22 h. ago Gov’t to start work on Independent Police Complaints Commission in 6 months – Muntaka

The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has announced plans to establish an Independent Police Complaints Commission within the next six months as part of efforts to strengthen public confidence in the Ghana Police Service.

Events

23 h. ago Electoral violence must be dealt with decisively – Ibn Chambas

The African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has called for urgent and decisive action to end electoral violence in Ghana and across Africa, warning that peaceful elections are essential for long-term stability on the continent. Speaking on JoyNews’ News Desk, Dr Ibn Chambas stressed that election-related violence remains one […]

Events

24 h. ago Keep security forces out of politics – Dr Arthur Kennedy demands urgent reforms

Physician and political activist Dr. Kwabena Arthur Kennedy has urged urgent reforms to Ghana’s security services, calling for a clear separation between law enforcement and political interests following violent scenes during the Ablekuma North rerun.

Politics

4 d. ago Trade Minister inaugurates GIPC, Exim Bank GSA boards to accelerate Ghana’s investment and national growth

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, inaugurated three key governing boards under her Ministry, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), and the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank), to strengthen Ghana’s investment, industrialization, and export agenda.

Politics

6 d. ago It’s not too late; let’s work together to fix the broken EC – Omane Boamah to NPP

Defence Minister and outgoing NDC Director of Elections and IT, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has called for urgent bipartisan efforts to address the challenges facing Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC). 

Politics

6 d. ago CJ’s powers too excessive, prone to political abuse – Prof. Prempeh calls for urgent reforms

Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee, Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, is warning that the excessive powers currently vested in the office of the Chief Justice pose a serious threat to Ghana’s democracy and judicial integrity.

Politics

6 d. ago Ghana, Korea strengthen climate cooperation for resilient and sustainable future

In a significant diplomatic engagement that signals deepening ties and shared ambition on climate action, the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, paid a courtesy luncheon visit to Park Kyongsig, Ambassador of Korea to Ghana. The meeting, held at the Korean Embassy in Accra, served to formally introduce the newly established […]

Politics

9 d. ago Asutifi North public sector workers petition authorities over soaring cost of living

Frustrated by skyrocketing rent, rising prices of goods, and the high cost of essential services, Concerned Public Sector Workers in Asutifi North District have petitioned the District Chief Executive, calling for urgent interventions to ease the unbearable economic pressure threatening their livelihoods.

Sport

1 week ago EU, UNICEF, UNHCR launch €2.7m initiative for forcibly displaced persons and their host communities in Northern Ghana

The European Union (EU), UNICEF and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, launched a €2.7 million multi-donor initiative in northern Ghana to significantly strengthen the resilience and improve the lives of forcibly displaced persons and their host communities.

Politics

1 week ago EU, UNICEF, UNHCR launch €2.7m initiative for forcibly displaced persons in Northern Ghana

The European Union (EU), UNICEF and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, launcheda €2.7 million multi-donor initiative in northern Ghana to significantly strengthen the resilience and improve the lives of forcibly displaced persons and their host communities.

Politics

1 week ago Indian Prime Minister Modi commits to stronger ties with Ghana

Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vows to strengthen relationships between Ghana and his country announcing a line-up of partnership between the two countries.

Politics

1 week ago Photos from the state banquet in honour of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

A state banquet was held on Wednesday, July 2, to honour Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his historic two-day official visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in 30 years. The visit seeks to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and development. The occasion brought together Indian business leaders, members […]

Politics

2 w. ago BoG’s ban on 10 MTOs lacks transparency – IERPP demands clarity

In a significant move to strengthen Ghana’s financial sector, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has banned 10 Money Transfer Organizations (MTOs) due to severe regulatory violations.

Politics

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.

Politics

2 w. ago World Bank backs Ghana with $360m to strengthen macroeconomic stability

The World Bank has approved a $360 million financing package to support Ghana’s economic rebound, a move that signals renewed confidence in the country’s path to recovery and reform. The funding, under the Second Resilient Recovery Development Policy Operation (DPO), aims to restore macroeconomic stability, revive investor confidence, and reinforce structural reforms to future-proof the […]

Economics

2 w. ago Yaw Nsarkoh says collapse of local governance is final nail in Ghana’s democratic illusion

Former Executive Vice President of Unilever Ghana and Nigeria, Yaw Nsarkoh, says the collapse of local governance represents the “final nail” in what he calls the illusion of democracy.

Politics

2 w. ago Nkrumah and co were pioneers without predecessors, and it shows – Yaw Nsarkoh

“You take someone like Nkrumah, who was he learning from?” Yaw Nsarkoh quizzed.

Politics

2 w. ago We imported democracy without the foundations that made it work elsewhere – Yaw Nsarkoh

Former Executive Vice President of Unilever Ghana and Nigeria, Yaw Nsarkoh, says Ghana may have embraced the appearance of democracy, but the substance never arrived

Politics

2 w. ago Ghana’s democracy is built on a distorted reality, not true independence, says Yaw Nsarkoh

The former Executive Vice President of Unilever Ghana and Nigeria, Yaw Nsarkoh, says Ghana’s democracy was never built on genuine independence; it is, instead, a grand illusion rooted in a distorted reality.

Politics

2 w. ago World Bank backs Ghana $360m to strengthen macroeconomic stability

The World Bank has approved a $360 million financing package to support Ghana’s economic rebound, a move that signals renewed confidence in the country’s path to recovery and reform.

Economics