Ghana Politics

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced the availability of new scholarships for Ghanaians through its diplomatic partnerships with various countries. In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the Ministry revealed that the scholarships cover short-term capacity-building programmes as well as tertiary education opportunities across …

A petition has been formally submitted to President John Dramani Mahama calling for the removal of Supreme Court Judge, Justice Yonny Kulendi, over alleged judicial misconduct. The petition, filed by Daniel Marfo Ofori-Atta on September 30, 2025, accuses Justice Kulendi of improper interference in proceedings at the High Court in …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced the availability of scholarships for Ghanaians to pursue tertiary education and capacity building training programmes in various fields. According to a public announcement, these opportunities come through Ghana’s diplomatic engagements with partner countries. The scholarships are aimed at supporting qualified …

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has suspended all boxing activities in Ghana following the tragic death of Ghanaian boxer Ernest Akushey, popularly known as ‘Bahubali.’ The suspension, announced on September 25, 2025, comes as investigations begin into the circumstances that led to the boxer’s untimely death. Bahubali passed away 11 …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has renewed calls for urgent reforms to the United Nations Security Council, stressing that veto power should not remain the exclusive preserve of five nations. Addressing the UN General Assembly on Thursday, September 25, 2025, Mahama described the current post-World War II structure as outdated …

The Government of Ghana is set to declare all forest reserves and water bodies as national security zones in a renewed effort to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, revealed the plan during an interview on GTV on Wednesday, September …

Ghana has signed a $256 million bilateral debt restructuring agreement with the United Kingdom, marking another milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to address its external debt. The deal, signed by Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson and witnessed by His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, John Humphrey, represents Ghana’s third …

Fifteen Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Eastern Region have officially endorsed Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s bid to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as its flagbearer ahead of the 2028 general elections. The endorsement was announced during a two-day campaign tour of the region. Speaking on behalf of the MPs …

Passenger train services on the Tema–Mpakadan corridor are set to resume on October 1, 2025, in a move expected to boost socio-economic activities in communities along the route. The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) confirmed that key challenges that had stalled operations, including infrastructure defects and land encroachment, have now …

King Charles III of the United Kingdom has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, following the death of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. In a statement issued from Buckingham Palace, the British monarch expressed sympathy to the Asantehene, the Oyoko family, and the people …