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NACOC Launches Investigation into 320kg Methamphetamine Seizure Linked to Ghana

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has initiated a full-scale investigation following the interception of approximately 320 kilogrammes of methamphetamine in Australia. The drugs, valued at around A$296 million, were concealed in two shipping containers declared as charcoal originating from Ghana. Australian authorities have charged three individuals in connection with the massive bust.

NACOC stated it is working closely with local and international partners to trace the shipment’s origins, identify local networks, and dismantle any transnational syndicates using Ghana as a transit or source point. The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to preventing Ghana’s territory from being exploited for drug trafficking. Read the full story here

NACOC Raids Central University: 5 Students in Custody Over Cannabis-Infused Products

Five students of Central University are in NACOC custody following a raid on campus over the alleged production and sale of cannabis-infused ice cream, sobolo, toffees, pepper, eggs, and raw cannabis. The arrests occurred during activities linked to the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Week.

University management has suspended remaining SRC Week events, confirmed full cooperation with authorities, and urged calm while investigations continue. NACOC has warned students against involvement in drug-related activities on campuses. Read the full story here

Floods Submerge Communities in Central Region; Taxi Swept Away in Moree

Torrential rains have caused severe flooding in several communities across the Central Region, including parts of the Cape Coast Metropolis, Abura-Aseibu-Kwamankese, and Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem. Key institutions such as the Ankaful Prison and Doribabs School Complex were affected, while the N1 Highway experienced massive gridlock.

In Moree, a taxi with two occupants was swept away by floodwaters but the occupants were rescued by residents. Commuters were stranded for hours, with many forced to wade through floodwaters on foot. Residents are calling for urgent drainage improvements. Read the full story here

Parts of University of Cape Coast Flooded After Heavy Rains

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has issued a safety advisory after heavy rainfall on June 19, 2026, flooded several areas on campus. Affected locations include Avenue Circle (Science Roundabout), the Zenith Bank area, the rear of the Sandwich Lecture Theatre, Ayensu, and portions of Sasakawa Road.

The university urged students, staff, and the public to avoid the flooded zones until conditions improve. The flooding is part of broader heavy rainfall affecting many parts of the country. Read the full story here

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Engages Ghanaian Community in Toronto

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang engaged members of the Ghanaian community in Toronto, Canada, conveying warm greetings from President John Dramani Mahama. She provided updates on key government programmes and national development priorities.

The engagement highlighted the government’s commitment to the diaspora and national progress. Read the full story here

Two Killed in Gun Battle as Police Dismantle Armed Robbery Syndicate in Kumasi

Two suspected armed robbers were killed in a shootout with police during a two-day operation that dismantled a vehicle-snatching syndicate in the Ashanti South Region. The operation led to the arrest of the gang leader, William Opoku (aka “Father Blessing”), who confessed to multiple robberies.

Police recovered exhibits and are pursuing remaining suspects. The operation targeted activities around Anwiankwanta, Ahwia, and parts of Kumasi. Read the full story here

Mahama Sets Up Three Global Panels on Reparations

President John Dramani Mahama has established three global panels to advance the next phase of reparatory justice following the adoption of UN Resolution A/RES/80/250. The panels are: the Global Advisory Panel on Reparatory Justice, the Expert Panel on the Restitution of Cultural Artefacts, and the Global Legal Panel on Reparatory Justice.

Prominent figures including Presidents of Namibia, Liberia, and Senegal, and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley are involved. The panels will focus on strategic guidance, cultural restitution, and legal pathways. Read the full story here

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a resolute call for the international community to move beyond symbolic declarations and construct a practical, actionable global framework for reparatory justice.

The appeal came during his opening address on Wednesday at the Next Steps High Level Consultative Conference in Accra.

The high-level summit convenes less than three months after a landmark diplomatic victory for Ghana: the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES 80/250, which officially recognizes the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity.

That resolution followed a vigorous diplomatic campaign Ghana launched at the UN General Assembly in September 2025.

Addressing world leaders, institutional representatives, and civil society delegates, President Mahama stated that the conference must produce a practical international roadmap, not merely a diplomatic statement.

“Our objective over the next few days is not simply to exchange views. It is intended to lay the foundations for a practical international roadmap,” he stated.

According to the President, this roadmap must be comprehensive, spanning truth-telling initiatives, academic research, educational curricula, memorialization efforts, and the critical restitution of cultural heritage. He also stressed the necessity of establishing legal pathways and forging meaningful partnerships between Africa, the global diaspora, and the wider international community.

“Recognition creates responsibility,” Mahama told the assembly, underscoring that the enduring socio-economic consequences of centuries of enslavement demand thoughtful, coordinated, and sustained international engagement.

He argued that translating the UN’s groundbreaking resolution into tangible action is both urgent and necessary.

To operationalize this vision, the President announced the establishment of three global panels intended to anchor the next phase of the effort. These panels will be tasked with: providing strategic guidance on the overarching reparatory justice agenda; overseeing the restitution of cultural artifacts held in foreign institutions; and developing legal approaches consistent with international law and human dignity. He further noted that senior officials and technical experts have already drafted a preliminary framework to steer the conference discussions.

Crucially, Mahama positioned the African diaspora as indispensable actors in this process. He referred to descendants of enslaved individuals not as mere observers, but as primary “right holders” whose historical experiences, community knowledge, and contemporary aspirations must fundamentally shape the path forward.

Grounding the historical urgency in geography, the President drew attention to Ghana’s iconic coastal landmarks. He noted that the castles and dungeons of Elmina, Cape Coast, Assin Manso, and Osu—just a short distance from the conference venue—stand as visceral reminders of the transatlantic system.

“Not too far from where we are gathered today stand castles, dungeons, and the doors of no return through which countless Africans passed before disappearing over the horizon,” he reminded the delegates.

In his closing remarks, Mahama challenged the international community to view the conference as a turning point. He urged attendees to choose truth over denial, partnership over indifference, and justice over delay. “Let them say that when history called upon our generation to act, we stood up and we answered with courage,” he said, emphasizing that future generations will judge this era not by the resolutions passed, but by the tangible progress achieved.

The three-day consultative conference in Accra is expected to produce a durable framework aimed at bridging Africa, its diaspora, and the global community in a unified effort to address historical injustices.

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Mahama: Stories of Enslaved Women Must No Longer Be ‘Footnotes’ in History

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a fundamental shift in how the transatlantic slave trade is remembered, insisting that the experiences of enslaved women and girls must be placed at the centre of global reparatory justice discussions rather than treated as mere footnotes. Speaking at the High-Level Consultative Conference on Reparations in Accra, he highlighted the unique and often hidden forms of brutality endured by women, including sexual exploitation and the use of their reproductive capacity to sustain generations of bondage.

Mahama paid tribute to historic figures such as Nanny of the Maroons, Harriet Tubman, and Sojourner Truth, while acknowledging countless unnamed women whose resilience preserved families and communities. He emphasised that any reparatory justice framework ignoring women’s specific experiences would be incomplete and urged a gender-responsive approach to truth-telling, memorialisation, and redress. Read the full story here

Young Lawyer Sara Araba Tettey Dies While Celebrating Black Stars’ World Cup Victory

A 26-year-old private legal practitioner, Sara Araba Tettey, has died after suffering a cardiac arrest while celebrating Ghana’s dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The KNUST Law Faculty alumna, who was recently called to the Bar and worked with O & A Legal Consult, collapsed during jubilations with friends at Standard Hostel near KNUST in Kumasi.

She was rushed to the KNUST Hospital where CPR was administered for about 45 minutes, but she was pronounced dead. The tragic incident has shocked the legal fraternity and the KNUST community, who described her as a promising young talent. Her body has been deposited at the KNUST Medical School mortuary. Read the full story here

Kennedy Agyapong Warns NPP: ‘If They Provoke Me, I’ll Spill the Beans’

Former Assin Central MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has issued a strong warning to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), stating that he will not be silenced by criticism and will reveal more damaging information if provoked. This follows backlash over his comments on the party’s failure to complete projects like the Afari Military Hospital during its time in government.

Agyapong alleged contract-selling and kickback practices in both NPP and NDC administrations, dismissing claims of bitterness and insisting his concerns are about national development. He challenged the NPP to address issues like Agenda 111. Read the full story here

Ghana Scholarship Students in UK Accuse High Commission Staff of Assault

Six Ghanaian government-sponsored master’s students at Loughborough University have accused officials at the Ghana High Commission in London of verbal abuse and physical assault during a protest over unpaid tuition and stipends. The students, owed over £238,000, claim one colleague was assaulted, detained, and had recordings deleted from her phone after attempting to document the incident.

The victim reportedly sustained soft tissue injuries and is seeking medical and mental health support. The students have called for an investigation, payment of arrears, and a formal apology. Read the full story here

Buffer Stock CEO: Ghana Needs ¢1.5bn, Not ¢300m, for Effective Food Reserves

National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) CEO George Abradu-Otoo has stated that the current ¢300 million allocation is insufficient and that Ghana needs at least ¢1.5 billion to build a meaningful national food reserve system capable of mopping up surplus grains from farmers. He described the existing funds as a good starting point but inadequate for significant impact on food security.

Abradu-Otoo noted Ghana’s historical lag behind regional peers in maintaining strategic reserves and emphasised the importance of scaling up to address post-harvest losses and price volatility. Read the full story here

Bosome Freho Assembly Orders Arrest of Mine Pit Owner After Woman and Child Drown

The Bosome Freho District Assembly has ordered the arrest of the owner of an abandoned mine pit where a woman and her child drowned while attempting to fetch water. District Chief Executive Charles Appiah Kubi expressed concern over multiple deaths from such pits, which remain uncovered after illegal mining activities.

The assembly is conducting an inventory of all abandoned pits to trace owners and enforce reclamation. The district has also signed onto a voluntary reclamation programme with small-scale miners. Read the full story here

Divorced Woman Returns to Ex-Husband After Black Stars Win – Hohoe MP Shares

Hohoe MP Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo has shared heartwarming stories of how Ghana’s 2026 World Cup victory over Panama brought families together, including a divorced couple who reconciled after meeting at a viewing centre. The ex-wife was reportedly found with her former husband the following morning.

The MP also noted how the match helped bridge long-standing tensions between the Alavanyo and Nkonya communities in the Volta Region. Read the full story here

NDC to Name Party Headquarters After Jerry Rawlings

The National Democratic Congress (NDC), in collaboration with the J.J. Rawlings Foundation, will name its national headquarters after former President Jerry John Rawlings and unveil a bust in his honour on June 22, 2026 — what would have been his 79th birthday. President John Dramani Mahama is expected to address the event.

The commemorations, themed “From Revolution to Fourth Republic: The Rawlings Legacy,” will also include a lecture and exhibition with Tsatsu Tsikata as keynote speaker. Read the full story here