Ghana will table a motion for a resolution at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, calling for the formal recognition of transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as a crime against humanity, and the need for a process of repair.

Earlier this month, my country celebrated its 69th Independence Day.

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called on principals of nursing and midwifery training colleges to strictly adhere to admission quotas approved by the government and regulatory bodies or face sanctions.

President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of a modern 24-hour economy market at Dormaa-Ahenkro in the Dormaa Municipality of the Bono Region.

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has distanced itself from the processes leading to the passage of the Value for Money Office Bill, 2026, warning that the proposed law could rather worsen corruption in the country.

A new study has linked exposure to stressful social relationships to accelerated ageing, with researchers warning that frequent interaction with difficult individuals could have measurable effects on human health and longevity.

Israel has admitted that its troops mistakenly fired on a United Nations position in southern Lebanon, wounding Ghanaian peacekeepers, in an incident that has heightened concerns over the safety of international forces operating in the volatile region.

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence in the country’s economic rebound under his administration, describing the economy as resilient enough to withstand external shocks despite global uncertainties.

The Right to Information Commission (RTIC) has imposed administrative penalties totalling GH¢220,000 on four public institutions found to have violated their statutory obligations under the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989).

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) continued its relentless march upward on Wednesday, with the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) adding 40.66 points to close at a new all-time high of 15,908.77.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), in coordination with the Ghana Grid Company, has scheduled an extensive series of planned and emergency maintenance exercises across multiple regions for Thursday, March 19, 2026, with engineers set to undertake critical infrastructure upgrades that will temporarily disrupt power supply to scores of communities from the Volta Region to the Western enclave.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reduced the policy rate from 15.5 per cent to 14 per cent, signalling a shift in the central bank’s monetary stance in response to easing inflationary pressures.

The High Court in Koforidua has granted former Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, bail in the sum of GH₵800,000 with two sureties.

The value of mobile money transactions in Ghana climbed to GH¢447.4 billion in February 2026, reinforcing the platform's dominance as the preferred channel for digital payments and financial inclusion across the country.

President John Dramani Mahama has called on tenants to report landlords who demand excessive rent advances, as he pushes for stricter enforcement of housing laws to curb widespread abuse in the rental market.

The Ashanti South Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of the Kusasi Chief, Abdul-Malik Azenbe, with the arrest of three suspects believed to be directly involved in the crime.

Twelve firefighters have been injured after a fuel tanker exploded while they were battling a blaze at Potsin in the Central Region, in an incident that has once again highlighted the risks faced by emergency responders.

Parliament has approved the proposed 2026 formula for the distribution of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), with a total allocation of GH₵8.77 billion for the year.

The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, has assured Ghanaians that the upcoming SIM registration exercise will be the last, as the government rolls out a more robust, technology-driven system designed to enhance convenience and eliminate fraud.

Senegal’s football authorities have announced plans to challenge the decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title, escalating the controversy to the Court of Arbitration for Sport following a dramatic ruling by the Confederation of African Football.

Ghana has signed a visa waiver agreement with Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian nation, for diplomatic and service passport holders in a historic bilateral engagement.

The two victims of Monday’s fatal aircraft crash in Tema have been identified as Captain Frank Amoaning Donkor, 36, a flying instructor, and Elijah Ofori Donkor, 25, a university graduate.

Morocco have been officially declared champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a dramatic decision by the Confederation of African Football Appeal Board to overturn the result of the final against Senegal.

The government has announced stricter penalties under a new SIM registration regime, including the blocking of Ghana Cards linked to repeated mobile money fraud and the disabling of stolen mobile phones across all networks.

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) extended its record-breaking run on Tuesday, with the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) climbing an additional 23.24 points to close at a fresh all-time high of 15,868.11.