Ghana
Ghana adds two non-African countries to visa-free list
Ghana has expanded its visa-free travel policy to include four countries—Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, Colombia, and the Commonwealth of Dominica—in a move aimed at strengthening global partnerships and enhancing mobility. Of particular note is the inclusion of Colombia and the Commonwealth of Dominica, two non-African countries. Their addition signals Ghana’s growing intent to forge […]
Ghana president suspends chief justice
Ghanaian President John Mahama has suspended the country’s Supreme Court chief justice – a move that marks a first in the country’s history. Three undisclosed petitions have been filed against Gertrude Torkornoo calling for her removal while an investigation is launched. Chief justices in Ghana enjoy security of tenure – meaning they can only be […]
Tinubu hosts Ghana’s president-elect, Mahama in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has on Monday hosted Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, who visited him at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. This was disclosed by Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, on Tuesday, December 17. He wrote: “The President-Elect of Ghana, H.E John Dramani Mahama paid a courtesy visit to […]
Ghana supreme court restores ruling party’s majority in parliament ahead of election
Ghana’s supreme court has ruled that the declaration of four seats in the country’s parliament as vacant was unconstitutional. The apex court’s verdict restores the ruling New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) majority in the legislature ahead of the December 7 election. Alban Bagbin, the parliament speaker, had declared that two NPP lawmakers and one National Democratic […]
Outrage In Ghana As 80-Year-Old President Akufo-Addo Unveils Statue Of Himself
The unveiled statue of the 80-year-old Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo, has sparked an outrage among citizens of the country. The President had unveiled the statue of himself during a tour of the country’s Western Region. The statue, which stands in front of the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi, is meant to honour the president’s development […]
Ghana Supreme Court Defers Ruling on Anti-LGBTQ Bill
Ghana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred its ruling on a request to restrain parliament from transmitting a highly contested anti-LGBTQ bill to President Nana Akufo-Addo for his final approval. The ruling means debate around the bill, which has dominated Ghana’s political discourse since parliament passed it in February, will be sidelined from the campaign for […]
International Friendly: Nigeria Beat Ghana 2-1 In Morocco
2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) runners-up, Nigeria, claimed a 2-1 victory over Ghana in an international friendly match on Saturday, March 22, 2024 in Morocco. Goals in each half from Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers and Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman were enough to secure victory against the 10-man Black Stars, who had defender Jerome Opoku sent […]
Just In: Ghana passes anti-gay law
Ghana’s parliament has passed a new bill opposing the rights of LGBTQ+ persons. The “Promotion of proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values bill” was introduced by Sam George, MP for Ningo-Prampram, who has been vocal in the call for the crackdown on LGBTQ+ activities in the country. Gay sex was already punishable by […]
Ghana’s President Removes Finance Minister In Reshuffle
Ghana’s president removed his finance minister in a sweeping reshuffle on Wednesday ahead of December elections where an economic crisis looks set to take centre stage. Ken Ofori-Atta will be replaced by lawmaker Mohammed Amin Adam, according to a presidency statement. The long-serving finance minister, in office since 2017, has faced criticism for his handling […]
Ghana secures additional $600m IMF facility
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the 2023 Article IV consultation and the first review of Ghana’s 36-month extended credit facility arrangement, with the approval of the first review paving the way for immediate disbursement of SDR 451.4 million, about $600 million. The IMF stated that Ghana’s performance under the programme has been strong […]