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June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Ghana Closes Tehran Embassy, Evacuates Citizens Amidst Escalating Middle East Conflict

Ghana has initiated the immediate evacuation of its citizens from Iran and closed its embassy in Tehran due to the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. The decision, announced by Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in a Facebook post

May 20, 2025May 19, 2025

‘We Knew What We Were Doing’ – Bank of Ghana Responds as Cedi Gains 12% Against Dollar

The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Zakaria Mumuni, has defended the central bank’s recent monetary policy decisions, attributing the cedi’s strong performance in 2025 to deliberate and well-calibrated strategies. Dr. Mumuni highlighted the Ghanaian cedi’s appreciation of

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

Ghana Stands in Pan-African Solidarity as Burkina Faso Unveils Statue of Thomas Sankara

A senior government delegation from Ghana joined the people and government of Burkina Faso on Saturday in Ouagadougou to inaugurate a memorial park and a towering statue in honor of Captain Thomas Sankara, the iconic revolutionary leader and former President of

May 16, 2025May 15, 2025

Ghana Moves Toward Energy Stability with Stakeholder Engagement

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed that he, alongside Energy Minister Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, held a candid and constructive meeting with key players in Ghana’s power sector to address long-standing challenges and explore sustainable energy solutions. The high-level

May 8, 2025May 7, 2025

Ghana Launches National Airline Taskforce

In a significant step towards revitalizing Ghana's aviation industry, the Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has officially inaugurated a 10-member task force tasked with developing a comprehensive plan for the establishment of a new national airline. This initiative is geared

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Ghana Has What It Takes to Shine at 2026 World Cup – Maxwell Konadu

Former Black Stars assistant coach Maxwell Konadu is optimistic about Ghana’s prospects at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing strong belief that the national team has what it takes to progress beyond the group stages. In an interview with Graphic Sports,

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

US Ambassador Reassures Ghana of Strong Partnership Amid Trade Changes

Despite recent shifts in U.S. trade policy, including a newly imposed 10% levy on Ghanaian exports, the United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has reiterated the enduring importance of the U.S.-Ghana relationship. Speaking to the media in Accra, Ambassador Palmer

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Ghana Loses GH₵4.6 Billion to Tax Exemptions in 2023

Ghana's Finance Ministry has reported that the country incurred GH₵4.6 billion in tax expenditures in 2023, a slight decrease from the GH₵4.8 billion recorded in 2022. While this indicates a marginal improvement, the substantial amount of exemptions, particularly import waivers, continues

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Fuel Prices Surge Again In Ghana

Ghanaian consumers are facing another round of fuel price hikes. Despite earlier projections suggesting a potential decrease, several oil marketing companies have increased prices at the pump. TotalEnergies has joined Shell in implementing the new pricing. A liter of petrol is

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Ghana’s Sporting Decline: A Bitter Truth

Herbert Mensah, a prominent figure in Ghanaian sports, has expressed deep concern over the nation's waning sporting prowess. The former Kotoko chairman and current President of World Rugby's African Association lamented Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of