Ghana News Agency

Also known as: GNA

2026-04-252026-07-30

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

July 2026
27 JulJoy Online
… Preliminary information gathered by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) indicated that the deceased was allegedly caught on the farmer’s land, while attempting to steal a sack of yams. …
Yam theft suspect shot dead, farmer held in Oti Region
26 JulJoy Online
… Madam Barbara Appiah, a resident of Tema, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that political interference should not prevent the authorities from prosecuting sanitation offenders. …
Accra-Tema residents advocate stricter enforcement of sanitation laws
26 JulJoy Online
… Mr Abeiku Grant, Head of Programmes at the Autism Awareness Care and Training Centre (AACTC), made the call during an interview with the Ghana News Agency at the Centre’s annual arts and crafts exhibition in Haatso. …
Government urged to establish community autism units
26 JulJoy Online
… Preliminary information gathered by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) indicated that the deceased was allegedly caught on the farmer’s land, while attempting to steal a sack of yams. …
Suspected yam thief shot dead; farmer arrested in Oti Region
25 JulJoy Online
… Preliminary information gathered by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) indicated that the deceased was allegedly caught on the farmer’s land while attempting to steal a sack of yams. …
Farmer arrested over fatal shooting of suspected yam thief in Oti region
25 JulJoy Online
… A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra said the visit provided an opportunity to update the Asantehene on the significant progress made by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund since its establishment and to share its vision for expanding access to specialised healthcare for …
Ghana Medical Trust Fund briefs Otumfuo on progress and vision for expanding specialised healthcare
24 JulThe Chronicle
… Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, Madam Lawerteh stressed that parents have the primary responsibility to care for, protect, and guide their children regardless of their economic situation. …
Hidden Pressure Of Parental Responsibility
24 JulJoy Online
… In reaction to the directive, some traders told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) market survey at the Sunyani Central Business District (CBD), that it was rather buyers who failed to recognise, appreciate and collect the Ghana cedi coins as a ‘change’ whenever they bought their produc …
BoG’s directive on Ghana cedi coin receives applauds from Sunyani traders
23 JulJoy Online
… Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency in Ho, ANCO Gilbert said reports of cannabis cultivation in some parts of the country, including the Volta Region, constituted illegal activities under the current law. …
NACOC warns illegal cannabis farms face sanctions
23 JulJoy Online
… Mr Richard Nyaaba Akurugu, National Coordinator of the Sahel Peace Initiative (SPI) Ghana, who spoke with the Ghana News Agency on the sidelines of a national debriefing, said the exercise was a prelude to the SPI National Forum scheduled for Thursday in Accra It is being organis …
Stakeholders assess Ghana’s preparedness for Sahel security threats

Business

Ghana launches VIRAL framework to strengthen housing strategy

The News

Ghana's Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources has begun a comprehensive assessment of the country's housing and urban development strategy using the VIRAL framework, in collaboration with the National Homeownership Fund and Shelter Afrique Development Bank. The initiative aims to strengthen institutional coordination, deepen affordable housing investment, enhance the housing finance ecosystem, and reduce the national housing deficit.

10 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

Ghana launches VIRAL framework to strengthen housing strategy
Ghana's Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources has begun a comprehensive assessment of the country's housing and urban development strategy using the VIRAL framework, in collaboration with the National Homeownership Fund and Shelter Afrique Development Bank. The initiative aims to strengthen institutional coordination, deepen affordable housing investment, enhance the housing finance ecosystem, and reduce the national housing deficit.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Supreme Court abolishes delegate system for party primaries
Ghana's Supreme Court ruled the delegate system used by political parties to elect presidential and parliamentary candidates unconstitutional, requiring all registered members in good standing to participate directly instead. A governance expert cautioned that while the decision may broaden participation, it is unlikely to reduce the influence of money in internal party elections.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Pastor remanded over romance fraud involving seven complainants
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded 35-year-old Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, an online pastor, into police custody over alleged romance fraud involving seven complainants. He was charged with six counts of conspiracy to commit fraud by false pretences and non-consensual sharing of intimate images; his wife Sally Akosua Amoasah was jointly charged with conspiracy counts and granted bail.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 28 July

Court remands pastor for alleged romance fraud of seven complainants
An Accra Circuit Court remanded 35-year-old online pastor Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng into police custody over alleged romance fraud involving seven complainants. Kwarteng and his wife Sally Akosua Amoasah have been charged with conspiracy to commit crime by defrauding through false pretences; Kwarteng also faces a charge of non-consensual sharing of intimate images to be prosecuted before the High Court.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Pastor remanded in custody for romance fraud involving seven women
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, a 35-year-old online pastor, into police custody over alleged romance fraud involving seven complainants. He has been charged with conspiracy to commit defrauding by false pretences and non-consensual sharing of intimate images; his wife was granted bail and jointly charged with conspiracy to commit defrauding by false pretences.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Atronie chiefs threaten spiritual action against illegal mining
Chiefs in Atronie, Sunyani Municipality, have threatened to invoke their local deity to stop galamsey operators if the government fails to intervene. They report that illegal miners are destroying farmland, water bodies, and vegetation, including polluting the Amoma River, and that police and municipal assembly complaints have gone unanswered.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Atronie chiefs threaten deity invocation against illegal miners
Chiefs and residents of Atronie in the Sunyani Municipality say they will invoke their local deity against illegal miners if the government does not stop galamsey activities destroying farmlands, crops, water bodies and the Amoma River.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold earnings mask petroleum decline and governance risks—NRGI
The Natural Resource Governance Institute has warned that Ghana's strong gold exports and improved fiscal position mask structural weaknesses in the petroleum sector and governance gaps that require urgent reform. Ghana's oil production is projected to decline to 37.95 million barrels in 2026 from 46.35 million in 2025 due to maturing fields and reserve depletion.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Doctors remove motorbike key from farmer's skull after attack
A 29-year-old farmer from Jasikan Municipality was stabbed with a motorbike key while trying to break up a fight between two young men in a nearby farming community on July 21, 2026. Surgeons at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra successfully removed the key from his skull on July 26, and he is now recovering.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
CSIR scientists advise climate-smart farming to reduce flood damage
Scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research have urged farmers to adopt climate-smart farming practices, including improved land preparation, drainage, crop selection, and use of weather information, to minimise crop losses from flooding. The advice follows June floods that affected farming communities in the Volta Region and other parts of Ghana.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

Farmer arrested after shooting alleged yam thief in Oti
Police in the Oti Region have arrested a 35-year-old farmer after he fatally shot a man suspected of attempting to steal yams from his farm in Abongo No. 1, Krachi East Municipality. The farmer, who had previously reported persistent crop thefts to police, voluntarily reported the shooting and is assisting with investigations.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

Accra-Tema residents call for stricter sanitation law enforcement
Residents of Accra and Tema have urged the government and metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies to strictly enforce sanitation laws to reduce indiscriminate waste disposal, prevent drain blockages, and curb flooding risks. They called for fair application of regulations without political interference and proposed measures including dedicated sanitation courts and stronger environmental health monitoring.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Government urged to establish autism support units in communities
The Head of Programmes at the Autism Awareness Care and Training Centre has called for government to establish autism units in communities to support persons on the spectrum and reduce the burden on families, noting that limited care centres force parents to travel long distances and prevent some from working.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Farmer arrested after shooting suspected yam thief in Oti Region
A 35-year-old farmer in Krachi East Municipality, Oti Region, has been arrested by police following the fatal shooting of an unidentified man suspected of stealing yams from his farm on July 25. The farmer, who had previously reported repeated crop thefts to police, voluntarily reported himself to the Dambai Divisional Police Command after the incident and is assisting with investigations.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

Farmer arrested after shooting suspected yam thief
A 35-year-old farmer in Oti Region's Krachi East Municipality has been arrested after fatally shooting an unidentified man suspected of attempting to steal yams from his farm. The farmer, who had previously complained to police about persistent crop theft, voluntarily reported himself to the Dambai Divisional Police Command and is assisting with investigations.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Medical Trust Fund updates Otumfuo on healthcare reforms
The Ministry of Health and Ghana Medical Trust Fund leadership visited Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace to brief him on progress since the Trust Fund's establishment and its vision for expanding access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

Ghanaian parents face pressure proving responsibility through expensive gifts
A debate over expensive graduation gifts in Ghana has highlighted how parents feel pressured to display their provision and meet societal expectations of what constitutes a "good parent," with financial hardship, demanding jobs, and fear of being labelled irresponsible driving some into debt.
24 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
BoG warns rejection of cedi coins in trade is illegal
The Bank of Ghana has warned that refusing to accept Ghana cedi coins as legal tender in business transactions is an offense punishable by law. Sunyani traders have praised the directive but noted that buyers themselves often reject the coins as change, citing concerns about their size and safety.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

NACOC warns all current cannabis farms are illegal
The Narcotics Control Commission has warned that no cannabis cultivation licences have been issued, making all existing farms operating nationwide illegal and liable to sanctions. Parliament is yet to approve the final regulatory framework before the Commission can begin issuing licences, and cannabis cultivation is restricted to medicinal, industrial, and research purposes only.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana assesses readiness for Sahel security spillover threats
Stakeholders are discussing Ghana's preparedness to address security threats from instability in the central Sahel, ahead of a national forum in Accra. The engagement supports the Bamako Declaration, adopted in Mali in March, which calls for coordinated action to promote peace and security across the Sahel and West Africa.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Police arrest two over narcotic drugs at Asawase Market
The Manhyia District Police Command arrested two persons following an intelligence-led operation at Asawase Market in Kumasi on July 21, 2026, and retrieved 100 compressed parcels of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs concealed in fertilizer sacks.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

24 aspirants file nominations for NPP Regional Executive positions in Bono East
Twenty-four aspirants have filed nominations to contest various Regional Executive positions of the NPP in Bono East Region, including chairman, vice chairmen, secretary, and ten other positions. The nominations closed on July 17, 2026, and vetting dates will be announced soon.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Twenty-four aspirants filed NPP regional executive nominations in Bono East
Twenty-four aspirants have filed nominations to contest various Regional Executive positions of the NPP in Bono East Region, including chairman, vice chairmen, secretary, and other positions. The nominations closed on July 17, 2026, and vetting dates will be announced soon.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Police investigate drowning of 15-year-old girl in Volta stream
A 15-year-old girl, Dadoe Dedzo, drowned in the Dada Stream near Wovenu Senior High Technical School in Tadzewu, Ketu North Municipality on Sunday afternoon after unexpectedly returning to the water and jumping into a deep section near a culvert. Rescue efforts by friends, experienced swimmers, and police officers were unsuccessful; her body was retrieved and taken to hospital for autopsy.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Police investigate drowning of fifteen-year-old girl in Volta stream
A 15-year-old girl, Dadoe Dedzo, drowned in the Dada Stream near Wovenu Senior High Technical School in the Ketu North Municipality after jumping into deep water near a culvert. Rescue efforts and attempts to revive her proved unsuccessful, and her body was taken to hospital for autopsy.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana developing first standard treatment guidelines for lead poisoning
Ghana is finalising its first standard treatment guidelines for managing lead exposure and poisoning to strengthen diagnosis, treatment, and health system preparedness. The guidelines will specify required tests, treatment options at different care levels, and equipment and facilities needed across the health system.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana finalises first standard lead poisoning treatment guidelines
Ghana is finalising its first standard treatment guidelines for managing lead exposure and poisoning to strengthen diagnosis, treatment, and health system preparedness. The guidelines will specify required tests, treatment options by level of care, and equipment and facilities needed across the health system.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

Father arrested for alleged sexual abuse of teenage daughter
Ghana Police DOVVSU arrested a 44-year-old man in Ketu South Municipality on allegations of sexually exploiting his 16-year-old daughter since age 10, including arranging encounters with other men. The abuse came to light when the victim disclosed it to a teacher after her father refused to pay her examination fees.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Father arrested for alleged sexual abuse of 16-year-old daughter
The Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit of Ghana Police arrested a 44-year-old man in Ketu South Municipality, Volta Region, over allegations of sexually exploiting his 16-year-old daughter since she was about 10 years old. According to the Municipal Department of Social Welfare, the victim disclosed repeated exploitation, including facilitated encounters with other men, after telling a teacher her father refused to pay examination fees following her refusal to comply with his demands.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Pressure group calls Ghana to intervene in Nigeria investor dispute
The Concerned Citizens of Ghana has urged the Government of Ghana to engage Nigerian authorities over alleged coordinated attacks on Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited, a Ghanaian-owned developer of Abuja's River Park Estate, warning that inaction could harm bilateral relations and investor confidence in ECOWAS.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →