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Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Returns to Parliament for First Reading – Speaker Bagbin Confirms

The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, widely known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, is officially set to be introduced for its first reading in Ghana’s Parliament. Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, made the announcement during the opening of Parliament’s second meeting of the Ninth Parliament. “Three private members’ bills—the Property […]

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Mahama Urged To Avoid IMF Return To Secure Legacy – IEA Fellow Warns

IEA Senior Fellow Dr. Vladimir Antwi-Danso advises President Mahama to implement bold economic reforms and avoid another IMF bailout, citing election-year overspending as a key issue. A Senior Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr. Vladimir Antwi-Danso, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to take bold and corrective actions to prevent Ghana from

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Ghana’s National Debt Drops As Cedi Strengthens – President Mahama

Ghana’s debt burden has been reduced by almost GH₵150 billion, thanks to recent strong gains by the Ghanaian Cedi, President John Dramani Mahama has announced. Speaking at a high-level presidential panel during the 60th Annual Meeting of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the 51st Annual Meeting of the African Development Fund (ADF) in Abidjan,

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Ghana’s Embassy In Washington D.C. To Reopen On May 29 After Corruption Scandal – Ministry Of Foreign Affairs

Ghana’s Embassy in Washington D.C. will officially reopen on Thursday, May 29, 2025, following a temporary closure to address serious allegations of corruption and misconduct. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in a statement released on Tuesday, May 27. According to the Ministry, a team of seasoned diplomats,

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Anti-Galamsey Taskforce Intensifies Operations In Aowin Tano And Tano Anwia Areas

The Ghana Police Service has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, in the Aowin Tano and Tano Anwia areas near Enchi in the Western Region. In a statement released on Monday, May 26, 2025, the Police announced that the Special Anti-Galamsey Taskforce is focused on identifying more individuals involved in

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President Mahama Unveils Plan To Link Ghana Card To Vehicles For Automated Road Toll Collection

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a bold step towards digitizing Ghana’s road toll system. As part of the 2025 Economic Policy and Budget Statement, he revealed that his administration plans to eliminate traditional tollbooths in favor of a fully automated toll collection system. The new system will link every vehicle in Ghana to its

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President Mahama To Establish Governance Advisory Council To Promote Transparency And Accountability

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to good governance and transparency by announcing the establishment of a Governance Advisory Council. This move fulfills a key promise he made during the 2024 election campaign. On Monday, May 26, President Mahama held a meeting with representatives from several civil society organizations to discuss the structure

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Parliament Resumes Today As Lawmakers Return From Easter Recess

Ghana’s Parliament has officially resumed sittings today, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, marking the start of the Second Meeting of the First Session of the 9th Parliament. This comes after a break observed during the Easter period. With the resumption, Members of Parliament are expected to engage in a full schedule of legislative activity. The agenda

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Gov’t Exempts Key Health, Education, And Security Institutions From Paying Electricity Bills

The Government of Ghana has officially released a list of state institutions that are now exempt from paying electricity bills. This major policy decision, led by President John Dramani Mahama and approved by Cabinet, aims to safeguard critical national services while promoting responsible electricity use across the public sector. According to the Minister for Energy

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Rotational Nurses and Midwives Set for Nationwide Strike Over 12 Months of Unpaid Allowances

The Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association of Ghana has announced plans to embark on a nationwide strike starting Monday, June 2, 2025, over the government’s failure to pay their outstanding allowances. According to the Association, its members have gone 12 months without payment, and multiple appeals to the Ministry of Health have been ignored. In

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