8 h. ago Cybele Energy becomes first African company to secure an oil block in Guyana

Africa Legal Associates (ALPi Ghana) has announced the successful signing of the Petroleum Agreement and the issuance of the Petroleum Exploration License for Shallow Water Block S7 to Cybele Energy Ltd., led by its president, Beatrice Mensah-Tayui, at a ceremony held today at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana.

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11 h. ago Trump criticises ‘weak’ European leaders over Ukraine and immigration

US President Donald Trump has criticised European leaders as "weak" and suggested the US could scale back support for Ukraine.

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14 h. ago Minority demands immediate withdrawal of letter declaring Kpandai seat vacant

Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has called on Parliament to immediately withdraw the official letter notifying the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency, describing the action as unlawful and procedurally flawed. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Annoh-Dompreh insisted the letter—signed by the Clerk to Parliament on December 4, 2025—was issued in disregard of due process, especially since a motion for stay of execution is still pending in court.

Sport

14 h. ago Manhyia South MP accuses speaker of partisanship over Kpandai re

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has criticised Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin for what he describes as inconsistent and partisan handling of the Kpandai parliamentary re-run issue. Speaking on Joy Midday News, the MP questioned why the Speaker allowed the Clerk to notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy despite a pending motion for stay of execution filed at the court. According to him, the Speaker’s position contradicts previous practice where legal processes were allowed to conclude before a vacancy was declared in similar cases.

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15 h. ago ECOWAS declares regional state of emergency over rising coups, security threats

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a regional state of emergency, citing escalating political instability and security threats across several member states. The announcement was made by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, during the 55th session of the Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial level in Abuja on Tuesday. Omar Touray said the worsening situation in the sub-region demands urgent attention and collective action.

Events

16 h. ago Ghana Water takes defaulters in Eastern region to court over GHC32 million debt

The Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL) in the Eastern Region has launched an extensive legal drive to recover over GHC32 million owed by long-term defaulters, a debt the company says is affecting its ability to operate efficiently and improve water services.

Economics

17 h. ago GACC urges stronger youth action in Ghana’s fight against corruption

The Executive Secretary of the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), Mrs Emefa Beauty Nartey, has called on all Ghanaians to join forces against corruption, emphasising the critical role of the country’s youth in shaping a transparent and accountable future.

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20 h. ago IMANI files RTI request seeking details on new nationwide SIM registration

Policy think tank IMANI Africa has filed a Right to Information (RTI) request seeking full disclosure on the government’s planned nationwide SIM registration exercise set to begin in early 2026. The group says the move is necessary to ensure transparency, legality, and data protection ahead of the rollout. In a request submitted on Monday, December 8, 2025, to the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, IMANI asked for documents covering the legal basis of the new registration regime, technical design, biometric verification systems, procurement records, and oversight arrangements. The request was received by the Minister’s secretary, the think tank confirmed.

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21 h. ago Parliament has long struggled to accept truly independent oversight bodies – Ace Ankomah

Private legal practitioner Ace Ankomah has argued that Ghana’s Parliament has consistently shown discomfort with independent state institutions, especially when those bodies begin to fully exercise their constitutional mandates.

Events

21 h. ago Legal challenge against Wesley Girls High School forces Ghana Supreme Court to define boundaries of religious liberty

The lawsuit against Wesley Girls Senior High School (SHS) in Ghana is a pivotal Supreme Court case. It challenges the boundaries of religious freedom and institutional rights under Ghana's 1992 Constitution. The central legal question is whether a school, founded on Christian principles by the Methodist Church and substantially state-funded, can restrict the religious practices of its minority Muslim students. This conflict occurs in a national context where 71.3% of the population is Christian and 19.9% is Muslim, highlighting the significance of minority accommodation.

Events

25 h. ago Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China

US President Donald Trump has announced that he will allow AI chip giant Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 chips to "approved customers" in China.

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29 h. ago Legal Green Association launches scholarship scheme for law students

The Legal Green Association (LGA) has launched a scholarship scheme aimed at supporting financially disadvantaged students at the Ghana School of Law. The launch took place on Sunday, 7th December, 2025, at Maison Français, University of Ghana.

Society

30 h. ago ‘Certiorari is not stay of execution’: Amaliba defends Parliament’s notification on Kpandai vacancy

Former Director of Legal Affairs of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba, has clarified that a certiorari application filed at the Supreme Court does not prevent Parliament from acting on a court-ordered vacancy, insisting that such an application does not amount to a stay of execution.

Politics

32 h. ago Why the haste? – NPP MP question’s EC notification over vacant Kpandai seat despite stay of exection

Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah, has expressed surprise and concern over Parliament’s decision to formally notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency despite active legal processes challenging the decision.

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35 h. ago Ghana’s Youth Demand More Than Hope: The Hard Economics of Mahama’s Promise

President John Mahama’s return has rekindled optimism amongst Ghana’s young population, but they are demanding concrete action on interest rates, housing exploitation, and sustainable employment, not political gimmicks.s Ghana’s youth have granted John Mahama political capital through their votes. Now they expect economic capital in return. With nearly 60% of Ghana’s 33 million citizens under […]

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38 h. ago Christian Council of Ghana appeals to plaintiff in Wesley Girls’ case to seek amicable, out

The Christian Council of Ghana has called on Shafic Osman, the plaintiff in a high-profile legal dispute over religious expression in mission schools, to step away from the courtroom and pursue a peaceful, dialogue-based resolution.

Politics

38 h. ago Lightwave considers court action over Health Ministry’s silence on LHIMS dispute

Project Coordinator for Lightwave eHealth Solutions, Eric Adjei, says the company may be forced to pursue legal action as its dispute with the Ministry of Health over the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS) continues without resolution. Speaking on the AM Show, he disclosed that Lightwave has formally submitted documents to the Office of the President, the Chief of Staff, and the Ministry of Health but has received no response.

Events

40 h. ago Trump Expresses Disappointment Over Zelensky Response to Peace Proposal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-expresses-disappointment-over-zelensky-response-to-peace-proposal/President Donald Trump has voiced frustration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over his handling of a United States peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, following three days of inconclusive negotiations in Florida. Trump suggested Sunday night before the Kennedy Center Honors that Zelensky was blocking progress on the peace plan, despite concluding weekend […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-expresses-disappointment-over-zelensky-response-to-peace-proposal/

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41 h. ago New Book Highlights Gaps in Ghana Consumer and Competition Laws

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-book-highlights-gaps-in-ghana-consumer-and-competition-laws/A new book examining gaps in Ghana’s consumer and competition laws has been launched in Accra, raising renewed questions about why the country still lacks comprehensive legal framework to protect buyers and ensure fair market conduct. The book titled Consumer Rights and Justice in Ghana A Legal Compass was unveiled on the eve of World […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-book-highlights-gaps-in-ghana-consumer-and-competition-laws/

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42 h. ago Strengthening OSP Could Recover Billions Lost to Corruption – Prof Azar

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/strengthening-osp-could-recover-billions-lost-to-corruption-prof-azar/Strengthening the Office of the Special Prosecutor could become a major revenue source for Ghana if properly resourced, according to legal practitioner Prof. Stephen Asare, amid growing calls to abolish the agency over performance concerns. Prof. Asare, known as Kwaku Azar, argues that the OSP struggles not because the concept is flawed, but because it […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/strengthening-osp-could-recover-billions-lost-to-corruption-prof-azar/

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