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May 26, 2026, 12:31 pm
This Must Be Our Last IMF Bailout - President Mahama
- [Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama over the weekend took his Resetting Ghana Tour to the Savannah Region, where he expressed the hope that it would be the last time Ghana would seek a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Constituency Official of Ruling Party Bars Journalist From Public Event, Issues Threats
- [MFWA] Ibrahim Abode, a reporter with Metro TV, was prevented from covering a government project launch in Ghana's Upper East Region on May 19, 2026, after a party official ordered him to leave and warned of consequences if he stayed.
Maintain New Buses or Risk Failure - Veep Tells Mmt Management
- [Ghanaian Times] The Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on management and staff of the Metro Mass Transit (MMT) to prioritise proper maintenance of the newly commissioned fleet of buses, stressing that efficiency in public transport depends largely on discipline, accountability, and the elimination of waste and operational leakages.
TUC Ghana Hails Court Ruling On Right to Strike
- [Ghanaian Times] The Trades Union Congress (Ghana) has hailed what it says is a landmark Advisory Opinion by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) affirming that the right to strike is protected under international labour law.
Local Officials Call Out La28's Lack of Transparency
- [Ghanaian Times] Los Angeles councilwoman Monica Rodriguez requested an independent audit of the upcoming Summer Games' organising committee in a recent motion to prevent Angelenos from footing the bills for the Olympic event.
Swimming Patrons Call for Truce in Mosr, NSA, Gsa Impasse
- [Ghanaian Times] Key stakeholders in swimming have called on the Ministry of Sports and Recreation (MoSR) and the National Sports Authority (NSA) to urgently resolve the impasse with the Ghana Swimming Association (GSA) to save the sport.
Salpholda Hockey League 'A' Opens in Style
- [Ghanaian Times] The 2026 Salpholda Hockey League A, for both men and women, officially burst into action on Saturday, May 23, at the iconic Theodosia Okoh Hockey Pitch, serving fans an exciting opening weekend filled with goals, intensity, and standout performances.
World Corporate Golf Challenge Ghana Officially Launches 2026 Season
- [Ghanaian Times] The World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) Ghana has officially launched its 2026 tournament season in Accra, with the highly anticipated national final scheduled for July 10, at the Achimota Golf Club.
Ofankor-Nsawam Road Project Faces Fresh Delay · Contractor Seeks Second Extension · Commuters Lament Worsening Conditions
- [Ghanaian Times] Concern is mounting among commuters and drivers using the Ofankor-Nsawam stretch of the Accra-Kumasi Highway as MessrsMeripoma Enterprise Limited requests an extension of time to complete the ongoing road project.
Ghana Secures Major Reparations Commitment From France
- [Ghanaian Times] The government has welcomed France's decision to work with Ghana on reparatory justice for the transatlantic enslavement of Africans, describing it as a significant moment in the international pursuit of justice for descendants of enslaved Africans.
ECG Invests Gh¢3m to Boost Power Stability in Accra West
- [Ghanaian Times] The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disclosed that it invested over GH¢3 million in the first quarter of the year to improve power reliability and stability in 40 communities across six districts in the Accra West Region.
Unplanned Spatial Development Turning Greater Accra Into 'Gigantic Slum'
- [Ghanaian Times] For more than two decades, I have yearned to pen down my thoughts on the inertia that has plagued Ghana's spatial development.
Fear Grips Ghanaians As Hundreds Flee South Africa
- [Scrolla] Hundreds of frightened Ghanaians lined up at their embassy in Pretoria to register for emergency evacuation flights back home. Ghana's High Commissioner accused protesters of xenophobia and warned that migrants are living in fear as tensions rise across South Africa.
Africans Communicating Africa to Launch in Accra With Call to Reclaim Africa's Narrative
- [Ghanaian Times] Africans Communicating Africa (AfriComms Africa), a pan-African foundation committed to strengthening authentic African storytelling and nurturing a new generation of African communicators, will officially launch on Tuesday, May 26 in Accra.
'Only 1 in 4 Severely Malnourished Children Receive Lifesaving Treatment'
- [Ghanaian Times] Only 25 per cent, representing one in four Ghanaian children identified with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) receive the lifesaving Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) needed for their recovery.
BoG Maintains Policy Rate At 14 Percent Amid Strong Macroeconomic Stability, Global Uncertainty
- [Ghanaian Times] The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained the Monetary Policy Rate at 14 per cent, citing strong macroeconomic stability and broadly balanced risks to inflation and growth.
Dubai Chambers Engages Ghanaian Trade Bodies for Partnerships
- [Ghanaian Times] Dubai Chambers has held a series of high-level meetings with key trade and economic institutions in Ghana as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral trade, investment cooperation and private-sector partnerships between Dubai and Ghana.
Outdated Laws Hindering Stray Animal Control - Vet Service
- [Ghanaian Times] The Risk Communication Officer of the Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD), Dr Benjamin Kissi Sasu, has called for the speedy passage of the Animal Health Bill to strengthen efforts to combat the growing menace of stray animals across the country.
Ghanaian Times Journalist Wins 2 Honours At Merck Awards
- [Ghanaian Times] A journalist with The Ghanaian Times, Agnes Opoku Sarpong, has won two honours at the 2025 Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards for her outstanding reporting on diabetes and hypertension.
Liberia Faces Ghana in World Cup Qualifiers
- [Liberian Investigator] Liberia's U-17 women's national team will face Ghana's Black Maidens in the second round of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers, with the first leg set for Saturday, May 23, at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana and the return leg scheduled a week later at home.
MFWA Decries Wanton and Discriminatory Use of False News Laws
- [MFWA] The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) condemns the increasing spate of what appears to be the weaponisation of Section 76 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775), and Section 208 (sometimes paired with Section 207) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) to criminalise speech in Ghana.
Ghana's Free Primary Healthcare Policy - a Transformational Step Toward Health Equity and Minimizing Progression of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana has taken a bold, landmark step toward fair healthcare with the launch of the Free Primary Healthcare Program, a policy that could reshape the nation's health sector for generations to come. Officially launched on April 15, 2026, by President John Dramani Mahama, this program is being positioned as a key element of Ghana's road toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). At its core, the policy seeks to eliminate monetary barriers to basic healthcare and shift the national focus from treating illness to
Evidence Filed in Court to Prove Joana Quaye's Ownership of Rnaq Company
- [Ghanaian Times] Mrs Joana Quaye, the ex-wife of Richard Nii Armah Quaye, has filed additional documents in court evidence showing a joint establishment of Quick Credit and Investment Money Lending Limited, in 2011.
14 CSOs in Osp Case Thank Supreme Court
- [Ghanaian Times] The 14 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), which expressed interest to join the case in which the prosecutorial capacity of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is being challenged, have commended the Supreme Court for granting their application to participate in the case.
Acute Water Shortage Hits Sunyani
- [Ghanaian Times] SUNYANI -- An acute water shortage has gripped the Sunyani Municipality in the Bono Region, leaving taps in many homes dry for weeks and forcing residents to search frantically for water.
Time to End the Death Row Dilemma
- [Ghanaian Times] The call by Amnesty International (AI) Ghana on President John Dramani Mahama to grant pardons to prisoners on death row raises a critical national question that can no longer be ignored.
State Closes Case in Missing U.S.$2m 'Sky Train' Matter
- [Ghanaian Times] The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the "Sky Train" case.
African Championships - Favour Ashe Opens Up On 'Ordeal' in Ghana
- [Premium Times] Although Ashe eventually missed the podium in the men's 100m final, he still helped Nigeria salvage success by winning silver in the men's 4x100m relay
Create Open African Market to Accelerate Connectivity - Telecel Business Director
- [Ghanaian Times] The Director of Enterprise Business and Wholesale at Telecel Ghana, Tawa Bolarin, has encouraged African governments and industry leaders to open markets and harmonise digital infrastructure policies to accelerate growth.
Strengthen Project Fundamentals to Unlock Real Estate Financing - Stanbic Bank Urges On Developers
- [Ghanaian Times] Kobby Bentsi-Enchill, Head of Investment Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, has advised real estate developers across Africa to complement their innovative ideas with careful project preparation, highlighting that well-structured plans are more likely to attract meaningful financing from banks.
