7 h. ago Ghana’s Chief Justice removal unleashes political power struggle, judicial turmoil

The dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has shattered the fragile peace at the heart of the nation's democratic order. The event is more than a legal dispute; it's a dramatic sign of a deepening crisis that has now exploded into public view, exposing a constitutional fault line. This is not just a story of a public official's removal but a high-stakes struggle for power, forcing Ghanaians to confront a fundamental question: who truly holds the ultimate authority—the law or the executive?

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12 h. ago Africa Oil Week 2025: AOW CEO Paul Sinclair on Ghana’s strategic role and Africa’s future

Ahead of the summit, Paul Sinclair, CEO of AOW Energy, shared insights with JoyBusiness’ Daryl Kwawu on why Ghana was chosen as host, key themes for the event, and the future of Africa’s upstream sector.

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12 h. ago Cedi to weaken further amid elevated demand; one dollar equals GH¢13 at forex bureaus

“We expect further interbank weakness toward our fair value of GH¢12.2/US dollar ±0.5 as market correction continues amid tight FX supply and elevated FX demand”, IC Research, the research outfit of IC Securities, revealed.

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16 h. ago Paul Afoko criticises NPP’s decision to hold January primaries

A former NPP National Chairman, Paul Awentami Afoko, has issued a pointed critique of his party’s decision to conduct presidential primaries in January 2026, calling the timing a significant misstep. Mr Afoko stated that the New Patriotic Party’s renewal process traditionally begins at the grassroots, namely, the polling station level, and methodically builds up through […]

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16 h. ago Paul Afoko criticises NPP’s decision to hold presidential primaries in January 2026

A former NPP National Chairman, Paul Awentami Afoko, has issued a pointed critique of his party’s decision to conduct presidential primaries in January 2026, calling the timing a significant misstep. Mr Afoko stated that the New Patriotic Party’s renewal process traditionally begins at the grassroots, namely, the polling station level, and methodically builds up through […]

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26 h. ago Former NPP Chairman Afoko Reflects on Turbulent Party Leadership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-npp-chairman-afoko-reflects-on-turbulent-party-leadership/Former New Patriotic Party National Chairman Paul Afoko has revealed details about the intense opposition he faced during his rise to party leadership, including vote-buying allegations and personal attacks that continued even after his decisive victory. In a recent interview with Starr FM, Afoko reflected on the challenges that marked his tenure as NPP chairman […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-npp-chairman-afoko-reflects-on-turbulent-party-leadership/

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26 h. ago Guyana’s President Ali Secures Second Term Amid Oil Wealth Debates

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guyanas-president-ali-secures-second-term-amid-oil-wealth-debates/Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali has secured a decisive second five-year term after his People’s Progressive Party won eight of ten electoral districts in Monday’s general election, according to official results released by the Guyana Elections Commission. The PPP/C secured 242,498 votes, capturing majorities in Regions One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Eight and Nine, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guyanas-president-ali-secures-second-term-amid-oil-wealth-debates/

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28 h. ago COCOBOD Settles GH¢2 Billion Debt Arrears as Cocoa Sector Regains Financial Stability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-settles-gh%c2%a22-billion-debt-arrears-as-cocoa-sector-regains-financial-stability/Ghana’s cocoa industry achieved a significant financial milestone as the state cocoa marketing board cleared GH¢2 billion in coupon arrears to bondholders, signaling renewed fiscal discipline in one of the country’s most critical export sectors. The Ghana Cocoa Board paid GH¢2 billion to holders of its restructured cocoa bills, now classified as bonds under the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-settles-gh%c2%a22-billion-debt-arrears-as-cocoa-sector-regains-financial-stability/

Economics

28 h. ago TVET Graduates Shatter Employment Stigma in Ghana’s Ashanti Region

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tvet-graduates-shatter-employment-stigma-in-ghanas-ashanti-region/Technical and vocational education graduates in Ghana’s Ashanti Region are achieving a 55% employment rate while dramatically shifting public perceptions about skills-based training, according to a comprehensive new study challenging decades of educational prejudice. The findings, revealed in UNICEF’s “Skills Supply and Demand Side Assessment: A Situation Analysis of the Ashanti Region,” demonstrate that technical […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tvet-graduates-shatter-employment-stigma-in-ghanas-ashanti-region/

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29 h. ago Digital Reforms Could Add US$3.4 Billion to Ghana’s Economy by 2030

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-reforms-could-add-us3-4-billion-to-ghanas-economy-by-2030/Ghana’s economy could gain an additional $3.4 billion by 2030 through strategic digital transformation reforms, according to a new report launched by the GSMA at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra on Tuesday. The comprehensive study reveals that mobile technology already contributes GH¢94 billion to Ghana’s GDP, representing 8% of the country’s total economic output. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-reforms-could-add-us3-4-billion-to-ghanas-economy-by-2030/

Economics

29 h. ago Rwanda’s Aviation Hub Strategy Delivers US$160M Economic Impact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rwandas-aviation-hub-strategy-delivers-us160m-economic-impact/Rwanda’s strategic aviation investments have generated $160.1 million in economic output while supporting 42,000 jobs, positioning the country as a model for African aviation development according to new IATA data released during the Aviation Africa 2025 Summit. The International Air Transport Association analysis reveals that Rwanda’s aviation sector contributes 1.1% to the country’s GDP, with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rwandas-aviation-hub-strategy-delivers-us160m-economic-impact/

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30 h. ago Gel nail polish users, beware! Key ingredient in many gel polishes now banned in Europe

The European Union has moved to remove a common ingredient from many gel nail polishes, a change that took effect on September 1, 2025 and will reshape the salon and nail supply landscape across the globe.

Events

42 h. ago UNICEF Report Exposes Agriculture Training Gap in Ghana’s Farming Heartland

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-exposes-agriculture-training-gap-in-ghanas-farming-heartland/Ghana’s Ashanti Region faces a critical skills paradox where agricultural mechanization training is virtually non-existent despite farming being the area’s economic backbone, according to a new UNICEF-commissioned study. The “Skills Supply and Demand-Side Assessment Report” for the Ashanti Region reveals that only one institution offers agricultural mechanization training among 43 different trades offered across public […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-exposes-agriculture-training-gap-in-ghanas-farming-heartland/

Culture

45 h. ago Jamaican PM Andrew Holness elected to a third term as main opposition candidate concedes

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness secured a third term early Thursday following a tight race on an island shaken by corruption, inequity and economic concerns.

Politics

48 h. ago Ghana’s BECE Grading System Fuels Malpractice as Officials Debate Reform

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-bece-grading-system-fuels-malpractice-as-officials-debate-reform/Ghana’s Basic Education Certificate Examination faces mounting criticism over a grading system that educators argue incentivizes cheating while penalizing high-achieving students through predetermined grade distributions. The West African Examinations Council has confirmed several cases of examination malpractice in the ongoing 2025 BECE, with officials warning numbers may rise as examinations progress. The developments have reignited […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-bece-grading-system-fuels-malpractice-as-officials-debate-reform/

Politics

48 h. ago Africa Prosperity Network Sues Oil Week Organisers Over Unpaid Fees

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-prosperity-network-sues-oil-week-organisers-over-unpaid-fees/The Africa Prosperity Network has filed a lawsuit against UK-based Sankofa Advisory Group seeking $300,000 in unpaid service fees for work related to relocating the Africa Oil Week conference from Cape Town to Accra. The legal action, filed through Ghana’s High Court, stems from a partnership agreement signed in July 2024 that APN alleges was […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-prosperity-network-sues-oil-week-organisers-over-unpaid-fees/

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50 h. ago Death toll rises to 60 in Nigeria boat accident, officials say

At least 60 people have died and dozens were rescued after a boat carrying over 100 passengers capsized in Nigeria's north-central Niger State, local officials said on Wednesday.

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55 h. ago Health Ministry invites proposals for supply, installation of dialysis machines

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced a call for proposals from qualified suppliers and vendors for the supply and installation of dialysis machines in selected hospitals across the country.

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55 h. ago Putin says Russia will achieve all aims militarily if Ukraine does not agree deal

President Vladimir Putin has said Russia will achieve all its objectives by force if Ukraine does not agree to a deal.

Politics

57 h. ago Ho West constituency braces for change: Movement emerges to challenge incumbent MP

Ho West Constituency, a sprawling district in Ghana with a rich history and diverse representation, is witnessing the rise of a new political force: the Ho West Movement for Change.

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