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News Ghana: 3 decades of connecting people, creating opportunities and advancing Ghana’s development

Published on: Wednesday 22 July 2026
3 decades of connecting people, creating opportunities and advancing Ghana’s development
News source: https://www.myjoyonline.com/3-decades-of-connecting-people-creating-opportunities-and-advancing-ghanas-development/

MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana's digital and socio-economic development through investments in connectivity, innovation and partnerships that improve lives and empower communities.

News Ghana: Ghana holds interest rate at 14% as Middle East tensions fuel inflation concerns

Published on: Wednesday 22 July 2026
Ghana holds interest rate at 14% as Middle East tensions fuel inflation concerns
News source: https://nairametrics.com/2026/07/23/ghana-holds-interest-rate-at-14-as-middle-east-tensions-fuel-inflation-concerns/

The Bank of Ghana has maintained its benchmark interest rate at 14%, opting to keep monetary policy unchanged as policymakers assess mounting inflation risks stemming from renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

News Ghana: eGhanaVisa Expands Its Digital Visa Assistance Platform to Simplify Travel Authorization for International Visitors to Ghana

Published on: Friday 17 July 2026
eGhanaVisa Expands Its Digital Visa Assistance Platform to Simplify Travel Authorization for International Visitors to Ghana
News source: https://www.usatoday.com/press-release/story/37548/eghanavisa-expands-its-digital-visa-assistance-platform-to-simplify-travel-authorization-for-international-visitors-to-ghana/

GhanaVisa.com, a private online visa and travel authorization assistance platform, today announced a significant ...

News Ghana: Ghana TikToker jailed after sharing false news about the president

Published on: Thursday 16 July 2026
Ghana TikToker jailed after sharing false news about the president
News source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c171g7w058zo

A Ghanaian TikToker has been sentenced to a year in prison after pleading guilty to charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news over posts she had made about President John Mahama. Last ...

News Ghana: Stakeholders demand stronger standards as Ghana seeks return to European honey market

Published on: Tuesday 14 July 2026
Stakeholders demand stronger standards as Ghana seeks return to European honey market
News source: https://www.myjoyonline.com/stakeholders-demand-stronger-standards-as-ghana-seeks-return-to-european-honey-market/

Stakeholders in Ghana’s honey industry are pushing for stronger quality controls, certification and traceability systems as the country works to regain access to the European Union (EU) market and expand its presence in the global honey trade. The call was made at the Ghana Forum for Beekeeping and Biodiversity Initiatives (GhaFBBI-2026), where government representatives, researchers, development partners and industry players discussed ways to strengthen the country’s apiculture sector and improve the value chain.

News Ghana: Upper East NDC demands immediate repairs to defective GH¢50.8m Sumbrungu Namong road

Published on: Sunday 05 July 2026
Upper East NDC demands immediate repairs to defective GH¢50.8m Sumbrungu Namong road
News source: https://www.modernghana.com/news/1508044/upper-east-ndc-demands-immediate-repairs-to-defect.html

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper East Region has called on the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) to direct contractors working on the Sumbrungu Namong Road to immediately rectify what it describes as widespread defects that have developed on sections of the road less than two years after its completion. In a statement, the party expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of the approximately 11 kilometre stretch, arguing that its rapid deterioration raises seriou

News Ghana: Upper East NDC Youth calls for probe into alleged formation of NPP-linked 'The Lions' group

Published on: Wednesday 08 July 2026
Upper East NDC Youth calls for probe into alleged formation of NPP-linked 'The Lions' group
News source: https://www.modernghana.com/news/1509016/upper-east-ndc-youth-calls-for-probe-into-alleged.html

The Upper East Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to investigate reports of the formation of a group known as The Lions, which is alleged to be affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the region. In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, the youth wing said the reported formation of the group raises concerns under the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019 (Act 999), whi

News Ghana: Ghana beat Panama with stoppage-time winner at World Cup 2026: Live updates and reaction

Published on: Wednesday 17 June 2026
Ghana beat Panama with stoppage-time winner at World Cup 2026: Live updates and reaction
News source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/ghana-vs-panama-live-updates-world-cup-2026-score-result/fy7euLS0wLfD/

Ghana and Panama are in action in the second Group L game at the 2026 World Cup. The first half was far from a classic as the Africans struggled to get to grips with their South American opponents. 46 ...

News Ghana: Ghana elections: religion and ethnicity are key to voters – and political leaders know it

Published on: Thursday 05 December 2024
Ghana elections: religion and ethnicity are key to voters – and political leaders know it
News source: https://theconversation.com/ghana-elections-religion-and-ethnicity-are-key-to-voters-and-political-leaders-know-it-245202

Since Ghana returned to democracy in 1992, the country has held nine consecutive elections In all these elections ethnicity and religion have played a role, even though the country’s constitution bars ...

News Ghana: Ghana/Jamaica Homecoming Festival set for December 4-5 in Ghana

Published on: Saturday 11 April 2026
Ghana/Jamaica Homecoming Festival set for December 4-5 in Ghana
News source: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/04/11/ghana-jamaica-homecoming-festival-set-december-4-5-ghana/

With its main objective being to deepen diaspora and cultural ties, the inaugural Ghana/Jamaica Homecoming Festival is set to take place from December 4-5 in Accra, Ghana. The festival was recently launched in Ghana and according to co-event organiser Gramps Morgan, it is more than just about music. “This festival is a trade show and we are inviting people from Jamaica and Ghana to come together and talk trade. We will...

News Ghana: Ghana must lead AfCFTA implementation by example – Trade Minister Ofosu-Adjare

Published on: Saturday 04 April 2026
Ghana must lead AfCFTA implementation by example – Trade Minister Ofosu-Adjare
News source: https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-must-lead-afcfta-implementation-by-example-trade-minister-ofosu-adjare/

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has highlighted the pivotal role of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat in advancing Ghana’s industrialisation and trade agenda, stressing the need for the country to set the pace in intra-African commerce.

News Ghana: How to Watch Germany vs Ghana: Live Stream Men’s International Soccer Friendlies, TV Channel

Published on: Monday 30 March 2026
How to Watch Germany vs Ghana: Live Stream Men’s International Soccer Friendlies, TV Channel
News source: https://www.newsweek.com/how-to-watch-germany-vs-ghana-live-stream-mens-international-soccer-friendlies-tv-channel-11755280

Ghana will aim to plant a flag in the sand by beating Germany for the first time in its history when the teams collide in a friendly on Monday.

News Ghana: Ghana’s economy ‘not yet resilient despite signs of stability’ – Prof. Dzanku

Published on: Friday 20 March 2026
Ghana’s economy ‘not yet resilient despite signs of stability’ – Prof. Dzanku
News source: https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghanas-economy-not-yet-resilient-despite-signs-of-stability-prof-dzanku/

A development economist, Fred Dzanku, has cautioned that Ghana’s economy, while showing signs of stabilisation, cannot yet be described as resilient, urging policymakers and the public to avoid complacency.

News Ghana: Ghana’s economic reset compelling government, enterprises, others to build stronger institutions – Deloitte Infrastructure Partner

Published on: Saturday 21 March 2026
Ghana’s economic reset compelling government, enterprises, others to build stronger institutions – Deloitte Infrastructure Partner
News source: https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghanas-economic-reset-compelling-government-enterprises-others-to-build-stronger-institutions-deloitte-infrastructure-partner/

Speaking on the topic “Ghana’s Economic Rest: What this Means for Investors and SMES”, the Deloitte Ghana Strategy and Transactions Partner said this discussion matters now because over the past two years, Ghana has witnessed increasing oil prices as a result of instability in the Persian Gulf, inflationary pressures, interest rate decline, currency stability and a wave of policy adjustments.

News Ghana: Ghana rescues 44 nationals from QNET fraudulent recruitment network in Nigeria

Published on: Saturday 21 March 2026
Ghana rescues 44 nationals from QNET fraudulent recruitment network in Nigeria
News source: https://nairametrics.com/2026/03/21/ghana-rescues-44-nationals-from-qnet-fraudulent-recruitment-network-in-nigeria/

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ghana has announced the rescue of 44 Ghanaian nationals from a QNET-linked fraudulent recruitment network operating in ...

News Ghana: World Cup 2026: Ghana plans 4 friendly matches before the kick-off

Published on: Wednesday 04 February 2026
World Cup 2026: Ghana plans 4 friendly matches before the kick-off
News source: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/world-cup-2026-ghana-plans-122000001.html

World Cup 2026: Ghana plans four friendlies ahead of kickoffThe World Cup is fast approaching, and the qualified teams are ramping up their preparations. Ghana, for its part, will put its abilities to...

News Ghana: Ghana dispatch: Former Finance Minister detained by US immigration authorities pending extradition review

Published on: Tuesday 13 January 2026
Ghana dispatch: Former Finance Minister detained by US immigration authorities pending extradition review
News source: https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/01/ghana-dispatch-former-finance-minister-detained-by-us-immigration-authorities-pending-extradition-review/

Former Ghana Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on January 6, 2026 in Washington, DC, where he remains in custody at the Caroline ...

News Ghana: US has assured Ghana it’ll not block extradition of Ofori‑Atta and Sedinam Tamakloe – Ablakwa

Published on: Tuesday 13 January 2026
US has assured Ghana it’ll not block extradition of Ofori‑Atta and Sedinam Tamakloe – Ablakwa
News source: https://www.myjoyonline.com/us-has-assured-ghana-itll-not-block-extradition-of-ofori%e2%80%91atta-and-sedinam-tamakloe-ablakwa/

"Ghana and the United States applauded our improved security and law enforcement cooperation, leading to the extradition of 9 suspects from Ghana to the USA in 2025, and the ongoing commendable ...