Author: Abongobi Media

Ghana has earned significant global recognition after being ranked the 4th freest country in Africa and 46th worldwide out of 164 countries in the newly released Freedom and Prosperity Index by the Atlantic Council’s Freedom and Prosperity Center. The West African nation recorded a solid score of 73.2 points, placing it in the “Moderate Freedom” category. Only Seychelles, Cape Verde, and Mauritius performed better than Ghana on the continent. Impressively, Ghana ranked ahead of notable African nations including South Africa and Senegal. The index measures freedom through three main areas: political rights, economic liberty, and the rule of law. It…

One person has been confirmed dead after a three-storey building collapsed at Adenta New Site in the Greater Accra Region. Two others are still trapped under the debris, while one survivor has been rescued and is receiving treatment at a health facility. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 3, prompting a major emergency response. Personnel from the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana National Fire Service are currently at the scene leading ongoing rescue operations. According to police, the deceased is a woman, while the two persons still trapped are children. Fire officers and police teams are working to clear…

Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Alban Sumana Bagbin, has officially congratulated Korle Klottey Member of Parliament, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, following her high-profile election as the Vice President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP).During parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Speaker Bagbin read a formal congratulatory dispatch from the President of the Pan-African Parliament, Hon. Fateh Boutbig.The correspondence officially details the continent-wide ministerial privileges, diplomatic immunities, and structural responsibilities that now attach to the Ghanaian lawmaker’s elevated position.”In accordance with the Constitutive Act, the statutes, and protocols of the African Union, Honorable Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings enjoys ministerial status not only in the host country, South Africa, but also…

(MCE) for Ayawaso Central, Rudolph Collingwoode-Williams, has disclosed that the first phase of the redevelopment of the fire-ravaged commercial enclave behind the Royal VVIP Terminal in Accra is expected to be completed by October or November 2026. According to him, construction works are progressing steadily at the site, where traders lost their shops and merchandise following a devastating fire outbreak earlier this year. The redevelopment project was initiated after a January 20, 2026 fire swept through the area, destroying more than 50 makeshift shops and container structures used for commercial activities. While no lives were lost, the incident displaced several…

Ghana’s Black Stars remain without a win in their last six matches after drawing 1-1 with Wales in an international friendly at the Cardiff City Stadium. Wales created the better chances early on, but goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi made two important saves to keep Ghana level before halftime. After the break, head coach Carlos Queiroz made several substitutions, with one of them, Caleb Yirenkyi, giving Ghana the lead in the 66th minute. The midfielder scored from close range after an attacking move created by Ernest Nuamah. The Black Stars looked set for victory, but Wales scored a late equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw. The result leaves Ghana winless in…

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that Ghana has secured more than US$3.5 billion in upstream oil and gas investment commitments, signalling renewed investor confidence in the country’s energy sector. Speaking at the Ghana–UK Investment Summit 2026, Dr. Jinapor said government’s Reset Agenda has played a key role in stabilising the sector and restoring confidence among local and international investors. According to the Minister, the government inherited significant challenges in 2025, including a power deficit, declining crude oil production, and weakened investor confidence. However, he noted that a combination of policy reforms and sustained…

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has defended Parliament’s passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, insisting that the process complied with parliamentary procedures and does not need to be revisited. His comments follow concerns raised by Speaker Alban Bagbin, who directed Parliament to revisit the bill after questioning aspects of the process that led to its passage on May 29. Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story on June 2, Ayariga maintained that the bill was validly passed and dismissed suggestions of procedural irregularities. “My view is that there’s really nothing to really consider. We promised Ghanaians that we will pass a law…

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has participated in the Ghana–UK Investment Summit 2026 held in London, where President John Dramani Mahama outlined Ghana’s economic recovery strategy and investment agenda. The summit brought together government officials, investors, business leaders, and stakeholders from Ghana and the United Kingdom to explore investment opportunities and strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries. During the opening of the summit, President Mahama highlighted Ghana’s improving economic stability, strong growth prospects, and government’s commitment to attracting investment through industrialisation, infrastructure expansion, and innovation-driven policies. He also underscored opportunities within Ghana’s energy sector,…

The Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, has participated in the celebration of the 65th anniversary of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), where he also unveiled the offices of the Centre of West African Studies (CWAS) for Digital Public Governance at the institution’s Greenhill campus in Accra. The newly established centre is a collaboration between University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) and GIMPA, aimed at advancing the training of public administrators in modern communication technologies and digital governance systems. The initiative is expected to serve as a platform for equipping public sector professionals…

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has expressed concern over the growing threats of cultural erosion and xenophobia to Africa’s values, family systems, and sovereignty. Speaking on Monday, June 1, during a press briefing, Bagbin stated that African values are under a “dual assault” from the cultural influences of globalisation and rising internal xenophobic tensions. He warned that divisions among Africans and the loss of indigenous languages and traditions risk undermining the continent’s identity. “This year’s conference is the fourth session and is being organised at a time when the African continent is confronted with evolving social, cultural and ideological challenges…