Management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Eastern Region has recovered GH¢1.54 million from customers involved in various forms of electricity theft and related illegal activities. According to the Eastern Regional Manager, Emmanuel Appoe, the amount recovered represents about five percent of individuals identified as engaging in the illegal use of electricity. […]

John Dramani Mahama is the President of Ghana, having assumed office on January 7, 2025, following his victory in the 2024 presidential election. Since returning to power, he has taken on a prominent leadership role both domestically and on the international stage. In addition to his duties as President, Mahama serves as the African Union […]

Ghana has made history by becoming the first African nation to sign a formal Security and Defence Partnership with the European Union. The landmark agreement was signed in Accra by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas. The partnership establishes a comprehensive framework for deeper collaboration between […]

Dr. Zakaria Mumuni, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has been appointed Chairman of the Advisory Board for the College of Humanities at the University of Ghana. His appointment was formalized during an inauguration ceremony held at the university on March 19, 2026. In his new role, Dr. Mumuni will lead a board […]

GoldBod is advancing a series of reforms aimed at transforming Ghana’s gold sector, with a strong focus on direct engagement with small-scale miners and the establishment of District Gold Buying Centres nationwide. Speaking at a stakeholder forum in Kumasi, the Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, outlined both the progress made and the challenges encountered in […]

The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in the United States has been formally notified that Lincoln University has rescinded its earlier decision to confer an honorary doctorate (honoris causa) on the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama. According to the communication received, the decision follows concerns raised about the President’s perceived position on LGBTQ+ […]

The United States Embassy in Ghana has introduced new measures to make the visa application process easier for Ghanaian travelers planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The changes are aimed at reducing delays and ensuring that football fans, journalists, and tourists can travel to the tournament without unnecessary obstacles. One of the most […]