President John Dramani Mahama has said that illegal mining, also known as galamsey, is a big problem in Ghana. It involves traditional leaders, politicians, and other important people, which makes the fight against it hard and complicated. He said at the Jubilee House that operators often switch sides between political parties, which keeps the practice…
Amerado, a Ghanaian rapper and singer, got fans excited when he posted a thoughtful message about his music career that hinted at bigger things to come. He said that his songs, like Grace and Kwaku Ananse, are like chapters in his life that show how he has grown, struggled, and succeeded. He stressed that his…
Alexander Agyare, the MP for Kade and Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Budget Committee, has spoken out against how the government handles money, saying that it makes unrealistic revenue projections and doesn’t explain a supposed $240 million loss involving GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana. He said that the government has set even higher revenue goals…
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, has said that the government has started the process of hiring people to work in the public sector. This is part of an agreement with Organized Labour that was made on November 9, 2025, and is meant to increase the number of staff in state agencies. This…
Abiodun Ayoyinka has said that even though he has been famous for decades, he is having trouble making ends meet because Wale Adenuga Productions owns the rights to the “Papa Ajasco” character. He said that the character’s rights, such as its name and costume, stop him from using the character for endorsements or other roles…
Samuel Nartey George has told people not to register SIM cards for other people. He says that if a SIM card linked to fraud is registered under a person’s Ghana Card, the card could be flagged or blocked, which would stop more SIM registrations. He said on March 17 that the government’s changes to SIM…
Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin led the New Patriotic Party Minority Caucus in Parliament to meet with people from the International Monetary Fund to talk about recent changes in Ghana’s economy. Adrian Alter led the IMF group, which also included other officials. Mohammed Amin Adam and Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, two important members of the Minority, were at…
The heads of major U.S. airlines, such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and JetBlue, have asked Congress to end the ongoing government shutdown. Since February, employees of the Department of Homeland Security, including those who work for the Transportation Security Administration, have not been paid. They said that staffing shortages are already…
The Bank of Ghana says that Ghana’s foreign reserves have grown to about $14.5 billion, which is enough to cover imports for 5.8 months. This is up from just over $13 billion in January 2026. According to Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, this shows that the overall economy is getting better. For example, inflation fell…
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader and MP for Effutu, has told young people in Ghana to take charge of making and managing their own opportunities after they graduate. He also warned that some people misuse programs that are meant to empower them. He spoke at the Beyond the Degree Conference 2026 and said that leaders…
