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Vice President Engages Roads Ministry on Infrastructure Development

12Mar

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Vice President Engages Roads Ministry on Infrastructure Development

The Vice President of the Republic, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to improving the country’s road infrastructure following an official working visit to the Ministry of Roads and Highways. During the visit, the Vice President was received by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, and the leadership of the Ministry. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the current state of Ghana’s road network and strengthen coordination between the Presidency and the Ministry. Officials from the Ministry briefed the Vice President on the status of the country’s road network, which currently spans about 137,000 kilometres. They also outlined government’s plans to expand and modernize road infrastructure across the country as part of the administ...

Vice President Briefed on Reforms and Progress in Ghana’s Energy Sector

11Mar

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Vice President Briefed on Reforms and Progress in Ghana’s Energy Sector

The Vice President of Ghana, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to stabilizing and transforming the country’s energy sector following a working visit to the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition. The Vice President met with officials of the ministry, led by the Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, to receive a comprehensive briefing on the current state of the sector, ongoing reforms, and strategic measures aimed at ensuring reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for the country. Contracts Audited to Strengthen Accountability During the meeting, the ministry outlined measures being implemented to restore efficiency and accountability in the sector. Officials revealed that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) had subjected 347 contracts to a valu...

Ghana MPs Meet Israeli Ambassador Over UNIFIL Attack That Injured Two Ghanaian Peacekeepers

11Mar

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Ghana MPs Meet Israeli Ambassador Over UNIFIL Attack That Injured Two Ghanaian Peacekeepers

Members of Ghana’s Parliamentary Committees on Foreign Affairs, Defence, and Intelligence have held discussions with Roes Gilad, Ambassador of Israel to Ghana, following a missile strike that injured two Ghanaian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The meeting, which took place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, focused on developments related to the ongoing unrest in the Middle East and its implications for international peacekeeping operations. Concern Over Attack on UN Peacekeepers During the engagement, the Ghanaian parliamentary delegation expressed grave concern about the recent missile strike on a UNIFIL base in southern Lebanon. The attack left two Ghanaian soldiers critically injured and caused significant damage to the facility. ...

Ghana and South Korea Sign Key Agreements on Maritime Security, Climate Action, and Digital Technology

11Mar

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Ghana and South Korea Sign Key Agreements on Maritime Security, Climate Action, and Digital Technology

John Dramani Mahama has held high-level bilateral talks with Lee Jae Myung, reaffirming the long-standing partnership between Ghana and South Korea and opening new avenues for cooperation in security, climate action, and digital innovation. The meeting concluded with the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering maritime security, climate change cooperation, and digital technology, signaling a significant step in strengthening collaboration between the two nations. President Mahama emphasized the historic ties and shared democratic values that underpin relations between Ghana and Korea. He noted that both countries share strong commitments to democracy, human rights, and international cooperation, which have enabled them to work closely together in global institutio...

Ghana Police Provide Updates on Major Investigations as Pastor, Cable Theft Suspects Arrested

11Mar

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Ghana Police Provide Updates on Major Investigations as Pastor, Cable Theft Suspects Arrested

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, together with the Cyber Security Authority, has provided fresh updates on several high-profile investigations across the country during a joint press briefing addressed by CID spokesperson Lydia Yaako Donkor. The briefing highlighted progress in cases involving child abuse, homicide, organized cable theft, and ongoing cold case investigations. Pastor Arrested in Cape Coast Over Child Abuse Allegations Police confirmed the arrest of Ebenezer Conduah, a 45-year-old pastor in Cape Coast, on charges of defilement and the production and possession of child sexual abuse materials. According to the CID, digital devices recovered from the suspect are currently undergoing forensic examination as part of the ongoing...

11Mar

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Ghana-US Strengthens Police Ties

The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yuhonu, today led the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) Chief of Intelligence and Counterterrorism, Mr. Roberto Rios, and his team to pay a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior at his office at the Ministry in Accra. The visit, a reciprocal gesture to the IGP’s recent trip to the NYPD, aimed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing between the two forces. Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, welcomed the team, expressing gratitude for their visit, highlighting the benefits of such partnerships. “Such collaborations improve operations and services in both countries,” Hon. Muntaka noted, adding that Ghana’s government is committed to enhancing the Police Service’s capabilities. Mr. Rios thank...

Ghana and UK Deepen Strategic Partnership with Trade, Investment, and Security Talks

10Mar

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Ghana and UK Deepen Strategic Partnership with Trade, Investment, and Security Talks

Ghana and the United Kingdom are set to strengthen their historical and inseparable ties following a high-level meeting between Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper (MP), UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. The engagement, described by officials as “exceptionally fruitful and substantive,” focused on deepening Ghana-UK relations and exploring innovative strategies to expand trade, which has already increased by 10%. Both sides discussed creating new markets for Ghanaian and UK businesses and incubating opportunities for young entrepreneurs. Security cooperation and counterterrorism initiatives were also central topics, signaling the two nations’ commitment to regional stability and collaborative security ef...

President John Mahama Visits South Korea for Bilateral Talks and Economic Engagements

10Mar

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President John Mahama Visits South Korea for Bilateral Talks and Economic Engagements

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in the Republic of Korea for a high-level visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between Ghana and South Korea. During his stay, President Mahama is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with President Lee Jae Myung, focusing on enhancing cooperation in trade, technology, and education. He will also meet with Speaker of the National Assembly Woo Won-shik to discuss parliamentary collaboration and mutual development initiatives. As part of the official engagements, the President will attend a ship-naming ceremony at Hyundai Heavy Industries Shipyard in Ulsan, highlighting the growing industrial and maritime partnerships between the two countries. Additionally, he will deliver remarks at a conferment ceremony at Yonsei University...

Five Arrested Over Fake DV Plate Manufacturing and Distribution in Ghana

10Mar

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Five Arrested Over Fake DV Plate Manufacturing and Distribution in Ghana

Joint operation by DVLA and National Security uncovers nationwide syndicate producing fake DV plates and insurance documents. By Enoch Ntiamoah Siaw | March 10, 2026 Five persons suspected to be involved in the manufacturing and distribution of fake Driver and Vehicle Licensing (DV) plates have been arrested following a joint operation by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and National Security Secretariat. The suspects were apprehended in coordinated intelligence-led operations carried out in Lapaz, Nahrman, Tarkwa, and Kumasi, according to officials. Authorities say the suspects have since been arraigned before court and remanded into custody. They are expected to reappear before the court on March 17, 2026. Investigators also revealed that two additional su...

Nkawkaw Paragliding Landing Site Ready Ahead of Kwahu Easter – Davis Ansah Opoku

10Mar

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Nkawkaw Paragliding Landing Site Ready Ahead of Kwahu Easter – Davis Ansah Opoku

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has announced that the paragliding landing site at Nkawkaw is fully prepared ahead of this year’s Kwahu Easter celebrations. According to the MP, the preparation follows concerns raised by organisers and some pilots about the condition of the landing site weeks before the festivities. In response, he engaged the Municipal Chief Executive for Kwahu South Municipal District to address the issue. Mr. Opoku said after the concerns were communicated, the Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Julius Debrah, was briefed on the matter and quickly agreed to support and fund the necessary works needed to prepare the landing site. “After being briefed on the matter, the Chief of Staff readily agreed to support and fund the necessary works ...