7 h. ago Less than 1% renewables: Dr. Richard Obeng Mensah calls for legal and policy reset

Dr Richard Obeng Mensah has spent his life chasing answers to questions that affect every Ghanaian. One of such questions is as follows: ‘Why is reliable energy supply so hard to come by in Ghana’? From selling kerosene as a teenager in Techiman to advising on national energy law, Dr Mensah’s journey has been deeply […]

Events

7 h. ago Galamsey operator sentenced for slashing student with blade 

A galamsey operator at Bompieso in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality has been sentenced to one year imprisonment with hard labour by the Tarkwa District Court One for slashing a student twice on the back with a blade. 

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13 h. ago Galamsey cuts off cocoa farms in Mfantseman, farmers suffer heavy losses

Cocoa farmers in Mfantseman, located in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality of the Central Region, are facing severe challenges as illegal mining activities have destroyed access routes to their farms, leaving large quantities of cocoa uncollected and stranded.

Sport

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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33 h. ago Parents of Persons with Disabilities call for affordable rehabilitation services 

Parents and caregivers of persons with disabilities in Agona Nsaba in the Central Region have appealed to the government to establish affordable rehabilitation centres and strengthen support systems to ease their caregiving burden. 

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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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57 h. ago Open Letter To The Law Enforcement Agencies And Parliament Of Ghana Demanding Truth, Justice And National Healing In The Death Of Charles Kwadwo Fosu (Daddy Lumba)

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Serwaah Bonsu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/open-letter-to-the-law-enforcement-agencies-and-parliament-of-ghana-demanding-truth-justice-and-national-healing-in-the-death-of-charles-kwadwo-fosu-daddy-lumba/To: The Inspector–General of Police – Ghana Police Service The Criminal Investigations Department – Ghana Police Service The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice The Speaker of Parliament and Honourable Members of the Republic of Ghana All constitutionally mandated institutions tasked with law enforcement, justice, and public accountability   CC: support@police.gov.gh (Ghana Police Service – General […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Serwaah Bonsu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/open-letter-to-the-law-enforcement-agencies-and-parliament-of-ghana-demanding-truth-justice-and-national-healing-in-the-death-of-charles-kwadwo-fosu-daddy-lumba/

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57 h. ago Children enjoy a day of fun and laughter at Joy FM’s Party in the Park 2025

Children are also having their fair share of excitement at Joy FM’s Party in the Park 2025, currently ongoing at the Aburi Botanical Gardens, as the annual family-centred event continues to create memorable experiences for patrons of all ages.

Society

58 h. ago Selective Justice Eroding Trust in Anti Corruption Efforts, Says Prempeh

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/selective-justice-eroding-trust-in-anti-corruption-efforts-says-prempeh/Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh has warned that perceived selective enforcement of anti corruption laws is steadily undermining public trust in Ghana’s justice system, weakening institutions meant to protect accountability and the rule of law. Speaking on JoyNews on Thursday, December 26, 2025, after the committee submitted its final report […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/selective-justice-eroding-trust-in-anti-corruption-efforts-says-prempeh/

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65 h. ago Haruna Iddrisu demands tough sanctions for officials implicated in galamsey

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for strict punishment of public servants and political office holders found to be involved in illegal mining activities, insisting that only firm sanctions can serve as an effective deterrent against galamsey.

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3 d. ago Minerals Commission Board member warns Blue Water Guards against bribes

A Minerals Commission Board member has cautioned Blue Water Guards to reject bribes from galamsey operators and focus on their duties.

Events

4 d. ago Young sanitation diplomat urges children to lead cleanliness drive

A Child Sanitation Diplomat from the Accra College of Education Demonstration School, Artaldus Sung Kuuntanaa has called on children to become ambassadors for sanitation and hygiene.  

Politics

4 d. ago 900 women die in childbirth in 2025 – Gender Ministry warns Ghana is off track on maternal health

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has sounded the alarm over Ghana’s maternal health crisis, revealing that about 900 women have died from pregnancy- and childbirth-related complications in 2025 alone.

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4 d. ago 900 women die in childbirth in 2025 – Gender Ministry warns Ghana is off

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has sounded the alarm over Ghana’s maternal health crisis, revealing that about 900 women have died from pregnancy- and childbirth-related complications in 2025 alone.

Events

4 d. ago Nunoo Mensah Attributes Ghana’s Challenges to Lost Discipline and Soft Parenting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nunoo-mensah-attributes-ghanas-challenges-to-lost-discipline-and-soft-parenting/Brigadier General (Rtd) Joseph Nunoo Mensah believes Ghana’s biggest problem today is the loss of discipline and strong upbringing, arguing that society in the past played a major role in shaping children into responsible adults. Speaking on The KSM Show monitored by MyNewsGh, the former Chief of Defence Staff and National Security Advisor reflected on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nunoo-mensah-attributes-ghanas-challenges-to-lost-discipline-and-soft-parenting/

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4 d. ago Ghana Requires Licensing for Crypto Influencers Under New Virtual Asset Law

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-requires-licensing-for-crypto-influencers-under-new-virtual-asset-law/Ghana has formally approved a licensing regime for virtual asset services following Parliament’s passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill on December 19, 2025. The legislation provides Ghana’s first comprehensive legal framework for regulating virtual assets and establishes shared oversight between the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-requires-licensing-for-crypto-influencers-under-new-virtual-asset-law/

Technology

4 d. ago Lawyer Antoinette Essilfie wins prestigious PICCASO Award for Child Data Protection

US-based Ghanaian tech lawyer, Antoinette Essilfie, has been honoured with the Safeguarding Children’s Data Award at the inaugural PICCASO Awards, held recently at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.

Society

4 d. ago No law will silence journalists under my watch, says Speaker Bagbin

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has given a firm assurance that Ghana’s legislature will not pass any law aimed at stifling the work of journalists while he remains at the helm of Parliament.

Politics

5 d. ago Report reveals disparities in Ghana’s health, demographic outcomes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/report-reveals-disparities-in-ghanas-health-demographic-outcomes/A new set of data released by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed striking disparities in some key health and demographic outcomes. The District Level Thematic Reports, released on Monday, focused on birth registration, the double burden of malnutrition, the disposal of children’s stools, the unmet need for family planning among women in union, handwashing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/report-reveals-disparities-in-ghanas-health-demographic-outcomes/

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5 d. ago Vivo Energy Ghana Replaces Concrete Desks with Recycled Plastic Desks at Breman Fosuansa D/A Basic School

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vivo-energy-ghana-replaces-concrete-desks-with-recycled-plastic-desks-at-breman-fosuansa-d-a-basic-school/Vivo Energy Ghana, the exclusive distributor and marketer of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has donated a set of newly crafted classroom desks made from recycled plastic wastes to pupils of the Breman Fosuansa D/A Basic School in the Central Region, following a report by Starr FM revealing that children were using concrete blocks as seats […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vivo-energy-ghana-replaces-concrete-desks-with-recycled-plastic-desks-at-breman-fosuansa-d-a-basic-school/

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