Revocation of Adamus Resources mining lease.

Speaking at the Resetting Ghana Citizens’ Engagement in Bolgatanga on August 14, President Mahama said the fund is intended to help restore Bawku’s economic activity and improve the movement of people, traders and farmers.

The Ministry said it is undertaking the formalities of informing the family of the deceased and has arranged for the deposit of the remains at the Police Hospital for autopsy.

Many of the patrons of the vigil held lighted candles, with a supporting cup holder to prevent their hands from the melting wax.

The threat is in reaction to a lawsuit by the Institute of Community Sustainability (ICS) at the Supreme Court of Ghana on July 28, 2026.

The call was made at a strategic policy dialogue on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, organised to assess the government’s fiscal direction and advocate for a fairer and more efficient tax administration.

According to the latest AGI Business Barometer, the index remained above the 100-point baseline, indicating that businesses continue to maintain a positive outlook on economic conditions and prospects for growth in the second half of the year.

He said although antenatal care (ANC) registration declined during the period, there was an improvement in the continuity of maternal care, with increased attendance for the fourth ANC visit.

The agreement will support efforts to facilitate legitimate trade, strengthen compliance and contribute to economic growth. The MoU marks the next phase of a long-standing partnership between HMRC and GRA.

The submissions, received ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled for September 2026, reflect strong interest in the GJA’s efforts to recognise journalism that informs, educates and contributes to development across the Western and Western North Regions.

The number of cases pending before the Supreme Court against the Attorney-General over Ghana’s presidential term limit has risen to five.

A notice of closure has therefore been mounted at the facility's main entrance, reception and on the notice board.

The registration is a key preparatory step towards the redevelopment of the market into a modern multipurpose commercial hub under the government’s 24-Hour Economy programme

President John Dramani Mahama has constituted a high-level committee of experts to develop a strategy and implementation framework to guide Ghana’s priorities when he assumes the African Union (AU) chairmanship in January 2027.

Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah says 258 galamsey suspects were arrested in forest reserves by July 2026, but prosecution remains the biggest challenge.

Referencing the Holy Quran, he said humanity was created from common parents, Adam and Eve, and that God subsequently made people into different communities and groups.

Ghanaian tech entrepreneur Nana Osei Afrifa launches VaMijo under Afrifanom to challenge global ride-hailing giants like Uber and Bolt across Africa. (

The Ashanti Regional executive elections is this weekend, with keen contests expected in several regions as the party intensifies its reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general election.

Vice-President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has commissioned five newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners-designate to represent Ghana in key countries.

The formal handing-over and signing-in ceremony took place at the Ministry of Defence on Friday, August 14, 2026, bringing to an end Dr Ato Forson’s period as caretaker of the ministry.