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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…

The chairman of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Hon. Eric Afful, has dismissed calls by the Minority for a probe into an alleged $214 million loss incurred through the operations of the Ghana Gold Board, describing the claim as misleading. Hon. Afful, who is also the Member of Parliament for Amenfi West, said the Minority’s characterisation of the figure as a loss fails to recognise the broader objectives and impact of the GoldBod programme. He said the initiative was designed primarily to stabilise the national currency and ensure price stability. According to him, the programme achieved measurable macroeconomic gains despite…

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has moved to clarify concerns surrounding the selection of a Transactional Adviser for the proposed Private Sector Participation (PSP) arrangement at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), following protests and a press release by the Public Utilities Workers’ Union (PUWU). In a statement, the Ministry said Cabinet, led by President John Dramani Mahama, approved the PSP framework in April 2025 as part of wider reforms aimed at improving ECG’s billing and revenue collection systems, enhancing service delivery, and reducing technical and commercial losses. While acknowledging that ECG’s overall performance has improved since January…

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has inaugurated the Oti Region Passport Application Centre, expanding access to passport services and easing long-standing travel burdens for residents. Speaking at the commissioning on Monday, Ablakwa said applicants in the region would no longer need to undertake six-hour journeys to Accra for biometric registration and subsequent collection. He described the move as part of government efforts to ensure fair access to public services across all 16 regions. The minister announced several new features at the centre, including a 30 per cent reduction in processing costs, electronic tracking, courier delivery, expedited same-day…

Police in Ghana’s Ashanti Region have foiled a planned highway robbery after gunning down three suspected armed robbers during an intelligence-led operation along the Anwiankwanta–Obuasi Highway, authorities said. The Ashanti South Regional Police Command said the incident occurred on 24 December 2025 when officers intercepted a gang that had converged in a bush between Anwiankwanta and the Jacobu junction to carry out the planned attack. The suspects were identified as Seidu Issah, Musah Yakubu and Yahaya Munkaila, also known as Tijani. Police said the suspects opened fire upon encountering officers, who returned fire, killing the three men. Two other suspected…

The Electricity Company of Ghana on Monday announced that a technical challenge affecting MMS-compliant meters has been resolved, restoring normal electricity credit purchases for affected customers. In a statement dated 29 December 2025, ECG said users of MMS-compliant meters can now successfully buy electricity credits through the ECG Power App, the short code *226#, and authorised third-party vendors. The earlier disruption had affected transactions made through these platforms. The power distributor thanked customers and the general public for their patience, support and cooperation during the period of the technical difficulty. ECG also encouraged customers to continue using its official platforms…