Accra, Ghana//-President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah as Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission (EC).
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Ghana: Public Basic Schools Resume Today After Strike Suspension
Public basic schools across the country are expected to resume normal academic activities on Monday, October 12, following the suspension of a nationwide strike by pre-tertiary teacher unions.
Ghana: NPP Orders Parliamentary Aspirants and Their Supporters to Suspend Campaign Activities
Ghana’s largest opposition party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has directed all prospective parliamentary aspirants, their agents and supporters to immediately suspend campaign activities, warning that anyone who flouts the directive could face disciplinary action that may affect their eligibility to contest.
University of Ghana Postpones October Reopening as GAUA Strike Persists
The University of Ghana has postponed its reopening for the 2026/2027 academic year, initially scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026.
Ghana High Commission Warns Nationals in South Africa Over Protests in Johannesburg, Durban
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has cautioned Ghanaian nationals living, working or travelling in Johannesburg, Durban and surrounding areas to exercise heightened vigilance amid reports of ongoing protests that could disrupt movement and pose security risks.
Fire Destroys Mattress Factory at Sokoban in Kumasi
A devastating fire has broken out at Sokoban-Ampayoo in the Ashanti Region.
Ghana: Teachers Suspend Strike After Reaching Agreement with Government
Teacher unions have suspended their strike following an agreement with the government on new modalities for addressing outstanding concerns over promotions, salary adjustments and allowances.
Ghana: Health Directorate Transport Officer Suspended, Referred to Police Over Sale of 7 Vehicles
A transport officer of the Northern Regional Health Directorate has been suspended after allegedly selling seven vehicles belonging to the Ministry of Health without authorisation.
Road Crashes in Ghana Fall 9.48% in September 2026, Fatalities Drop 7.82%
Road crashes in the country decreased by 9.48% in September 2026, while fatalities fell by 7.82%, according to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD).
Ghana Begins Pilot of National Emergency Bed Management System
Accra, Ghana//-The Government of Ghana has begun piloting a national emergency bed management system as part of efforts to tackle Ghana’s persistent “no bed syndrome” in hospitals.