32 h. ago US Visa Restrictions fuel Ghanaian outrage, stoking economic concerns

A seismic shift in United States visa policy for Ghanaian citizens raises concerns about economic impact, educational dreams, and the very fabric of transnational families. Diplomatic and certain family-based visas continue to provide their multi-entry benefits. However, the new policy is a major setback for the majority, dramatically limiting travel for business, tourism, and especially student travel.

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35 h. ago Socrate Safo says he chose ‘Hot Fork’ title for marketing purposes

Ghanaian filmmaker Socrate Safo has explained that the controversial title of his 2010 film Hot Fork was a deliberate marketing strategy aimed at generating public interest and discussion.

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3 d. ago Bright Simons accuses ECOWAS Bank of misleading public in Black Volta Gold Deal

IMANI Africa Vice President Bright Simons has made startling allegations against the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID). He claimed the institution deliberately misled the public regarding the controversial Black Volta gold deal. The policy analyst made these claims during an appearance on JoyNews’ Newsfile program on Saturday. Simons highlighted what he finds as […]

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4 d. ago Exposed: Face of thug who attacked JOYNEWS journalist at Ablekuma North rerun

This is the face of the man who assaulted JOYNEWS digital journalist Sally Martey during violent scenes at the Ablekuma North constituency parliamentary rerun on Friday 11 July 2025. The man, wearing a cloth mask that partially concealed his face, turned deliberately toward Sally as she walked near the St. Peter’s Society Methodist Church polling […]

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5 d. ago Prof. Peter Quartey cautions Ghanaian youth against calls for military rule

No matter how weak our democracy is, let us embrace it and make it better. It is dangerous to wish to live under military rule. The above is the counsel Professor Peter Quartey, Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, has given Ghanaian youth, urging them to reject calls for military rule, despite growing frustrations with democratic governance.

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5 d. ago Bright Simons: Ghana and Nigeria are early victims of new US visa restrictions policy

Nigeria and Ghana are early victims of a new United States policy targeting 36 countries for potential visa restrictions.

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1 week ago Martyrs Day: Legal practitioners urged to uphold justice without fear or favor

Legal practitioners across the country have been advised to remain committed to the rule of law and defend justice without fear or favor.

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1 week ago Reconstituted Financial Stability Council begins meeting; reaffirms commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s financial system

The reconstituted Financial Stability Advisory Council (FSC), established by an Executive Instrument by Article 58 of the Constitution, convened its 22nd Council meeting on 9th June 2025. This meeting also marked the maiden session of the Council following its recent reconstitution. A statement from the Financial Stability Council indicated that the Council deliberated key issues […]

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1 week ago History will judge how fairly you dispense justice, Mahama tells new justices

President John Dramani Mahama has reminded the seven newly sworn-in justices that their commitment to fairness and integrity in dispensing justice will be judged by history, underscoring the immense responsibility they bear in shaping Ghana’s democracy and the rule of law. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, President Mahama described the occasion as more than a […]

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1 week ago Africa’s Mpox Crisis intensifies as WHO renews Global Public Health Emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has renewed its declaration that Mpox (formerly monkeypox) remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus made the announcement following a recent round of deliberations by the International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee. A task force comprising leading global health experts reviewed the situation and advised that the emergency status must continue.

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2 w. ago ‘Be alert and stay clear of fraud’ – VFS Global shares important advisory to Ghanaians on visa appointments

Due to the rising demand for visa application appointments, scammers are posing as employees or representatives of the organisation, as well as agents and intermediaries.

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2 w. ago Speaker decries low female representation in parliament; calls for reforms

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called for urgent, deliberate reforms to improve female representation in Ghana’s legislature.

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2 w. ago Civic education and deliberate policy crucial to restoring respect for the Cedi – Ralph Ayitey

In commemoration of Ghana’s Republic Day on July 1, 2025, Ralph Ayitey, Chief Executive Officer of Coconut Grove Regency Hotel and National Treasurer of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), is urging the state to prioritise civic education and deliberate economic policy reforms as strategic tools for restoring national respect and value for the Ghanaian […]

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2 w. ago West African gov’ts must push for harmonised visa regimes, cross border connectivity – GTA 

Mrs Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), says West African governments must push for more harmonized visa regimes, improved cross-border connectivity, and strong linkages between their destinations.

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2 w. ago CJ distorted Adu Lodge history to mislead public – Edudzi Tamekloe

In a sharp rebuttal to the public statements by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, private legal practitioner Edudzi Tamekloe has accused the suspended Chief Justice of deliberately distorting historical facts surrounding the infamous murder of three high court judges and a retired army officer on June 30, 1982. Mr Tamekloe asserts that the Chief Justice’s […]

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2 w. ago Ablakwa fires back at Alima Mahama, vows no tolerance for corruption in Embassy visa fraud scandal

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has strongly criticised Ghana’s former Ambassador to the United States, Hajia Alima Mahama, accusing her of attempting to downplay and discredit the government’s findings of large-scale fraud at the Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C.

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2 w. ago Ghana risks U.S. visa sanctions over high student overstay rate – Ablakwa confirms

At a press conference in Accra on Thursday, June 26, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed that U.S. authorities had formally notified the government of the warning, citing a 21 per cent student visa overstay rate, well above the acceptable threshold of 15 per cent.

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2 w. ago Presidency has maintained full confidentiality in CJ suspension probe – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has strongly defended the presidency's handling of the ongoing proceedings involving the suspended Chief Justice, stating that President John Mahama has adhered strictly to constitutional requirements, particularly regarding confidentiality.

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2 w. ago UK visa applicants can now apply in Kumasi as VFS Global opens new premium centre

To cater to the growing number of outbound travellers to the United Kingdom, VFS Global has announced the opening of a new Premium Application Centre in Kumasi for UK visa applicants.

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2 w. ago Suspended CJ Torkornoo decries ‘escalating violations’ in ongoing inquiry

Suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has criticised the handling of the proceedings against her, citing what she describes as “escalating violations” of due process and the rules of natural justice.

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