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ECOWAS ministers have formally endorsed Ghana’s bid for the 2027 Chairmanship of the African Union, adopting a unified recommendation during the Ninety-Fifth Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers held on December 12 in Abuja. The decision, captured in Recommendation C/REC.1/12/25, urges the Authority of Heads of State and Government to approve a declaration backing Ghana’s candidacy. The move positions the regional bloc to present a coordinated front as AU leadership elections approach. The Council cited multiple reasons for the endorsement, including Ghana’s longstanding contributions to ECOWAS and its role in strengthening the region’s international profile. Ministers also emphasized the…

The Ministry of Health has received an assessment report on the performance, cost, and long-term viability of Zipline’s medical drone delivery system following months of public scrutiny and the shutdown of three distribution centers. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh on Tuesday accepted the report from the Zipline Technical Task Force, which he commissioned to review the service amid concerns over operational costs and contractual terms. Opening the briefing, Akandoh said the meeting was intended to establish “a common understanding” among stakeholders on Zipline’s operations, obligations under its agreement with government, and the overall value of the service. He noted that…

Ghanaian music producer M.O.G Beatz says his copyright infringement dispute with musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has been fully resolved. In a statement released Thursday, M.O.G said the agreement reached on December 11 marks an important step toward protecting creative rights and strengthening accountability in the music industry. He praised his legal team for their “professionalism and dedication” throughout the process and thanked industry figures Mr. Seidu and Mr. Kojo Spio for their support and guidance. M.O.G also expressed gratitude to fans and colleagues who backed his push for fairness, saying their encouragement reinforced the…

The Ministry of Health has launched the Vax & Pharm Ghana Project, a major initiative aimed at accelerating local vaccine and pharmaceutical production in line with Ghana’s 10-year National Vaccine Manufacturing Roadmap and the African Union’s target to produce 60% of Africa’s vaccines locally by 2040. The project, formally titled Strengthening Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals Production in Ghana, is being implemented in partnership with the World Health Organization and the European Union in Ghana. At the launch, held in Accra, officials underscored the urgent need to reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported medical supplies. Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Health,…

Parliament has passed the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2025 under a certificate of urgency, marking a major step toward strengthening road safety and modernising transport regulations across the country. Presenting the committee’s report, Chairman of the Roads and Transport Committee, Hon. Isaac Adjei Mensah, said the bill amends the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act 683) to introduce new limits for alcohol concentration in drivers and regulate the commercial use of motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles. He noted that the legislation also empowers authorities to develop standards for seat belts and other safety equipment, reduce age restrictions for commercial drivers and introduce…

Parliament’s Committee on Lands and Natural Resources on Thursday held a public hearing on Ghana’s lithium agreement, drawing government officials, civil society groups, industry experts and citizens to examine the country’s approach to managing its emerging lithium industry. The hearing, held as part of Parliament’s constitutional oversight mandate, sought to deepen transparency and gather broad input on the terms and long-term implications of the agreement. Lawmakers reviewed key issues including environmental safeguards, local content provisions, value addition, community benefits and projected revenue generation. Committee members said the interaction was essential to ensuring that the exploitation of Ghana’s lithium reserves serves…

Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), working with multiple local and international law enforcement agencies, has arrested a man authorities describe as one of the country’s most notorious cybercriminals, suspected of playing a key role in an $8 million romance scam targeting elderly victims in the United States. The suspect, Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng and popularly called “Abu Trica,” was arrested Thursday following months of intelligence gathering and investigations, EOCO said in a statement dated Dec. 12, 2025. The operation was carried out by a multi-agency task force involving EOCO, the U.S. Federal Bureau…

A joint operation by the Criminal Investigation Department’s Operations Unit and the Bank of Ghana has led to the arrest of 41 people involved in illegal foreign exchange trading across multiple hotspots in Accra. The December 9 sweep targeted Tudu, Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Airport, and Osu, authorities said Tuesday. The suspects, a mix of Ghanaians, Togolese, Beninese and Nigeriens were detained after officers seized large sums of cash believed to be linked to unlicensed currency trading. Police reported recovering GHS 1,266,770, CFA 100,100,000, NGN 3,383,383,570 (including over NGN 1.2 million in electronic cash), and USD 5,105. The crackdown follows an…

Ghana has signed its seventh bilateral debt restructuring agreement, marking another step in its efforts to restore financial stability under ongoing economic reforms. The latest agreement, completed Tuesday, was reached with the Czech Republic. The deal was signed by Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and René Jakl, Director of the Claims and Recoveries Department at the Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation (EGAP), who represented the Czech government. Dr. Forson expressed Ghana’s gratitude, noting that the agreement reflects the strength of the long-standing relationship between the two countries. He said the accord adds momentum to Ghana’s broader debt…

Ghana and Germany held their 2025 Government Negotiations on development cooperation in Accra on Monday, signaling renewed momentum for a partnership focused on economic reforms, green growth and regional stability. The meeting brought together top officials from both countries, including Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, who signed the negotiation protocol. Other key Ghanaian attendees included Deputy Finance Minister Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, Minister of Trade and Industry Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare, Minister of Education Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah, and Minister of Local Government Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim. German Ambassador…