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August 2026
12 AugThe Chronicle
… Amidu, the OSP opened investigations into the alleged bribery scheme in April 2020 after the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US-SEC) filed a civil case against Asante Kwaku Berko over alleged payments to Ghanaian government officials in connection with a Turkish …
Amidu’s Bombshell: Government Of Ghana Was Aware Of AKSA Bribery, But…
11 AugThe Chronicle
… Department of Justice (DOJ), Berko was tasked, beginning in December 2014, with managing a deal between Aksa Enerji, a Turkish energy company and Goldman Sachs client, and the Government of Ghana for the construction and financing of the plant. …
Editorial: A U.S. Conviction And Questions Parliament Cannot Avoid
10 AugJoy Online
… A US federal jury in Brooklyn, New York, convicted Mr Berko on August 6, 2026, in a case involving allegations that he participated in a scheme to bribe Ghanaian government officials to secure a power plant project for Turkish energy company Aksa Enerji Uretim A.S. …
$1 million bribe: Former Power Minister Kwabena Donkor denies allegations, threatens legal action
10 AugThe Chronicle
… According to the OSP, the alleged bribery scheme took place between 2014 and 2015 in connection with the development and financing of a power plant in Ghana under an agreement between the Government of Ghana and Aksa Enerji Uretim A.S., a Turkish energy company and Goldman Sachs …
OSP Helped FBI Nail Berko Over $1m Ghana Bribery Scheme
10 AugJoy Online
… The case arose from efforts to secure the development and financing of a power plant in Ghana under an agreement between the Government of Ghana and Turkish energy company Aksa Enerji Uretim A.S. …
OSP helped secure conviction of former TOR boss Asante Berko in US bribery case
10 AugThe Chronicle
… The move follows the conviction of Ghanaian-American former Goldman Sachs Investment Banker, Asante Kwaku Berko, by a United States federal jury in Brooklyn, New York, for his role in an alleged scheme to bribe Ghanaian government officials to facilitate the project. …
Ayɛ Huhuuhu: Which Minister Took The $1m Bribe? … AG Promises Full Probe Into Aksa Energy Deal
9 AugJoy Online
… ent, the group’s Convener, Nana Kwesi Ansah, said the proposal for the government to reject Gold Fields’ 20-year lease renewal and transfer the Tarkwa Mine to a wholly Ghanaian-owned entity could have serious economic consequences. “The proposal calling on the Government of Ghana …
Huniso opinion leaders back Gold Fields Tarkwa lease renewal, reject local takeover proposal
7 AugJoy Online
The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving at least 10% renewable energy penetration in the country’s electricity generation mix by 2030, with the Bui Power Authority (BPA) expected to spearhead efforts towards meeting the target. …
Government targets 10% renewable energy mix by 2030, tasks BPA to lead expansion
6 AugJoy Online
… They further expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama and the Government of Ghana for the support extended to the bereaved families, describing the compassion shown over the past year as a source of comfort during an incredibly difficult period.
‘Grief remains’ – Peter Anala’s family appeals for prayers one year after helicopter crash
6 AugJoy Online
… The family expressed appreciation to the president and the government of Ghana for the support and compassion extended to the bereaved families over the past year. …
‘Though a year has passed, it feels like yesterday’ – Family mourns Squadron Leader Anala

Society

Ghana funds mother's travel to New York for son's funeral

The News

The Government of Ghana will cover the full travel costs for Madam Doris Adu Gyamfi, mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong who was shot dead in the Bronx, to attend her son's funeral in New York. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the decision following intervention by New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and US President Donald Trump in securing a visa for the bereaved mother.

31 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Ghana funds mother's travel to New York for son's funeral
The Government of Ghana will cover the full travel costs for Madam Doris Adu Gyamfi, mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong who was shot dead in the Bronx, to attend her son's funeral in New York. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the decision following intervention by New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and US President Donald Trump in securing a visa for the bereaved mother.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NYC Mayor secures Trump visa approval for slain teen's mother
New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced that President Donald Trump has agreed to grant a visa to the mother of 15-year-old Ghanaian student Javits Frimpong, who was fatally shot in the Bronx on October 29, so she can travel from Ghana to say goodbye to her son in person.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 29 October

Accra-Tema Motorway reconstruction 53 percent complete
Reconstruction of the first section of the 19.5-kilometre Accra-Tema Motorway is 53 per cent complete, with work funded by A.T. Expressway Limited estimated at US$339 million and scheduled for completion in August 2027. The 27.7-kilometre corridor project includes a 10-lane highway, interchange reconstructions, toll plazas, and footbridges designed to ease congestion and improve road safety.
29 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
PETROSOL CEO urges Ghana to sustain economic recovery through policy discipline
The CEO of PETROSOL Platinum Energy PLC, addressing Ghana's National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, called on government to protect economic recovery through consistent policies, prudent spending, and support for indigenous businesses, cautioning that improving indicators signal recovery has started but not that the economy has fully recovered.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

TOR expansion will raise refinery capacity to 100,000 barrels daily
Tema Oil Refinery's Managing Director announced a major expansion drive to restore full commercial operation, with near-term work to increase throughput from 28,000 barrels per stream day to 45,000–55,000 bpsd, and a strategic roadmap to eventually reach 100,000 barrels per day processing capacity.
26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 21 October

Ghana's new traffic law needs phased rollout and public education
Ghana's Government announced new Road Traffic Regulations (L.I. 2519) to reduce road accidents, but the regulations risk failure if all penalties are enforced simultaneously without systematic implementation. The article argues the law should be rolled out in phases, prioritizing fatal offences, building enforcement infrastructure, and educating drivers and the public before penalties are imposed.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minerals Commission defends termination of Narawa mining leases
The Minerals Commission terminated Narawa Limited's mining leases over the Nsutam and Osiem concessions after the company failed to pay outstanding annual mineral right fees of US$909,127.79 within the prescribed period. The Commission said the termination followed established legal procedures and that the mineral rights reverted to the State.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
DVLA warns public against fake SMS fine payment scams
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has warned the public against fraudulent text messages and fake payment links used by scammers posing as the Authority to collect money from motorists under the pretext of unpaid fines. The DVLA clarified that it does not offer discounts on fines and urged the public to disregard such messages.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

Minerals Commission denies unlawful termination of mining leases
The Minerals Commission has denied allegations by Narawa Company Limited of unlawful termination of its Nsutam and Osiem mining leases, stating the termination followed the company's failure to pay $909,127.79 in annual mineral right fees owed to the state. The Commission says it issued notices to remedy the breach in accordance with the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006, and recommended termination to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources on July 29, 2025, with ministerial approval on August 19, 2025, and formal notice issued on September 3, 2025.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

Government rejects CRC recommendations on natural resources and environment
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's government has declined substantially all Constitutional Review Committee proposals for natural resource governance, including a public trust framework, parliamentary oversight, and mining community revenue sharing, dismissing them as addressable through existing law rather than constitutional amendment.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

Assemblies of God World Congress opens in Accra
The World Assemblies of God Fellowship held a courtesy call with President Mahama ahead of the church's World Congress, which opened in Accra on October 13 — the first time the event has taken place in Africa in the organisation's 115-year history.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 11 October

Mental Health Alliance calls for activation of dormant Mental Health Fund
The Ghana Alliance for Mental Health and Development has urged the government to operationalise the Mental Health Fund established under the Mental Health Act 2012, which has remained dormant since its creation despite the country's growing mental healthcare financing needs.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

AG World Congress delegation seeks government support for 2026 Accra event
A delegation from the Assemblies of God World Congress, led by Rev. Stephen Wengam, met with Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to secure government support for the 10th Triennial Congress scheduled for October 14–16, 2026 in Accra. The delegation noted this will be the first time the Congress is held in Africa and sought assistance with visa acquisition for international guests.
9 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 6 October

150 women in three regions gain coding and digital skills
Under the African Girls Can Code Initiative, a collaboration between Ghana's government and the International Telecommunication Union, 150 women from the Ashanti, Central and Western Regions completed training in digital and coding skills to bridge the digital gender gap and support business growth and employability.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

National Cathedral site returned to government pending audit review
Ghana's government has taken back the National Cathedral site from the contractor and will hold it pending the Attorney-General's review of a forensic audit into expenditure on the project under the previous administration. The board of trustees of the National Cathedral has been dissolved.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

New York official visits W.E.B. Du Bois Centre in Accra
New York State Secretary Walter T. Mosley visited the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture in Accra, where the Pan-African scholar lived and died in 1963 after moving to Ghana in 1961 at President Kwame Nkrumah's invitation.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

Ghana's family planning funded 90% by development partners
More than 90 percent of Ghana's tracked family-planning expenditure in 2024 was financed by development partners, while the Government of Ghana accounted for approximately 9.48 percent, raising questions about sustainability when external funding ends.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

SSNIT raises stake in Société Générale Ghana to 24.36%
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has increased its shareholding in Société Générale Ghana by an additional five per cent to 24.36 per cent, following the completion of the acquisition of the 60.22 per cent controlling interest previously held by Société Générale Group by Morocco's Attijariwafa Bank and SSNIT. SSNIT says the increased shareholding will strengthen its position as an investor on behalf of workers and pensioners, help safeguard retirement assets, and contribute to greater Ghanaian participation in the banking sector.
1 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Parliamentary committee demands financing clarity for Pwalugu project
Ghana's Parliamentary Committee on Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs is demanding clarity on the government's financing model for the Pwalugu Irrigation Project before the 2027 Budget is presented, noting that the Ministry of Agriculture's capital expenditure allocation for 2025 and 2026 is insufficient to fund a project of that scale.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
SSNIT increases stake in Societe Generale Ghana to 24.36%
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has acquired an additional 5.0% stake in Societe Generale Ghana, bringing its total holding to 24.36%, following the completion of Attijariwafa Bank and SSNIT's acquisition of Societe Generale Group's 60.22% controlling stake in the bank. SSNIT said the transaction enhances its position to grow contributors' retirement assets and advances greater Ghanaian participation in the banking sector.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Food systems success requires healthy diets, not just productivity
AGRA's regional director told the Micronutrient Forum's 7th Global Conference in Accra that food systems progress should be measured by their ability to deliver nutritious diets, not productivity alone. He noted that climate change is reducing both harvests and nutrient density in crops, pushing households toward cheaper staples and increasing hidden hunger and micronutrient deficiencies.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

Ghana launches inaugural Black Star Fashion Week celebration
Ghana is hosting the maiden Black Star Fashion Week, a two-day national fashion experience organised by the Presidency-backed Black Star Experience Secretariat in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. The event, taking place in Accra and Senchi, will feature a fashion summit on November 4 in Accra focused on industry dialogue, talent discovery, and showcasing Ghanaian fashion globally.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana launches inaugural Black Star Fashion Week
Ghana is hosting the maiden Black Star Fashion Week, a two-day national fashion experience in Accra and Senchi organized by the Presidency-backed Black Star Experience Secretariat with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. The event aims to discover talent, convene industry stakeholders, and showcase Ghanaian fashion globally, with the first day featuring the Black Star Fashion Summit on November 4 in Accra.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
ICC arbitration rules Ghana's $400m Tullow tax charge lawful
An International Chamber of Commerce tribunal in London has ruled in favor of Ghana's Government against Tullow Oil over a US$400 million tax charge relating to loan interest deductions and corporate insurance issues. Though the tribunal upheld Ghana's action as lawful, it remains unclear whether the Government will enforce the ruling given potential impacts on Tullow's operations.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
ICC London rules for Ghana in Tullow Oil tax dispute
An international arbitration tribunal in London has ruled in favor of Ghana's Government against Tullow Oil over approximately US$400 million in tax charges related to loan interest deductions and corporate insurance. The tribunal found that Ghana's tax action by the Revenue Authority was within the law, rejecting Tullow's claim that it breached the Petroleum Agreement.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
ICC rules against Tullow Oil on Ghana corporate tax assessment
Tullow Oil says it is disappointed by an International Chamber of Commerce tribunal ruling that upheld Ghana Revenue Authority's US$196.5 million corporate tax assessment relating to the firm's operations from 2016 to 2019, finding the tax does not breach Tullow's Petroleum Agreements though ruling that penalty assessments of 100% fall outside contractual protections.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

Parliamentary immunity protects MPs only during legislative proceedings
Article 117 of Ghana's 1992 Constitution grants MPs immunity from civil or criminal process only while attending parliamentary proceedings, not as blanket protection. The author argues that parliamentary privilege is procedural and situational rather than substantive, citing the 2021 case of MP Francis Xavier Sosu's arrest warrant from Kaneshie District Court as an example of contested boundaries.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliamentary immunity in Ghana is procedural, not absolute protection
An analysis of Article 117 of Ghana's 1992 Constitution argues that MP immunity from arrest is limited to specific times and places — when en route to, attending, or returning from parliamentary proceedings — and does not shield lawmakers from criminal process outside Parliament. The piece examines a 2021 case in which an arrest warrant was issued against Madina MP Francis Xavier Sosu despite his attendance at parliamentary business, illustrating ongoing disputes over immunity's boundaries.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

Ghana, UNICEF strengthen partnership on child protection
Ghana and UNICEF reaffirmed their commitment to collaboration on child protection and adolescent empowerment at the UN General Assembly. Discussions covered child marriage, adolescent pregnancy, birth registration, and the Livelihood Empowerment and Productive Inclusion Programme targeting vulnerable girls aged 16–21.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

Government repatriates 180 Ghanaians from Libya
Ghana's government, in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration and ECOWAS, has facilitated the safe return of 180 Ghanaian nationals from Libya, comprising 153 males and 27 females. Upon arrival, officials encouraged the returnees to view their repatriation as an opportunity for reintegration through skills development and entrepreneurship programmes.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →