The Minority in Parliament wants an independent audit of GH¢49.72 million spent evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa, citing gaps and duplicated entries in payment records released by the Foreign Ministry.
Government and Ghana's three pre-tertiary teacher unions have reached agreement on key conditions of service issues, setting payment timelines that could end the ongoing teachers' strike.
Ghana's High Commission in Pretoria has issued a security advisory to Ghanaians in Johannesburg and Durban following reports of planned protests expected to disrupt movement in both cities.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says Ghana will initially seek BRICS partner country status, with possible progression to full membership as relations with the bloc develop.
Ghana has been upgraded to Tier 1 in the 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report after increased prosecutions, convictions, victim identification and action against online trafficking networks.
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says Ghana’s yellow fever outbreak is under control as authorities expand vaccination and surveillance following 450 suspected cases nationwide.
COCOBOD has engaged a Turkish delegation on investment, technology transfer and sustainable sourcing opportunities to strengthen Ghana cocoa processing.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged regional and local government leaders to tighten public funds accountability and act on findings in the 2025 Auditor General’s Report.
Ghana’s NHIS active membership has increased to 70% as of August 2026, up from 56.3% in 2024, as government expands funding and primary healthcare coverage.
Sarah Adwoa Safo has publicly recognised her brother Israel Kwadwo Safo as leader of the Kantanka Family and Kristo Asafo Church, calling for reconciliation and family unity.
The Bank of Ghana has warned the public against taping, gluing, stapling or rejoining damaged cedi banknotes for recirculation, urging holders to take mutilated notes to commercial banks.
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission has denied reports that its CEO threatened salary deductions for striking teachers, saying negotiations with GNAT, NAGRAT and PRETAG remain focused on resolving outstanding conditions of service.