Latest news in Ghana? September 7th, 2026

Major national and international headlines concerning Ghana for September 7, 2026:

• AU Leadership Appointment: Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has been unanimously approved as the next chair of the African Union Specialized Technical Committee on Communication and Information and Communication Technologies (CCICT), with his two-year term set to begin in October 2026. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at Jubilee House, the minister also highlighted ongoing nationwide digital infrastructure initiatives, including cell site expansions and rural connectivity projects. UA.NEWS
• Judiciary & Political Debate: National headlines are dominated by heated political discourse following remarks by the Chief Justice regarding state-owned enterprises and institutional performance. The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) criticized the statements as overtly political, prompting responses and defense from civil society organizations and legal analysts debating judicial neutrality. MyJoyOnline
• Galamsey & Environmental Costs: Public discourse on illegal gold mining (galamsey) intensified following statements by former environment minister Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, who estimated that Ghana requires approximately $21 billion to fully restore lands and water bodies degraded by illegal mining activities. MyJoyOnline
• 2026 WASSCE Outcomes: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) released the provisional results for over 512,000 candidates who sat for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination. Key takeaways include a dip in the English Language pass rate to 62.4%, notable rebounds in Social Studies and Integrated Science, and the cancellation of results for 8,295 candidates due to examination malpractice. MyJoyOnline
• Upcoming International Summits: Preparations are finalizing in Accra for the 16th Friends of Africa African Economic Summit, scheduled for mid-September at the Kempinski Hotel, focusing on sustainable development, international investment partnerships, and startup seed financing. UA.NEWS