5 h. ago Bamako hosts premiere of groundbreaking documentary “Reparations: The Colonial Debt”

The premiere of the documentary “Reparations: The Colonial Debt” was held in Bamako to resounding public and media attention. Produced under the Réveil d’Afrik initiative, the film sheds critical light on one of Africa’s most urgent conversations — the call for reparations from former colonial powers. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker and researcher Ibrahima Sow, the […]

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5 h. ago NPP Official Condemns Threats Against Mahama, Accuses NDC of Rewarding Abuse

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-condemns-threats-against-mahama-accuses-ndc-of-rewarding-abuse/Ellen Ama Daaku, a prominent NPP communicator, has denounced recent death threats targeting President John Mahama as “despicable” but insists Ghana’s ruling party fostered a culture of political vitriol now rebounding on them. Her sharp critique underscores a toxic cycle of verbal attacks poisoning the nation’s discourse. Speaking on Asaase Radio’s The Forum, Daaku demanded accountability […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-condemns-threats-against-mahama-accuses-ndc-of-rewarding-abuse/

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6 h. ago Foreign investors’ debt holdings fall to GH₵13.4bn in 2024 – Report

Conversely, the value of foreign investors’ equity holdings increased to GH₵33.6 billion at the end of December 2024, from GH₵20.9 billion at the end of December 2023.

Economics

6 h. ago Foreign investors’ debt holdings fell to GH₵13.4bn in 2024 – Report

Conversely, the value of foreign investors’ equity holdings increased to GH₵33.6 billion at the end of December 2024, from GH₵20.9 billion at the end of December 2023.

Economics

16 h. ago Advocacy Group Demands “War Footing” Against Illegal Mining After Ghana Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/advocacy-group-demands-war-footing-against-illegal-mining-after-ghana-crash/The Let Truth Be Told Alliance (LTBTA) has issued a searing condemnation of illegal mining following the August 6 helicopter crash that killed eight officials, including two ministers. In a statement titled “Galamsey: A Cruel Menace,” the group linked the tragedy directly to Ghana’s struggle against destructive illegal mining, noting the victims were en route […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/advocacy-group-demands-war-footing-against-illegal-mining-after-ghana-crash/

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17 h. ago Former Minister Condemns Political Protection of Offensive Remarks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-minister-condemns-political-protection-of-offensive-remarks/Ex-Deputy Health Minister Alexander Abban has slammed Ghana’s political establishment for shielding inflammatory conduct, warning such practices undermine the rule of law. Speaking on Asaase Radio’s The Forum Saturday, Abban reacted to recent arrests of social commentators Sir Obama-Pokuase, Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare, and activist Fante Comedy over offensive statements. “The politicians are quick to rise to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-minister-condemns-political-protection-of-offensive-remarks/

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20 h. ago FIFA Chief Condemns Racist Abuse Targeting Bournemouth’s Semenyo

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fifa-chief-condemns-racist-abuse-targeting-bournemouths-semenyo/FIFA President Gianni Infantino has issued a strong condemnation following racist abuse directed at AFC Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo during his team’s Premier League opener at Liverpool’s Anfield stadium. The Ghanaian international reported the incident to referee Anthony Taylor, leading to a stoppage in play during the first half. Taylor halted the match in the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fifa-chief-condemns-racist-abuse-targeting-bournemouths-semenyo/

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20 h. ago GFA condemns racist attacks on Semenyo and praises him for “remarkable response” in the face of provocation

The Ghana Football Association GFA has condemned the racist attacks on Black Stars forward, Antoine Semenyo. Semenyo was racially abused on Friday night during AFC Bournemouth’s Premier League opener against Liverpool. The Ghanaian international reported the incident to referee Anthony Taylor, who stopped the match before the fan was promptly removed from Anfield by police […]

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21 h. ago Adesina Urges Rule of Law to Unlock Africa’s Investment Potential

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adesina-urges-rule-of-law-to-unlock-africas-investment-potential/African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina has urged African governments to tighten governance, make public finance transparent, and reform judicial systems to close a roughly $100 billion annual foreign direct investment gap. Speaking at the Kenya Law Society’s 2025 conference in Nairobi, he said the rule of law, sanctity of contracts, and judicial […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adesina-urges-rule-of-law-to-unlock-africas-investment-potential/

Politics

21 h. ago Deputy Education Minister Slams UK Bar Council Over Chief Justice Row

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-education-minister-slams-uk-bar-council-over-chief-justice-row/Deputy Education Minister Dr Clement Apaak has sharply criticized the UK Bar Council and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association for calling on Ghana to reinstate its suspended Chief Justice. Describing their appeal as a “nonsensical colonial insult,” Dr Apaak said no foreign body had the authority to dictate to Ghana’s president. “You cannot order our President […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-education-minister-slams-uk-bar-council-over-chief-justice-row/

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29 h. ago The Mercator map – a colonial lie that shrank Africa, then divided it

The 1569 Mercator map did not merely misrepresent Africa’s size—it mutilated its dignity and incapacitated its destiny. From the moment Gerardus Mercator shrank Africa on paper, the continent was deliberately diminished in the eyes of the world. And, 300 years later, at the Berlin Conference of 1884, the very powers who first made Africa look […]

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29 h. ago Sahel Group Condemns Mali Coup Attempt, Blames Foreign Powers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sahel-group-condemns-mali-coup-attempt-blames-foreign-powers/A Bamako-based civil society network has sharply criticized last week’s failed coup in Mali, calling it a foreign-backed plot against regional sovereignty. The Sahel Solidarity Campaign Network (SaS-CaN) confirmed its support for Mali’s transitional government after authorities arrested military figures and civilians—including an alleged French agent—during the August 14 disruption. SaS-CaN’s co-founder Alimamy Bakarr Sankoh […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sahel-group-condemns-mali-coup-attempt-blames-foreign-powers/

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40 h. ago Fear & Alarm, Inc.: Where Truth Needs a Permit and Bail Closes at 5

Somehow, “assisting investigations” has become Ghanaian for bring your toothbrush. We knock at dawn, when dreams are deepest and pyjamas most incriminating. Helpful at 5:10 a.m., suspect by sunrise. If a video shows people posing with hardware fit for a small coup, why is our first instinct to arrest the forward button? When a house is on fire, we don’t handcuff the smoke; we fetch water—and that fire extinguisher we promised to buy last year.

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45 h. ago Rights Group Demands Action as Nigerian Businesses Attacked in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rights-group-demands-action-as-nigerian-businesses-attacked-in-ghana/African refugee advocates have sounded the alarm over violent attacks targeting Nigerian immigrants in Ghana, calling for urgent government intervention. The Asylum and Refugee Rights Advocacy Foundation (ARRA) condemned recent mob actions including looting and property destruction as violations of Ghana’s constitution and regional treaties. Dr. Okey James Ezugwu, ARRA’s Executive Director, labeled the incidents […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rights-group-demands-action-as-nigerian-businesses-attacked-in-ghana/

Events

47 h. ago Ghana’s Chocolate Paradox: Abundant Cocoa, Scarce Local Bars

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-chocolate-paradox-abundant-cocoa-scarce-local-bars/Ghana’s position as the world’s second-largest cocoa producer is undisputed. Yet, for most of the year, finding a locally made chocolate bar on its own shelves proves surprisingly difficult. Foreign visitors expecting to savor the fruits of Ghana’s famed cocoa often leave puzzled, confronted by empty spaces or imported brands instead of rich Ghanaian dark […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-chocolate-paradox-abundant-cocoa-scarce-local-bars/

Politics

54 h. ago Ghana Pushes Diplomats to Champion Regional Investment Drive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-diplomats-to-champion-regional-investment-drive/Ghana is calling on foreign diplomats to help tackle stark regional investment imbalances across the country. Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), made the direct appeal during a high-level meeting with the diplomatic corps in Accra. Madjie highlighted a critical challenge: roughly 80% of investments currently flow only into […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-diplomats-to-champion-regional-investment-drive/

Sport

63 h. ago Maxzy drops ‘Angels in the Sky’ – an ode to his unshakable spirit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/maxzy-drops-angels-in-the-sky-an-ode-to-his-unshakable-spirit/After several months away from the spotlight, Maxzy reemerges with a pensive new single titled ‘Angels in the Sky.’ This powerful release is a testament to resilience and the silent struggles of those who have walked through fire–an anthem for anyone who has overcome adversity. ‘Angels in the Sky’ is available on all digital streaming […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/maxzy-drops-angels-in-the-sky-an-ode-to-his-unshakable-spirit/

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3 d. ago Nigeria approves $2.6bn electricity sector debt refinancing plan

Nigeria has approved a phased plan to refinance 4 trillion naira ($2.61 billion) in electricity sector debt to help stabilise the nation's ailing power industry and improve supply, its finance minister said.

Economics

3 d. ago Ghana’s Power Utility Faces US$2.2 Billion Gap, Cocoa Board Strains Finances

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-power-utility-faces-us2-2-billion-gap-cocoa-board-strains-finances/Ghana’s state-owned enterprises risk derailing national finances, the World Bank warns. Without urgent reform, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will face a $2.2 billion funding gap by late 2025. This shortfall could spiral to $9 billion by 2026. Robert Taliercio, World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, sounded the alarm at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-power-utility-faces-us2-2-billion-gap-cocoa-board-strains-finances/

Economics

3 d. ago World Bank cautions BoG on excessive FX Interventions, calls for banking sector reforms

The World Bank has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to avoid excessive foreign exchange (FX) interventions, warning that such actions could disrupt market balance and weaken economic resilience. This was contained in the latest Ghana Economic Update report, launched in Accra today, August 14, 2025 which emphasised the need for the central bank to […]

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