Author: Constance Awunor

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, has dismissed claims by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) that the Mahama administration is restricting free speech. He described the allegations as exaggerated and not supported by the facts. The NPP had earlier petitioned the Diplomatic Corps, calling for attention to what it described as threats to freedom of expression, judicial independence, due process, and political tolerance in Ghana. Speaking to journalists after appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Dr. Ayine said the government remains committed to protecting fundamental rights. However, he stressed that freedom of expression is not…

Donald Trump has tightened his control over the Republican Party after Congressman Thomas Massie lost his party’s primary race in Kentucky. Massie, known for openly challenging Trump on key issues, lost to Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein, who secured about 55% of the vote. The defeat marks another victory for Trump as he moves to remove critics from within the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. Massie had opposed several Trump-backed policies in Congress. He criticised a major tax and spending package, arguing that it would increase the federal deficit. He also supported efforts to limit US military actions…

The Ghana national football team have begun training in Puebla, Mexico, ahead of an international friendly against co-hosts Mexico. The team arrived in North America on Sunday to start preparations for the match, which is scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026. The friendly forms part of Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States in June. Training sessions are expected to continue on Wednesday and Thursday before the matchday. Head coach Carlos Queiroz and his technical team are hoping to see a strong display from the players ahead of…

A two-and-a-half-year-old boy who went missing at Assin Awiafitaamu near Ketukrom in the Assin North District of the Central Region has been found dead after a five-day search. The child, identified as Nana Yaw, disappeared on May 13 while staying at home with his siblings. His grandmother had gone to the farm at the time. His disappearance triggered an intensive search involving family members, residents, and community volunteers. Community members also used local information centres in nearby areas to spread alerts and seek help in locating the child. Despite several days of searching, the toddler could not be found. The…

The Ministry of Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google for Education to support the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Ghana’s education system. The agreement was signed by the Minister for Education and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, and the Global Managing Director of Google for Education, Kelvin Kells. The partnership aims to improve teaching and learning through the use of advanced digital technologies in schools across the country. Under the agreement, both parties will work to strengthen digital literacy, build the skills of teachers, encourage classroom innovation, and prepare students with the…

Residents of Medie Ketewa in the Ga West Municipality of the Greater Accra Region have been left stunned after a tenant was allegedly killed during a disagreement over a GH¢30 electricity bill. The victim, Opoku Agyemang, was reportedly stabbed by his landlord, Kofi Koranteng, following an argument over utility payments. Opoku, 37, was married with three children. Reports suggest he owed his landlord GH¢30 for electricity usage. Residents said the two men were not only landlord and tenant but also longtime friends and work colleagues, making the incident even more shocking to the community. An eyewitness, Enoch Idan Danquah, told…

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has closed sections of the Ashaiman China Mall warehouse over the sale and distribution of suspected substandard products. The affected sections contained items such as mattresses and electrical appliances believed to have been made with inferior materials. The operation took place on Tuesday, May 19, as part of the Authority’s ongoing nationwide exercise to remove unsafe and fake products from the Ghanaian market. Speaking to journalists after the inspection, the Regional Manager of the GSA, Clement Kubati, said several products failed quality tests conducted by the Authority. According to him, inspectors sampled about 15 electrical…

Stanbic Bank Ghana has called on real estate developers across Africa to strengthen project preparation and documentation to improve their chances of securing financing for property developments. Speaking at the Africa Real Estate Festival, the Head of Investment Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kobby Bentsi-Enchill, said developers must go beyond innovative ideas and focus on building well-structured and bankable projects. According to him, proper preparation remains one of the key factors financial institutions consider before approving funding requests. “When a developer walks through our doors with a project, the quality of the idea matters, but it is rarely the deciding…

Bank of Ghana says Ghana’s public debt stock rose to GH¢674.1 billion as of February 2026, representing 42.2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In dollar terms, the country’s total debt stood at US$63.1 billion, according to the Bank of Ghana’s May 2026 Summary of Economic and Financial Data. The latest figure marks an increase from the US$61.3 billion, equivalent to GH¢641.1 billion, recorded in December 2025. In January 2026, the debt stock stood at US$60.6 billion or GH¢663.4 billion. Despite the increase in nominal debt, the debt-to-GDP ratio declined from 44.7% in December 2025 to 42.2% in February 2026. The…

A birthday message from Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor to Ebi Bright has sparked widespread reactions on social media after many users realised for the first time that the two politicians are married. The Member of Parliament for South Dayi and Majority Chief Whip shared the message on his X page on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, accompanied by photos of the Tema Mayor. In the post, Mr Dafeamekpor described Ebi Bright as a brilliant woman, a loving wife and a caring mother while celebrating her birthday. “A very Special Happy Birthday wishes to this brilliant woman, a sweet wife and a wonderful mother,”…