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President Names New Deputy Heads of Missions to Strengthen Ghana’s Global Diplomatic Presence
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President Names New Deputy Heads of Missions to Strengthen Ghana’s Global Diplomatic Presence

The President of the Republic has announced the appointment of eighteen Deputy Heads of Mission to represent Ghana in key diplomatic posts across the world. The appointments, communicated in an official statement signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, form part of government’s effort to reinforce Ghana’s foreign service and enhance bilateral and multilateral relations with partner nations. According to the statement, the newly appointed Deputy Heads of Mission are as follows: No.NameMission/Country1Dr. Palmer Appiah-GyanFederal Republic of Germany2Francisca Patoah GyarkoSwiss Federation3Ben Dotsei MalorUnited States of America4Harry Zevon, Ph.D.The People’s Republic of China5General Thomas Oppong-PeprahCanada6Sulemana Ibun IddrissuRepublic of India7Aquin...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Graces Asogli Teza Yam Festival on Behalf of Former President Mahama
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Graces Asogli Teza Yam Festival on Behalf of Former President Mahama

Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, represented His Excellency former President John Dramani Mahama at this year’s Asogli Teza Yam Festival, celebrated under the distinguished leadership of Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State. The annual festival, held in Ho, also known as the Oxygen City, brought together traditional leaders, government officials, and citizens from across the country to celebrate the harvest of yam — a crop deeply symbolic of resilience, productivity, and Ghana’s rich agricultural heritage. Speaking at the event, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang highlighted the significance of the festival as a reminder of Ghana’s collective duty to preserve its cultural heritage while pursuing sustainable development. She noted that beyond its cu...
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Vice President Commends Launch of Adwumawura Programme to Empower 10,000 Youth Entrepreneurs
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Vice President Commends Launch of Adwumawura Programme to Empower 10,000 Youth Entrepreneurs

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has hailed the Adwumawura Programme as a groundbreaking initiative that is redefining entrepreneurship and innovation in Ghana. Speaking at the onboarding and orientation event held at the University of Ghana, the Vice President underscored the programme’s ambition to transform the entrepreneurial landscape by equipping young Ghanaians with the resources, training, and environment needed to thrive. Launched in April 2025 as a flagship initiative of President John Dramani Mahama, the Adwumawura Programme is spearheaded by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), under the leadership of Mr. Eric Adjei, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment led by Hon. George Opare Addo. The programme a...
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PRES. MAHAMA CALLS CSOs TO NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON ILLEGAL MINING
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PRES. MAHAMA CALLS CSOs TO NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON ILLEGAL MINING

President John Dramani Mahama has invited Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across the country to a high-level engagement on illegal mining, scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Jubilee House in Accra. The meeting, which begins at 12:00 noon, is expected to serve as a platform for frank and constructive dialogue between government and civil society on the menace of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The engagement aims to harness collective expertise, perspectives and innovative solutions towards tackling the environmental and socio-economic challenges posed by the practice. Invited groups include major faith-based organisations such as the Catholic Bishops Conference of Ghana, the Christian Council of Ghana, the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, and the ...
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NDC Summons Chiana-Paga MP Over Comments on Leadership’s “Thank You Tour”
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NDC Summons Chiana-Paga MP Over Comments on Leadership’s “Thank You Tour”

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has invited the Member of Parliament (MP) for Chiana-Paga, Hon. Nikyema Billa Alamzy, to appear before its Functional Executive Committee (FEC) following comments he made during a live television program. In a widely circulated video from the studios of GH One TV, the MP is heard questioning the rationale behind any “thank you tour” by the Party’s leadership in his constituency. According to the Party, his remarks “did not sit well with the leadership” and have raised concerns requiring clarification. In a letter dated September 29, 2025, signed by Hon. Emmanuel Zumakpeh, Director of Administration, the lawmaker has been scheduled to meet the FEC on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Party’s headquarters in Adabraka, Accra. The ...
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Six West Africans deported from US sent to Togo despite legal fight
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Six West Africans deported from US sent to Togo despite legal fight

President John Mahama said Ghana had accepted the deal to take West African deportees from the US At least six of the 11 West Africans deported to Ghana as part of the US crackdown on immigration have been transferred to Togo, their lawyers have said. The group was in the process of suing Ghana's government to prevent their further deportation, amid concerns over their safety. "We can confirm that six were sent to Togo, the others have been sent to countries which I can't disclose at this point," lead lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor told the BBC. Only three of those sent to Togo are Togolese. The nationalities of the others has not been disclosed. Neither Togo nor Ghana has commented. The deportees' lawyers have subsequently withdrawn their case against the Ghana government...
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UNGA80: President Mahama holds bilateral meeting with Namibian counterpart
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UNGA80: President Mahama holds bilateral meeting with Namibian counterpart

President John Dramani Mahama and his Namibian counterpart Dr Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting in New York, United States. According to the Ghana Permanent Mission to the United Nations, President Mahama and President Dr Ndaitwah held the meeting on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York. The two leaders reflected on Ghana’s historic role in Africa’s liberation and its steadfast support for Namibia’s independence. In addition, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation between their nations. Source: GNA
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President Mahama, Ruto hold talks on sidelines of UN General Assembly
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President Mahama, Ruto hold talks on sidelines of UN General Assembly

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday held talks with Kenyan President William Sameoi Ruto on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States. The two leaders agreed that Africa must take bold steps to strengthen its financial systems as a foundation for sustainable growth. They also called for African countries to place at least 30 per cent of their foreign exchange reserves in African financial institutions. This, according to the two leaders, was the surest path to building resilience, unlocking Africa’s potential, and securing shared prosperity for generations to come. Source: GNA
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Lawra constituents appeal to President Mahama to appoint MCE
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Lawra constituents appeal to President Mahama to appoint MCE

The people of Lawra Constituency have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to appoint a Chief Executive for the Lawra Municipality without further delay to propel the development of the municipality. They said the development of the municipality had faced a major setback following the prolonged absence of a substantive Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) after the demise of the former MCE, Alhaji Adams Muazu. The late Alhaji Muazu died in June 2025 following a protracted illness shortly after he was sworn into office in April 2025, but the Municipality is yet to get a replacement, which had heightened frustration among many constituents. Mr Justice Gaanu, the Presiding Member (PM) of the Lawra Municipal Assembly, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview that ongoing proje...
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President Mahama Nominates Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice
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President Mahama Nominates Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for appointment as the next Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana. The nomination, made in line with Article 144(1) of the 1992 Constitution, has been formally submitted to the Council of State for consideration. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, a seasoned jurist, has risen through the ranks of Ghana’s judiciary, serving at the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and currently at the Supreme Court. His judicial career has been marked by diligence, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law. With a reputation for intellect and impartiality, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie is widely respected within the Bench, the Bar, and the wider legal community. He has also contributed significantly to the development of ...
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