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June 17, 2026, 3:26 pm
Ghana, Burkina Faso Begin Boundary Reaffirmation Talks
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana and Burkina Faso have reportedly commenced a week-long series of bilateral engagements aimed at advancing the reaffirmation and joint management of their common land boundary.
Mofa Presents Fertiliser to Peasant Farmers Association
- [Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) yesterday presented 4,800 bags of fertiliser to the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) to support its members during this year's major planting season in northern Ghana and the upcoming minor season in the southern sector of the country.
Ghana Boss Queiroz Hails Spirit of Players Ahead of Panama Clash At World Cup
- [RFI] Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz praised his players willingness to be flexible to different ideas as they went through their final preparations for their opening game at the 2026 World Cup against Panama on Wednesday in Toronto.
Poor Road to Dump Site Leaves Tricycle Operators Stranded
- [Ghanaian Times] Poor road conditions leading to the only waste disposal site at Lower McCarthy Hill in the Weija Gbawe Municipality have left thousands of refuse tricycle operators stranded, disrupting waste collection in parts of Accra.
MTN Ghana to Reward 30 Loyal Customers to Watch FIFA World Cup in U.S.
- [Ghanaian Times] MTN Ghana has announced an exclusive FIFA World Cup experience for select customers as part of its ongoing 30th anniversarycelebrations, reinforcing its commitment to rewarding loyalty and creating unforgettable moments.
DBG Pledges to Help Transform Oil Palm Industry... As It Launches 5th Anniversary Celebration
- [Ghanaian Times] Development Bank Ghana (DBG) yesterday launched activities to mark its fifth anniversary with the pledge to help transform Ghana's oil palm industry from smallholder farms into processing giants.
Ex-Footballers, Fans Predict Black Stars Win Over Panama
- [Ghanaian Times] Former Ghanaian footballers have joined supporters across the country in expressing confidence in the Black Stars ahead of their opening Group L clash against Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Stock Market Listing Is Long-Term Partnership, Not Just Fundraising - Npra Boss
- [Ghanaian Times] Companies seeking to raise capital through the public markets have been advised to view stock exchange listing as a long-term partnership with investors rather than a one-off fundraising exercise.
GMC to Establish First Manganese Refinery At Nsuta ...Project to Create 5,000 Jobs
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) Limited is set to establish its first manganese refinery at Nsuta in the Western Region, a move expected to create more than 5,000 direct and indirect jobs while boosting value addition in the mining sector.
Ghana's Partey Loses Bid to Enter Canada for World Cup
- [Vanguard] Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial on rape charges in Britain, lost a court challenge on Tuesday that would have allowed him to enter Canada for his side's World Cup opener in Toronto.
Ghana Coach Queiroz Enters Record Books With 5th Successive World Cup
- [Ghanaian Times] Carlos Queiroz is still one tournament short of matching the record for coaching at the World Cup, but the 73-year-old will still enter the record books this week.
National Chief Imam Calls for National Prayers for Black Stars
- [Ghanaian Times] THE National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has called for national prayers for the senior national team, the Black Stars, as they play their first match on Wednesday, against Panama in Toronto, Canada.
Old Flood Control Methods Ineffective · Dredging Drains, Partial Demolitions Inadequate - Prof. Oteng-Ababio
- [Ghanaian Times] A Professor at the Department of Geography and Resource Development at the University of Ghana, Professor Martin Oteng-Ababio, has called for a fundamental shift in the country's approach to flood management.
All of Africa Today - June 15, 2026
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Flooding Raises Risk of Disease Outbreaks
- [Ghanaian Times] The President of the Ghana Association of Public Health Technical Officers (GAPHTO), Mr Owusu Ansah Asante, has warned of a heightened risk of disease outbreaks if urgent preventive measures are not taken in the wake of flooding.
Farmers Appeal to Govt to Release Funds for Fertiliser Subsidy
- [Ghanaian Times] Farmers across several communities in the country have appealed to the government to urgently release funds for the fertiliser subsidy programme, warning that further delays could push many of them into severe financial distress.
Don't Retaliate Against Foreigners ...SEWA Foundation Urges Ghanaians
- [Ghanaian Times] The President of the SEWA Foundation Ghana, Mr Jones Owusu Yeboah, has urged Ghanaians to refrain from any form of retaliation or hostility towards foreign nationals living in the country, warning that such actions could undermine Ghana's economic progress and international reputation.
48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard - Navy Takes Over Presidency Security
- [Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, June 15, 2026, presided over the 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard Parade at the Presidency, marking the formal handover of security duties.
Deputy EC Chair Bossman Asare Resigns
- [Ghanaian Times] Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission in charge of Corporate Services, Dr. Bossman Asare has resigned
Ghana Contests Partey's Canadian Visa Refusal
- [Ghanaian Times] The ministries of Sports and Recreation (MoSR) and Foreign Affairs are actively engaged in conversations with Canadian immigration authorities over Ghana midfielder, Thomas Partey's Canada visa refusal ahead of the Black Stars World Cup opener against Panama.
Ghana's Economic Growth Without Economic Comfort - Why Millions Still Struggle Amid Positive National Indicators
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana's economy has entered 2026 with signs of renewed strength and macroeconomic recovery. According to the latest Gross Domestic Product estimates released by the Ghana Statistical Service, the economy expanded by 6.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, slightly higher than the 6.2 percent recorded during the same period in 2025. The figures reveal broad-based sectoral improvement. The Services sector grew by 7.1 per cent and accounted for nearly half of overall Gross Domestic Product growth.
Tackling Grain Glut - Nafco Engages 45 Firms to Buy Excess Maize, Rice
- [Ghanaian Times] The government, through the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), has registered 45 accredited Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to purchase grains, particularly maize and rice, from farmers in major producing areas across the country.
BoG Warns Financial Institutions Against Unauthorised Foreign Currency Platforms
- [Ghanaian Times] The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed all regulated financial institutions to immediately discontinue any arrangements that support unauthorised foreign currency wallet services being offered by some crypto currency platforms to users in Ghana.
300 Youth Trained in Farm Machinery Operation to Boost Agric
- [Ghanaian Times] More than 300 young farmers, drawn from Ketu North, Ketu South and other communities across the southern and middle belts of the country, have completed training in the operation and maintenance of modern farm machinery.
World Cup - Ghana Protest Canada's Visa Ban On Thomas Partey Ahead of Panama Clash
- [Premium Times] On Saturday, Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed that the government had lodged an official protest with Canadian authorities over the decision to reject Partey's visa application
Grave At Adevukope Cemetery Reportedly Desecrated, Body of 67-Year-Old Stolen
- [Ghanaian Times] Mr Johnson Dotsey Mensah, the Assembly Member for the Adevukope Electoral Area in the Ketu North Municipality, has reported a suspected grave robbery at the Weta Police Station on June 10.
IGP Deploys Special Team to Probe UCC Student's Death
- [Ghanaian Times] The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has deployed a special team of experienced investigators and intelligence officers to the Central Region to reinforce ongoing police operations and support active inquiries into the death of a student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
Ghana to Host Global Conference On Reparatory Justice
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana will play host to a high-level international conference on reparatory justice in Accra.
Ghana Open for Business - Gipc's Simon Madjie Drives Investment Growth - One Year On
- [Ghanaian Times] One year into President John Dramani Mahama's administration, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has assumed a more proactive and strategic role in reshaping the country's investment landscape. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer, Mr Simon Madjie, the Centre has rolled out targeted reforms, enhanced investor services, and deepened both domestic and international engagement.
Ghana Needs 300,000 Units of Blood Annually - Health Minister
- [Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has pledged government support to the National Blood Service (NBS) to help address the country's growing demand for blood.
