News & Politics
News & Politics brings you the latest breaking news, political developments, government decisions and major stories from Ghana and across Africa. We cover Parliament, the Presidency, political parties, public policy, elections, governance, national issues and the people shaping Ghana’s future.
Gold Conflicts in Ghana: How Violence Impacts the Mining Industry and Business Climate
The country has been thrown into a state of shock following the death of at least 8 illegal miners who…
Mahama Administration Strengthens Payroll Management with New Directive to Institutions
The Office of the President has issued a directive to all heads of government institutions, requesting comprehensive details of staff…
Bagbin Warns MPs: Engaging in Galamsey Will Cost You Your Seat
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has vowed to initiate steps to remove Members of Parliament (MP) found…
President John Mahama’s GRA Appointee Tackles Dual Mandate Amid Tax Reform Agenda
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Anthony Kwasi Sarpong as the Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) effective…
Goosie Tannoh’s Role at Presidency as 24-Hr Economy Demands Vibrant & Energetic Leaders after Swearing In
Economist Dr. Daniel Amateye Anim emphasizes the need for energetic leadership for Ghana’s 24-hour economy, questioning Goosie Tannoh’s suitability. Economist,…
Nana Akufo-Addo and I Go way back and have always shared a mutual respect – John Mahama
During his swearing-in speech on 7 January 2025, President John Dramani Mahama highlighted the mutual respect he has always shared…
Minister-Designate Outlines 24-Hr Economy as Solution to 1D1F Raw Material Shortages
The government’s proposed 24-hour economy could be the catalyst needed to revive the faltering One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative,…
Mahama should reconsider 60-minister pledge if Ghana needs more – Appiah-Kubi
Appiah-Kubi has urged President Mahama to reconsider his 60-minister pledge if it hinders Ghana’s progress. The immediate past Member of…
Speaker Bagbin urges new MPs to prioritise constituents’ needs
Speaker Alban Bagbin has urged first-time MPs to honour constituents’ sacrifices and prioritise their needs, to secure Ghana’s future. The…
Ablekuma North Election Results Collation Halted Due to Fresh Dispute
The Electoral Commission (EC) has indefinitely suspended the collation of results for the Ablekuma North constituency in the Greater Accra…
