During an official visit to South Korea in March 2026, John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, received a symbolic diplomatic gift from South Korean President Lee Jae-myung—a specially branded “Ghana” chocolate bar designed to highlight the longstanding connection between the two nations. The gift was chosen to represent both economic partnership and cultural ties. The […]

Major international airlines are ramping up operations across the Middle East as global air travel begins to recover from disruptions caused by recent regional tensions. In a coordinated effort to restore connectivity, airlines including Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Air India have scheduled a combined 344 flights linking their hubs in the Gulf region […]

Ghana’s cocoa sector is facing a deep crisis in early 2026 as a dramatic collapse in global cocoa prices ripples through the industry, leaving farmers unpaid, warehouses filled with unsold beans, and authorities scrambling to stabilize the market. The downturn comes after global cocoa prices surged to historic highs in 2024, peaking at more than […]

The Ghana Scholarship Authority has firmly dismissed allegations of irregularities in its scholarship award process, rejecting claims circulating online that foreign nationals were benefiting from the scheme. The response follows growing public debate sparked by reports questioning the nationality of certain scholarship beneficiaries and the transparency of the selection process. Addressing the controversy, the Director-General […]

A delegation from the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre paid a courtesy visit to Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on March 10, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen investment promotion in the Ashanti Region. The delegation was received by Nana Dwamena Akenten II, the Offinsohene, and Nana Kofi Badu, Chief of Staff at the Manhyia Palace, […]

Ghana has officially introduced a new sliding-scale royalty system for gold mining, replacing the long-standing flat royalty rate of 5 percent. The policy is designed to help the country capture more revenue from rising global commodity prices and support funding for national infrastructure while meeting fiscal commitments under its program with the International Monetary Fund. […]

John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, held bilateral talks with Lee Jae Myung, President of South Korea, reaffirming the long-standing partnership between the two countries. The meeting concluded with the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding focused on maritime security, climate change cooperation, and digital technology. The agreements are expected to strengthen collaboration and open […]

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, recently held high-level talks with Yvette Cooper, a senior government minister in the United Kingdom, to strengthen relations between Ghana and the UK. The meeting focused on deepening the long-standing historical and diplomatic ties between the two countries. Both leaders described the discussions as productive and emphasized […]