President to parties: Focus on election to safeguard constitution

President to parties: Focus on election to safeguard constitution By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Oct 10: President Ramchandra Paudel has urged the political parties to focus on election as election is the only option to safeguard the nation, democracy...

Accra to host 7th Agrofood & Plastprintpack Ghana exhibition from October 28

Accra, Oct. 10, GNA – The seventh edition of the biannual agrofood & plastprintpack Ghana exhibition and conference is scheduled to take place at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre, from October 28 to 30, 2025. The event is...

Ghana reaches staff-level agreement with IMF, expecting $385...

Ghana has reached a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the completion of the fifth review mission under the country’s three-year US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Programme. The agreement,...

Ghana’s Debt Relief Gains Momentum As IMF Hails Major Breakthrough with Five Nations Deal

Ghana’s ambitious debt restructuring programme has achieved a major milestone, with the country signing bilateral agreements with five creditor nations under the G20 Common Framework, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The...

Government, Media owners to collaborate on Journalists’ welfare – Felix Ofosu Kwakye

The government has announced plans to work closely with media owners to find lasting solutions to the persistent issue of poor remuneration among journalists in Ghana. Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye,...

Ghanaian-US Postal Worker Dies in Custody: Family demands justice

The family of Ghanaian-American postal worker Kingsley Fifi Bimpong has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $120 million in damages, alleging that police and correctional officers ignored clear signs that he was suffering a stroke. According to them,...

Ghana bound by decisions of African Human Rights Court

Justice of the Supreme Court, Dennis Dominic Adjei, has affirmed that Ghana and other signatories to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights are legally bound by the decisions of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Speaking at...

Ghana and Spain are committed to sustainable fisheries and marine safety

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mrs Emelia Arthur, and the Spanish Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Ángel Lossada, have reaffirmed their countries' commitment to improving safety, fisheries management, maritime security, and the...

Ghana pledged to develop digitally inclusive economy — Communications Minister

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Mr Samuel Nartey George, has emphasised the country's commitment to building a digitally inclusive economy. Speaking at the African FinTech Summit on Thursday in Accra, Mr George...

Ghana secures €154 million from Italy to boost agriculture and food security

BY VALENTIA TETTEH Ghana has secured a €154 million financing package from the Government of Italy to support a major agricultural transformation initiative aimed at boosting food security and strengthening the country’s agri-food systems. The...

Ghanaian youth call for practical civic education beyond classrooms

By: Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu A section of Ghanaian youth are calling for a shift from theoretical civic education to more practical, action-based approaches that empower them to actively participate in the country’s democratic and developmental...

Ghana and Norway to explore opportunities in development of Blue Economy

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mrs Emelia Arthur, has expressed interest in exploring opportunities with Norway, particularly in advancing sustainable fisheries management, marine resource conservation, and the development of the blue...

Government’s commitment to fiscal discipline played significant role in 5th IMF programme review success – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has maintained that the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline played a critical role in reaching a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the fifth programme review....

Legal Green Association congratulates newly qualified lawyers on Call to the Bar

The Legal Green Association (LGA) has extended heartfelt congratulations to newly qualified lawyers who were officially called to the Bar and enrolled on the Roll of Lawyers on Friday, October 10, 2025. In a statement issued and signed by the...

Ghana’s Agric Minister calls for greater support for smallholder farmers at global forum

BY VALENTIA TETTEH Ghana’s Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has highlighted the crucial role of smallholder farmers in global food production, calling for increased recognition and support for producers who form the backbone of the...

Accra Mayor orders prosecution of 37 businesses and individuals for defying Sanitation Day directive

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has ordered the prosecution of 37 individuals and business operators, including Samir Engineering, Vision Transport, and several shop owners, for allegedly refusing to close their premises and take part...

Ghana intensifies HPV vaccination drive: GHS moves nationwide to protect every girl child

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has intensified its nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to protect girls aged 9 to 14 from cervical cancer, one of the leading preventable diseases affecting women globally. Acting...

Ghanaian justice and security officials better equipped to protect victims of cybercrime

Supported by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the programme brought together justice and security agencies for two symposiums from 7-10 October 2025, aimed at strengthening skills and teamwork for a coordinated response to...

Ghanaian-American postal worker dies after alleged police neglect — family sues for $120m

The family of a Minnesota postal worker has filed a federal lawsuit after police and correctional officers allegedly ignored signs of his stroke for hours, and he died in custody. The lawsuit was filed Thursday, accusing Eagan police, Dakota...

Ghana struggles to reopen standard-gauge line

Reopening of Tema - Mpakadan line marred by technical failure. THE reopening of the 97.6km Tema - Mpakadan line in Ghana on October 1 was marred by a technical failure that prevented a passenger service from reaching its destination on time,...