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Ghana national security challenges and narcotics trafficking

8 clusters · 41 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana Interior Minister reports cannabis traffickers using ambulances and bullion vans

Ghana continues to face intense political and social scrutiny regarding narcotics trafficking and maritime security. Following the seizure of 3.9 tonnes of cocaine in Dunkirk, France, originating from a Ghanaian containe

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Ghana teacher unions suspend nationwide strike

14 clusters · 43 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana public schools to resume after teacher strike suspension

The nationwide indefinite strike by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PTAG/PRETAG) has been sus

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Ghana tax reform and revenue mobilization

9 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana Revenue Authority warns taxpayers after enforcement incident

Ghana is undergoing a series of tax reforms and revenue mobilization efforts. In July 2026, the government accepted a recommendation to tax the President’s salary and allowances while in office, though it rejected taxing

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Fire outbreaks in Ghana

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Kumasi Central Market fire destroys shops amid regional power outages

Multiple fire incidents have been reported across various regions in Ghana, resulting in significant property damage. In early October, fires occurred in Amasaman behind the China Mall and in Koforidua near the Central P

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Ghana National Cathedral project status

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Afenyo-Markin defends Ghana National Cathedral as tourism asset

The National Cathedral project in Ghana has stalled, prompting various responses from religious leadership. Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, a former member of the project’s Board of Trustees, attributed the delay to

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Ghanaian local government infrastructure and urban updates

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana Ministry targets private capital for city beautification

Ghana’s Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has introduced several initiatives focused on urban infrastructure, funding, and municipal development. Initial updates highlighted a GH¢9.1 billio

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Ghana gold reforms face financial scrutiny and political row

70 clusters · 97 sources · last updated

Latest: GoldBod to supply US$1bn in foreign exchange to Ghana market

Ghana continues to implement mining and cocoa sector reforms, including the revision of the 2006 Minerals and Mining Act and the launch of the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Programme (GANRAP). While the

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Accra public transport lane implementation

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Ayalolo bus service implements contra-flow lanes to reduce Accra traffic

Accra officials and transport leadership have proposed the introduction of dedicated bus lanes to improve public transport efficiency and mitigate traffic congestion. Alex Johnson, Director of Transport at the Accra Metr

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Kumasi market redevelopment delays and resumption

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana advances 24-hour economy market redevelopment projects

In late August 2026, Ghana’s Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, inspected the stalled Kejetia Phase II and Krofrom Market projects in Kumasi. The Kejetia Phase II project ha

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Ghana waste management and sanitation reform

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana to transform Agbogbloshie waste site into industrial park

The Ghanaian government has launched a National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise to clear massive refuse heaps in Jamestown and Agbogbloshie. The operation involves transporting accumulated waste to the Adepa Waste Ce

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Ghanaian government legislative and administrative reforms

3 clusters · 24 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana President Mahama announces regional development and investment plans

President John Mahama has enacted significant legislative and administrative reforms in Ghana. On August 26, 2026, the President signed several bills into law, including the Customs Act 2026, the Energy Sector Levies Ame

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