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Mahama Commends Ghana Armed Forces for Boosting Global Image in Jamaica

Accra, Ghana — March 19, 2026 Former President John Dramani Mahama has praised the Ghana Armed Forces for their role in enhancing Ghana’s international reputation, particularly during recent engagements in…

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🚨 Kumasi Drug Bust: Police Hunt Alleged Kingpin “Nana 1” Kumasi, Ghana — March 19, 2026 Police in Kumasi have launched a manhunt for a suspected drug kingpin known as…

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🇬🇭 FDA Launches Nationwide Probe into Plantain Chip Vendors

Accra, Ghana — March 18, 2026 The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has announced a nationwide investigation into plantain chip vendors following allegations that some are using polyethylene plastics in…

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Helicopter Crash in Tema Claims Three Lives

Tema, March 16, 2026 — Tragedy struck in Tema Community One today when a helicopter crashed at Oninku Drive School Park, killing all three crew members onboard. Eyewitnesses reported hearing…

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Bank of Ghana’s MPC Convenes to Address Inflation and Cedi Depreciation

Accra, March 16, 2026 — The Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has commenced its 129th meeting, with discussions expected to center on Ghana’s persistent inflationary pressures, exchange rate…

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Wuru Residents Demand Justice After Abduction and Killing Near Border

Wuru, Upper West Region — March 16, 2026 — Tensions are rising in the border community of Wuru as residents call for swift action following two alarming incidents: the abduction…

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ECG Announces Scheduled Power Outages in Accra and Central Region

Power Outages in Accra and Central Accra, March 16, 2026 — The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that parts of the Greater Accra and Central Region will experience…

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Fuel Price Increase Amid Global Oil Surge

Accra, March 16, 2026 — Ghanaians woke up to sharp increases in fuel prices today, as the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) announced new adjustments across petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum…

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Ghana to Implement Sliding-Scale Gold Royalty System

Ghana to Implement Sliding-Scale Gold Royalty System Ghana will officially introduce a new sliding-scale gold royalty regime tomorrow, a bold reform designed to link state revenues directly to bullion prices.…

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U.S. Military Aircraft Lands in Ghana for Strategic Engagement

A United States military aircraft touched down in Ghana this week as part of a strategic study tour by the U.S. Air War College (AWC). The delegation, led by Colonel…

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