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- November 26, 2025
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ZoDF urges Ghanaians to stay calm amid Wesley Girls’ Religious practices controversy
The Zongo Development Fund (ZoDF) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing national debate surrounding public education and religious practices in public schools, particularly the recent developments at Wesley Girls’ Senior High School. In a press statement issued on November 26, 2025, and signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Alhaji Halidu Haruna, the Fund noted the rising tension and increasingly heated exchanges among various stakeholders on the matter. The ZoDF urged all parties to respect the…
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- November 26, 2025
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New GETFund structure to guarantee consistent funding for learners with special needs and persons with disabilities- Education minister
By Patrick Biddah The government has announced plans to transition from the long-standing grant-dependent funding system for special needs education to a more predictable and sustainable model. This shift, according to the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, will ensure consistent support for learners with special needs across the country. Mr Iddrisu, made this known during an engagement with Heads of Special Schools and Integrated Senior High Schools in Accra, where he outlined government’s renewed commitment to…
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- November 26, 2025
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ECOWAS mission gives Guinea-Bissau polls clean bill of health
The ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (EOM) has declared Guinea-Bissau’s presidential and legislative elections peaceful, orderly, and professionally conducted, despite some initial organisational hiccups. In its preliminary declaration released on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, the 135-member mission noted that the electoral process from opening to counting was largely smooth, though it highlighted concerns including the absence of security personnel at nearly 19% of polling stations observed. The mission, led by former Ghanaian National Security Advisor Ambassador Issifu…
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- November 26, 2025
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Crisis in Bissau: Umaro Sissoco Embaló taken by military faction
President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau has reportedly been arrested by a faction of the country’s military following rising tensions over the outcome of the 23 November presidential election. The arrest took place on Wednesday in the capital, Bissau, as security forces loyal to rival political groups clashed around key state institutions. Heavy gunfire was reported near the national election commission, the interior ministry and the presidential palace, prompting residents to flee the affected areas. The…
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- November 26, 2025
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November allowances for education sector workers delayed
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has announced a delay in the payment of two categories of allowances for some public sector workers, originally scheduled for this month. In a press release dated 25 November 2025, the department cited a “technical hitch” encountered during the final payroll run as the reason for the disruption. The CAGD stated that the processing of these allowances was paused to prevent any further delay in the payment of November 2025…
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- November 26, 2025
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Atta Akyea to NPP: Don’t pick a ‘UN-insulter’ as flagbearer
Former Minister for Works and Housing, Samuel Atta Akyea, has issued a stark warning to New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates, urging them to avoid electing a flagbearer who could embarrass Ghana internationally. The senior lawyer, addressing party faithful in Mpraeso, Eastern Region, cautioned against selecting a candidate who lacks the diplomatic decorum required for the global stage. “Let’s not make a mistake and elect someone who will insult world leaders when he travels to the United…
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- November 26, 2025
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BoG slashes monetary policy rate to 18%
The Bank of Ghana has cut its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate by a significant 350 basis points to 18 percent, marking one of the most aggressive easing moves in recent years. The central bank announced the decision on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, citing sustained progress in taming inflation, a stabilising currency, and improved macroeconomic conditions that have created room to support economic growth. The sharp reduction is expected to translate into lower lending rates in the…
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- November 26, 2025
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MIIF CEO calls for strengthened Ghana–Zambia collaboration in mineral development
The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Mrs. Justina Nelson, has emphasised that Ghana and Zambia have a strong opportunity to collaborate to optimise their mineral resources for the benefit of present and future generations. She stated that as two mineral-rich nations, Ghana and Zambia stand to gain significantly by learning from each other’s experiences, sharing technical expertise, and exploring co-investment opportunities across the mineral value chain. Such collaboration, she said, will…
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- November 26, 2025
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GRIDCo honours AngloGold Ashanti at 2025 Safety Durbar
The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has recognised AngloGold Ashanti and one of its engineers for what it describes as their long-standing technical support to the country’s power transmission system. The mining firm’s Obuasi and Tarkwa operations, together with Ing. Kisman Eghan, were honoured at GRIDCo’s 2025 Corporate Safety Durbar and Awards Ceremony. The event in Kumasi marked the end of a month-long programme aimed at promoting workplace safety across the organisation. In his address, GRIDCo’s Director…
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- November 26, 2025
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Tanzanian man whose genitals were severed by wife appeals for medical support, forgives her
Melami has been admitted since November 19, following an incident in which his wife, Anna Melami, 30, allegedly cut off his genitals while he was asleepRead More
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