What are the latest news in Ghana? August 31st, 2026
Ghana to Host UN Side Event on Reparations
President John Dramani Mahama announced at the African Union Extraordinary Summit in Luanda that Ghana will host a high-level side event on reparatory justice during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2026. CitiNewsroom.com———Supreme Court Dismisses Injunction on Skytrain Trial
The Supreme Court dismissed an application seeking to halt the ongoing Skytrain corruption trial involving former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) CEO Solomon Asamoah, clearing the way for proceedings to continue at the High Court. Ghanaian Times———Education Ministry Reschedules SHS Placement Results
The Ministry of Education announced that the release of the Senior High School (SHS) placement results has been moved to September 4, 2026. Graphic Online———Ghana Armed Forces Recruitment Portal Announcement
The Ghana Armed Forces announced that its 2026 enlistment and recruitment portal will officially open for applicants on September 4, 2026. Graphic Online———Industrial & Economic Highlights
- President Mahama inaugurated the Northshore Apparel Hub in Savelugu, a 24-hour textile and manufacturing facility designed to boost regional employment. -Graphic Online——–
- On the currency market, the Ghanaian Cedi traded at approximately GHS 11.26 (selling) on the Bank of Ghana interbank market and GHS 12.20 at forex bureaus.- Modern Ghana———
- The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) conducted enforcement operations in Accra, seizing unregistered confectionery packaged in the shape of cigarettes. -www.graphic.com.gh——–
- The Ghana National Fire Service intensified fire safety and emergency preparedness campaigns across the Eastern Region ahead of upcoming local festivals.- Ghanaian Times———