African governments have been urged to move beyond dialogue and translate commitments into concrete action to address the continent's growing security challenges following the conclusion of the 13th Africa Security Symposium (ASEC 2026) in Accra.
African governments have been urged to move beyond dialogue and translate commitments into concrete action to address the continent's growing security challenges following the conclusion of the 13th Africa Security Symposium (ASEC 2026) in Accra.
The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, has raised concerns over the growing threat posed by the irresponsible possession and use of illegal firearms, warning that illicit weapons continue to fuel armed robbery, violent crime and other serious criminal activities across the country.
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced that the government has distributed 1,500 bags of fertiliser to every agricultural constituency across Ghana as part of efforts to boost food production and ensure farmers have timely access to essential farming inputs ahead of the major planting season.
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has directed Maripoma Enterprise Limited, the contractor constructing the 1.5-kilometre Dambai Bridge, to ensure the project is completed within the agreed contractual timeline, stressing that the government will not tolerate avoidable delays.
My team and I were once again on the ground, joining our hardworking comrades as they participated in the ongoing branch elections. It was a day filled with enthusiasm, unity, and a strong demonstration of commitment to the growth and progress of our great constituency.
Outgoing Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Benin and Togo, Simone Giger, has urged Ghana to use its ongoing constitutional review process to reduce the concentration of power in the presidency, arguing that stronger checks and balances are essential to consolidating the country's democratic gains.
Private agribusinesses have begun requesting the services of newly trained Feed Ghana Brigadiers even before their official deployment, highlighting growing confidence in the government's flagship agricultural initiative aimed at transforming food production and creating employment opportunities for young professionals.
Ghana and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence and security cooperation, with the EU announcing plans to provide additional support through the European Peace Facility (EPF) in 2027 to boost Ghana's defence capabilities.
The Chairperson of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Abena Osei-Asare, has revealed that the Auditor-General recovered nearly GH¢12 billion in disallowed expenditure during 2024 as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen financial accountability and safeguard public funds.
Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) following days of detention over allegations linked to his attempt to access a frozen bank account before travelling abroad.
The Minority in Parliament has declared its support for the government's decision to adopt a firmer diplomatic approach towards South Africa over the reported xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians, including calls for the African Union (AU) to consider sanctions if the violence persists.
Supreme Court Judge Justice Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi has called on Ghanaians to stop offering bribes to judges, stressing that the fight against corruption in the judiciary cannot succeed without the active cooperation of the public.
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on newly inaugurated governing board members of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park to uphold the highest standards of accountability, transparency and prudent management of public resources as they assume office.
