The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take bold and sustained action to address the country’s recurring flooding crisis, warning that the annual disasters continue to threaten lives, public health, and economic activity across the nation. The appeal follows widespread flooding that recently affected several communities after heavy rains, […]

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has released GH¢2.6 billion to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to settle outstanding payments owed to cocoa farmers across the country and support ongoing purchases for the current crop season. The disbursement, announced in an official statement on July 2, 2026, is aimed at addressing delayed payments, stabilizing the cocoa value […]

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have begun a large-scale demolition exercise targeting illegal structures built on waterways across Accra, as part of a military-supported post-flood recovery operation following the devastating June 29, 2026 floods. The intervention, carried out under the directive of President John Dramani Mahama, is aimed at permanently restoring blocked drainage systems and […]

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has hosted Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio in Accra for high-level emergency consultations focused on West Africa’s worsening climate crisis and regional security coordination. The meeting, held on Friday, July 3, 2026, came in the wake of devastating flash floods that have displaced thousands across southern Ghana, prompting urgent […]

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a new policy direction linking Ghana’s economic recovery efforts to improved pension benefits and expanded healthcare support for retired citizens. The President made the pledge during the annual Republic Day Senior Citizens’ Luncheon, held at the Presidential Villa in Accra on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, where government officials, policymakers, […]

Ghana has five statutory public holidays remaining for the rest of 2026, according to the Ministry of the Interior under the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act. The remaining holidays include national observances, religious celebrations, and commemorative events that will be marked across the country between July and December. Republic Day – Friday, July 3, […]