4 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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8 h. ago KAIPTC marks Dr Ibn Chambas’ 75th birthday with peacebuilding symposium

The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) on Saturday, December 6, hosted a commemorative symposium in honour of Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, marking his 75th birthday.

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8 h. ago Benin Government Foils Military Coup Attempt Led by Lieutenant Colonel Tigri

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-government-foils-military-coup-attempt-led-by-lieutenant-colonel-tigri/Benin’s Interior Minister Alassane Seidou announced on Sunday that security forces thwarted an attempted coup launched by a group of soldiers who briefly seized control of state television and attacked the presidential residence in Cotonou. A small group of soldiers launched a mutiny aimed at destabilizing the state and its institutions in the early morning […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-government-foils-military-coup-attempt-led-by-lieutenant-colonel-tigri/

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16 h. ago Odike Demands Electoral Commission Chair Resignation Over Performance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/odike-demands-electoral-commission-chair-resignation-over-performance/Businessman and politician Akwasi Addae Odike has criticized Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa, stating she should resign due to what he describes as failures in her role. Speaking on Ezra TV during discussions about petitions seeking the removal of the EC Chair, Odike argued that Ghana’s electoral leadership has become too partisan. He proposed creating […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/odike-demands-electoral-commission-chair-resignation-over-performance/

Events

17 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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17 h. ago Father Dogli Technical Institute Wins National Best Agriculture School Award

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/father-dogli-technical-institute-wins-national-best-agriculture-school-award/Father Dogli Memorial Technical Institute has been crowned National Best Senior High School in Practical Agriculture for 2025, earning acclaim for exceptional commitment to hands-on agricultural training, innovation and food production. The honour was conferred at the 2025 National Farmers Day celebration held in Ho, Volta Region, under the theme Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/father-dogli-technical-institute-wins-national-best-agriculture-school-award/

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24 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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29 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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31 h. ago Nollywood Icon Antar Laniyan Reveals Military Career Dream Before Acting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nollywood-icon-antar-laniyan-reveals-military-career-dream-before-acting/Veteran Nollywood actor Antar Laniyan has disclosed that becoming an actor was never part of his original life plan, revealing he initially aspired to join the military. The filmmaker shared this revelation during a recent appearance on the Behind The Fame podcast, where he opened up about his three distinct personality sides and the unexpected […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nollywood-icon-antar-laniyan-reveals-military-career-dream-before-acting/

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31 h. ago Poll shows split preferences for potential NDC leadership among voter groups

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/poll-shows-split-preferences-for-potential-ndc-leadership-among-voter-groups/A new social media poll released by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed contrasting preferences between NPP voters and floating voters regarding potential NDC leadership. The data shared by pollster and Executive Director Mussah Dankwah suggests Haruna Iddrisu enjoys remarkable backing among NPP supporters while floating voters appear split. According to Dankwah, NPP voters prefer Haruna Iddrisu […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/poll-shows-split-preferences-for-potential-ndc-leadership-among-voter-groups/

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31 h. ago Dangote targets global leadership in fertilizer and refining by 2028

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dangote-targets-global-leadership-in-fertilizer-and-refining-by-2028/Aliko Dangote has unveiled an ambitious industrial expansion plan targeting global leadership in both fertilizer production and oil refining within three years. Speaking at the formal launch of several major projects on December 11, Dangote outlined targets to quadruple urea output and exceed the world’s largest refinery capacity. The group aims to boost urea output […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dangote-targets-global-leadership-in-fertilizer-and-refining-by-2028/

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31 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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32 h. ago Domestic Violence Secretariat trains market executives as paralegals in Bono Region

The Domestic Violence Secretariat (DVS), under the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has trained 30 market women in the Bono Region as paralegals to help tackle abuse at the community level.

Events

34 h. ago West Mamprusi Adolescent Pregnancy Rate Hits 16 Percent Exceeding National Target

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-mamprusi-adolescent-pregnancy-rate-hits-16-percent-exceeding-national-target/Adolescent pregnancy rates in West Mamprusi Municipality continue exceeding Ghana’s national target of 12 percent, reaching 16 percent by mid 2025 after registering 16.9 percent in 2024, prompting the National Commission for Civic Education to organize comprehensive stakeholder training on sexual reproductive health and gender based violence. The NCCE collaborated with Canada Affairs and the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-mamprusi-adolescent-pregnancy-rate-hits-16-percent-exceeding-national-target/

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35 h. ago Ghana Scholarships Secretariat schedules Dec. 8 and 9 interviews for Commonwealth applicants

The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat (GSS) has announced dates for interviews for applicants seeking the Commonwealth Scholarship tenable in the United Kingdom for the 2025/2026 academic year.

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47 h. ago Ghana Armed Forces opens 2025/2026 intake for military academy

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially opened applications for the 2025/2026 intake into the Ghana Military Academy (GMA), announcing full requirements for prospective candidates seeking careers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

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53 h. ago Ghana’s Dr Bernard Appiah appointed to WHO Technical Advisory Group on alcohol and drug epidemiology

The World Health Organization has selected KNUST alumnus Dr Bernard Appiah as a proposed member of its Technical Advisory Group on Alcohol and Drug Epidemiology, marking a major global recognition for the Ghanaian public health communication scholar. The appointment places the Syracuse University-based researcher and former KNUST pharmacy student among leading international specialists advising the WHO on evidence and strategies to curb alcohol and drug-related harm. It also reinforces KNUST’s growing contribution to global health leadership and research expertise.

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54 h. ago Team Ghana wins overall best project award at CALA Advanced Leadership Programme graduation

Team Ghana has been crowned the Overall Best Action Learning Project Implementation team at the 16-month Cohort 4 Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) Advanced Leadership Programme, which ended with a grand graduation ceremony at the Oak Plaza Hotel in Accra. The programme brought together outstanding leaders, five members in each team, from eight […]

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3 d. ago NPP paid $57m scholarship debt left by the first Mahama administration – Dr Agyemang

Former Registrar of the Scholarship Secretariat and MP for Abuakwa South, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, has dismissed allegations that he left behind a £32-million debt at the Secretariat.

Economics

3 d. ago Ghanaian PhD students in UK appeal directly to British PM over unpaid fees, stipends

A group of Ghanaian government-sponsored PhD students in the United Kingdom has made a direct appeal to British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, urging him to intervene in a protracted funding crisis that has left them facing deportation, homelessness, and academic withdrawal. In a petition dated 3rd December 2025, the students' executives revealed that despite promises of full tuition and monthly stipends from the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat (GSS), payments are in arrears by up to 48 months, plunging over 100 scholars into severe distress.

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