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President John Dramani Mahama has stated that Ghana’s economy is now ranked the 8th largest in Africa, citing recent gains in growth and stability. He made the statement during a courtesy call by the Ghana CEO Network at the Presidency on Thursday, April 23. The President said Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has risen to an estimated $114 billion, pushing the country up the continental rankings. He attributed the growth to fiscal discipline, reduced government waste, and renewed investor confidence. President Mahama assured business leaders that his administration remains committed to creating a business-friendly environment, with the private sector leading…

The Director of Agribusiness Development at the Presidency, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to supporting agro-industrial growth during a working visit to the Upper West Region. As part of the tour, Dr. Otokunor visited the production facility of Kedan Limited, an agro-processing company based in Tumu, which employs hundreds of young people across its value chain. The company specialises in the production of a variety of food products derived from maize and soya beans, contributing significantly to local employment and food processing in the region. Dr. Otokunor noted that the operations of Kedan Limited align with President…

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has partnered with a Swiss delegation to explore the expansion of innovative cocoa juice production at the KOA Impact facility in Achiase in the Eastern Region. The high-level visit, led by COCOBOD Chief Executive Dr. Ransford Abbey and the Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Benin and Togo, Simone Giger, focused on advancing value addition within Ghana’s cocoa sector. The initiative centres on the extraction of cocoa “sweatings”—a liquid byproduct traditionally discarded during fermentation—which is now being processed into premium cocoa juice. The approach creates an additional revenue stream for farmers without compromising the quality of cocoa…

Ghana Grid Company Limited has confirmed that a fire outbreak at its Akosombo Substation in the Eastern Region disrupted power supply to parts of the country. The company said the incident occurred at about 2:01 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, affecting operations at the facility and temporarily interrupting power transmission. Emergency response teams were quickly deployed to the site to contain the situation and begin assessment works aimed at determining the extent of the damage. According to the company, technical teams are currently working to stabilise the system and restore normal power supply as soon as possible. A statement from…

Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah, speaking on New Day on TV3 monitored by MyNewsGh, has said the renewed xenophobic incidents in South Africa reflect a deeper societal issue rather than a failure of government policy. Her comments follow a viral video involving South African activist Victoria Africa, known as Queen Vee, who was seen confronting a Ghanaian man over his stay in the country and demanding documentation. “This is a very systemic problem that is endemic in South African society,” Jantuah said. She argued that the hostility toward other Africans is rooted in attitudes within communities, not directives from the state. “You…

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has formally engaged South African authorities following renewed concerns over attacks on foreign nationals. In a Facebook post on Thursday, April 23, Ablakwa disclosed that he summoned the Acting South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Thando Dalamba, to address the situation. “At the meeting, I conveyed the Government of Ghana’s strong condemnation of the continuous xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians and other Africans living in South Africa,” he stated. He urged South African authorities to act to protect those affected. “We are urging South African authorities to take decisive action in protecting the human…

Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to regional energy cooperation following its participation in the annual Committee of Ministers (CoM) meeting of the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) held in Abuja. The meeting, which took place on April 17, 2026, brought together representatives from member countries to deliberate on key regulatory and operational matters affecting the pipeline’s performance and sustainability. Representing the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, the Deputy Minister, Richard Gyan-Mensah participated in high-level discussions aimed at enhancing gas supply and strengthening collaboration among member states. The Committee of Ministers, the highest decision-making body of the…

A court has dismissed an application seeking to discharge former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and seven others standing trial for alleged extortion. Dr Abdul-Hamid and the other accused persons are before the court over claims that they extorted GH¢291.574 million and $332,407.47 from bulk oil transporters and oil distributors. At proceedings on Tuesday, lawyers for the accused relied on a recent High Court ruling which held that the Office of the Special Prosecutor lacks independent prosecutorial powers, arguing that the case should therefore be struck out and the accused discharged. The application was…

Former Inspector-General of Police, Paul Tawiah Quaye, has reportedly passed away at the age of 73. According to family sources, Mr Quaye died on Tuesday, April 22, 2026, after a prolonged period of ill health, which had kept him away from public life in recent years. He served as Ghana’s Inspector-General of Police from 2009 to 2013, during which he oversaw key policing operations and reforms within the Ghana Police Service. Further details regarding funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family in due course. Source: Classfmonline.com

Tensions are escalating within the CBD of Kumasi as a coalition of queenmothers of traders has launched a fierce rebuttal against a group that is demanding swift action from President John Dramani Mahama over the delayed second phase of the Kejetia-Central Market redevelopment. The angry response comes just weeks after a group of traders, reportedly aligned with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) held a press conference blasting the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government for what they described as delayed progress on the project. But at a heated counter press conference on Wednesday, the queen mothers did not hold…