laws. Dr. Edmund Nelson Amasah, a doctoral researcher at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), says personal experience shaped his resolve to investigate what […]

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6 d. ago Crypto currency influencers to face sanctions without SEC, BoG authorisation

“The promotion of cryptocurrencies will be streamlined. No one will be allowed to offer advice on the performance of any crypto coin or virtual asset without authorisation. If you do so, law enforcement agencies will arrest you, and sanctions will apply,” he emphasised.

Technology

6 d. ago NAIMOS clamps down on illegal mining at Kwabeng, seizes excavators and pay loader

A task force from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has disrupted and halted widespread illegal mining activities at Kwabeng in the Atiwa West District of the Eastern Region.

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6 d. ago Mahama Ayariga vows not to be provoked to comment on Bawku chieftaincy matters

Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, has stated that he will not allow himself to be provoked into making comments on the Bawku chieftaincy dispute.

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6 d. ago Elon Musk becomes first person worth $700 billion following pay package ruling

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's net worth surged to $749 billion late Friday after the Delaware Supreme Court reinstated Tesla stock options worth $139 billion that were voided last year, according to Forbes' billionaires index.

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7 d. ago Mahama directs release of GH¢1bn to contractors owed since 2017

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the Ministry of Finance to release GH¢1 billion to pay contractors who have been owed by the state since 2017, with the disbursement expected to be completed before Christmas.

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7 d. ago Agona Abodom Tufuhene Clarifies Court Injunction, Says Order Targets Individual, Not Community

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agona-abodom-tufuhene-clarifies-court-injunction-says-order-targets-individual-not-community/Nana Kusi Obrempong, the Tufuhene of Agona Abodom, has clarified the scope of a court injunction arising from a chieftaincy-related dispute, stating emphatically that the order applies to a specific individual and his associates—not the entire community. Addressing the media in an interview, Nana Kusi Obrempong explained that disagreements within the traditional area had earlier […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agona-abodom-tufuhene-clarifies-court-injunction-says-order-targets-individual-not-community/

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7 d. ago Former CSA boss says he was politically insulated to do his job

Former Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako has emphasised that his tenure at the agency was free from political pressure, allowing him to carry out his duties professionally.

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