28 m. ago Police vow to hunt down perpetrators of Kwame Danso court, police station attack

The Ghana Police Service has assured that the perpetrators behind Wednesday’s violent mob attack at Kwame Danso will be identified, arrested, and made to face the full consequences of the law.

Events

3 h. ago Fuel prices set to drop for Christmas – Oil Marketers Board Chair assures

Board Chairman of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Gabriel Kumi, says Ghanaians should expect cheaper fuel this Christmas as global product prices continue to fall.

Economics

4 h. ago Crackdown on black market dealers hurting forex market – COPEC’s Duncan Amoah

Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, says the state must rethink its sudden crackdown on black market forex dealers because the action is already distorting rates and hindering efforts to stabilise fuel prices.

Economics

8 h. ago Aircraft Delivery Shortfalls Cost Airlines Eleven Billion Dollars in 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aircraft-delivery-shortfalls-cost-airlines-eleven-billion-dollars-in-2025/The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warns aircraft availability remains a significant constraint on industry growth as delivery shortfalls reach 5,300 aircraft. Willie Walsh, IATA Director General, stated December 9 in Geneva that airlines face higher leasing costs, reduced scheduling flexibility and delayed sustainability gains due to aerospace supply chain bottlenecks. New aircraft deliveries began […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aircraft-delivery-shortfalls-cost-airlines-eleven-billion-dollars-in-2025/

Economics

8 h. ago Aviation Industry Warns Mandates Stall Sustainable Fuel Production Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aviation-industry-warns-mandates-stall-sustainable-fuel-production-growth/The International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production will slow sharply in 2026 as poorly designed European mandates inflate costs without accelerating supply. Willie Walsh, IATA Director General, stated December 9 in Geneva that mandates have failed to increase production needed for aviation decarbonization goals. SAF output is expected to reach […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aviation-industry-warns-mandates-stall-sustainable-fuel-production-growth/

Events

10 h. ago Absa Bank Ghana honoured with 5 awards for social impact and sustainability

Absa Bank Ghana has been recognised with five honours at the 2025 Sustainability & Social Investment Awards (SSI Awards) for its measurable social impact across the country.

Events

10 h. ago Ghana assures fair treatment for Israelis as latest Ghanaian arrivals face no restrictions in Israel – Foreign Affairs Minister

Ghana has moved to calm tensions following a brief diplomatic standoff with Israel, assuring that all Israeli nationals arriving in the country will continue to enjoy the nation’s well-known hospitality.

Politics

12 h. ago Parliament passes bill to back free tertiary for PWDs, persons with special needs

Parliament has unanimously passed the landmark Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) Amendment Bill, 2025, cementing legal backing for several key educational policies, most notably the provision of Free Tertiary Education for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and Free Education for Persons with Special Needs.

Politics

14 h. ago Parliament approves road traffic amendment bill to legalise okada; strengthen safety rules

Parliament has approved the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2025, officially legalising the commercial use of motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles, a move the government says will sanitise the transport sector and enhance road safety. The bill, passed on Wednesday, December 10, also revises Ghana’s legal alcohol limit for drivers and introduces tighter penalties aimed at reducing drunk-driving incidents. Explaining the purpose of the amendment on the floor of Parliament, the Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, said the changes are intended to bring order to a sector that has long operated with gaps in regulation.

Politics

17 h. ago Ghana calls for fair climate finance and strong global environmental rules at UNEA

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has called on world leaders for fair climate finance and firm global environmental rules.

Society

17 h. ago Ghana prioritises coastal protection and ecosystem restoration in climate agenda

Ghana has placed coastal protection and ecological restoration at the centre of its environmental agenda, announcing a series of large-scale programmes aimed at restoring damaged ecosystems and shielding vulnerable communities from climate impacts.

Politics

18 h. ago Blast at Barekese water plant disrupts supply to Kumasi and surrounding areas

Operations at the Barekese Water Treatment Plant have been disrupted after a blast occurred at the facility’s high-lift section, leading to significant technical challenges for Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) in the Ashanti Region. The incident, which damaged one of the three pumps responsible for delivering treated water to the city, has resulted in a marked reduction in water flow and pressure to consumers in Kumasi and surrounding communities. According to GWL, the blast affected a major component of the pumping system, directly impacting the plant’s ability to maintain its usual output.

Politics

21 h. ago Supreme court in 2024 clarified OSP’s powers remain open to legal challenge

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for review, stressing that the enjoyment of fundamental human rights is not absolute and cannot be used to abuse the judicial process. The court held that its decision to bar an applicant from re-filing a suit was a justified use of its discretion to protect court resources from litigants who show "indifference to the Court’s time." In a ruling written by Justice Yonny Kulendi and supported by a full panel of nine justices, the court on Thursday, December 11, 2024, affirmed its earlier order, which struck out a case by Kenneth Kwabena Agyei Kuranchie "without leave to reapply."

Events

21 h. ago Australian pilot has conviction for murder of camper overturned on appeal

An Australian pilot has had his conviction for the murder of an elderly camper overturned on appeal and will face a retrial.

Events

22 h. ago Women’s FA Cup round of 32 pairings done, games set for the weekend of December 19

The draw for the 2025/26 Women’s FA Cup Round of 32 has produced a thrilling lineup of fixtures across the Northern and Southern Zones, setting the stage for four days of intense knockout football from December 19–22, 2025. In the Northern Zone, defending champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies face a tricky test against Sung Shining Ladies, […]

Sport

23 h. ago 2026 Budget: A stronger social protection ambition, but delivery risks must not be ignored

The 2026 Budget arrives at a time when Ghana faces high levels of inequality and growing pressure on public services. For this reason, the budget’s renewed emphasis on social protection deserves attention.

Politics

32 h. ago Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels

Victims of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a legal claim against oil and gas company Shell in the UK courts, seeking compensation for what they say is the company's role in making the storm more severe.

Politics

38 h. ago EC Confirms Vacant Kpandai Seat, Sets Fresh Parliamentary Poll for December 30

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ec-confirms-vacant-kpandai-seat-sets-fresh-parliamentary-poll-for-december-30/The Electoral Commission has officially declared Tuesday, 30th December 2025, as the date for a rerun of the Kpandai Constituency parliamentary election, following a series of legal and administrative confirmations. The decision was triggered by a Tamale High Court ruling on 24th November 2025 that nullified the previous election results and instructed the EC to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ec-confirms-vacant-kpandai-seat-sets-fresh-parliamentary-poll-for-december-30/

Politics

40 h. ago EU–ECOWAS Scholarship Programme Showcases Research Impact as Five Scholars Advance West Africa’s Sustainable Energy Transition

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-ecowas-scholarship-programme-showcases-research-impact-as-five-scholars-advance-west-africas-sustainable-energy-transition/LAGOS, Nigeria, 10 December 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The EU–ECOWAS Scholarship Programme for Sustainable Energy, funded and launched in September 2022 by the European Union in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and delivered by the British Council, is celebrating the achievements of its first cohort of scholars whose research is already contributing to the region’s green-energy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-ecowas-scholarship-programme-showcases-research-impact-as-five-scholars-advance-west-africas-sustainable-energy-transition/

Politics

40 h. ago 2030 Water, Sanitation and Climate resilience goals: 5 critical things African Ministers can do now

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/2030-water-sanitation-and-climate-resilience-goals-5-critical-things-african-ministers-can-do-now/NAIROBI, Kenya, 10 December 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-There is a $130 billion annual investment gap hindering the world’s mission to achieve universal access to climate-resilient water and sanitation services by the year 2030, Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) reports. In Africa, the gap is estimated at no less than an additional $30 billion annually. In […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/2030-water-sanitation-and-climate-resilience-goals-5-critical-things-african-ministers-can-do-now/

Politics