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Ghana’s government has declined MTN Ghana’s GH¢20 million support offer for victims of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, saying adequate provisions have already been made.

The World Bank says 56.4% of Ghanaians remain in poverty despite economic growth of 6% in 2025 and 6.4% in early 2026, warning that growth is not reaching enough households.

Paul Afoko has filed to contest the NPP National Chairmanship, promising to reunite the party, rebuild grassroots structures and help recapture power in 2028.

Speaker Alban Bagbin says Parliament will investigate the reported US$1.7 billion loss under Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme to determine whether it was a financial loss or policy cost.

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga will face Parliament’s Appointments Committee on August 25, 2026, following his nomination as Local Government Minister designate.

President John Mahama has urged African countries to strengthen health regulation and cross-border cooperation as AI, digital health and professional migration reshape healthcare.

Government says GH¢6.9 million, $440,000 and about 19kg of gold linked to suspected illicit drug activities have been seized as authorities target trafficking networks.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor says it is assessing extortion allegations made against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to determine whether an investigation is warranted.

Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana China trade must move toward local processing, manufacturing, technology transfer and sustainable job creation.

The High Court has given former GIIF CEO Solomon Asamoah and former Board Chairman Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi until September 23 to file their defences in the Sky Train case.

MTN Ghana has committed GH¢20 million to support more than 1,000 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks.