Ghana’s cabinet has approved amendments to its mining law for submission to parliament, a move the government says will increase oversight of the gold sector and curb illegal mining. But critics warn that without a credible enforcement mechanism, the reforms may amount to little more than a public relations exercise. Mines Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah…
At least 13 people have died in Ghana’s capital, Accra, after torrential rains triggered severe flooding that submerged homes, destroyed buildings and cut off major roads, with authorities warning that another storm approaching from the east could bring further devastation. The downpour, which began on Sunday night, dumped approximately 140 millimetres of rain on Accra,…
Ghana’s gold production surged 23.41 percent in 2025, reaching 5.94 million ounces from 4.82 million ounces in 2024, in a historic shift driven largely by a boom in small-scale mining that has overtaken industrial producers for the first time in over a century. The figures come from the Ghana Chamber of Mines’ 2025 annual report,…
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges, has been denied a visa to enter Canada to play for Ghana in the World Cup, FIFA said on Friday. “FIFA can confirm that player Thomas Partey will be unable to travel from Ghana’s Team Base Camp in Boston, USA,…
The Ghanaian cedi has recorded its strongest first quarter performance in over five years, offering a measure of relief for Ghana as it continues to navigate economic challenges. The currency’s improved performance reflects a period of relative stability after years of volatility and depreciation. Analysts attribute the gains to a combination of policy interventions, improved…
Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel O. Ablakwa, has condemned Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, describing Israeli military actions as genocide. The Minister disclosed this during an interview on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Wednesday, September 17, noting that the Ghanaian government has taken a clear and principled stance on the crisis. Ablakwa, who…
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sam Ablakwa has officially debunked viral claims that an “Igbo Kingdom” is being established in Ghana, clarifying that the individual at the centre of the controversy, Mr Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, has long since abandoned any such intentions and has issued an unreserved apology to the people and leadership of Ghana….
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mubarak, has announced that inmates across Ghana’s prisons will play a significant role in supporting national education and gender equity initiatives by producing essential school supplies. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, the Minister revealed that the Ghana Prisons Service will be responsible for producing up…
ACCRA (CONVERSEER) – Minority Members in Ghana’s Parliament have staged a dramatic walkout in protest of the continued detention of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. The protest comes after Chairman Wontumi was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Tuesday, May 27….
Photo Credit: Joselyn Dumas/Instagram Joselyn Dumas has always embraced kente, Ghana’s iconic traditional fabric, and today, she’s wearing it with even more pride. As Ghana celebrates 68 years of independence, the actress took to Instagram to share beautiful photos of herself in lively, bright kente, alongside a homage to her homeland. Ghana, the first Sub-Saharan…
