46 m. ago AI, cheating, and collapsing reading habits: Ghana’s education system at a crossroads

Ghana’s education sector is facing a mounting crisis as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, rampant exam malpractice, and a sharp decline in reading culture converge to threaten learning outcomes nationwide. Experts warn that without urgent reforms, the country risks producing a generation of students who hold certificates but lack fundamental skills. Professor Stephen Adei, a prominent Ghanaian educationist, has described the situation as a reflection of a “moral decay that is eating into the fabric of our nation.” Speaking earlier this year, he noted that exam malpractice has become so normalised that many no longer see it as wrong.

Politics

67 m. ago EU Envoy Calls Ghana Partnership Indispensable Amid Sahel Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-envoy-calls-ghana-partnership-indispensable-amid-sahel-crisis/The European Union Special Representative for the Sahel has urged stronger cooperation between Ghana and the EU, describing the relationship as indispensable as violent extremism and political instability intensify across the Sahel region. João Cravinho said his three day mission to Ghana reinforced the EU’s conviction that Ghana is both a reliable and necessary partner […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-envoy-calls-ghana-partnership-indispensable-amid-sahel-crisis/

Events

78 m. ago Kufuor reveals NPP plot against him after 1996 election loss

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has revealed that some members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) opposed his nomination for a second attempt as the party’s Flagbearer following his 1996 presidential election defeat. Speaking in an interview, Kufuor recounted the challenges he faced within his own party as he prepared for the 2000 elections.

Politics

85 m. ago India actor Dileep cleared in 2017 rape and abduction case of actress

A son planning to return home for Christmas, two brothers with weddings scheduled early next year, a family visiting a tourist hotspot for the first time, and a young man on holiday with friends.

Culture

97 m. ago Accept postings to underprivileged areas – Vice President urges new doctors

The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged newly trained medical doctors to dedicate their careers to serving communities with the greatest need, rather than prioritising personal convenience.

Politics

2 h. ago Ghanaian PhD students in UK face court actions over unpaid rent amid 48

Prince Komla Bansah, President of the Ghanaian PhD Cohort in the United Kingdom, has disclosed that some Ghanaian scholarship beneficiaries are being dragged before UK courts by their landlords over unpaid rent.

Society

2 h. ago Scholarship debt crisis: NPP inherited $86m debt in 2017 – Kingsley Agyemang

Former Administrator of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, has disclosed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration inherited an $86 million debt when it assumed office in 2017.

Economics

4 h. ago Alan Kyerematen rejected my offer to serve as minister in 2000 – Kufuor reveals

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has revealed that Alan Kyerematen declined an invitation to serve in his first government after the New Patriotic Party (NPP) won power in the 2000 elections.

Politics

6 h. ago Veep hails private medical schools’ role in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Saturday lauded the crucial role of accredited private medical schools in boosting Ghana’s healthcare workforce.

Politics

11 h. ago Walewale tensions boil over as NDC executives hold crisis meeting

NDC regional executives were forced into an emergency meeting in Walewale on Sunday, December 7, 2025, as anger among supporters over alleged neglect in recent appointments reached a breaking point.

Events

13 h. ago Prof. Adei urges gov’t to back private universities as medical admissions hit crisis levels

Speaking at the 6th Congregation and 10th Anniversary celebration of the Accra College of Medicine, Prof. Adei revealed a troubling gap in medical admissions.

Events

13 h. ago Unity is the path to power – Kufuor calls for one strong NPP

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor is urging members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to put unity above all else as the party works to rebuild its strength ahead of future elections.

Politics

16 h. ago Kennedy Agyapong begins Central Regional campaign tour with major healthcare donations

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has launched his Central Regional campaign tour with a pledge to strengthen healthcare delivery in the region, promising equipment and infrastructure that he says will “last forever and ever”.

Politics

40 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.

Politics

42 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/

Politics

45 h. ago Majority NDC supporters don’t want NPP to elect Bawumia as Flagbearer – Global InfoAnalytics

Members of the governing NDC appear to favour Kennedy Ohene Agyapong over former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the opposition NPP’s Flagbearer for the 2028 elections, according to new findings by Global InfoAnalytics.

Politics

46 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.

Politics

46 h. ago Vice President says NHIS reforms are boosting public confidence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vice-president-says-nhis-reforms-are-boosting-public-confidence/Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang said Thursday that recent reforms in the National Health Insurance Scheme are restoring public trust and driving increased enrollment nationwide. Speaking after a briefing with senior National Health Insurance Authority officials, the Vice President reported that membership numbers are climbing as citizens respond to improved service delivery. The meeting included […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vice-president-says-nhis-reforms-are-boosting-public-confidence/

Politics

47 h. ago Small Businesses Struggle Under High Microfinance Interest Rates

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/small-businesses-struggle-under-high-microfinance-interest-rates/Small business owners across Ghana are facing mounting debt pressures as high interest rates from microfinance institutions and digital lending platforms threaten livelihoods, with many traders finding themselves trapped in cycles of borrowing to repay existing loans. The situation has prompted renewed calls for regulatory intervention and establishment of a promised Women’s Bank to ease […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/small-businesses-struggle-under-high-microfinance-interest-rates/

Economics

53 h. ago Ghana’s HIV crisis: Stigma drives new infections as AIDS Commission bets on AI and six

Ghana’s fight against the HIV epidemic is undergoing an urgent strategic overhaul, triggered by alarming rates of new infections, particularly among youth who cite persistent stigma and embarrassment as major barriers to using basic preventive tools like condoms.

Events