
Bribery in Ghana Worsens as Unofficial Payment Demands Rise to 69% - GSS
Bribery in Ghana worsened during late 2025 as unofficial payment demands by public officials rose from 51 percent to 69 percent.
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Bribery in Ghana worsened during late 2025 as unofficial payment demands by public officials rose from 51 percent to 69 percent.

Ghanaian applicants seeking UAE employment visas must now obtain and authenticate a Police Clearance Certificate under new rules.

President Mahama says economic emancipation must drive closer cooperation between Ghana, Jamaica and the wider African world.

GoldBod has rejected claims that Dominic Bonsu Ventures absconded with GH¢200 million, describing the widely circulated social media post as false and misleading.

The Sedina Tamakloe acquittal draws sharply different reactions as the Attorney General prepares to challenge the ruling at the Supreme Court.

ETHOCON 2026 organiser Ashraf Saaka urges Ghana to strengthen AI security controls as adoption exposes institutions and users to emerging threats.

ETHOCON 2026 brought cybersecurity experts and policymakers together in Accra to address digital fraud, resilience and Ghana’s security gaps.

Government supports reducing the Electoral Commission to three members but rejects proposals to transfer appointment powers from the President.

Government rejects proposal to bar MPs from serving as ministers but backs a cap of 60 ministers as part of constitutional reform proposals.

Government accepts proposals to hold presidential elections in the first week of November and resolve election petitions within 30 days.

Government accepts proposal to extend Ghana's presidential term to five years and plans to lower the minimum presidential age from 40 to 35.

Attorney-General directs immediate appeal to the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal acquitted former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe of all criminal charges.