Latest news in Ghana? September 3rd, 2026
03-09-2026
Major news developments in Ghana include:Sports
- Carlos Queiroz Reappointed as Black Stars Coach: The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially brought back 73-year-old Portuguese manager Carlos Queiroz for another stint in charge of the national team, just two months after he stepped down following Ghana’s 2026 World Cup campaign. He takes over ahead of the upcoming international window and 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire. Al Jazeera+ 1
- Judiciary Remarks Spark Debate: Comments by the Chief Justice regarding state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and governance performance over the previous eight years have drawn sharp pushback and debate from political commentators, legal scholars, and opposition figures. MyJoyOnline
- State Agency Audits and Board Restructuring: President John Mahama has dissolved the governing boards of several key state institutions, including the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST), VALCO, Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). MyJoyOnline
- SOE Profit Claims Contested: Claims by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) regarding a GH¢19.8 billion profit across state entities have faced scrutiny, with policy analysts publicly questioning the accounting methodology. MyJoyOnline
- Fuel Price Adjustments: Domestic fuel prices have seen an upward revision, with petrol pricing climbing to roughly GH¢16.69 per litre and diesel to around GH¢17.90 per litre across major retail pumps. MyJoyOnline
- Clashes in New Winneba: Police reinforcements were deployed following violent local clashes in New Winneba that left three people dead and at least 15 injured. MyJoyOnline
- Highway Contraband Bust in Techiman: Security forces intercepted a major commercial shipment on the Techiman highway, seizing hidden quantities of cyanide and unregistered cigarettes concealed beneath sacks of grain and soya beans. MyJoyOnline