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Police Arrest Suspect Over Unlawful Entry and Stealing at Spintex; Stolen Items Retrieved
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Police Arrest Suspect Over Unlawful Entry and Stealing at Spintex; Stolen Items Retrieved

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a case of unlawful entry and stealing at Spintex in Accra. According to the police, the arrest follows a complaint lodged by a resident who reported that her home had been broken into on March 4, 2026. The victim indicated that she returned from work at about 4:00 p.m. to find her house ransacked. Cash amounting to GHS 1,000 and USD 22,350, as well as several valuable personal effects, were reported stolen during the incident. Acting on intelligence, police officers arrested the suspect, Daniel Odai Afotey, at Labone Beach on March 11, 2026. A search conducted in the suspect’s room led to the recovery of the stolen cash and other items believed to have been stolen. The recovered items include gold watches, jewel...
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Ghana and South Korea Sign Key Agreements on Maritime Security, Climate Action, and Digital Technology
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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...
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President John Mahama Visits South Korea for Bilateral Talks and Economic Engagements
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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...
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Vice President Welcomes New Ghanaian Citizens at Oath Ceremony
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Vice President Welcomes New Ghanaian Citizens at Oath Ceremony

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening ties with Africans in the diaspora as she welcomed newly naturalized citizens during a swearing-in ceremony held earlier this evening. The ceremony, which involved individuals taking the Oath of Allegiance to officially become Ghanaian citizens, was organized by the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Presidency in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior (Ghana). The Diaspora Affairs Office operates under the leadership of Kofi Okyere Darko, while the Interior Ministry is headed by Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak. Addressing the gathering, the Vice President described the event as a significant step in deepening Ghana’s relationship with the global African community. She noted that the ceremony...
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Vice President Jane Naana Spoke-Agyemang Celebrates Women’s Achievements on International Women’s Day
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Vice President Jane Naana Spoke-Agyemang Celebrates Women’s Achievements on International Women’s Day

Accra, Ghana — Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has extended warm greetings to women and girls across Ghana and around the world as the nation marks International Women’s Day 2026. In a message commemorating the global celebration, the Vice President praised the resilience, achievements, and vital contributions women continue to make toward Ghana’s development. She noted that women have played a critical role in shaping the country’s progress across several sectors and encouraged Ghanaians to celebrate their impact while continuing to promote equal opportunities. “Let us be proud of the resilience, achievements, and essential contributions women continue to make to our nation’s progress,” she said. The Vice President highlighted Ghana’s 2026 theme for the celebration, “...
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President Mahama Embarks on Working Visit to South Korea
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President Mahama Embarks on Working Visit to South Korea

John Dramani Mahama will undertake a four-day working visit to the Republic of Korea from March 10 to March 14, 2026, aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between Ghana and South Korea. According to a statement issued by the Presidency and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, President Mahama departed Accra on Sunday to begin the official engagements. High-Level Bilateral Talks During the visit, President Mahama is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with the President of South Korea, Lee Jae-myung, where discussions are expected to focus on deepening cooperation in trade, technology, and development. The Ghanaian leader will also meet with the Speaker of the Korean National Assembly, Woo W...
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Ghana Lodges Protest to UN After Attack on Ghanaian Peacekeepers in Lebanon
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Ghana Lodges Protest to UN After Attack on Ghanaian Peacekeepers in Lebanon

The Government of Ghana has formally lodged a protest with the United Nations following an attack on Ghanaian peacekeeping troops serving in Southern Lebanon under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which left two soldiers seriously injured. The protest, submitted on March 6, 2026, was communicated by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on behalf of the Government of Ghana to the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ghanaian Battalion serving with United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) came under attack on March 6, 2026, during operations in Southern Lebanon. Two Ghanaian soldiers sustained serious injuries in the incident. In its communication to the United Nations...
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Mahama Bans International Travel by Boards of State-Owned Enterprises to Cut Public Spending
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Mahama Bans International Travel by Boards of State-Owned Enterprises to Cut Public Spending

John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, has directed that Boards of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and other public institutions immediately stop undertaking international travel for training programmes, conferences, retreats, and study tours funded by the state. The directive follows concerns about the growing cost of overseas trips by boards of public institutions, which government says have placed unnecessary pressure on the national budget. Government Raises Concerns Over Rising Travel Costs According to the presidency, the government recognises the importance of professional development, exposure to international best practices, and strengthening corporate governance within public institutions. However, authorities say the frequency and scale of internatio...
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King Charles III Congratulates Ghana on Independence Day, Praises Strong UK–Ghana Ties
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King Charles III Congratulates Ghana on Independence Day, Praises Strong UK–Ghana Ties

King Charles III has extended warm Independence Day greetings to the government and people of Ghana, highlighting the enduring partnership between Ghana and the United Kingdom and the importance of cooperation within the Commonwealth of Nations. In a message addressed to President John Dramani Mahama to mark Ghana’s Independence Day, the British monarch said he and his wife sent their “warmest congratulations” to the West African nation. “On the occasion of your Independence Day, my wife and I send our warmest congratulations to you and to the people of the Republic of Ghana,” the King stated. Longstanding Partnership King Charles noted that the relationship between Ghana and the United Kingdom remains strong and rooted in shared values and mutual respect under the Commonwealth...
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GFZA CEO Joins President Mahama to Commission World’s Largest Calcined Clay Plant in Tema
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GFZA CEO Joins President Mahama to Commission World’s Largest Calcined Clay Plant in Tema

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), Dr. Mary Awusi, joined President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, March 5, 2026, to commission the world’s largest calcined clay production facility at the Tema Free Zones Enclave. The state-of-the-art facility, developed by Continental Blue Investment (CBI) Ghana Ltd., has the capacity to produce over 400,000 tonnes of calcined clay annually, making it the largest industrial-scale flash calciner for clay globally. The project represents a major step toward sustainable cement production in Ghana, as calcined clay can replace a significant portion of clinker in cement manufacturing. This technology is expected to reduce carbon emissions while maximizing the use of locally available raw materials. GFZA Commends S...
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