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NPP leadership races and structural reforms intensify

52 clusters · 40 sources · last updated

Latest: New Patriotic Party urges delegate eligibility verification for October 3 conference

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is intensifying internal campaigning and reorganization ahead of the National Delegates Conference scheduled for October 3, 2026. This follows the party’s 2024 electoral defeat, which journa

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Ghana Police security and crime operations

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana Police arrest 36 suspects after officer killed in Savannah Region mob attack

The Ghana Police Service has conducted various operations targeting criminal syndicates and managing civil unrest. Initially, intelligence-led operations focused on dismantling armed gangs in the Ashanti and Western regi

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Ghana grid outages and infrastructure stability concerns

17 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: GRIDCo issues 30-day deadline to clear Ghana power line corridors

Ghana's electricity supply continues to face disruptions driven by maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure damage. Following previous scheduled outages in July, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) initiated a four-d

[ACTIVE] [POLITICS] [GH]

Ghana illegal mining enforcement challenges

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Forestry Commission arrests 12 illegal miners in Ashanti

Efforts to combat illegal mining, known as galamsey, in Ghana have faced scrutiny and a perceived loss of momentum following a fatal military helicopter crash in August 2025. The crash, which killed eight officials inclu

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Maternal mortality crisis in Ghana

11 clusters · 28 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana launches PRIMER to combat maternal mortality

Ghana continues to face a maternal mortality crisis, with the national ratio standing at 235 deaths per 100,000 live births. While this reflects progress from 943 deaths in 2000, it remains significantly above the Sustai

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Ghanaian Kente cloth industry development

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana urged to invest in kente industry amid rising global demand

The Ghanaian government has introduced geographical indications to protect Kente cloth from imitations and safeguard its cultural authenticity. These legal measures aim to secure the livelihoods of weavers by ensuring th

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Suame Interchange construction in Ghana

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Suame Interchange phase two expected to open by October 2026

Construction of Phase 2 of the Suame Interchange in Kumasi, Ghana, is progressing toward a projected opening in October 2026. The project, managed by Rango Construction Company Limited, is approximately 87 per cent compl

[QUIET] [SPORTS] [GH]

Ashanti Region wins 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship

5 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Ashanti Region wins 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship

The 2026 MTN Elite Under-19 Championship, a youth football tournament sponsored by MTN Ghana, concluded with the Ashanti Region being crowned champions. The tournament, held at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in

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Mining pit fatalities in Ghana

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana mining pit collapse kills at least seven people

Fatalities have occurred in Ghana due to collapses at mining sites. In the Ashanti Region, at least 23 people, including 11 children, died after falling into abandoned, uncovered pits left by illegal miners. Most victims

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NPP leadership activities in Ashanti Region

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman urges proper handovers

Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has issued several directives focused on regional development and party administration. Initially, Appiah called for cross-party unit

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [GH]

Ghana 24-hour economy policy implementation

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Asebu Chief questions 24-hour market plan for agricultural district

Ghana’s 24-hour economy policy has moved into the implementation and critique stages across different regions. In Kwadaso, Municipal Chief Executive Eric Assibey launched the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Market. Thi

[QUIET] [CRIME] [GH]

Blue Water Guards misconduct in Ghana

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Blue Water Guards bribery arrests spark calls for reform in Ghana

In August 2026, nine members of the Blue Water Guards (BWG) were arrested in the Manso Adubia area of Ghana’s Ashanti Region. The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) conducted the arrests followi

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