The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Ghana for the disbursement of a fourth tranche of $360 million under the country’s $3 billion extended credit facility. This agreement comes after a two-week review of Ghana’s fiscal data by IMF mission staff, who praised the country’s overall …

Ghana is set to launch the highly anticipated Ghana Gold Coin (GGC), providing residents with a new investment opportunity. Dr. Steve Opata, an advisor at the Bank of Ghana, announced during an interview on Metro TV’s Bottomline program on September 30, 2024, that individuals interested in purchasing the coin will …

Thirty-two protesters from the Democracy Hub have filed a lawsuit against the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Attorney General (AG) over alleged human rights violations. Represented by Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu, the protesters are seeking a court order to enforce their fundamental rights, including freedom of movement, protest, …

The Coalition of Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey is set to submit a petition to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources today, October 4, 2024, as part of its ongoing protest against illegal mining, or “galamsey.” This action is part of a three-day demonstration that began on October 3 under …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged organised labour to reconsider its planned nationwide strike set for October 10, 2024. This plea was made during a closed-door meeting on October 3, where the focus was on the critical issue of illegal mining, which is causing severe environmental damage. The President …

On October 2, 2024, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, the Member of Parliament for Techiman South, generously donated fifty (50) motorbikes and an undisclosed amount of cash to the Bono East Regional Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). This initiative aims to adequately equip the eleven (11) constituencies in the region …

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed a case of monkeypox in the Bia West District of the Western North Region. The affected individual, a 15-year-old male, sought medical attention at a district government hospital on September 25, 2024, presenting with symptoms that included a three-day history of fever, body …

In a horrific incident at Kasoa Adom Estate in the Awutu Senya East Municipality, two individuals were set ablaze in a room early Thursday morning. The victims, identified as 22-year-old Kwabena Osei and 19-year-old Princess Anarley Ahiatey, suffered burns so severe that they were beyond recognition. The tragedy unfolded around …

In a significant crackdown on drug-related activities, the Ashanti Regional Drug Law Enforcement Unit of the Ghana Police Service has arrested 17 suspected ‘wee’ users and dealers in Kumasi, the regional capital. Among those apprehended are four teenagers: Abdulai Moro, 16, Mohammed Sadique, 16, Kelvin Oppong, 18, and Joseph Obeng, …

Sports journalist Saddick Adams has voiced concerns over the continued detention of 53 Democracy Hub protesters, arrested during last week’s anti-galamsey demonstration. Speaking amid the ongoing three-day protest, which began on October 3, 2024, Adams questioned the rationale for denying them bail, especially since even serious crimes like murder can …