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My assessments of Ghana’s fiscal dynamics and monetary developments have consistently been grounded in the underlying economic fundamentals. When the government initially attributed the cedi’s improved performance primarily to fiscal consolidation, I challenged that interpretation and argued that substantial interventions by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) in the foreign-exchange market were a major, if not the principal, factor underpinning the observed stability. At the time, this position attracted considerable criticism. Subsequently, however, assessments by the World Bank and the IMF lent support to the argument that BoG interventions had played a significant role in sustaining the currency’s stability. The President…

President John Dramani Mahama will in the coming weeks cut sod for the construction of the Accra Convention Centre, a major investment by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu has announced. According to Mr Ofosu, the 81,422-square-metre facility will be located at the Trade Fair Centre and will provide a modern venue for major international conferences, high-level meetings and other events. “President Mahama will in the coming weeks cut sod for The Accra Convention Centre – the latest investment by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT),” he said. The…

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has called on banks to play a greater role in maintaining and beautifying public spaces across the country. Speaking at a meeting with Heads of Banks, Mr Ayariga said financial institutions have the resources, reach and corporate responsibility to contribute meaningfully to cleaner, greener and more welcoming communities. He proposed that selected streets could be renamed in a manner that highlights the partnership between banks and society, with the institutions subsequently encouraged to adopt and maintain those streets. Mr Ayariga said such an initiative would help deepen cooperation between…

Bole-Bamboi Member of Parliament (MP) and Deputy Lands and Natural Resources Minister Yusif Sulemana has assured the contractor working on the Bole Township and inner roads project of his full support to ensure the project is completed on schedule. Mr Sulemana made the commitment when he led officials of Timeline & Innovations Company Ltd, the Savannah Regional Highways Engineer and the Bole District Chief Executive to the palace of the Paramount Chief of the Bole Traditional Area, Bolewura Safo Kutuge Feso I, on October 5, 2026. The visit formed part of activities marking the formal commencement of construction works on…

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has engaged the World Bank on strategies to promote sustainable and resilient urban development in Ghana. The engagement focused on how Ghana can build cities that are better planned, more inclusive and equipped to respond effectively to the challenges associated with rapid urbanisation. According to Mr Ayariga, the cities being developed today will have a direct impact on the opportunities, quality of life and prospects of future generations. He said the discussions also explored practical approaches to strengthening urban infrastructure and improving service delivery to meet the growing needs…

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has called for stronger collaboration with the World Bank to improve urban infrastructure and service delivery in Ghana. Mr Ayariga said sustained partnerships with development institutions such as the World Bank would be critical to translating Ghana’s ambitions for sustainable urban development into tangible outcomes for communities. He disclosed that his engagement with the World Bank explored practical opportunities to strengthen urban infrastructure, improve the delivery of essential services and promote more sustainable cities. The Minister said the rapid pace of urbanisation required deliberate planning and investment to ensure…

President John Dramani Mahama and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi reaffirmed the longstanding historic ties between their two nations, pledging to deepen cooperation across key strategic sectors, including trade, security, and infrastructure development. They made the commitment during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Summit, held alongside the maiden Alamein Africa Forum in Egypt. Reflecting on the foundational bond between both countries, President Mahama and President El-Sisi recalled the pan-African vision established during the era of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, and Egypt’s former President, Gamal Abdel Nasser. Both leaders agreed that…

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the continuation of Ghana Card registration for children aged between six and 14 years in the North East and Upper East Regions. The exercise, being undertaken in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), will begin on Monday, October 5 as part of the NIA’s phased rollout of registration for children within the age group. In a press statement dated September 28, 2026, and signed by the Head of the Corporate Affairs Directorate of the NIA, Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, the Authority said registration teams would visit both public and private schools…

When the Electoral Commission declared John Boadu as NPP National Chairman-elect at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday, political pollsters took notice for another reason – the stunning accuracy of the survey conducted by policy think tank Africa Policy Lens (APL) . The APL had conducted series of polls on the APL, but 24 hours before delegates converged in Kumasi, the APL released its final poll projecting the outcome of the highly competitive chairmanship race. And when the ballot boxes were opened, its prediction turned out to be almost perfect. The near perfect prediction The APL poll predicted 47.3%…

More than 5,700 people have been killed or injured by gangs or during operations against them between 1 January and 11 September 2026, the United Nations has said. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk added that more than 230 people have also been kidnapped. An estimated 1,000 women and girls have been raped – but Türk noted that the actual figure is “likely much higher”. Gangs have been exerting varying degrees of power in Haiti for decades. The most recent widespread outbreak of gang violence has been fuelled by the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse on 7 July…