President Mahama has urged West African nations to work together to tackle security, economic, and social challenges, stressing that regional cooperation is essential to counter terrorism and promote stability.
Ghana forfeited an estimated US$54.1 billion to trade-related illicit financial flows between 2013 and 2022, ranking third among Africa’s most affected countries, according to a Global Financial Integrity report. The findings highlight widespread trade misinvoicing, particularly in key export sectors such as gold, cocoa and oil, and warn that without urgent reforms, the losses will continue to undermine the country’s development and economic sovereignty.
Ghana has urged African leaders to unite behind a bold push for $100 billion in annual climate adaptation and mitigation finance, stressing that the continent cannot tackle escalating climate impacts alone. Speaking on behalf of President Mahama, Minister Alhaji Baba Seidu Issifu highlighted Africa’s disproportionate climate burden and called for fair, accessible financing, strengthened partnerships, and collective action to turn adaptation into a driver of sustainable growth and industrialisation.
Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd has announced the appointment of Charles Boakye Nimako as its new Board Chairman. He succeeds Mrs Freda Yahan Duplan, who has led the Board since 2020, marking a new phase in the Bank’s leadership and governance.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is holding its presidential primary today, with five candidates contesting for the party’s flagbearer position. An aspirant must secure more than 50 per cent of valid votes to win outright, otherwise a run-off between the top two contenders will be held within 14 days.
Ghana’s bank NPLs fell to 18.9% in December 2025, down from 21.8% last year.
The Bank of Ghana says efforts to tackle bad loans and enforce stricter credit rules are ongoing.
Despite the decline, NPLs remain relatively high.
President John Dramani Mahama has warned that Ghana’s security remains fragile amid rising instability across the West African sub-region.
He identified violent extremism, terrorism and transnational crime as key threats, particularly along Ghana’s northern borders.
The President stressed that safeguarding the nation requires a collective effort beyond the security services alone.
The High Court has allowed the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) extra time to submit its disclosures in the ongoing SML case. The directive was given by Justice Francis Aponga Achiponga during a case management session.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has called on government to expand the country’s mining revenue base by fully integrating small-scale miners into the tax system under the revised mining royalty regime.
Six lives lost this morning during a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday, November 12, 2025,
