11 h. ago Agricultural cooperatives emerging as climate champions in rural Ghana

In the Assin Central District of Ghana’s Central Region, cocoa farmers gather not just to discuss yields and prices, but to collectively chart survival strategies against a climate that no longer follows familiar patterns.

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18 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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18 h. ago Guinea Votes as Doumbouya Seeks Seven Year Presidential Term

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guinea-votes-as-doumbouya-seeks-seven-year-presidential-term/Guinea held a presidential election on Sunday widely expected to hand General Mamady Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup, a seven year mandate, completing the West African nation’s transition back to civilian rule. Some 6.7 million registered voters went to the polls, which opened at 07:00 GMT on Sunday and closed at 18:00 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guinea-votes-as-doumbouya-seeks-seven-year-presidential-term/

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21 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.

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22 h. ago US Remains Safe Haven Despite Dollar Weakness, Analysts Note

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-remains-safe-haven-despite-dollar-weakness-analysts-note/Despite growing discussion about a weakening dollar and shifting global power dynamics, the United States continues to attract substantial foreign investment from wealthy individuals and institutions in developing countries and emerging economies. Market data from the United States Department of Treasury shows that after a brief selloff in April 2025 during the so called Liberation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-remains-safe-haven-despite-dollar-weakness-analysts-note/

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28 h. ago Rich and voiceless: How Putin has kept Russia’s billionaires on side in the war against Ukraine

During the war with Ukraine, the number of billionaires in Russia has reached an all-time high. But in the 25 years Vladimir Putin has been in power, Russia's rich and powerful - known as oligarchs - have lost almost all their political influence.

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52 h. ago A second look, not a veto – Constitution Review Chair makes case for Council of State reform

The chairman of the Constitution Review Committee says proposals to strengthen the Council of State are aimed at giving it a meaningful second-look role in major national decisions, not the power to veto government action.

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59 h. ago Dave Bishop outlines vision as he seeks Ghana Boxing Federation executive board position

Boxing administrator Dave Bishop has officially begun campaigning for a seat on the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) Executive Board, promising reforms aimed at strengthening athlete development and expanding opportunities for Ghanaian boxers. In a statement announcing his bid, Mr Bishop said his decision to contest is driven by a belief in boxing’s ability to unite communities and empower young athletes across the country. “I believe in the power of boxing to unite and empower athletes across the nation. Together, we can build a stronger and more competitive boxing community,” he said.

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64 h. ago Gov’t targets 99.9% electricity access by 2030 as Awurahae, Sapor get power after decades

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving near-universal access to electricity, pledging to raise the national access rate from the current 89.03 per cent to about 99.9 per cent by 2030.

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64 h. ago African Food Sovereignty Podcast Features Kenyan Chef’s Vision

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-food-sovereignty-podcast-features-kenyan-chefs-vision/The Battle for African Agriculture podcast released its 18th episode on Friday, featuring Kenyan chef and activist Njathi Kabui discussing food as memory, identity, and resistance. Host Dr. Million Belay, General Coordinator of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), explored Kabui’s concept of Afro Futuristic Conscious Cuisine and its role in reclaiming African […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-food-sovereignty-podcast-features-kenyan-chefs-vision/

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65 h. ago Let’s prove our readiness power through deeds, not words – Afenyo

Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to shift their focus from post-election sympathy to deliberate action as the party charts a path toward recovery after its 2024 electoral defeat.

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66 h. ago Ukraine Works Urgently to Repair Chernobyl Shield After Drone Strike

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ukraine-works-urgently-to-repair-chernobyl-shield-after-drone-strike/Deep inside the silent remains of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Ukrainian engineers are working urgently to repair a massive radiation shield severely damaged by a Russian drone strike, with full restoration expected to take years. In February 2025, a Russian Geran 2 drone pierced a large hole through the roof of the New Safe […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ukraine-works-urgently-to-repair-chernobyl-shield-after-drone-strike/

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2 d. ago Govt targets 99.9% electricity access by 2030 as Awurahae, Sapor Get Power

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/govt-targets-99-9-electricity-access-by-2030-as-awurahae-sapor-get-power/Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving near-universal access to electricity, pledging to raise the national access rate from the current 89.03 per cent to about 99.9 per cent by 2030. Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan Mensah, said the goal is central to accelerating socio-economic development, particularly in underserved communities. “Government […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/govt-targets-99-9-electricity-access-by-2030-as-awurahae-sapor-get-power/

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2 d. ago Deputy Finance Minister powers Awurahae, Sapor, pledges roads and 24 hour market.

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-finance-minister-powers-awurahae-sapor-pledges-roads-and-24-hour-market/The Deputy Minister for Finance and MP for Asuogyaman, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has commissioned a 2.4-kilometre electricity network extension connecting the communities of Awurahae and Sapor to the national grid, ending decades of life without power for residents located just a few kilometres from the Akosombo Hydropower Dam. Commissioning the project on Christmas Day, December […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-finance-minister-powers-awurahae-sapor-pledges-roads-and-24-hour-market/

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3 d. ago Key observations on the Constitutional Review Commission Report submitted to President Mahama

An important turning point in Ghana's constitutional history was reached yesterday when President John Dramani Mahama received a 127-page Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) Report. Constitutional review is a means to redress power disparities, improve accountability, and bolster democracy and public confidence in the state.

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4 d. ago Energy sector shortfall persists; to balloon to US$1.10bn in 2026 – IMF

In 2026, the IMF projects an energy sector shortfall of US$1.103 billion. This comprises of US$925 million power sector shortfall and US$178 million gas sector shortfall.

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4 d. ago Japan steps up support for Ghana’s rice value chain as challenges mount

Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s rice value chain and broader food security efforts, as concerns grow over the impact of illegal mining on rice-producing communities. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the UNIDO-backed Improving the Technology and Quality Control System for Higher-Value Addition in the Post-Harvest Processes of the Rice Value Chain (ITEQ-Rice) project, Japan’s Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Hiroshi Yoshimoto, described the initiative as a symbol of the long-standing partnership between the two countries.

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4 d. ago IMF Warns Energy Sector Reform Delays Could Trigger Return of Dumsor

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-warns-energy-sector-reform-delays-could-trigger-return-of-dumsor/Ghanaians should brace themselves for a possible return to the dreaded days of erratic power supply, widely known as dumsor, if the implementation of the government’s Energy Sector Recovery Programme continues to drag. This is the warning from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the fifth review of the country’s bailout programme. The Fund fears […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-warns-energy-sector-reform-delays-could-trigger-return-of-dumsor/

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4 d. ago African Nations Prioritize Domestic Natural Gas Use for Energy Security

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-nations-prioritize-domestic-natural-gas-use-for-energy-security/African countries are increasingly channeling natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) toward domestic consumption to strengthen power generation, industrial development, and energy security, according to the State of African Energy: 2026 Outlook Report released this week. The report indicates that gas-producing nations are shifting from treating natural gas primarily as an export commodity, instead […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-nations-prioritize-domestic-natural-gas-use-for-energy-security/

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4 d. ago John Mahama’s symphony of stewardship: The first anniversary of the Accra reset

When President John Dramani Mahama ascended the dais on the seventh of January, 2025, to reclaim the mandate of the Republic, he did so not merely as a victor of the polls but as a signatory to a sacred social contract with a people weary of economic turbulence.

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