12 h. ago Government Pledges Support for Diaspora Entrepreneurs at Accra Expo

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-support-for-diaspora-entrepreneurs-at-accra-expo/  Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting diaspora and local entrepreneurs, with Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie describing small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) as central to Ghana’s economic and cultural advancement. Speaking at Ahaspora’s Aha Ye De Diaspora Festival and Made-in-Ghana Expo held at the CAL Bank Head Office at Ridge, Accra, the Minister […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-support-for-diaspora-entrepreneurs-at-accra-expo/

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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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22 h. ago Israel Becomes First Nation to Recognize Somaliland as Independent State

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/israel-becomes-first-nation-to-recognize-somaliland-as-independent-state/Israel became the first country to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday, triggering swift condemnation from Somalia, the African Union (AU) and multiple regional powers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would seek immediate cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology and the economy. He congratulated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/israel-becomes-first-nation-to-recognize-somaliland-as-independent-state/

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22 h. ago Mr Eazi Pledges Two Million Dollars for Event Venues in Accra

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mr-eazi-pledges-two-million-dollars-for-event-venues-in-accra/Nigerian musician and businessman Mr Eazi has announced his intention to build an indoor and outdoor event centre in Ghana, with the project’s future hinging on the provision of land by tourism authorities. The artist made the declaration while performing at Detty Rave in Accra on December 28, 2025. He challenged Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mr-eazi-pledges-two-million-dollars-for-event-venues-in-accra/

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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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22 h. ago US Nigeria Strikes Could Boost Foreign Investment Confidence, Analysts Say

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-nigeria-strikes-could-boost-foreign-investment-confidence-analysts-say/Nigeria’s joint military action with the United States against terrorist groups is being viewed by some analysts as more than a security operation, potentially representing a turning point for foreign investment confidence in Africa’s most populous economy. The United States conducted airstrikes against Islamic State affiliated militants in northwest Nigeria on December 25, targeting two […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-nigeria-strikes-could-boost-foreign-investment-confidence-analysts-say/

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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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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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68 h. ago Activist Felicity Nelson brings Christmas comfort to Accra Police cells

For 200 detainees across three police stations in Accra, Christmas Day was featured by a gesture of compassion, delivered by a benefactor who knows firsthand the hardship of life behind bars. Felicity Nelson, founder of the Felicity Nelson Foundation and a Deputy CEO (Operations) of the Ghana Tourism Development Company, led a humanitarian initiative on […]

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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 GTA marks a century of highlife with grand launch of Highlife @ 100

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) officially launched the centenary celebration of Highlife, Ghana’s iconic music genre, with a grand and culturally rich event on Friday, December 19, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.

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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 ICRISAT Schedules Major Conference on Transforming Dryland Agriculture Through South South Cooperation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/icrisat-schedules-major-conference-on-transforming-dryland-agriculture-through-south-south-cooperation/The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has announced an international conference focused on innovations to transform dryland agriculture through South South Cooperation, scheduled for September 10 to 12, 2026 at ICRISAT Headquarters in Patancheru, Telangana, India. The conference will bring together leaders from the Global South and beyond to advance practical, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/icrisat-schedules-major-conference-on-transforming-dryland-agriculture-through-south-south-cooperation/

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