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The agreement was signed under the government of Nana Akufo-Addo(L) by his Defence Minister, Nitiwul Recent comments by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, which suggested the country’s involvement in the bombardment of Islamic State (ISIS) militants in Nigeria by the United States military on 25 December 2025, have brought to light a defence agreement signed between the Ghanaian government and that of the Americans.The agreement, which is titled ‘Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Ghana on Defence Cooperation, the Status of United States Forces and Access to and Use…

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public not to consume a substance known as “Sukudai,” which is being marketed as a heart-cleansing remedy, after laboratory tests detected chloroform, a toxic chemical linked to serious health risks, including cancer. The regulator said the product, reportedly being sold mainly in Kumasi, is not registered with the authority. The warning follows a viral video circulating on social media in which the substance is seen corroding a Styrofoam plate, raising concerns about its chemical composition. According to the FDA, laboratory analysis of samples collected in Kumasi confirmed the presence of chloroform…

McDan Aviation Limited has accused Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) of breaching contractual terms and disregarding a court injunction in an escalating dispute over its operating licence at Terminal 1 of Kotoka International Airport. In a statement issued in Accra, the company said GACL’s recent actions were aimed at collapsing its business despite ongoing legal processes concerning the matter. McDan Aviation, described as Ghana’s first indigenous provider of Fixed Base Operation (FBO) services, said it invested millions of dollars to develop a private FBO terminal at Terminal 1 of the airport under a licence agreement signed with GACL in August…

Courier companies and delivery riders across Ghana have been given 19 days to register on a new government digital platform or face sanctions, as authorities move to tighten oversight of the rapidly expanding logistics sector. The announcement was made by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, on Thursday during the launch of the Integrated Courier and Logistics Management System Ghana (iCOLMS GH) in Cantonments. The platform is designed to regulate courier and delivery services while enhancing safety and consumer trust in the country’s growing e-commerce industry. According to the minister, all courier companies and individual…

Dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has revealed he could consider contesting a parliamentary seat in Ablekuma if residents call on him to serve, but insists he would run only as an independent candidate. Speaking on Asempa FM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Shatta Wale emphasized that he would not force himself into politics without a clear mandate from the people. “I love Ghana so much. If the people of Ablekuma call me, I will definitely go. But I won’t say because I have money now, I’m coming to contest. When they call, I will go, but as an independent…

In Ghana, burial in a residential house is generally unlawful. The 1992 Constitution of Ghana recognizes customary law, but it must not conflict with statutory law. The Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851) requires that death be registered, a burial permit obtained from the District Assembly, and burial conducted only in approved cemeteries or designated burial grounds. Any burial carried out in a private house without lawful authorization may be declared illegal, and the authorities can order exhumation and reburial. The Gborbu Wulomo, as custodian of the traditional jurisdiction, has the responsibility to ensure that the law and customs of…

Following our recent decongestion exercise, my office received several distressing reports from market traders regarding localized displacement and, more disturbingly, the emergence of unscrupulous individuals posing as AMA Task Force officials to harass and extort Money from our hardworking women. At 6:00 AM this morning, I conducted an unannounced oversight visit to Makola Market to personally assess the situation. My primary objective was to ensure that our queen mothers and traders have designated, viable spaces to conduct their commerce with dignity and to verify that the integrity of our enforcement protocols remains intact. Our women are the lifeblood of the…

Former Chief of Defence Staff, Joseph Nunoo-Mensah, has urged the government to prioritise job creation in the agriculture sector to help address the growing demand for employment among young people. His comments follow a recent disclosure by the Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, that more than 500,000 applications were received for just 5,000 recruitment slots across Ghana’s security services. Government official interviews Speaking to Citi News on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Brigadier General (Rtd) Nunoo-Mensah said the situation highlights the limited employment opportunities available to young people. He called on leaders to guide the youth into productive ventures such as farming. “Why…

John Dramani Mahama has extended an invitation to Lee Jae-myung to visit Ghana as both countries begin preparations to commemorate 50 years of formal diplomatic relations in 2027. The invitation was made during bilateral talks held at the Blue House, where President Mahama was warmly received by the South Korean leader. President Mahama’s visit marks a notable diplomatic milestone, as he becomes the first African president to be hosted by President Lee Jae-myung since the South Korean leader assumed office last year. During their meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation between Ghana and the South Korea ahead of the historic 50th anniversary of bilateral…

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, met King Charles III at the 2026 Commonwealth Day celebrations in London on March 8, 2026.Visuals of the event showed the two kings, who were meeting for the first time, exchanging pleasantries.The two men were pictured with Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Commonwealth Secretary-General, who was holding her first Commonwealth Day celebration.Also present at the event were Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana High Commissioner to the UK/Ireland, Sabah Zita Benson, the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwase III and his Queen, Olori Ivie Atuwatse, the High Commissioner of Jamaica to the UK, HE Alexander…