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Gen Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president of Guinea after securing the majority of the vote, according to initial polling results published by the country’s election commission. The junta leader is hoping to legitimise his rule after seizing power in a coup four years ago. A civil society group campaigning for the return of civilian rule condemned the election as a “charade” after his main challengers were barred from contesting, while opposition candidates said the poll was marred by irregularities. On Monday, internet monitoring organisation NetBlocks reported that access to social media platforms TikTok, YouTube and Facebook had been restricted…

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has empowered female head porters, known locally as Kayayei, through a workshop focused on health, financial inclusion, and protection against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The Kayayei Empowerment Workshop, held as part of the Ministry’s end-of-year outreach, provided participants with critical knowledge on reproductive health, wellness, financial literacy, and investment opportunities in the informal sector. Officials also educated attendees on SGBV, available reporting mechanisms, and ways to safeguard themselves and their communities. Speaking at the programme, Minister Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey said the initiative was designed to include vulnerable populations…

Ghana’s tax authorities have announced sweeping reforms to the country’s Value Added Tax regime following the passage of the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151), which takes effect on January 1, 2026. Under the new law, the threshold for mandatory VAT registration for businesses dealing in goods has been significantly increased from GH¢200,000 to GH¢750,000, a move expected to ease compliance pressures on small enterprises. The COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy has also been abolished, ending a pandemic-era tax introduced to support public health financing. The reforms further provide for the re-coupling of the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) and…

Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested two men for the unlawful possession of a large cache of ammunition after intercepting a commercial bus at a security checkpoint. In a statement, the Ashanti South Regional Police Command said officers on duty at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier arrested the suspects on December 26, 2025. They were identified as Kwame Afram, the driver of the vehicle, and Godfred Essel, the bus mate. The arrest followed the interception of a Kia Granbird bus, with registration number GT 5771-18, which was travelling from Accra towards Walewale and onward to Paga. A search of the…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it recorded sweeping diplomatic, institutional and service delivery gains in 2025, strengthening Ghana’s global standing under the Mahama administration. In a year-end summary, the ministry said it enhanced Ghana’s image within the international community while repairing and deepening relations with countries worldwide in pursuit of strategic national interests. It said the rights and dignity of Ghanaians abroad were “boldly defended,” including emergency evacuations of citizens from Israel and Iran. A major diplomatic highlight was Ghana securing regional backing for President John Dramani Mahama as West Africa’s sole candidate for chairperson of the African Union…

Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government has successfully settled a US$709 million Eurobond obligation ahead of schedule, marking what he described as a significant milestone in the country’s economic recovery and debt-management efforts. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Forson said the payment was made on 30 December 2025 and brings Ghana’s total Eurobond repayments for the year to about US$1.4 billion under the debt restructuring memorandum. The figure comprises two earlier payments of US$349.52 million each, in addition to the latest settlement. According to the finance minister, the timely repayment reinforces Ghana’s credibility…

Police in Ghana have arrested a man seen in a viral video discharging a firearm at a public event at the El-Wak Stadium in Accra, authorities said on Tuesday. In a statement dated 30 December 2025, the Ghana Police Service said the suspect was identified as Abubakari Sadick, popularly known as “Cyborg.” He was arrested on 29 December at Adenta by the Cyber Vetting Team of the Criminal Investigation Department headquarters. Police said the incident occurred on 28 December 2025, when the suspect was captured on video firing a weapon during a public gathering at the stadium. The firearm involved,…

Ghana’s parliamentary Minority has accused the government of presiding over what it describes as significant financial losses under the operations of the GoldBod, warning that taxpayers will ultimately bear the cost. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, said a loss of $214 million had already been incurred under the GoldBod operations, with projections suggesting the figure could rise to nearly $300 million by the end of the year. He rejected attempts by government officials to downplay the situation, insisting that Ghanaians “cannot be taken for fools” by what he termed…

Ghana Water Company Limited has appealed to customers to pay their water bills promptly, warning that widespread non-payment and illegal connections have strained the company’s operations throughout 2025. Officials said revenue shortfalls have made it difficult to manage the utility effectively and invest in critical infrastructure. The company said it needs funds to build new water treatment plants, expand existing facilities, extend pipelines and replace ageing pumps and outmoded equipment. These investments, it said, are essential to improving service delivery nationwide. Ghana Water Company Limited also highlighted the high cost of water treatment, noting that chemicals and other inputs must…

The Afro Future Festival kicked off its opening night late on Friday, with performances beginning around 10:00 p.m. and building steadily into the early hours of Saturday. Ghanaian singer Moliy set the tone with an energetic performance, while King Paluta kept the crowd engaged as anticipation grew for the headline act. Fans waited patiently as the night unfolded, with excitement mounting at the packed venue. The long wait paid off at about 2:30 a.m. when Nigerian star Asake finally took to the stage. Dispensing with any warm-up, he launched straight into a string of hit songs, electrifying the audience and…