What are the latest news in Ghana?
Politics & Governance
- Parliamentary Vetting Clashes: The Minority Caucus in Parliament staged a walkout during the vetting sessions for new Supreme Court nominees, raising procedural objections and challenging the timing of the appointments. ghanaiantimes.com.gh———
- Skytrain Injunction Ruling: The Supreme Court adjourned its ruling on an interlocutory injunction request related to the legal proceedings surrounding the Accra Skytrain project. -ghanaiantimes.com.gh——–
- Bawku Revitalisation Initiative: Government efforts to foster stability and economic recovery in the Upper East Region advanced following the unveiling of the Bawku Revitalisation Fund Committee.
- World Bank Report on Infrastructure: A World Bank assessment reported that inadequate road networks, poor maintenance, and vehicular accidents cost Ghana approximately $4.55 billion annually, noting that only about 27% of roads are fully paved.- www.modernghana.com———
- Public Transit Fare Disputes: In Accra and surrounding areas, several commercial transport (trotro) operators have faced criticism from commuter groups and transport unions after raising fares above officially agreed directives. -ghanaiantimes.com.gh——–
- Maritime Expansion: The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) outlined plans for a £101 million floating dock project to expand dry-docking and ship maintenance capacity along the coast.- www.modernghana.com———
- GoldBod Financial Debates: Civil society groups, including the Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG), called for independent audits regarding state gold transactions, while economic think tanks noted that reported losses have been widely misconstrued.
- Security Directives on Bullion Transport: The Ministry for the Interior reiterated strict enforcement against unauthorized modifications of armored bullion vehicles and urged standard traffic protocols for cash-in-transit convoys. -gna.org.gh——–
- Public Utility Disruptions: Water distribution teams in Accra West addressed service disruptions following major transmission pipe repairs, alongside scheduled power maintenance exercises by electricity distributors.- www.pulse.com.gh———
- Maternal Healthcare Milestone: Kumasi’s Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) reported its lowest maternal mortality figures in a decade following upgrades to neonatal and maternity facilities. -www.pulse.com.gh——–