Ghana
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:04:19 GMTPresident Mahama Urges Unity At National Prayers and Thanksgiving Despite Floods
[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to remain united, grateful and prayerful despite the recent floods that claimed lives and destroyed property in parts of Accra.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:54:59 GMTAll of Africa Today - July 1, 2026
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Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:55:16 GMTGovernment Steps Up Flood Response, Urges Public to Cooperate
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has assured Ghanaians that government is intensifying efforts to respond to the widespread flooding that has affected parts of Accra, Tema and surrounding co...
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:52:49 GMT'Ghana's Noah' Resurfaces After Accra Floods, Claims Prophecy Is Unfolding
[Premium Times] Remember the Ghanaian self-acclaimed prophet, Evans "Ebo Noah" Eshun? He's back in the news after six months, this time claiming the torrential rains that wreaked havoc in parts of Accra and other areas on Monday are vindication of hi...
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:55:15 GMTNPP Criticises Government's Flood Response, Demands Stronger Action
[Ghanaian Times] The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised the government's handling of the flooding that hit parts of Accra and surrounding communities on Monday, urging it to move beyond what it described as public relations activities and take ...
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:55:13 GMTGhana High Commission Urges Citizens in South Africa to Stay Safe Ahead of Planned Protests
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has advised Ghanaians living in South Africa to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures ahead of planned protest activities expected on June 30.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:40:33 GMT'This Is Bigger Than LGBTQI+ Rights - It's About the Kind of Society We Want to Be'
[IPS] CIVICUS discusses Ghana's anti-LGBTQI+ law with Leila Lariba, Executive Director of One Love Sisters Ghana, a community-driven organisation that advances human rights, social inclusion and wellbeing for Muslim LGBTQI+ people in Ghana.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:30:11 GMTHigh Court Sentences Man to Death Over Brufut Ghana Town Murder
[The Point] The High Court in Banjul has sentenced Ismaila Janneh to death after convicting him of the murder of Alieu Jallow, whom he fatally stabbed during a confrontation at Brufut Ghana Town on December 27, 2023.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:39:09 GMTCourt to Rule On Contempt Case Against Regional Minister July 7
[Ghanaian Times] The Adentan High Court 2 has fixed July 7, 2026, to deliver its ruling in contempt proceedings against the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mrs Linda Ohenewaa Akweley Ocloo, over allegations that she breached a court order restrainin...
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:40:13 GMTGaming Giant Tada Expands Into South Africa, Ghana Potentially Next
[Ghanaian Times] Africa's online gaming sector continues to grow by leaps and bounds throughout the continent, and TaDa Gaming is making sure it's a big part of that. Earlier this month, TaDA finalized an agreement with South Africa-based online casi...
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:39:37 GMTLabour Conference Must Inspire Real Change in Work Culture
[Ghanaian Times] The Annual National Labour Conference held in Ho over the weekend has once again brought to the fore a critical issue confronting the nation, the need to improve work attitudes and productivity.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:37:10 GMTAnona Royal Family Blocks Move to Release Late Ahanta King's Remains
[Ghanaian Times] A disagreement has emerged in the Ahanta Traditional Area of the Western Region over preparations for the proposed Ahanta Heritage Month celebration, with the Anona Royal Family of the Ahanta Paramount Stool alleging that it has been...
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:57:10 GMTCroatia Outmuscle Ghana to Take Second Place in Group L As England Beat Panama
[RFI] Croatia saw off Ghana 2-1 on Saturday night at the Philadelphia Stadium to claim the runners-up spot in Group L behind England who overcame Panama 2-0 in New Jersey.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:59:11 GMTHerald Editor Bailed a Day After Contempt Jailing Over Publications
[MFWA] The Accra High Court on 26 June 2026 granted bail to Larry Alan Dogbey, an editor of The Herald Newspaper, a day after sentencing him to seven days in prison for contempt of court.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:04:41 GMTBank of Ghana Tightens Sanctions On Dud Cheque Offenders
[Ghanaian Times] The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced tougher sanctions against customers who issue dud cheques to check the persistent rise in the practice despite earlier measures introduced to curb the offence.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:06:47 GMTEditor of the Herald Jailed 7 Days for Contempt
[Ghanaian Times] The Accra High Court has sentenced the Editor-in-Chief of The Herald newspaper, Larry Alans Dogbey, to seven days imprisonment for contempt of court.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:57:58 GMTGhana Fall to Croatia but Black Stars Remain Alive in World Cup Knockouts
[CAF] Ghana suffered their first defeat of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Croatia fought back into the qualification picture with a 2-1 victory over the Black Stars in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:04:12 GMTGhana Signs $349m Deal for Aluminium Mill
[Daba Finance] Ghana signed an agreement with Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA for a €300 million aluminium sheet rolling mill, as the country seeks to process more of its bauxite and aluminium resources locally.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:04:12 GMTGhana Plans $3.5b Oil and Gas Investment Push
[Daba Finance] Ghana plans to attract $3.5 billion in oil and gas investment as the country seeks to reverse 6 years of declining production and strengthen energy security.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:10:58 GMTLatif Iddrisu Assault Case - Court Orders Continuation After AG, IGP Fail to Settle Matter
[Ghanaian Times] The High Court has ordered the continuation of the eight-year old case involving Multimedia journalist Latif Iddrisu, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Attorney-General after rejecting a request by the State for a further...
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:09:25 GMTHow Antibiotic Abuse Fuel Deaths in Ghana - Pharmacies and Street Hawkers Aid Prescription Disaster
[Nigeria Health Watch] Kofi, 38, married with three children, works as a commercial minibus driver known in Ghana as 'tro-tro'. He plies along the Accra-Kaneshie route in the Greater Accra region.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:58:13 GMTGhana, Burkina Faso Hold Talks On Cross-Border Cooperation
[Ghanaian Times] Regional administrative and traditional authorities from Ghana and Burkina Faso have held a consultative meeting in Po, Burkina Faso, to review and validate a convention aimed at establishing a framework for consultation among cross-...
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:41:49 GMTNation Records 15,290 New HIV Infections · Experts Call for Action
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana recorded 15,290 new HIV infections and 12,614 AIDS-related deaths in 2024, according to the latest national HIV estimates.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:41:48 GMT15,290 New Infections - a Wake-Up Call Ghana Must Heed
[Ghanaian Times] The latest national HIV estimates, which put new infections at 15,290 and AIDS-related deaths at 12,614 in 2024, present a sobering reminder that the fight against HIV and AIDS in Ghana is far from over.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:41:47 GMTGovt Cracks Down On School Feeding Caterers Over Poor Meals
[Ghanaian Times] Caterers under the Ghana School Feeding Programme who serve substandard meals to pupils risk losing their contracts, the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has warned.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:41:47 GMTPolice Arrest 186 Suspects in Crackdown On Organised Crime in Ashanti Region
[Ghanaian Times] The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team, in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command, has arrested 186 suspects in an intelligence-led operation targeting organised crime in the Ashanti Region.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:07:47 GMTOver 1,700 Displaced As Floods Ravage Western Region
[Ghanaian Times] More than 1,710 people have been displaced in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region following nearly a week of torrential rains that triggered severe flooding in several communities.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:15:49 GMTBuilding Cost Inflation Rises Slightly to 2.7 Percent in May
[Ghanaian Times] The cost of constructing buildings in the country recorded a marginal increase in May this year, with year-on-year inflation rising to 2.7 per cent from 2.2 per cent in April, the latest Prime Building Cost Index (PBCI) released by t...
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:28 GMTWe'll Deepen Engagement With Fintech to Regulate Sector - BoG
[Ghanaian Times] The Bank of Ghana has indicated that it will deepen its engagement with financial technology and digital assets operators in regulating the sector.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:59:56 GMTUnilever Ghana PLC Posts Strong Revenue Growth
[Ghanaian Times] Unilever Ghana PLC has recorded strong revenue growth for the 2025 financial year, underlining the company's commitment to delivering sustainable value for shareholders and positioning itself for continued expansion.