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Police have deployed reinforcement teams and armoured vehicles to Nalerigu and surrounding communities in Ghana’s North East Region following violent incidents that left two houses burned and raised fears of further attacks. The Inspector-General of Police ordered the deployment after reports that some youth set the houses ablaze in the regional capital and issued threats to burn additional properties and assault residents. The move is aimed at restoring calm, protecting lives and property, and strengthening security in the affected areas. According to police, the reinforcement teams will also enforce the government-imposed curfew on Nalerigu and its environs, while supporting the…

Ghana has deepened its push for reparative justice with a high-level engagement between the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and a group of international experts and advocates on reparations, officials said Thursday. The meeting, held Wednesday, Dec. 17, brought together experts from the African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), TrustAfrica and Reform Initiative, alongside advocates based in Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and the United States. It forms part of Ghana’s broader efforts to advance global dialogue on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and colonial exploitation. Welcoming the delegation, Ablakwa reaffirmed Ghana’s longstanding commitment…

The National Election Security Taskforce has met with the New Patriotic Party’s Presidential Election Committee as preparations intensify toward the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for Jan. 31, 2026. The meeting was held to receive formal notification of the upcoming elections and to gather critical information, including the timetable, voting locations and the scope of planned activities. These details, officials said, are essential for comprehensive security planning and coordination. Speaking at the engagement, Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno said early consultations with political parties are a key component of the taskforce’s strategy to ensure peaceful internal elections. He described such…

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, commissioned and handed over six Toyota Coaster buses to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, fulfilling a pledge made to staff shortly after assuming office. The presentation followed concerns raised during the minister’s first staff durbar, where officers highlighted transportation challenges that were affecting daily operations and staff welfare. In response, Ablakwa committed to addressing the issue as part of efforts to improve working conditions and strengthen the ministry’s operational efficiency. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the minister said the acquisition of the buses reflected his belief that…

Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine has confirmed that Ghana has formally initiated extradition proceedings against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and his former chief of staff, Ernest Dako Akori, following corruption-related charges filed against them. Addressing a press briefing in Accra, Ayine said the request was transmitted to U.S. authorities after a series of procedural steps involving the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ghana’s International Cooperation Unit. The extradition effort, he said, underscores the government’s commitment to accountability and the rule of law. Ayine disclosed that his office received…

The Government of Ghana has formally endorsed the Bawku Conflict Mediation Report presented by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, describing it as a comprehensive roadmap for lasting peace, reconciliation and stability in the conflict-prone area. In an official statement issued Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, the government said it had carefully reviewed and accepted all findings and recommendations contained in the report, which was submitted on Dec. 16. The government stressed that the mediation process was not intended to apportion blame or declare winners and losers, but to restore peace and national cohesion. The statement reaffirmed the legal position consistently…

The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board has approved the fifth review of Ghana’s performance under its three-year Extended Credit Facility programme, clearing the way for a fresh disbursement of about US$380 million. The latest approval brings total IMF support to approximately US$2.8 billion, reinforcing international confidence in Ghana’s ongoing economic recovery efforts. In a statement, the Board commended Ghana for strong programme performance, citing notable progress in debt restructuring, sustained fiscal and monetary discipline, and steady advances in governance and structural reforms. The IMF noted that these measures have helped stabilise the economy, restore macroeconomic balance and strengthen policy credibility…

Assistant Commissioner of Police Dennis Fiakpui, the Oti Regional Deputy Commander, has cautioned that persistent denial of sexual relations within marriage could constitute emotional abuse under Ghana’s Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732). Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, ACP Fiakpui said the law recognizes emotional abuse as a punishable offence and applies equally to both spouses. He explained that a partner who deliberately withholds sex in a manner that causes emotional pain or distress to the other party could face prosecution, adding that offenders, upon conviction, risk a jail term of up to two years. He stressed that the…

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has held a Right to Information (RTI) sensitisation training for Level 300 Journalism and Public Relations students at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UNIMAC), aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability in future media practice. The virtual training, conducted on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, during the students’ New Media class, was delivered via Microsoft Teams and held in two sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The initiative forms part of the ministry’s efforts to deepen awareness and effective use of Ghana’s Right to Information Act, particularly among emerging journalists and…

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has inaugurated the Marine Drive Board of Directors, demanding urgency, accountability and tangible results to reset the flagship tourism development. At the ceremony, the minister said the Marine Drive project must return to a disciplined, results-driven trajectory anchored on transparency, value for money and the national interest. She stressed that delays and inefficiencies would no longer be tolerated, urging the board to act decisively to restore confidence in the project. The five-member board is chaired by Hon. Yussif Issaka Jajah and includes Mrs. Maame Efua Houadjeto, Chief Executive…