Ghana Politics

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana has fully settled all outstanding gas invoices owed to ENI and Vitol, totaling approximately $500 million. This repayment ensures that Ghana is fully up to date with its gas consumption obligations to the Sankofa partners. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana has fully repaid the $500 million World Bank guarantee, including interest, as of December 31, 2025. The repayment restores the facility in full and reinforces Ghana’s reputation as a credible and reliable partner on the global stage. During the 2026 State of …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a significant increase in Ghana’s health sector financing, revealing that total health funding has risen to GH₵34.7 billion from GH₵23.3 billion recorded in 2023. Delivering his 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Friday, February 27, the President outlined his administration’s efforts …

President John Dramani Mahama has described the government’s decision to reduce the cocoa producer price as a difficult but necessary measure to protect Ghana’s economic stability. The government recently announced a downward review of the cocoa producer price to GH¢41,392 per tonne, equivalent to GH¢2,587 per bag, for the remainder …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced what he described as significant progress in employment and poverty reduction, revealing that more than one million Ghanaians secured jobs between the first and third quarters of 2025. Speaking during his address to the nation on Friday, February 27, the President cited data from …

President John Dramani Mahama has defended his administration’s economic management, stating that targeted policy interventions have stabilised Ghana’s currency and improved overall economic performance. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Friday, February 27, the President said currency stability was made a top priority upon assuming …

Fifty-five Ghanaians have died in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war after allegedly being lured into the conflict through criminal recruitment networks, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. In a Facebook post following his official visit to Kyiv, the Minister revealed that Ukrainian authorities, citing credible intelligence, have documented 1,780 …

The Ministry of Health has announced the immediate suspension of the Principal of the Nurses and Midwifery Training College in Nalerigu over alleged unauthorised admissions. According to a press release dated February 27, 2026, the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, directed the suspension during his working visit to the …

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has declared its intention to strictly enforce a High Court order prohibiting the planned “Stop Galamsey” demonstration scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026. The High Court in Accra granted the prohibition order on February 24, citing concerns over public order and safety. Authorities noted …

President John Dramani Mahama is set to deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament today, February 27, outlining his government’s performance over the past year and presenting policy priorities for the year ahead. The address, delivered in accordance with constitutional provisions, is expected to provide a …