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By Leo Nelson Ghana has secured renewed financial commitment from Japan International Cooperation Agency to advance the long anticipated Volivo Bridge project, following high level discussions at the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed that the engagement with JICA’s Senior Vice President, Ando Naoki, reaffirmed international confidence in Ghana’s economic recovery and infrastructure agenda. According to the Minister, the meeting was both productive and forward-looking, with a clear focus on accelerating critical national projects. He emphasized that Ghana has moved beyond the economic crisis experienced in 2022, positioning the country…

By Emmanuel Nii Sackey The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has vehemently denounced the arrest of Abubakar Yakubu, popularly known as Baba Amando, characterizing it as a blatant attempt to suppress opposition voices. He queried the grounds for the arrest, asserting that the social media post purportedly responsible for the action contained nothing unlawful. “The manner in which arrests are being carried out smacks of authoritarianism. Some individuals are not even aware of the reasons behind their arrests. We purportedly operate in a democratic setup, and it is appalling that state institutions are being…

By Leo Nelson Ghana’s external sector delivered a remarkable performance in the final quarter of 2025, as the country recorded a historic trade surplus of $4.2 billion. The latest data released by the Ghana Statistical Service highlights a sharp increase from the $1.5 billion surplus posted in the third quarter, signaling a significant rebound in export activity. The surge in the trade balance reflects a strong expansion in export earnings relative to imports. Combined export revenues for the third and fourth quarters reached $17.5 billion, while imports totaled $11.3 billion over the same period. This widening gap underscores Ghana’s improving…

By Emmanuel Nii Sackey The Netherlands Police has commenced a week-long specialized training programme for officers of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) K9 Unit, aimed at strengthening the fight against transnational organised crime and narcotics trafficking. The training, being conducted in collaboration with the Netherlands Police and the Gendarmerie K9 Unit and held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast began on Monday April 13, 2026 and expected to end on Friday April 17, 2026. The training is also focused on enhancing the operational skills of handlers and sniffer dogs in detecting illegal narcotics concealed on maritime vessels. Key components of the programme…

Accra, 15 April 2026 — The High Court has granted an order of interim injunction restraining the Economic and Organised Crime Office (“EOCO”) from maintaining or acting upon its “wanted” declaration against Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, a member of the Council of State, and directors of Sesi-Edem Company Limited. The development was confirmed in a press statement issued by the Company’s solicitors, Knightscild Chambers, which outlined the scope and effect of the Court’s order. According to the statement, the Court, in the exercise of its supervisory jurisdiction, further restrained EOCO from continuing any purported investigation into the Company and its…

By Emmanuel Nii Sackey The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis. On 10th April 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra. A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba. The suspects were found in…

The government has announced plans to begin the rollout of its free primary healthcare policy in 150 underserved districts across the country, marking the first phase of a broader national strategy to improve access to essential health services. Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, disclosed the implementation plan at the Government Accountability Series held at the Jubilee House, ahead of the official launch scheduled for April 15, 2026. He explained that the phased rollout is designed to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement as the programme expands nationwide. “This policy has not been rushed. It has been carefully designed over…

The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and ZimTrade have entered into a landmark cooperation agreement that signals a maturing of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework, serving as a deliberate effort to move regional integration beyond political rhetoric and into the realm of functional, institutionalized trade promotion. The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur, Esq., and his counterparts from Zimbabwe’s national trade development organization, marks a significant shift in West-to-South trade dynamics on the continent. “This partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting businesses, expanding export…

Oceana, the world’s largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation, has officially established its first African headquarters in Accra, Ghana, marking a landmark development for maritime conservation across the continent. The historic move was solidified during a high-level diplomatic engagement between Hon. Emelia Arthur, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, and the newly appointed Vice President of Oceana’s Ghana Office, Sonia Kwami. For the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD), as Ghana increasingly positions itself as the vanguard of the “Blue Economy,” in West Africa, this partnership signals a transition toward a more rigorous, science-based approach…

The World Bank has identified Ghana as one of the countries expected to record the largest improvements in primary fiscal balances between 2024 and 2026, according to its latest Africa Economic Update: Making Industrial Policy Work in Africa. The report places Ghana among a select group of economies, including Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Guinea-Bissau, projected to deliver the strongest gains in fiscal consolidation over the forecast period. As the report explicitly states, “The largest projected improvements between 2024 and 2026 are in Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.” Regionally, the World Bank notes that Sub-Saharan Africa’s primary fiscal…