3 h. ago World Bank Issues US$200 Million Bond for Ghana Clean Cooking Project

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-bank-issues-us200-million-bond-for-ghana-clean-cooking-project/The World Bank priced a 200 million dollar Clean Cooking Outcome Bond on Thursday, December 5, 2025, aiming to distribute over 415,000 cleaner cookstoves to Ghanaian households and make clean cooking accessible to 1.3 million people. The six-year bond represents the first financing instrument linking investor returns to carbon credits generated under Article 6.2 of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-bank-issues-us200-million-bond-for-ghana-clean-cooking-project/

Economics

3 h. ago ECOWAS Declares State of Emergency Across West Africa Following Coup Wave

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-declares-state-of-emergency-across-west-africa-following-coup-wave/The Economic Community of West African States declared a state of emergency across the region on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, as multiple coup attempts and unconstitutional government changes threaten democratic stability and collective security. ECOWAS Commission President Omar Alieu Touray announced the declaration during the 55th Ordinary Session of the Mediation and Security Council at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-declares-state-of-emergency-across-west-africa-following-coup-wave/

Politics

9 h. ago Minority threatens Parliamentary shutdown over Kpandai seat vacancy

The decision to declare the Kpandai Constituency seat vacant and proceed with arrangements for an election re-run has triggered a fierce reaction from the Minority Caucus, which has threatened to paralyse the legislative business of the 9th Parliament until the procedural handling of the vacancy is resolved.

Events

11 h. ago Okyenman Gyaasehene Denies Tension in Kwabeng, Calls for Arrest of Individuals Spreading Fear

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/okyenman-gyaasehene-denies-tension-in-kwabeng-calls-for-arrest-of-individuals-spreading-fear/The Okyenman Gyaasehene and Kwabenghene, Daasebre Ayimadu Kantamanto II, has strongly dismissed reports of tension and insecurity in the Kwabeng community, describing them as deliberate attempts by a few individuals to create fear and panic. Speaking in an exclusive interaction, the chief revealed that certain persons had previously threatened his life until the Regional Police […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/okyenman-gyaasehene-denies-tension-in-kwabeng-calls-for-arrest-of-individuals-spreading-fear/

Events

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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/

Politics

40 h. 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

41 h. ago International Organization for Migration Seeks US$4.7 Billion for 2026 Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-organization-for-migration-seeks-us4-7-billion-for-2026-operations/The International Organization for Migration has announced funding requirements totaling 4.7 billion dollars to assist 41 million vulnerable people worldwide in 2026. The organization faces a 3.4 billion dollar gap after securing 1.3 billion dollars, with priorities focused on saving lives, addressing displacement and facilitating regular migration pathways. The Global Appeal 2026 represents a significant […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-organization-for-migration-seeks-us4-7-billion-for-2026-operations/

Economics

48 h. ago Trump criticises Democrat he pardoned over not switching political parties

Donald Trump has slammed Democrat Henry Cuellar's "lack of loyalty" for not defecting to the Republican Party after he was pardoned by the US president.

Politics

49 h. ago Trump set to unveil $12bn farm aid package, Bloomberg News says

The United States is set to unveil a long-awaited farm aid package on Monday, offering assistance of $12 billion to farmers hit by low crop prices and tariff policies, Bloomberg News said on Sunday.

Politics

54 h. ago ‘Ketamine Queen’ spiralled before Matthew Perry death, friends tell BBC

The dual British-American national was a dealer to Hollywood's rich and famous, who ran a "stash house" of drugs, including cocaine, Xanax, fake Adderall pills and ketamine.

Politics

66 h. ago The War Against the OSP: How Power, Fear, and Politics Threaten Ghana’s Integrity — By Daniel Adjei Esq

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-war-against-the-osp-how-power-fear-and-politics-threaten-ghanas-integrity-by-daniel-adjei-esq/Ghana’s political establishment has closed ranks in a rare moment of bipartisan unity—this time to demand the abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor—following the dramatic arrest of private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu at the very institution, he accused of corruption. The confrontation has ignited nationwide alarm, and in an analysis written by Daniel […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-war-against-the-osp-how-power-fear-and-politics-threaten-ghanas-integrity-by-daniel-adjei-esq/

Events

3 d. ago Daddy Lumba Immediate Family Files Lawsuit to Block December Funeral Plans

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/daddy-lumba-immediate-family-files-lawsuit-to-block-december-funeral-plans/Immediate family members of late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu have filed a fresh lawsuit seeking to halt his scheduled December 13 funeral over concerns about unauthorized autopsy and alleged financial mismanagement. Five plaintiffs, including Obaapanyin Afia Adomah Pakoso of Kumasi, Robert Gyamfi, Georgina Gyamfi, Ernestina Fosuh, and Nana Afia Kobi, filed the writ at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/daddy-lumba-immediate-family-files-lawsuit-to-block-december-funeral-plans/

Society

3 d. ago Emotional Cheating Threatens Relationships More Than Physical Infidelity Experts Say

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/emotional-cheating-threatens-relationships-more-than-physical-infidelity-experts-say/Emotional cheating represents one of the most damaging yet overlooked threats to romantic relationships, with recent research suggesting it often causes deeper betrayal than physical infidelity. Unlike sexual affairs that involve physical contact, emotional cheating centers on developing strong emotional bonds with someone outside the primary relationship, making it harder to detect and potentially more […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/emotional-cheating-threatens-relationships-more-than-physical-infidelity-experts-say/

Events

3 d. ago Pakistan and Afghanistan Exchange Fire Along Border Killing Five

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/pakistan-and-afghanistan-exchange-fire-along-border-killing-five/Fresh clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan left five Afghan civilians dead and three Pakistani civilians wounded along the volatile border overnight Friday, according to officials from both nations. The violence threatens a fragile ceasefire agreed just two months earlier. The fighting erupted near Spin Boldak, an Afghan border city in Kandahar province, where residents told […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/pakistan-and-afghanistan-exchange-fire-along-border-killing-five/

Events

3 d. ago Examination Cheating Involves Teachers and Headmasters Says Bentil

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/examination-cheating-involves-teachers-and-headmasters-says-bentil/Examination malpractice in Ghana has become a coordinated systemic problem involving school authorities including teachers, headmasters and invigilators, threatening the credibility of national examinations, according to IMANI Africa Vice President Kofi Bentil. His comments on Saturday come as education stakeholders grapple with explanations for the steep decline in 2025 WASSCE performance and growing concerns about […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/examination-cheating-involves-teachers-and-headmasters-says-bentil/

Politics

3 d. 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

3 d. ago Trump Receives Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup Draw

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-receives-inaugural-fifa-peace-prize-at-2026-world-cup-draw/United States President Donald Trump received the first FIFA Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony in Washington on Friday, an award created by football’s governing body to recognize individuals who promote global peace and unity through exceptional actions. FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the honour onstage at the John F. Kennedy Centre […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-receives-inaugural-fifa-peace-prize-at-2026-world-cup-draw/

Politics