Ghana has made remarkable progress in the fight against malaria, reducing deaths by 98 percent over the past 14 years, according to health officials. This significant achievement has strengthened optimism that malaria elimination in the country is now within reach. Data from the Ghana Health Service show that malaria-related deaths declined sharply from 3,259 in […]

Ghana’s Cabinet has approved a new electronic visa system, with the e-visa policy set to officially launch on May 25, 2026. The rollout is timed to coincide with Africa Day and forms part of a broader government plan to modernize immigration services, promote tourism, and strengthen regional integration. Under the new system, all African nationals […]

In a statement issued on April 26, 2026, Ghana’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources announced the revocation of mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited across three major concessions: Akango, Salman, and Nkroful. Authorities said the decision followed what they described as flagrant and deliberate violations of Ghana’s mining laws. According to the government, […]

Charles Asuako Owiredu, Member of Parliament for Abirem and former Ghana High Commissioner to South Africa, has called for a coordinated continental response from the African Union to address recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Speaking on Newsfile on JoyNews, Owiredu said traditional bilateral diplomacy and public condemnations are no longer enough to protect vulnerable […]

The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has warned that a new government directive requiring international mining companies to outsource some operations to local contractors could lead to lower wages and weaker job security for thousands of workers. The union, which represents about 14,000 workers in Ghana’s mining sector, says employees transferred to local contractors often receive […]

A unique gold-encrusted artwork has been auctioned for GH¢1.5 million as part of celebrations marking the 27th anniversary of the reign of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The special piece was one of the highlights of the “World Meets in Ghana Executive Gala,” held at the Jubilee Hall. The artwork, titled “27 Ounces for 27 Years,” […]

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has announced a GH₵500 reward for individuals who provide credible information leading to the identification of sanitation offenders. The initiative targets activities such as dumping waste into drains, littering, open defecation, and other violations of environmental by-laws, as part of renewed efforts to improve sanitation across the city. […]

Ghana and Sierra Leone have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following the successful conclusion of the inaugural Ministerial Session of the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC), held in Accra on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The high-level meeting was co-chaired by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Sierra Leone’s Deputy […]