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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…

A high-level Chinese delegation on Tuesday toured the National Theatre in Accra to assess the state of the facility and advance plans for its long-anticipated renovation, signaling fresh momentum toward restoring one of Ghana’s most prominent cultural landmarks. The visit, conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, comes as the government accelerates efforts to modernize key cultural institutions. Officials said the renovation will support the Theatre’s new five-year strategic vision and strengthen its role as a hub for Ghana’s expanding creative industry. Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie said the project reflects…

Telecel Group has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations to support the government’s flagship One Million Coders Programme, a national digital-skills initiative launched by President John Mahama in April 2025. The agreement, signed at the Ministry’s headquarters in Accra, cements Telecel’s commitment to providing free access to its Startocode platform to train 100,000 young Ghanaians over the next four years. Officials say the move will significantly boost Ghana’s digital transformation efforts while opening new avenues for youth employment in the global technology economy. At the signing ceremony, Telecel Group CEO Moh…

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has officially welcomed its newly posted National Service Personnel with an orientation session designed to set clear expectations for professionalism, discipline and teamwork. The session, held at the Ministry and attended by directors, senior staff and representatives from various departments, aimed to prepare the personnel for a year of impactful national service. Speaking on behalf of the Chief Director, Mr. Otto Langmagne urged the new recruits to respect their posting arrangements and strictly adhere to civil service standards. He said professionalism and discipline remain essential to the Ministry’s work, which spans tourism…

The Minister for Roads, Transport and Highways, Hon. Kwame Agbodza, on Tuesday inaugurated a 15-member Board of Trustees for the Road Maintenance Trust Fund, calling Small and Medium Contractors the “backbone” of Ghana’s routine road upkeep. Agbodza praised the contractors for their quiet but essential work, noting that tasks such as filling potholes, clearing drains and keeping road corridors safe often go unnoticed despite their impact on communities nationwide. He said the government is committed to ensuring SMCs receive timely payments and the necessary institutional support to sustain their operations. “Our goal is to ensure they get the support they…

Ghana’s Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh on Wednesday delivered a forceful call for Africa to take full ownership of its health future, declaring the continent’s “health destiny is non-negotiable” during day two of the WHX Leaders Africa Summit. Akandoh told delegates that Africa must now be defined not by gaps but by its growing capacity to build resilient systems. He said the continent’s health sovereignty long considered aspirational is “rapidly emerging as reality” as countries expand vaccine production, strengthen digital health tools and assert national leadership over their health agendas. The minister stressed that true resilience requires deliberate investment in…