2 h. ago COPEC warns BoG must step in as cedi spirals after black market swoops

Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, says the Bank of Ghana must urgently intervene to stabilise the forex market following the swoop on black market dealers.

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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.

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4 h. ago OpenAI makes $1bn deal to bring Disney characters to ChatGPT and Sora

Disney has agreed to invest $1bn (£740m) in OpenAI as part of a deal which will let people use many of its iconic characters in the chatbot ChatGPT and video-generation tool Sora.

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9 h. ago Ghana Confirms No Issues for Latest Israeli Bound Travellers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-confirms-no-issues-for-latest-israeli-bound-travellers/Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that the latest group of Ghanaian travellers arriving in Israel have encountered no mistreatment, restrictions, or impediments, signaling a potential easing of diplomatic tensions between the two nations. The assurance, announced on Thursday, 11 December 2025, follows official reports from Ghana’s Embassy in Israel and comes […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-confirms-no-issues-for-latest-israeli-bound-travellers/

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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.

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10 h. ago Health Rights Group Identifies Four Critical Gaps in 2026 Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-rights-group-identifies-four-critical-gaps-in-2026-budget/The government has described its 2026 budget as the most people focused and health centred in recent years, announcing a record 34 billion Ghana cedis allocation for the health sector. However, the Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights (ARHR), a leading health rights coalition in Ghana, warns that four persistent, important gaps threaten to undermine the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-rights-group-identifies-four-critical-gaps-in-2026-budget/

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10 h. ago 2026 World Cup: Ghana fans to pay between $140 and $600 for group stage tickets

Ghanaian supporters planning to cheer the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will need at least $140 (GH₵1,610) for a match ticket, according to prices released by world football governing body FIFA on Thursday, 11 December 2025.

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11 h. ago Ablakwa rebukes Israel, insists Ghana will match any future deportations ‘number for number’

Ghana has reaffirmed its position on reciprocal deportations involving Israeli nationals despite an apology from Israeli authorities, insisting that any future mistreatment of Ghanaian travellers will be met with an equal response. 

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18 h. ago Israel urges Ghana to address consular dispute through diplomatic channels as two “mature states”

An Israeli official has denied claims that Israel apologised to Ghana over the deportation of three Ghanaian nationals, insisting that the issue was a “consular problem” that should be handled through diplomatic channels. The official, who revealed to Myjoyonline, said Israel had raised the matter with Ghana “more than once” and stressed that such issues are usually resolved quietly between “two friendly and mature states.” This contradicts an earlier statement by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who told the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Thursday, December 12, that Israeli authorities had apologised and that both sides were working to de-escalate the situation.

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18 h. ago IMANI raises red flag over 45% profit margin in withdrawn lithium agreement

Policy think tank IMANI Africa has urged Parliament to conduct an independent profitability assessment of the Ewoyaa lithium project, warning that the foreign partners stand to make profit margins of up to 45% even before taxes far above global industry averages.

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19 h. ago Okudzeto Ablakwa: Ghana’s deportation of Israelis was a retaliatory response

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that Ghana’s deportation of three Israeli nationals on Wednesday was a direct retaliatory measure following the unfair treatment and deportation of Ghanaians from Israel.

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20 h. ago The black race isn’t inferior; we’ll stand up for our people – Ablakwa on spat with Israel

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has issued a warning against the demeaning treatment of Ghanaians abroad, asserting that the black race is not inferior and that the country will always defend the dignity of its citizens.

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20 h. ago We will not tolerate mistreatment of our citizens – Okudzeto Ablakwa to Israel Embassy

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has condemned Israel's recent actions towards Ghanaian nationals, following a troubling incident at Ben Gurion International Airport on December 7.

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20 h. ago GRA must stop intimidating entrepreneurs, support job creation

NPP flagbearer candidate Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to reform its approach toward local businesses, describing its methods as “harsh and intimidating.” He made the call during an outreach engagement with constituents in the Central Region, highlighting concerns about how revenue collection practices are affecting entrepreneurship. “The GRA should stop treating Ghanaian businessmen like criminals. When people try to build companies in this country, they go through too much frustration. How do we expect to create jobs when the very institutions meant to help are scaring business owners?” Ken Agyapong said. The NPP flagbearer candidate argued that aggressive practices by some GRA officials create the perception that business owners are suspects rather than partners in national development.

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20 h. ago Ghana Deports Three Israelis After Mistreatment Of Citizens At Airport

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deports-three-israelis-after-mistreatment-of-citizens-at-airport/Ghana deported three Israeli nationals on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in retaliation for what authorities described as inhumane treatment of Ghanaian travelers at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the deportations hours after the three Israelis arrived in Accra. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stated the government […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deports-three-israelis-after-mistreatment-of-citizens-at-airport/

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21 h. ago More than 30 dead after Myanmar military air strike hits hospital

At least 34 people have died and dozens more are injured after air strikes from Myanmar's military hit a hospital in the country's west on Wednesday night, according to ground sources.

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21 h. ago Foreign affairs minister confirms Israel’s apology following Ghana’s retaliatory expulsions

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that Israeli authorities have apologised following the deportation of three Ghanaian nationals, calling for de-escalation in the diplomatic row. Speaking on the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Thursday, December 12, the minister said Ghana made it clear that it would respond firmly to any unjustified treatment of its citizens abroad.

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35 h. ago STEM Dreams, Ghana’s Future: Dr. Essien’s Call To Empower The Girl Child

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stem-dreams-ghanas-future-dr-essiens-call-to-empower-the-girl-child/Source: Kofi Yesu In a world increasingly shaped by technology, innovation, and scientific discovery, Ghana stands at a crossroads. The nation’s ability to compete globally depends not only on its natural resources or economic policies, but on the untapped potential of its young people—especially girls who remain on the margins of Science, Technology, Engineering, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stem-dreams-ghanas-future-dr-essiens-call-to-empower-the-girl-child/

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37 h. ago Ghana’s Youth Rise Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Acquah Anthony, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-youth-rise-against-corruption-shaping-tomorrows-integrity/In a bold initiative backed by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, GIZ, and the European Union under the PAIReD program, young people across 87 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) are uniting to confront corruption head-on. This year’s International Anti-Corruption Day celebration carries the powerful theme: “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Acquah Anthony, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-youth-rise-against-corruption-shaping-tomorrows-integrity/

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37 h. ago Ghana’s World Cup draw with England: A golden PR moment waiting to be claimed

Ghana’s placement in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside England, Croatia, and Panama has sparked excitement among football lovers. But beyond football, this draw presents one of the most powerful global public relations and nation-branding opportunities Ghana has had in years. The Black Stars remain one of Africa’s most successful and recognizable […]

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