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Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Madam. Abla Dzifa Gomashie has emphasised that Ghana’s culture is the country’s most valuable currency, highlighting the role of tourism in promoting both traditional and contemporary Ghanaian heritage.Speaking at a community dialogue in the United States on Ghana’s future, diaspora engagement, and opportunities surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Minister stressed that tourism in Ghana extends far beyond forts and castles.She noted that the government has made litigation-free land available for investors and opened channels through the US–Ghana Chamber of Commerce to encourage investment in culture, creativity, and experience-driven tourism.Minister Gomashie expressed…

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has assured the public that a sudden fire outbreak in the Madina Market area has been brought under control.In an update shared on its official Facebook page, the GNFS said crews from the Madina and Legon fire stations were swiftly deployed to the scene and worked promptly to contain the blaze.A video released by the service showed firefighters actively battling the fire in what appeared to be a few market stalls or storage units located on the right side of the road leading toward the main market area from the Zongo Junction traffic light.Although…

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has detained 15 commercial drivers in the Ablekuma area of Accra over accusations of collecting more than the approved transport fares, according to officials of the union.Confirming the action, GPRTU National Guard Commander Derumond Ekow Gaise says that the exercise forms part of ongoing measures to address indiscipline among drivers and ensure strict compliance with authorised fare charges within the capital.He explained that the task force is not only focusing on alleged overcharging but is also clamping down on drivers who operate incomplete routes, commonly referred to as “short trips,” where passengers are…

Host nation Morocco are reportedly preparing to challenge Senegal’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph, following the chaotic scenes that marred the final in Rabat.According to beIN SPORTS, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) intends to lodge formal complaints with both the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA, arguing that Senegal’s brief walkout during the final constituted a withdrawal from play.Moroccan officials reportedly believe the incident represents a breach of competition regulations and should result in the match being decided administratively, with the AFCON trophy awarded to the hosts.The AFCON final, staged at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium…

Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, the former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Klottey Korle Constituency on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party, is in U.S. custody after being arrested and charged in connection with a domestic stabbing incident.According to multiple reports, Nortey was detained in the United States on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, for allegedly stabbing his wife following a heated argument that escalated into violence.The incident reportedly occurred after a dispute between the couple, which drew the attention of local authorities.Details from the scene indicate that the alleged attack happened during a domestic dispute, prompting police…

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been placed in the custody of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a private immigration hearing held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The decision follows arguments on his application for bail, which remains unresolved.The closed-session hearing was convened at the request of Mr Ofori-Atta’s lawyers and centred on whether he should be released from detention. Government attorneys opposed the request, citing an alleged extradition request from Ghana as grounds for continued custody. Presiding judge David A. Gardey declined to rule immediately on the extradition issue, explaining that the court had not…

The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has dismissed claims that the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) is being sold, describing the reports as “categorically false.”In a statement signed by its Chief Executive Officer, Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, GIADEC clarified that government policy is not aimed at divesting VALCO but rather reviving and expanding the aluminium smelter through a strategic partnership arrangement. According to GIADEC, a strategic equity investor has been shortlisted as part of ongoing efforts to retrofit and expand VALCO, alongside plans to establish a greenfield alumina refinery in Ghana.The proposed arrangement will involve ceding a portion of equity to…

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Maame Efua Houadjeto (Mrs), has been named Chairperson of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 2026 Africa Armwrestling Championship, marking another major milestone in Ghana’s growing sports tourism portfolio.The announcement was made via an official statement published on the Ghana Tourism Authority’s Facebook page, signalling government and institutional backing for the continental championship, which is expected to attract athletes, officials, and fans from across Africa.According to the statement, Mrs Houadjeto will lead a diverse and experienced LOC tasked with overseeing preparations and delivery of the championship, which will…

President John Dramani Mahama is set to play a leading role in the first Davos convening of the Accra Reset on January 22, 2026, on the margins of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Switzerland.According to a press release from the Presidency Communications dated Wednesday, January 21, 2026, President Mahama will lead discussions as head of the Presidential Council of the Accra Reset, a global South initiative aimed at strengthening sovereign capacity and reimagining international cooperation in response to today’s complex global challenges. The high-level meeting will bring together a distinguished group of current and former world leaders.Presidential…

An unannounced enforcement and monitoring exercise has been carried out at the Old Agbogbloshie Onion Market and surrounding scrapyard to assess compliance with environmental regulations and public safety directives.The exercise, conducted yesterday, was led in collaboration with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), the Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO).During the tour, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, identified several violations requiring urgent intervention. At Old Agbogbloshie, officials observed an unauthorised return of yam traders to the site, despite earlier directives for evacuation.More worrying was the discovery of scrap dealers engaged in the illegal burning…