1 hour ago General Elections In CAR Conclude Peacefully; High Voter Turnout Reported

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/general-elections-in-car-conclude-peacefully-high-voter-turnout-reported/Author: Ishola Akande BANGUI, Central African Republic – December 29, 2025 – General elections in the Central African Republic (CAR) concluded yesterday evening in a calm and peaceful atmosphere, according to post-election assessments released this morning by the Réseau Arc-en-Ciel (RAC). The nation’s leading domestic observation network reported that the voting process, which closed at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/general-elections-in-car-conclude-peacefully-high-voter-turnout-reported/

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19 h. ago Sam George warns Ghanaians against assisting illegal acquisition of citizenship

The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr Samuel George, has issued a warning to Ghanaians involved in aiding foreign nationals to illegally obtain Ghanaian citizenship through passports and Ghana Cards, describing the practice as a criminal offence.

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20 h. ago Constitutional Amendment Process Empowers Minority in Parliament Says Barker

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-amendment-process-empowers-minority-in-parliament-says-barker-vormawor/Oliver Barker-Vormawor, convener of the FixTheCountry Movement, has stated that Ghana’s constitutional amendment process grants significant power to the parliamentary minority, making unilateral changes by any governing party virtually impossible. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, December 27, 2025, the activist and lawyer emphasized that constitutional reforms must navigate stringent parliamentary procedures that cannot bypass […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-amendment-process-empowers-minority-in-parliament-says-barker-vormawor/

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24 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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24 h. ago Ghanaian delegation set for January 20, 2026 trip to Latvia in Nana Agyei case – Ablakwa

Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that the Latvian Foreign Ministry has formally responded to Ghana’s request for engagement over the ongoing investigations into the death of Nana Agyei, confirming its readiness to receive a Ghanaian delegation in Riga on January 20, 2026.

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43 h. ago KNUST College of Engineering deepens industry partnerships to drive innovation and national development

The College of Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi is intensifying collaboration with industry partners to accelerate innovation, strengthen engineering education and deliver practical solutions to Ghana’s development challenges. The renewed push was outlined at the College of Engineering and Industry Symposium held at Kwawu-Nkwatia in the Eastern Region of Ghana under the theme “Engineering Partnerships for Sustainable Innovation and Development,” which brought together academics, industry leaders and policymakers to explore long-term collaboration models.

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43 h. ago ‘NDC can’t change the constitution alone’ – Minority MPs hold key role, says Barker

Convener of the FixTheCountry Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has observed that the legal process required to amend recommendations by the Constitution Review Committee (CRC) could significantly strengthen the influence of the minority in Parliament.

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48 h. ago CRC Proposals: We were very mindful not to create problems while solving existing ones – Charlotte Osei

Lawyer and former Chair of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) and the Electoral Commission of Ghana, Charlotte Osei, has emphasised the importance of caution and balance in Ghana’s constitutional reform process.

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64 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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64 h. ago Nvidia Licenses Groq Technology in Reported Twenty Billion Deal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nvidia-licenses-groq-technology-in-reported-twenty-billion-deal/Nvidia has agreed to license artificial intelligence chip technology from startup Groq and hire several of its top executives, the companies announced on December 24, 2025. The deal, reportedly valued at $20 billion, represents Nvidia’s largest transaction to date. Groq confirmed that Nvidia will take a non exclusive licence to its inference technology, which enables […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nvidia-licenses-groq-technology-in-reported-twenty-billion-deal/

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68 h. ago Kwanpa Band thrills patrons as Joy FM Family Party in the Park

The live performance by the Kwanpa Band has not only heightened excitement but has also set a strong tone for the rest of the day’s activities.

Society

2 d. ago Ghana, 2 others to see strong absolute growth in electricity consumption – Fitch Solutions

Ghana, 2 others to see strong absolute growth in electricity consumption – Fitch Solutions The electricity’s share in buildings energy use is set to rise from 17% to 19.2% by 2034, Fitch Solutions has disclosed. This would be driven primarily by rapid urbanisation and rising incomes. According to the Uk-based firm, major markets such as […]

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3 d. ago Ghana’s 69th Independence Day Concert in UK to be held on March 7 – Sleeky Promotions

Sleeky Promotions, in partnership with UK-based outfit 1957 Empire, has officially announced the date for Ghana’s highly anticipated 69th Independence Day Concert, set to take place in the United Kingdom.

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3 d. ago Constitution review process smooth and thorough – Professor Prempeh

Professor Kwasi Henry Prempeh has described the review of the 1992 Constitution as a smooth and thorough process, crediting the outcome to the diligence and cohesion of the Constitution Review Committee.

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3 d. ago Constitution review was inclusive, structured and effective – Prof Prempeh

Professor Kwasi Henry Prempeh has described the review of the 1992 Constitution as a smooth and thorough process, crediting the outcome to the diligence and cohesion of the Constitution Review Committee.

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3 d. ago BoG set to exit gold trading business, describes IMF’s losses tag as premature

The Bank of Ghana is set to exit the gold trading business from January 1, 2026. This is what JOYBUSINESS has picked up from persons with knowledge of the activity at the Central Bank.

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3 d. ago Video: JoyNews engages Prof Kwasi H. Prempeh on proposed constitutional reforms

Following the formal submission of the review of the 1992 Constitution to the President by the Constitutional Review Committee, JoyNews has engaged the Committee’s Chair, Professor Kwasi Henry Prempeh, in an in-depth conversation on the scope, process and outcomes of the nationwide exercise.

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4 d. ago Andy Dosty set to headline inaugural Ghana Independence Day celebrations in Europe

Plans are underway to introduce a new annual tradition for the Ghanaian diaspora with the launch of the maiden Ghana Independence Day Europe celebrations in March 2026.

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4 d. ago Roverman Productions welcomes one and all to the Festival of Plays!

Roverman Productions has once again set the stage for an unforgettable festive season with the return of the Festival of Plays, a celebrated theatrical event showcasing six original works by playwright Uncle Ebo Whyte.

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4 d. ago Gov’t secures $30m Chinese grant for new university of science and technology in Damongo

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that President John Dramani Mahama has allocated $30 million in grant funding from the Chinese government to begin construction of a new University of Science and Technology in Damongo. The disclosure was made during the inauguration of the Governing Councils of four Colleges of Education—Agogo Presbyterian Women’s […]

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