President John Dramani Mahama has promised Ghanaians a refreshed approach to governance, aiming to revitalise the country’s development and progress. In his inaugural address at the Black Star Square, President Mahama emphasised the importance of democracy and good governance, stating that governments derive their power from the people. Quoting former US President Ronald Reagan, he stated, “governments…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Ghana have reached a staff-level agreement on the fourth review of Ghana’s three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF)-supported program. The agreement, once approved by the IMF Executive Board, will grant Ghana access to approximately US$370 million in financial support. The announcement follows a mission led by Mr….
A United States-based Ghanaian Professor, Kwaku Asare has made a number of proposals to address the corruption menace in Ghana. Among the proposals include publication of assets declared by public officials, conducting lifestyle audits on public officials, and streamlining responsibilities among Anti-Corruption Agencies, among others. In a statement on his Facebook page, he stated that…
The Electoral Commission (EC) will receive nominations of Candidates for this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections from September 9 to 13 in a major countdown to the climax of the political season. This will be followed by the balloting for positions on the presidential ballot paper on September 23, 2024, and the parliamentary balloting on…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has disclosed that investigations into 197 additional complaints are ongoing, with cases at various stages of review. This update was included in the OSP’s July to December 2024 half-year report, released on Monday, January 13, 2025. The report highlighted the OSP’s commitment to pursuing cases that meet the…
The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of Trade Union Congress-Ghana (TUC) has announced a possible strike, citing frustration over the prolonged delay in finalising and implementing the Conditions of Service agreements for members within the Ghana Education Service (GES), Ghana Library Authority (GhLA), Museums and Monuments Board, Public Technical Universities, and Public Universities. According…
The Community Development Alliance, CDA has commissioned two state-of-the-art groundnut grinding mills in Sissala West. The beneficiary communities were Gwollu and Bouti. The initiative, part of the Ghana Trade and Investment Activity, GTIA, is aimed at supporting women engaged in groundnut cultivation and its value chain. During a short durbar, the Member of Parliament for…
FC Barcelona has solidified its position as a powerhouse in Spanish football, claiming their 15th Spanish Super Cup title with a commanding performance. The blaugranes demonstrated their dominance in the tournament, defeating Athletic Club in the semi-final before securing a 5-2 victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid to claim the first silverware in the 2024/25 season….
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish a committee tasked with organising a National Constitutional Review Validation Conference. The conference aims to build broad consensus on proposed amendments to the constitution as part of his administration’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s justice system and addressing systemic inequalities. Speaking at the 92nd Jalsa Salana of…
