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The European Union (EU) has honoured two security experts for their contribution to strengthening security cooperation between Ghana and the EU. The two officers, Mr. Jakob Agersnap and Mr. Tarik Uzuner, received the European Union Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) Service Medal and certificates in recognition of their work in Ghana. The awards were presented by the EU’s Civilian Security Advisor, Mr. Georg Fliege, at a ceremony hosted by the EU Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Rune Skinnebach. Mr. Agersnap and Mr. Uzuner served in Ghana under the European Union Security and Defence Initiative in support of West African countries in the Gulf of Guinea (EU SDI GoG). They have been stationed in the country over the past few weeks. During their deployment, the two officers worked...

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has praised the nominees and winners of the 2026 Ghana Downstream Awards for their role in promoting growth and excellence in Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry. He said the awardees had demonstrated professionalism, innovation and commitment, which continue to strengthen the industry. Speaking at the second edition of the Ghana Downstream Awards and Gala Night held on Saturday, Mr Tameklo said every nominee and award recipient had contributed to the progress of the sector. “Every nominee and award recipient represents the progress and professionalism driving our industry forward,” he said. He noted that the future of Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry would depend on innovation, colla...

A 72-hour nonstop prayer event, Stand in the Gap 2026, is set to take place in Accra from July 9 to July 12, 2026, with organizers calling on Christians across Ghana and beyond to join in prayer for revival and national transformation. The prayer assembly will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, at The Prayer Factory, Empowerment Worship Centre (EWC), Dzorwulu, under the theme “Revive Thy Works.” According to the organizers, the event is designed to bring believers together for continuous prayer, worship, and spiritual renewal. They say the gathering aims to seek God’s intervention for individuals, families, communities, and nations. The programme is being hosted by the Global Lead Pastor of Empowerment Worship Centre, Prophet Gideon Danso, who said the world is in need of div...

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has announced that all businesses, institutions and organisations dealing in precursor chemicals, psychotropic substances and controlled equipment must register with the Commission by July 31, 2026, or risk facing sanctions under the law. The directive forms part of NACOC’s nationwide exercise to strengthen the regulation and monitoring of chemicals and equipment that could be diverted for the illegal manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. In a public notice, the Commission said the mandatory registration requirement is backed by the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019), which requires all operators in the sector to obtain the appropriate licence and authorisation before starting or continuing their operations....

The Government of Ghana has unveiled two monuments at Burma Camp in Accra to honour the courage and sacrifice of Ghanaian peacekeepers who served during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The monuments were built and donated by the Government of Rwanda as a lasting tribute to the Ghana Armed Forces for their role in protecting thousands of lives during one of the darkest moments in Rwanda’s history. Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Rwanda’s Minister of Justice, Dr. Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, jointly unveiled the monuments and laid wreaths in memory of the more than one million people who were killed during the genocide. Speaking after the ceremony, Mr. Ablakwa described the occasion as a great honour and a proud moment for Ghana. He thanke...