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The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with the physical abuse of an 11-year-old girl, following the circulation of a viral video showing the incident. The arrests were made by the IGP’s Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team, which swiftly traced the case to Agona Jamasi. Suspect Grace Mensah was apprehended first, followed by Godfred Osei Akoto, the man seen assaulting the child in the video. Preliminary investigations indicate that the incident occurred on December 6, 2025, after the victim reportedly went out and failed to return home. Godfred Osei Akoto reportedly told police he acted with…

The Office of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has strongly denied claims that he intends to approach President John Dramani Mahama to secure safe passage for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. The clarification follows a publication by the Herald Newspaper, which was subsequently reported by other media outlets, suggesting that Akufo-Addo was “considering approaching President Mahama to seek assurances of the safe passage for Ofori-Atta.” In a statement released Monday, the former President’s office described the reports as “utterly false” and “a total fabrication.” The statement emphasized that Akufo-Addo has neither contemplated nor made any request, directly or indirectly,…

Ghana’s Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, held high-level discussions with Denmark’s Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Jakos Linulf, focusing on strategic collaboration in the energy sector. According to Hon. Jinapor, the talks centered on leveraging Denmark’s extensive experience in renewable energy, particularly through the Danish Energy Agency, to support Ghana’s ongoing green transition agenda. Ambassador Linulf reaffirmed Denmark’s commitment to assist Ghana through knowledge transfer and capacity building for sector experts and policymakers. Hon. Jinapor emphasized the Government of Ghana’s dedication, under President John Dramani Mahama, to increasing the share of renewable energy in the country’s…

Entrepreneurship and private-sector engagement are central to sustainable growth and future-oriented cooperation between Ghana and Germany, German Ambassador Frederik Landshöft said during welcome remarks at the German Embassy and AiDiA Entrepreneurship Mixer. Addressing an audience of founders, industry leaders, academics, development partners and members of the diaspora, Ambassador Landshöft stressed the importance of building strong, inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems capable of driving innovation, job creation and long-term economic resilience. He noted that collaboration between public institutions, the private sector and the diaspora is critical to unlocking shared opportunities for both countries. The networking event brought together stakeholders from across Ghana’s innovation…

Ghana had one of its best currency performances in recent memory between January and October of 2025. The value of the cedi increased significantly in relation to the US dollar, rising from GH¢15.30 in January to GH¢10.28 in May before leveling off at GH¢12.42 in September. A crucial question was brought up by the quick appreciation: where did the foreign exchange come from? The central bank’s extensive foreign exchange (FX) intervention, which is projected to cost roughly US$10 billion over the course of the period, is the solution. When the central bank injects foreign currency into the domestic market to…

Ghanaian music star Black Sherif has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, ahead of his upcoming Zaama Disco Concert 2025. The meeting, held on campus, focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration between the artist and the university, particularly through the School of Performing Arts. Discussions also touched on initiatives aimed at promoting youth development, creative expression and student engagement. The Zaama Disco Concert is scheduled to take place at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 21, an event expected to attract thousands of fans. The engagement underscored…

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has held a Technical Working Group meeting to review and refine the draft Child Online Protection (COP) Industry Guidelines, as part of efforts to strengthen safeguards for children in Ghana’s digital space. The meeting brought together representatives from government agencies, industry players and UNICEF Ghana to provide technical input aimed at improving the practicality and effectiveness of the guidelines. In opening remarks, Dr. Jamal Seidu Tonzua, Acting Deputy Director-General for Regulatory Operations at the CSA, emphasized the urgency of collaborative and actionable measures to address online risks facing children, noting the rapid expansion of digital…

Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has underscored the importance of culinary arts as a catalyst for job creation, tourism growth and economic development in Ghana. Speaking at the 47th graduation ceremony of the EKGS Culinary Institute, the Minister encouraged young people, particularly men, to embrace the culinary profession without cultural bias, describing it as a viable and respected career path. She said the sector holds significant potential to drive employment and strengthen Ghana’s appeal as a tourism destination. Hon. Gomashie commended EKGS for its role in skills development and entrepreneurship, noting that the institute…

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) says a suspect has been arrested following the circulation of a viral video showing the abuse of a child, assuring the public that investigations are underway. In a statement, the Ministry said the matter was immediately referred to the Ghana Police Service by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection after the footage surfaced online. Police have since taken the suspect into custody, with investigations ongoing to ensure the case is thoroughly examined and justice served in line with the law. MoGCSP said it is working closely with the Police…

The Ghana Police Service has interdicted five officers for acts of misconduct involving the unauthorized use of police uniforms on social media, according to a press release issued by the Service. The affected personnel are: Police authorities said the interdictions are part of efforts to uphold professionalism and discipline within the Service, particularly regarding conduct on digital platforms. All five officers have been referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau for further investigations and possible disciplinary action in line with existing regulations. Below is the statement: