An opinion piece warns that political attention is prematurely shifting toward succession planning for 2028, when President Mahama still has more than two and a half years remaining in his mandate to deliver on recovery commitments.
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An opinion piece warns that political attention is prematurely shifting toward succession planning for 2028, when President Mahama still has more than two and a half years remaining in his mandate to deliver on recovery commitments.
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The United States and Ghana have signed a bilateral debt agreement to restructure Ghana's sovereign debt owed to the US Exim Bank, part of Ghana's broader debt restructuring programme following its 2022 sovereign default. The US Mission stressed that timely servicing of American debt obligations is a prerequisite for continued US economic engagement in Ghana.
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Former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has suggested his political journey extends beyond his current position, ruling out parliamentary ambitions but leaving open the possibility of higher office. He said his immediate focus is helping the NPP return to power in 2028 under former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
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NPP National Chairman hopeful Awentami Paul Afoko has held high-level consultations with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Presidents Akufo-Addo and Kufuor, and Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, as part of a unity-driven campaign ahead of the party's National Delegates Conference following its 2024 electoral defeat.
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Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza expressed disappointment over slow progress on the Techiman-Wenchi Road project, despite GHC66 million in government payments, and threatened to terminate and re-award the contract if contractors fail to improve. The project, awarded in December 2025 under the government's 'Big Push' road infrastructure programme, is intended to open up the area and stimulate socio-economic development.
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The Upper East Regional Minister has appealed for urgent rehabilitation of the 163-kilometre Tamale-Bolgatanga Highway, citing deteriorating conditions with numerous potholes that have expanded into deep gullies, increased travel time from 2.5 to 4 hours, accidents, and impacts on healthcare delivery to the region.
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Amazon has started delivering parcels by drone in Darlington, County Durham, with packages under 5lb containing items like beauty products, batteries and cables delivered within a 7.5-mile radius of its fulfilment centre. The service is operating with a limited launch as the company looks to slowly expand.
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Ghana's inflation rate increased to 3.4 percent in April 2026, the first rise since December 2024, driven by higher costs in services and utilities. Food inflation declined marginally to 2.2 percent, but month-on-month pressures are emerging across other categories.
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The Bank of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting cross-border fintech expansion to deepen Africa's financial markets and advance regional economic integration. The central bank said the approach would help improve financial connectivity, reduce transaction costs, and expand access to services across African economies.
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Ghana's inflation rose slightly to 3.4 percent in April 2026, marking the first uptick since December 2024, up 0.2 percentage points from March's 3.2 percent, though significantly lower than the 21.2 percent recorded in April 2025. Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu noted early signs of upward pressure in some economy components, with non-food inflation rising to 4.2 percent while food inflation eased to 2.2 percent.
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Standard Chartered Bank Ghana has inducted 10 women-owned businesses into the sixth cohort of its Women in Tech Accelerator programme, delivered by the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre. Since inception, the initiative has supported 84 female-led businesses and created over 120 jobs across agribusiness, health technology, sustainable fashion, and other sectors.
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The National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme has urged Ghanaians to prioritize consumption of locally produced chicken to boost domestic poultry production and sustain the Government's "Nkoko Nketenkete" initiative, which aims to revitalize the poultry industry, reduce import dependence, and create jobs in rural communities. He noted that local poultry is fresher and healthier than some imported products, and cautioned that some imported poultry may be unwholesome due to prolonged storage.
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Ghana's government has installed 25 solar-powered boreholes across five northern regions under a GH¢8 million GROW 2 programme, funded by Global Affairs Canada and executed by MEDA in partnership with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. The initiative aims to support dry-season vegetable production, enhance food security, boost farmers' incomes, and promote women's economic empowerment in the region.
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The Olibest Road Safety Organisation and TotalEnergies Foundation have launched the VIA Safe Mobility for All Young People programme in Kumasi to promote road safety and protect children's lives through education, behavioural change, and training student ambassadors to identify risks and raise awareness in their communities.
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The National Health Insurance Authority held a free registration and renewal exercise at Manhyia Palace in recognition of Otumfuo's contribution to health advocacy and to honour his 27th anniversary on the Golden Stool and his 76th birthday in 2026. The initiative aims to register one million people in the Ashanti Region as part of a partnership between traditional leadership and state institutions to expand healthcare coverage.
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Ghana Police Service has declared Prince Krah, aged about 30, wanted for the suspected murder of Ebenezer Kwabena Obiri, 45, and Mary Anim, 22, who were found dead with multiple machete wounds at Saki near Tema Golf City on May 1, 2026. Krah, described as a military officer, is believed to be hiding in the Kakusunanka or Kamina Barracks area in Tamale, and police are offering a GH¢100,000 reward for credible information leading to his arrest.
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Achimota Retail Centre will hold a Mother's Day celebration on Sunday, May 10, featuring curated recreational experiences, storytelling, themed gifting stations, and a "VIP Super Mom Experience" package for families to honour mothers.
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Kylian Mbappe's holiday to Sardinia during his injury recovery has angered Real Madrid fans despite club approval, fuelling an online petition calling for his departure as frustration grows over his difficult second season at the club.
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Neymar apologized to his Santos teammate Robinho Jr, 18, after slapping him during a training session on Sunday, saying he "crossed the line" and "overreacted." The two players have since cleared the air, with Robinho Jr saying Neymar apologized several times and realized he had gone too far.
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Barcelona will host a pre-season fixture against Birmingham City after basing themselves at St George's Park from 27 July, before playing additional friendlies in Nairobi and Morocco. The club cited World Cup scheduling as making an overseas tour "technically and commercially unfeasible."
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A German tourist and his family secured a payout of €986.70 after suing their tour operator for a defective holiday in Greece, where other guests had reserved sun loungers with towels despite a resort ban, leaving the family unable to find available sunbeds even after waking at 06:00.
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Florent Montaclair, a French academic from Besançon, is under investigation for creating a fictitious Nobel-style Gold Medal of Philology and the International Society of Philology in order to award himself the prize at a 2016 ceremony in Paris. The university where he taught for 20 years has suspended him indefinitely.
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Shivon Zilis, a former OpenAI board member who worked across Musk's companies, testified in federal court in Oakland as a key witness in Musk's lawsuit seeking to reverse OpenAI's conversion to a for-profit company. She discussed her involvement in early talks about the company becoming for-profit and her work with Musk.
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Iran says a US proposal to end the war is "still being considered," with the White House reportedly working on a 14-point memorandum of understanding that could include suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment, lifting of sanctions, and restoring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said the US has had "very good talks with Iran in the last 24 hours" and that a deal is possible.
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An ACCA-IMA survey found that geopolitical turmoil, particularly the Middle East conflict, is expected to reduce African GDP growth by 0.2 percentage points in 2026, while pushing the continent's median inflation rate to 5% by year-end. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused a 95% drop in maritime traffic, driving up energy and fertilizer prices that threaten African agriculture and trade.
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An opinion piece argues that Ghana's treatment of animals reflects gaps in law, environment, and conscience, and that failure to cherish animal life will harm human health, economy, and future.
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