Ghana pays $700m on Eurobond, total debt service hits $2.1bn since January 2025.

The government has made an early payment of approximately $700 million toward its Eurobond debt obligations, marking another significant milestone in its debt servicing programme. Sources indicate that the payment, made on Thursday, comprised $525.2 million in principal and $174.8 million in interest. The latest disbursement brings Ghana’s total payments to Eurobond holders to $2.1…

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Haruna Iddrisu orders GTEC to withdraw retirement letter, ‘Honour lecturers’ agreed conditions of service.’

Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to withdraw its controversial letter on the retirement and post-retirement engagement of university lecturers, stressing that the Commission must uphold the existing conditions of service for academic staff. The directive was issued during the commissioning of a new hostel facility at Wisconsin…

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I was denied access to my client, Godfred Dame alleges BNI blocked him from seeing ex-NAFCO boss after airport arrest.

Former Attorney-General and counsel for former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has questioned the circumstances surrounding his client’s arrest and detention, alleging he was denied access to him after his arrest at the Kotoka International Airport. Speaking on Channel One TV on Sunday, July 5, Dame…

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Parliament ratifies air service deals with six countries, Benin, Mauritius, Guyana, Luxembourg, Qatar, Saudi Arabia now connected.

Parliament has approved Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASAs) between Ghana and six countries—Benin, Mauritius, Guyana, Luxembourg, Qatar and Saudi Arabia—to strengthen international aviation cooperation and promote economic growth. The agreements received unanimous support from both the Majority and Minority sides of Parliament, with Members describing the move as a major boost for Ghana’s aviation sector….

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GH¢350m released from contingency fund for flood relief, Mahama orders emergency response as Parliament approves withdrawal.

The Ministry of Finance has released GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund to the National Disaster Management Committee to support emergency relief operations and flood mitigation measures in response to the recent devastating floods that impacted several parts of the country. The funding follows a directive from President John Dramani Mahama to Finance Minister Dr…

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Minority demands immediate dissolution of presidential flood task force, ‘one year, no results, 12 dead.

The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate dissolution of the seven-member presidential task force established to address the persistent flooding in Accra, arguing that Monday’s devastating floods demonstrate the committee’s failure to implement meaningful interventions despite being in operation for more than a year. The opposition caucus has also called for a full…

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Parliament passes Maritime Offences Bill, piracy, armed robbery at sea now face tougher laws under UNCLOS and SUA alignment.

Parliament has passed the Maritime and Related Offences Bill, 2026, introducing a comprehensive legal framework aimed at combating piracy, armed robbery at sea, and other offences within Ghana’s maritime domain. The legislation is expected to bolster Ghana’s capacity to prevent, investigate, and prosecute maritime crimes while ensuring the country’s domestic legal framework is aligned with…

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Don’t underestimate Croatia, Godfred Akoto Boafo warns Black Stars face a slow, disciplined side that can frustrate and punish.

Sports journalist Godfred Akoto Boafo has cautioned Ghanaian football fans against underestimating Croatia ahead of the Black Stars’ upcoming World Cup encounter, describing the European side as a disciplined and tactically organised team capable of posing a significant challenge. Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Wednesday, June 24, Akoto said Croatia’s…

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Cabinet orders State Assets Protection Bill to safeguard public property, Mahama vows stronger legal shield against misuse.

Cabinet has directed the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, to draft a State Assets Protection Bill aimed at safeguarding public assets and enhancing accountability in their management. President John Dramani Mahama disclosed this while addressing participants at the Ghana Civil Society Forum 2026, highlighting the government’s commitment to strengthening governance and…

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