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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama have led global congratulations to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after his dramatic run-off victory, hailing it as a massive triumph for the Global South.

A stark cybersecurity warning predicts a profound privacy crisis as advancing artificial intelligence makes private digital data—including deleted phone photos, browser histories, and private messages—completely searchable by 2028.

Former national carrier Ghana Airways could resume operations by 2027. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa revealed that President John Dramani Mahama has set up a technical committee and held strategic talks with Boeing to relaunch the airline.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has officially won the 2026 men's Ballon d’Or, defeating Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal following a prolific 73-goal campaign for club and country. The legendary forward took home the trophy despite a pre-ceremony website leak that briefly overshadowed the star-studded event.

Police have arrested two suspects, including 31-year-old Sumaila Adu Atta, following the disappearance and tragic death of a toddler in Sefwi Awaso. CCTV footage reportedly linked the main suspect to the victim before her body was found.

Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has petitioned the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to subject the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) financial operations to independent oversight following nationwide outcry.

Former Google X Chief Business Officer Mo Gawdat warns that a 12-to-15-year artificial intelligence dystopia is set to begin in 2027, bringing severe threats to white-collar jobs, shared reality, and personal freedoms. The tech veteran Mo Gawdat argues that governments must urgently criminalize harmful AI applications before corporate surveillance becomes absolute.

Intense executive elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at the Dome-Kwabenya Atomic Park were marred by heavy downpours and unexpected voters register discrepancies, leaving several candidates in procedural distress despite maintaining optimism.

Midfield maestro Jessica Appiah Asamoah won Player of the Match after driving Ghana's Black Maidens to a thrilling 3-3 draw against Brazil in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The Black Maidens came from behind twice in their second Group C fixture to secure a dramatic 3-3 tie with Brazil, keeping their tournament hopes alive.

The Office of the Attorney-General has directed the Police CID to formally charge Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), with stealing under Section 124 of the Criminal Offences Act.

A tragic report from Accra’s Kasapa FM alleges that a woman lost her life after an electric adult device exploded during use. The unusual accident has cast a harsh spotlight on the massive, unregulated underground market for imported intimacy gadgets in Ghana.

Political activist Stephen Atubiga has sparked fresh debate within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after claiming that severe disappointment and neglect from the party contributed to the death of actor and politician Seth Kwame Dzokoto.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is rolling out a massive nationwide meter audit to fight electricity theft. To protect customers from fraud, the utility has launched a digital *226# USSD verification tool to confirm the identity of field staff before granting entry.

University of Ghana Law Lecturer Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua argues that the President should have zero role in appointing judges to protect judicial independence and restore public trust.

Popular Ghanaian actor and TV personality Kwame Dzokoto has reportedly died after collapsing during a live panel discussion on Owass Radio in Tarkwa.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Zakaria Abdulai, the interdicted headmaster of Obuasi SHTS, transferring the high-profile sexual misconduct case to the Police Headquarters in Accra for full investigation.

The Oyo State Police Command has safely rescued a newborn girl and arrested a 40-year-old medical doctor and a 23-year-old mother for allegedly selling the baby for ₦2 million.

President John Dramani Mahama paid a high-profile courtesy call on former President John Agyekum Kufuor at his Peduase residence on Monday, October 19, 2026, to discuss national security and international affairs.

YouTube sensation iShowSpeed has partnered with Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground to produce 'The Eyes of Ghana,' a documentary honoring film pioneer Rev. Dr. Chris Tsui Hesse. Directed by Oscar winner Ben Proudfoot, the movie explores the preservation of 1,000 rare celluloid reels capturing Ghana's independence era.

The Ministry of Energy has retrieved 2,000 uncleared ECG containers from the ports, though 283 units remain completely unidentified. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee, Deputy Minister Richard Gyan-Mensah revealed that a multi-agency task force is conducting terminal audits to locate the remaining electrical equipment before the end of October 2026.

NPP Presidential Candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has proposed a massive policy framework to support the Ghana Artisans Association through solar power integration and affordable business credit. Speaking during a stakeholder consultative meeting in Accra, Dr. Bawumia outlined how a simplified flat tax system and professional certification will drive youth employment and lower overhead costs.

Attorney General Dr. Dominic A. Ayine has proposed a nationwide duty-lawyer scheme at police stations to give practical effect to Article 14(2) of the 1992 Constitution. In a speech read on his behalf at the 2026 Legal Aid Week launch, the Minister stated that early access to counsel during investigations is critical to stopping unlawful or prolonged detention. The digital transition will feature toll-free hotlines and WhatsApp intake channels to streamline initial legal advice.

Four suspects are in custody after the "Red Maria" Special Operations Team intercepted 142 compressed parcels of suspected Indian hemp on the Bimbilla-Tamale highway. Led by Chief Inspector Abu Isahaku, the 13-member police squad successfully rejected a GH¢50,000 bribe offered by the drug trafficking syndicate.

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans to finance three additional textile factories in 2027 as part of a $2 billion annual pledge for job-rich sectors. Speaking during an industrial tour of the Bright International Industrial Zone and Tema Free Zones, the President outlined how the $10 billion New Economy Programme will expand manufacturing, provide targeted tax incentives, and absorb school leavers into the local workforce.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight individuals at Okaishie for distributing high-dose Tramadol and unregulated pharmaceutical products. The intelligence-led raid by the Police has successfully disrupted a major wholesale ring dealing in contraband medicines.

Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, son of Ghana's first president and international journalist has died in Cairo as the historic Nkrumah family enters a period of mourning following the passing of Gamal Nkrumah, brother to Samia and Sekou Nkrumah.

The Accra High Court has struck out a GH¢15 million libel lawsuit filed by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin against GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, citing an incurably defective writ. The High Court judge ruled that Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s legal team failed to satisfy mandatory C.I. 47 Order 57 requirements, making the multi-million cedi writ legally incompetent.

GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has told Parliament's Public Accounts Committee that the Ghana Gold Board does not speculatively trade forex, explaining its currency liquidation is strictly bound by Act 1140. Appearing before the PAC, GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi dismissed claims of severe financial deficits, presenting audited data showing a massive GH¢5.4 billion total surplus for its inaugural year.

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has justified the state's swift evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, declaring citizen protection abroad as an absolute national priority. A GH¢16 million funding injection from Engineers & Planners and emergency shelters provided by the Church of Pentecost proved vital in successfully evacuating 1,964 citizens from conflict zones.

The Ministry of Education has ordered the immediate suspension of Obuasi Senior High Technical School Headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, after a damning investigative report exposed alleged sexual misconduct involving a female student.

An international crackdown operation in Accra's Sasaabi neighbourhood has rescued 117 human trafficking victims and led to the arrest of 19 local suspects linked to a global online scam network. The national task force in Ghana successfully traced over $10 million in illicit gains after raiding an online scam center using "digital arrest" extortion and crypto fraud.

A final-year pupil of Mpraeso Amanfrom Basic School in the Eastern Region has succumbed to severe burn injuries after a tragic self-harm incident at a local school park as the grandmother of deceased 14-year-old Keziah Mirekua claims pregnancy distress caused her death, while her mother and sister vehemently deny it.

President Mahama swears in Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr. Joseph Kwaku Asamoah as new Electoral Commission Deputy Chairs as NPP heavily criticizes the move over previous NDC campaign ties.

Former Methodist Bishop Stephen Bosomtwe Ayensu argues that finishing Ghana's National Cathedral must take priority over the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project to secure spiritual foundations. In a radio interview, Rt. Rev. Bosomtwe Ayensu claimed building the National Cathedral first could have significantly reduced the country's high rate of road accidents.

The Battle of Britain heads to Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Dec 11, streaming globally on Netflix sparking secondary market resale prices of up to £73k.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the FPF after walking out on Portugal’s squad over an intense dispute with coach Jorge Jesus. He has apologized to teammates for his sudden international walkout but firmly denies he is retiring as he chases his 1,000th career goal.

Parliamentary Minority demands an independent forensic audit over an alleged GH¢16.4m financial discrepancy in Ghana's South Africa evacuation budget as Minority reveals Only 824 out of 1,964 South African returnees matched cash payment lists, leaving a GH¢6.27 million gap in reintegration grants.

Ghana's financial delegation arrives in Bangkok for the IMF meetings, pitching a post-bailout economic strategy to skeptical global capital markets. The Mahama administration showcases its structural reform commitments to the IMF in Bangkok, seeking to lower long-term international borrowing costs.

Government signs a framework agreement for staged payment of teachers' promotion arrears starting mid-October 2026, ending the nationwide strike. The FWSC and Council of State reached a conditional truce with teacher unions, clearing the way for 64,000 teachers' promotion arrears to be paid.

UN expert Koldo Casla urges Ghana to reform its housing sector, resourcing the Rent Control Department to stop arbitrary price hikes and protect urban renters, while recomending the use of sustainable, local materials to build truly affordable public housing and protect Ghana's working-class families.

People's National Party (PNP) leader Hon. Janet Asana Nabla has received pan-African recognition for her commitment to governance and gender equity. The accolade caps off a highly active period for the vocal politician as she drives systemic accountability and prepares the PNP for upcoming political cycles.

Celebrated Ghanaian media personality Umaru Sanda Amadu has officially been called to the Ghana Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court. The Eyewitness News and FaceToFace host joined over 1,500 new legal professionals at the General Legal Council's 63rd Call to the Bar ceremony, marking a monumental milestone in his professional career.

Ghana international and Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has tied the knot with his long-term partner, British entrepreneur Jordeen Buckley, in a beautiful Malibu civil ceremony. The newlywed couple took to social media to share stunning pictures of their celebration, marking a major personal milestone for the clinical Premier League striker.

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance to allocate GH¢1 billion in the upcoming 2027 Budget to anchor a new GH¢3 billion revolving National Housing Fund. Announced at the maiden National Conference on Housing Finance in Accra, this milestone initiative aims to tackle Ghana’s 1.8 million housing deficit by expanding credit access, funding affordable projects, and introducing the Easy Rent programme to provide manageable monthly rent advances for Ghanaian workers.

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has introduced a direct Ghana cedi-to-Chinese yuan payment channel to ease foreign exchange pressures. Announced by Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama during the 132nd MPC press briefing, the de-dollarisation framework is currently being piloted by Stanbic Bank Ghana using China’s CIPS infrastructure. The system allows domestic businesses to clear trade bills without requiring intermediate US dollars

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Ghana Police Service have arrested seven women in Accra for allegedly defacing the local cedi currency. A joint task force operation clamped down on suspects turning national banknotes into decorative “money bouquets” and “money cakes” for profit. The suspects face heavy fines or lengthy prison terms under the Bank of Ghana Act.

President Bola Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning following a fatal Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft crash in Ondo State. The surveillance plane, carrying 25 people—including 20 passengers and 5 crew members—crashed into a swamp in Igbokoda with no survivors reported. National flags have been ordered to half-mast as a comprehensive board of inquiry begins.

Preachers and hawkers in moving public vehicles in Ghana face up to eight months in prison under the new Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519). The new legislation aims to curb transit disruptions by increasing previous jail terms and introducing fines between GH¢120 and GH¢600.

The Black Starlets have touched down in Burkina Faso via a 20-hour road trip, sparking local debate over player welfare and Sahel security. Despite the arduous journey, Ghana’s U17 squad enters the WAFU Zone B tournament high on confidence following an impressive international friendly tour against Morocco in Rabat. Management confirmed the team arrived safely with no transit incidents recorded.

Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has backed veteran actor Pete Edochie's multi-platform legacy project during a courtesy call in Accra. GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, Esq. committed institutional support to Edochie's new book, documentary, and pan-African youth mentorship campaign. The partnership unites film industry leadership with progressive state resource management.

Lionel Messi international retirement: The 39-year-old football legend officially ended his 21-year Argentina career during "The Last Tango" match against Benin. Playing his final international game at a packed Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Messi scored his 126th international goal to seal a 3-0 victory. The historic evening featured emotional tributes from Neymar Jr. and Ronaldinho as the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner stepped away to focus on Inter Miami CF.

Ghana to join BRICS: President John Mahama's cabinet approves official application to the economic bloc. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed the historic decision during bilateral talks with India’s Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Accra. The bold geopolitical move aligns with Ghana's 'New Economy' blueprint to diversify trade networks, boost South-South cooperation, and unlock alternative financial structures.

Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah faces serious corporate fraud charges as EOCO intensifies its investigation into his former law firm, Sarkodie Baffour Awuah & Partners. The high-profile probe involves heavy allegations of money laundering, criminal conspiracy, tax offenses, and causing financial loss to SIC Life Savings and Loans. The MP turned himself in after a High Court warrant was issued following months of evasion.

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has strongly criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, speaking amid the unfolding EOCO controversy involving Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, warning that the misuse of power and legal authority by certain state officials could lead to the NDC losing power in the 2028 general election.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has completely restructured its national leadership following internal elections in Kumasi. Former General Secretary John Boadu was elected National Chairman, while Justin Frimpong Kodua retained his seat as General Secretary. The new executive team, including Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B), Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, and Mavis Hawa Koomson, has been officially sworn into office.

Hawa Koomson secured a decisive victory with 783 votes to become the NPP National Women's Organiser, defeating opponent Hajia Safia Mohammed.

GNAT leadership has blamed the government for the ongoing nationwide teachers' strike, stating the strike is due to broken state promises rather than union malice. Despite appeals from the Education and Finance Ministers to call off the strike that began on September 25, 2026, teacher unions stand firm until their accounts reflect correct payments.

"No talent should be left out." Dr Bawumia calls for absolute inclusivity within the NPP following the successful Kumasi national executive elections.

With a $19M investment, Burkina Faso opens Raffinor-BF to refine its 94+ tonne annual gold output locally. Read how the country plans to become a West African processing hub.

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has condemned the demolition of structures at Accra's La Pleasure Beach, calling the exercise "unwarranted, unfortunate, and painful."

Morocco-Ghana international friendly on October 4, 2026, has been abruptly called off by the Moroccans, plunging the Ghana Football Association into chaos.

A high-level U.S. Treasury delegation has met with the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in Accra to explore the country's sweeping new gold-sector reforms under the landmark Ghana Gold Board Act of 2025.

In a country where government jobs are as rare as unicorns and inflation threatens the Naira, Nigeria’s tech-savvy youth are ditching suits and CVs for wigs and smartphones. "Skit making" has evolved from a bedroom hobby into a full-blown digital empire, allowing creators to export laughter, earn in Dollars, and bypass traditional gatekeepers altogether.

Ghana and China have forged a major three-point strategy to crush illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and drive responsible investment, sealing the deal at the 2026 China Mining Conference in Tianjin. Led by Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the breakthrough pact introduces a aggressive "dual-jurisdiction enforcement" mechanism where Chinese nationals caught in illicit mining will face prosecution in both Ghana and China.

Hardline Iranian lawmakers are reportedly drafting a explosive "triple‑urgency" bill to demand Tehran's withdrawal from the Nuclear Non‑Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and greenlight a swift nuclear weapons test.

Ghana’s public health security is under threat as a critical examination of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) exposes glaring vulnerabilities in its market surveillance and product recall procedures.

A high-stakes constitutional row has erupted in Ghana’s Parliament after Speaker Alban Bagbin flatly rejected a Minority motion demanding a full parliamentary police inquiry into recent massive international narcotics seizures

Russian President Vladimir Putin is throwing his weight behind Africa's decades-long campaign for a permanent voice on the UN Security Council. Speaking at the 18th BRICS summit, Putin argued that the powerful body must expand to include Africa, Asia, and Latin America to reflect the modern global balance of power rather than the world of 1945.

Ghanaians face heavy blow at the pumps as fuel prices are set to skyrocket, driven by a sharp surge in global crude oil and refined petroleum costs. According to projections from the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), petrol will average GH¢16.26 per litre while diesel faces a steep 10.23% jump to an average of GH¢19.07 per litre.

Ghana Secures Landmark Victory Over Tullow Oil in $393M ICC Tax Arbitration

Jay-Z vindicated from sexual assault allegations.