The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a special expedited process to replace Ghanaian passports that were lost or damaged during the recent floods that devastated parts of the country, offering relief to affected citizens as recovery efforts continue.
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Brigadier General Forster Okae-Yeboah, Director General of Joint Operations of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), to lead a nationwide flood mitigation exercise aimed at reducing the risk of future flooding and protecting lives and property across the country.
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, 2 July 2026, swore in Dr. Pamela Graham as the new Auditor-General, urging her to carry out her duties with independence, fairness and courage, stressing that accountability remains central to Ghana's development agenda.
Ghana's Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed all consolidated cases challenging the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, effectively bringing an end to the domestic legal battle over her dismissal from office.
The government has terminated the contract for the Odaw River drainage project after the contractor failed to deliver the works as expected, with authorities now racing to complete critical sections of the flood control infrastructure to reduce the risk of recurring flooding in Accra.
The Ministry of Finance has transferred GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund to the National Disaster Management Committee to finance emergency relief operations and flood mitigation measures following the devastating floods that recently affected parts of Ghana.
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI) has directed the management of Ghana Digital Centres Limited (GDCL) to immediately withdraw a controversial circular suspending the employment contracts of all staff, describing the decision as unacceptable.
Parliament has passed the Maritime and Anti-Piracy Bill, providing Ghana with a comprehensive legal framework to prosecute and punish piracy, armed robbery and other maritime crimes committed within the country's territorial waters.
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to combine faith with hard work, discipline and personal responsibility, stressing that prayer alone cannot transform the nation's economy or deliver the prosperity citizens desire.
The World Bank has attributed significant delays in the implementation of Ghana's Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project to fiscal controls introduced by the Ministry of Finance, warning that funding restrictions have slowed critical flood mitigation works despite the project being fully financed.
The Government of Ghana has endorsed the proposed GH¢8.6 billion Prosperity through Enterprise, Agriculture and Regional Livelihoods (PEARL) Framework, describing it as a transformative, region-led development blueprint that aligns with President John Dramani Mahama's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.
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President John Dramani Mahama has authorised the immediate release of GH¢300 million from Ghana's Contingency Fund to finance emergency relief and long-term flood mitigation measures following the devastating floods that swept through parts of Accra and other communities in southern Ghana.
President John Dramani Mahama has announced an ambitious long-term plan to develop a new city outside Accra and relocate major government institutions as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce congestion in the capital and address the recurring flooding that continues to threaten lives, property and economic activity.
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