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Saturday, November 14, 2026
The Coordinator for Eco-Conscious Citizens, Awula Serwah, has criticized the government’s plan to deport foreign nationals involved in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, without prosecution. Speaking on Channel One TV’s ‘Big Issue’, Serwah described the government’s reason for deportation as a “lame excuse”. Serwah emphasized that if foreigners engage […]
Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has met with Singapore’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Hawazi Daipi, to reinforce bilateral ties between the two nations. The meeting resulted in an agreement to maintain the Visa Waiver Agreement and deepen cooperation in key areas such as trade, skills education, and information technology. […]
The Sogakope Bridge, also known as the Lower Volta Bridge, is nearing a milestone 58 years of service in 2025, sparking concerns about its safety and durability. Built between January 1965 and January 1967 by two German contractors, the 650-meter bridge is the longest in Ghana. Given its age and […]
China has taken significant steps to bolster its economic relationship with Africa, despite the global economy facing challenges such as rising unilateralism and trade wars. At the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in September 2024, President Xi Jinping announced that China would grant zero-tariff treatment for […]
The Minerals Commission is set to introduce a nine-year limit on prospecting licenses in Ghana to promote accountability and active engagement in the mining sector. According to the Commission’s CEO, Martin Ayisi, Ghana is one of the few African countries with no limit on prospecting licenses. The proposed limit aims […]
