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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with Media Response and the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council, has held a sensitisation workshop on Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Protocols for senior high and tertiary students in the Eastern Region. The workshop brought together students, educators, officials from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and representatives from civil society organisations. In a speech read on her behalf, the Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, highlighted the crucial role of young people in advancing regional integration, peace, and development. She expressed hope that the workshop would equip students with knowledge…

Renowned politician and commentator Hon. Kojo Yankah has publicly praised Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson for his delivery of the 2026 budget statement, describing it as “humble, confident, inspiring, and assuring.” In a statement shared on his social media, Yankah emphasized that while ministers do not work alone, the commendation is specifically warranted for Forson’s performance. “One does not need a debate to state that watching him read the Government budget statement, and I have seen dozens since Independence, he delivered with remarkable poise and clarity,” he said. Hon. Yankah highlighted that Forson’s presentation went beyond figures and statistics. “Not…

Following the tragic stampede at El Wak Sports Stadium on November 12, which claimed the lives of six prospective recruits into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and left several others injured, tributes and expressions of condolence have been pouring in from across the country. Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang expressed deep sorrow over the incident, urging the public to keep the bereaved families in their thoughts and prayers. In a Facebook post, she stated: “As the relevant state agencies respond to the incident, let us stand together and support one another through this difficult moment.” Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia…

The National Theatre in Accra is poised for a long-awaited transformation, with the 2026 national budget allocating funds for a comprehensive rehabilitation of the landmark complex. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament that the refurbishment will begin next year, alongside plans to acquire land and design a second national theatre in Kumasi. “Mr. Speaker, in 2026, government will rehabilitate the National Theatre in Accra. We will also commence site acquisition and design of a second national theatre in Kumasi,” Dr. Forson said. For Ghana’s performing arts community, the term “renovation” signals far more than cosmetic improvements. The initiative…

The government has finally backed Ghana’s creative economy with real cash. The 2026 Budget introduces a GH₵20 million Creative Arts Fund to support music, fashion, visual arts, culinary arts, and the wider creative value chains that sustain them. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament the fund will provide production grants, technical upgrades, artist training, market access support, and help for creative small businesses to professionalise. “We will establish the Creative Arts Fund for arts, music, fashion, food and other creative sectors,” he said. For years, irregular funding and weak infrastructure left talented musicians, designers, chefs, and visual artists…

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the expanded Tema Port after the completion of phases one and two, calling it one of Africa’s most ambitious maritime infrastructure projects. The upgrade, driven by a public–private partnership between Meridian Port Services, APM Terminals and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, was financed entirely with private capital. Mahama said the collaboration shows Ghana’s ability to tap private investment for national development while positioning the country as the gateway to West Africa’s maritime trade. With its upgraded capacity and advanced systems, the port is now the preferred first-call terminal for major Gulf of Guinea…

A young man was seriously injured after being struck by the 001 train on the Tema–Mpakadan rail line after failing to move away from the tracks, authorities said. Eyewitnesses reported the train sounded its horn repeatedly, but the man did not respond. The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) urged pedestrians to stay vigilant near train lines. Emergency services were dispatched to provide medical attention. The GRDA also noted recent attacks on the train service, including stone-throwing incidents, may be linked to efforts to remove encroachers along the railway corridor.

The Attorney General’s Department will call four witnesses in the prosecution of Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, over alleged illegal mining on the Samreboi concession. Wontumi faces allegations of running illegal mining on his concession without the required government approval A scheduled case management conference on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, was adjourned after the defense requested more time to review newly served prosecution disclosures. Defense counsel Andy Appiah-Kubi said the additional documents prompted the need for extra preparation. During the hearing, the court sought clarification on the number of…

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has urged the swift appointment of a substantive defense minister to head the Ministry of Defense, citing increasing demands and responsibilities associated with the position. Speaker Bagbin said Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson (Finance Minister), has demonstrated competence in the role as acting defense minister, but the ministry needs a permanent appointee to ensure effective oversight and accountability. “It’s not because the current acting minister is not capable, but we know the pressures on him, and we need someone who can provide full reports and address some of the issues you’ve raised.”…I will direct our committee…

At least five people lost consciousness during an ongoing Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. One recruit is in critical condition at Emena Hospital in Oforikrom Municipality, while four others are being treated at the Ashanti South Government Hospital, authorities said. To prevent further injuries, National Security officers arranged for the Ghana Fire Service to provide water for recruits. Some applicants have been asked to return on Thursday and Friday to reduce overcrowding and lower the risk of a potential stampede.