The Government of Ghana says it has made significant progress in negotiations to acquire the Teshie Desalination Plant from Befesa at a price “much lower” than the amounts sought during arbitration, as it seeks to avoid paying the US$235 million award against Ghana Water Limited.

The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has dismissed claims that its vessel surveillance system has been out of operation for months, insisting that it continues to monitor Ghana’s maritime space on a 24-hour basis.Ghana Sports Coverage

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) says the Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, failed to honour two invitations issued in February 2026 to assist with an ongoing investigation.

President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to address the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says will be the 25th General Debate address delivered by a Ghanaian president.

Majority Chief Whip and South Dayi MP, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has called for a national approach to Ghana’s fight against drug trafficking, arguing that the country’s narcotics challenges predate the current political administration.

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has alleged that Ghana has become a major transit point for illicit drugs under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama.

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has pledged to prioritise party unity and grassroots reorganisation as he campaigns to return to the position of National Chairman.

President John Dramani Mahama has urged world leaders to expand economic, digital and structural opportunities for young people as the global development landscape undergoes significant changes.

Akosua Manu, Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has raised concerns over what she described as the “quantum and excessiveness” of recent drug trafficking cases recorded under the current NDC administration.

President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger domestic capacity, effective institutions and sustainable financing as countries in the Global South navigate mounting debt pressures and disruptions in the international development landscape.

The Acting Commissioner of the Rent Control Department, Frederick Opoku, has raised concerns over inadequate funding for the department, warning that limited financial resources are hampering its ability to operate effectively across Ghana.

President John Dramani Mahama is expected to commission an exercise to evacuate waste from Agbogbloshie in Accra to the Adepa Landfill Site at Nsawam on Friday, September 18, 2026.