
Ghana is Safe - Muntaka Assures Ghanaians
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has assured Ghanaians the country remains safe, pointing to ongoing border security, anti-drug efforts and recruitment drives.
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Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has assured Ghanaians the country remains safe, pointing to ongoing border security, anti-drug efforts and recruitment drives.

President Mahama has sworn in Joseph Kwikwasamwa and Emilia Afi Agbeno as Deputy Chairpersons of Ghana's Electoral Commission, charging them to let competence and fairness guide their work.

DVLA has generated over GH¢27 million from temporary vehicle registration stickers between January and September 2026, CEO Julius Neequaye Kotey says, crediting reforms at Ghana's ports.

DVLA has rolled out six local languages on its computer-based driving test system, alongside new SMS reminders for licence renewals, CEO Julius Neequaye Kotey announced.

Ghana's Minister Seidu Issifu has pushed for fairer climate finance and debt relief for vulnerable economies at the 17th V20 Ministerial Dialogue in Bangkok, backing the proposed V20 Lifeline Fund.

Anyone eyeing the NDC's top job better be ready to part with some serious cash. The party's Functional Executive Committee has approved a new fee structure for aspirants contesting 14 national executive positions, and the National Chairman seat tops the list at GH¢100,000.

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.

The NPP has ordered all prospective parliamentary aspirants to halt campaign activities immediately, warning that violators risk disciplinary action and possible disqualification.

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.