Markets in Japan rise after Takaichi achieves a groundbreaking election victory
Japanese stocks soared after PM Sanae Takaichi’s LDP won a two-thirds lower house majority, giving her a strong mandate to advance pro-business policies.
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Ghana affirms commitment to ethical deployment of AI in military and security operations
Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to the responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence in military and security operations, stressing the need for human oversight and respect for international law. The assurance was given at the 2026 Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit in Spain, where Ghana endorsed global efforts to regulate AI deployment in defence and security to promote peace and protect human dignity.
Vote-buying is root of corruption, not generosity — Ambassador Smith
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has warned against the dangers of vote-buying, describing the practice as
EC schedules February 11 meeting with political parties ahead of Ayawaso East by-election
The Electoral Commission has called an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting as part of preparations for the forthcoming Ayawaso East
NDC appoints Inusah Fuseini as Ayariga steps down from Ayawaso East primary probe committee
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has named former Member of Parliament and Minister, Inusah Fuseini, to replace Majority Leader Mahama
Majority caucus calls for cancellation of Ayawaso East primary over vote-buying allegations
The Majority Caucus of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament has called for the immediate cancellation of the party’s
Mahama recalls High Commissioner to Nigeria Baba Jamal over vote-buying allegations
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate recall of Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed. This
NDC condemns vote-buying in Ayawaso East primaries, launches investigation
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned what it describes as widespread incidents of bribery and vote-buying during its parliamentary
Paul Adom-Otchere reveals past proposal to rename Kotoka Airport after Kofi Annan
Former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Paul Adom-Otchere, has disclosed that during his tenure, the GACL
Parliament approve 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill
Parliament has approved the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, paving the way for Ghana’s economy to operate around the clock. The law establishes a central authority to coordinate public and private sector efforts, aiming to boost job creation, productivity, and economic growth.