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Government of Ghana has withdrawn the contentious Lithium Agreement from Parliament for further review, citing the need for deeper public engagement and stronger legal safeguards, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources announced in a statement Tuesday. The Ministry said the decision followed “extensive consultations and constructive engagements” with stakeholders nationwide. Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah formally pulled the agreement from the House, signaling the administration’s willingness to revisit concerns raised by civil society groups, industry actors and community representatives. Officials said the move underscores the government’s push for participatory governance and its commitment to ensuring that…

The Government of Ghana on Wednesday deported three Israeli nationals after what officials described as the ill-treatment and unjustified deportation of three Ghanaian citizens by Israeli authorities earlier this week. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the action follows the detention and removal of three Ghanaians who were turned away upon arrival at Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport. Ghanaian officials say the individuals were mistreated without just cause, prompting a swift and reciprocal response. The three Israelis, who arrived in Ghana earlier Wednesday, were deported “in direct response to the unacceptable treatment” of Ghanaian travellers, the…

Ghanaian visual artist Sharon Dede Padi, popularly known as Padiki, has secured a place in history after earning a Guinness World Records title for the largest leaf-print painting a first for any Ghanaian. According to confirmation from the record-keeping body, Padi’s artwork spans an impressive 54.33 square metres (584.8 square feet). She completed the piece on July 11, 2025, in Accra Accra, marking a major milestone in Ghana’s growing presence on the global art and creativity stage. The record-setting work features leaf prints meticulously arranged to depict the Ghana Ghana flag. The design doubles as an artistic achievement and a…

The Government of Ghana has issued a strong protest to Israeli authorities after what it describes as the degrading and unjustified mistreatment of Ghanaian travelers at Ben Gurion International Airport, an incident officials say has strained longstanding diplomatic ties. In a statement released Wednesday, the government said it is “appalled” by the treatment meted out to Ghanaian nationals entering Israel since Sunday, December 7, alleging that travelers were “deliberately targeted and subjected to inhumane and traumatic treatment.” According to the statement, seven Ghanaians including four members of a parliamentary delegation attending the Annual International Cybersecurity Conference in Tel Aviv were…

Firefighters in Hohoe averted a potential disaster Tuesday after a petrol tanker carrying 54,000 litres of fuel veered off the road and crashed into a high-tension electricity pole, officials said. According to the Ghana National Fire Service, the incident occurred on December 9, 2025, when the tanker, registered GT-1140-18, lost control and struck both the pole and a nearby container shop. Municipal Fire Commander DO III Bismark Hosu Porbley led the emergency response. Before approaching the vehicle, firefighters worked with power officials to isolate electricity to the fallen lines, preventing possible ignition. Crews then used foam concentrate to cool the…

The Ghana Tourism Authority has announced a new transportation partnership with the Intercity STC Coaches Limited aimed at easing the heavy movement expected during this year’s December in GH festivities. In a statement Tuesday, GTA CEO Maame Efua Houadjeto said the authority has secured five dedicated STC shuttle buses to support event attendees and visiting tourists navigating Accra’s busiest corridors. Officials say the move is part of a broader effort to improve safety, reduce traffic bottlenecks and enhance visitor experience throughout the festive season. The special buses will run daily on five major routes: SHUTTLE ROUTES: Route 1: Prampram →…

Parliament’s Minority Caucus on Tuesday sharply disputed a decision declaring the Kpandai constituency seat vacant, calling the move procedurally flawed and legally unsound. The protest was led by Minority Chief Whip and Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh, who urged the Speaker to withdraw the letter issued by Clerk to Parliament Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror. The Clerk’s correspondence to the Electoral Commission on Monday announced that the Kpandai seat had been declared vacant following a Tamale High Court ruling on the 2024 parliamentary election results. Addressing the House, Annoh-Dompreh argued that the action “flies in the face of the law,” insisting that due…

Police in the Bono Region say they have dismantled two armed robbery syndicates and arrested several suspects after weeks of intelligence-led operations targeting gangs accused of terrorizing communities and highways. In a statement Tuesday, regional police officials said the operation led to the arrest of seven suspects believed to be connected to a string of robberies and violent crimes in the Bono and Ahafo regions. Those arrested include Johnson Amponsah Kwame Diawuo, 47, described by investigators as the leader of one of the gangs, along with Shadrach Owusu, 25, and Kwafo Samuel, 30 — both ex-convicts who allegedly confessed to…

Former vice president Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has praised StarOil Ghana Ltd for launching a nationwide “Fuel Now, Pay Later” program that allows motorists to buy fuel on credit using the Ghana Card and the country’s new individualized credit-scoring system. In a statement Tuesday, Dr. Bawumia said the initiative demonstrates how Ghana’s digital infrastructure can support a modern consumer-credit economy. He said he first introduced the credit-scoring framework last year, despite skepticism about whether such a system could work in the fuel sector. “A credit economy is vital in making life less stressful for many people in advanced economies,” Dr. Bawumia…

The IMANI Center for Policy and Education has filed a sweeping information request to the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, seeking detailed records on the government’s planned nationwide SIM registration exercise set for rollout in the first quarter of 2026. The request, submitted by IMANI’s David Kukuia-Galley under the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), demands extensive documentation on policy design, procurement processes, vendor engagements and interactions with the National Identification Authority. The petition asks the Ministry to release all records tied to the upcoming registration framework, including the draft Legislative Instrument expected to be laid before…