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Founding President of IMANI-Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has lost his cool over a recent comment by former President Akufo-Addo to the effect that, the current John Mahama administration, is not performing. Days ago, the former president at an New Patriotic Party (NPP) event, lamented how the John Mahama administration has given Ghanaians a raw deal. According to Akufo-Addo, his government joined with that of former President John Kufuor, performed better and that by 2028, the electorates will come to the realization and vote the NPP back into power. “The work the NPP governments during my period and that of President Kufuor…

In a significant gathering of distinguished ministers and representatives, the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) convened its Seventieth meeting in New York City on Sunday, 21 September 2025. Chaired by Hon Dr Ian Borg of Malta, the meeting saw the attendance of notable figures from Antigua and Barbuda, Botswana, Canada, Grenada, Malaysia, Mauritius, Samoa, and Zambia. Reaffirming its dedication to the core values and principles of the Commonwealth as outlined in the Commonwealth Charter, the Group welcomed the report from the Secretary-General on her Good Offices engagements with member states, aimed at safeguarding and promoting these fundamental values. Among the…

In a resounding declaration of commitment to reshaping the future of global governance for health and development, President John Dramani Mahama will take center stage at the 80th United Nations General Assembly to unveil ‘The Accra Reset: Reimagining Global Governance for Health and Development.’ According to government spokesman-person and minister for information, Felix Ofosu-Kwakye, the launch of this groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in the quest for a more effective and responsive global governance framework, tailored to address the challenges of a turbulent, post-SDG era. President Mahama, renowned as the African Union Champion for African Financial Institutions, will lead…

Ghanaians marked Founder’s Day on Sunday, September 21, to commemorate the birthday of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, who was earlier Prime Minister and Africa’s foremost champion of continental unity and liberation of the black race. In a statement signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the ministry said President John Mahama had, by Executive Instrument, directed that the holiday be observed nationwide in line with the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, as amended. In the past, the celebration of the day had been marked with some controversy. The Government of former and late President…

A young protester addressing a vigil at Revolution Square in Accra on Sunday evening made an emotional plea for illegal mining, or galamsey, to be stopped immediately. The gathering was held ahead of a planned march against the environmental destruction caused by galamsey. The boy identified himself as “DD” and explained the meaning behind the name. Introducing his remarks, he told the crowd he was frightened for his life and for the future of Ghana’s rivers and wildlife. “The meaning of DD is Desperate Desmond and the reason why I am desperate is because of galamsey. And I want galamsey…

In his fourth appearance in an Italian Serie A game for Atalanta, Ghana’s Kamaldeen Sulemana, bagged a pair of firsts since joining the club from English side Southampton. Sulemana scored his first goal and registered his first assist in an Atalanta shirt as the club beat Torino 3-0. The Black Stars player’s scuffed shot had enough power and direction away from the Torino goalkeeper to roll the ballinto the net to give Atalanta a 2-0 lead. Kamaldeen turned provider later in the first half as his cross led to an easy tap in finish for Montenegrin striker Nikola Krstovic and…

umasi Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito says his defenders ‘surprised” him in Kotoko’s game against Nigeria’s Kwara United.Best video game consoles Kotoko beat Kwara United 4-3 in the first of a two legged tie at the Accra Sports Stadium in the preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Sports Merchandise StoreThe Porcupine Warriors conceded twice in the first half and after striker Albert Amoah put Kotoko up 4-2 in the 73rd minute, Abdulraheem Shola scored in the 85th minute to reduce Kwara’s deficit. The second leg takes place in Nigeria on Sunday, September 28 and speaking a post-game…

Ghana’s grain sector is on the brink of crisis, with more than 100,000 metric tonnes of maize and rice from the 2024 harvest still unsold. The situation has left farmers trapped in debt and threatens the survival of local processors. According to the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG), the glut—worsened by a surge in cheap imports and rampant smuggling of substandard grains—has forced many farmers to sell below production cost. With the 2025 harvest season fast approaching, the Chamber fears the problem could intensify, undermining livelihoods, collapsing mills, and placing national food security at risk. In a statement, CAG stressed…

Investor demand for Treasury bills strengthened last week, exceeding the government’s target by 14.14 percent. According to the latest data from the Bank of Ghana, the Treasury accepted GH¢3.43 billion in bids, compared to a planned GH¢3.01 billion. The 91-day bill attracted the bulk of subscriptions, with GH¢2.57 billion accepted out of GH¢2.58 billion tendered. The 182-day note followed, recording GH¢608 million out of GH¢613 million submitted, while GH¢247 million was taken on the 364-day bill against GH¢250 million tendered. Analysts attribute the oversubscription to sustained investor demand, improved uptake by the Treasury, and a relatively modest issuance target. Meanwhile,…

The government has announced major reforms in the country’s public procurement system aimed at stemming the billions of cedis lost annually through irregularities, according to the Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem. He said that the measures form part of efforts to strengthen accountability and ensure value for money in public spending. Speaking at the National Procurement and Supply Conference in Accra on Saturday, September 20, 2025, Mr Nyarko Ampem cited a Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS) report that estimates Ghana loses approximately GH¢2.36 billion every year due to procurement breaches. He described this as a drain…