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President Mahama Arrives in France for High-Level Talks, Man Burns Wife’s House Over Alleged Cheating and Other Big Stories in Ghana Today
We have curated the most relevant stories from Ghana to keep you informed. New updates are added regularly.
President Mahama Arrives in France for High-Level Talks
President John Dramani Mahama received a warm and enthusiastic reception upon his arrival in Lyon, France, where he is attending high-level bilateral and multilateral engagements. Crowds of Ghanaians and well-wishers mobbed the President as he stepped off his vehicle, chanting and showing support. The visit is expected to focus on strengthening Ghana-France cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and diaspora relations.
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Airport Congestion and Ageing Facilities Justify New Levy – GACL Chairman
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has defended the newly introduced Airport Infrastructure Development Levy, stating that severe congestion and ageing facilities at Kotoka International Airport make the charge necessary. GACL Board Chairman said the funds will support critical upgrades, including the new concourse linking Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, additional boarding bridges, and improved passenger amenities. He assured travellers that the levy will be transparently managed to deliver world-class infrastructure and strengthen Ghana’s position as a regional aviation hub.
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Man Allegedly Burns Wife’s House for Cheating with UK-Based ‘Borga’
A man in the Ashanti Region has been arrested for allegedly setting his wife’s house on fire after suspecting her of having an affair with a UK-based Ghanaian known locally as a “borga”. The incident, which occurred in a community near Kumasi, left the property extensively damaged. Police have launched investigations into the case of suspected arson and domestic violence.
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Ghanaian PhD Students in UK to Protest Over Delayed Stipends
Ghanaian PhD students in the United Kingdom are planning a protest over the persistent delay in the payment of their stipends by the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat. Many students say they have not received funding for several months, leaving them in financial distress and struggling to cover basic living expenses and research costs. The students intend to draw attention to the hardship caused by the delays and demand urgent resolution from the government.
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FDA Warns of Fake HIV Test Kits in Circulation, Urges Immediate Checks by Health Facilities
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a strong warning about the circulation of fake HIV test kits in Ghana and has urged all health facilities to immediately verify the authenticity of their stock. The authority said the counterfeit kits could lead to inaccurate results, posing serious public health risks. Health workers and the public have been advised to report any suspicious kits to the FDA for prompt investigation and removal from the market.
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Ex-President Akufo-Addo and President Mahama Exchange Pleasantries on Easter
Kwahu, Ghana – Former President Nana Akufo-Addo paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama on Holy Saturday, April 4, 2026, while both leaders were in the Kwahu enclave for the annual Easter celebrations.
The meeting took place as President Mahama participated in activities linked to the Kwahu Business Forum, a major event held alongside the Easter festivities.
Akufo-Addo, who has maintained a nearly two-decade tradition of spending Easter in Kwahu, described the visit as a cordial engagement during the sacred period.
In a Facebook post, the former president wrote: “On the Holy Saturday of Easter, while in Kwahu where for almost two decades I have consecutively visited during the sacred period of Easter, I called on the President of the Republic, H. E. John Dramani Mahama who is also in Kwahu.”
The encounter highlights a moment of peaceful political civility between the current and immediate past leaders of Ghana amid the festive season. No further details about the substance of their discussion were made public.
The visit comes at a time when both leaders are actively involved in national and regional development conversations, with Mahama using the Kwahu platform to engage stakeholders on economic matters.
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Mahama Calls Christ’s Birthplace an ‘Epicentre of War’, New Airport Concourse Planned and Other Big Stories in Ghana Today
We have curated the most relevant and impactful stories from Ghana to keep you informed.
‘It’s Painful Christ’s Birthplace Now an Epicentre of War’ – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has described the ongoing violence in the Middle East as a “painful irony,” noting that the birthplace of Christianity and the land where Christ preached love, forgiveness, and peace has become a major centre of conflict. In his Easter message delivered at Black Star Square on April 3, 2026, Mahama said the suffering in the Holy Land cannot be ignored during the season of Easter. He extended Ghana’s thoughts and prayers to the people of Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iran, and the wider Middle East region, urging world leaders to embrace restraint, dialogue, and respect for human dignity.
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Gov’t to Construct New Concourse at Accra International Airport to Ease Congestion
The Ghana Airports Company Limited will begin construction this month on an ultra-modern concourse linking Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 at Kotoka International Airport. The project aims to eliminate current operational bottlenecks, enable seamless passenger transfers, and significantly improve hub efficiency. Key features include five additional passenger boarding bridges, five passenger holding areas, bi-directional travelators, new escalators and elevators, a VIP lounge, four business lounges, and four retail and duty-free pods. The expansion forms part of a broader modernisation drive to provide world-class facilities and strengthen Ghana’s position as a competitive aviation hub in West Africa.
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Gov’t Procures Over 24,000 Medical Equipment to Support Free Primary Healthcare Rollout
The Ghanaian government has acquired 24,534 pieces of medical equipment to strengthen health facilities ahead of the nationwide rollout of its free primary healthcare policy. The consignment, inspected by Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, includes baby incubators, radiant warmers, oxygen concentrators, X-ray machines, ultrasound devices, laboratory analysers, vital signs monitors, glucometers, patient monitors, infusion devices, delivery beds, and hospital beds. The equipment will be distributed across government hospitals to improve diagnostics, newborn care, and overall service delivery at the primary level.
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Ghana to Manufacture First Vaccine with Support from Indonesia
Ghana is set to begin local production of its first vaccine with technical and partnership support from the Indonesian government. Honorary Consul of Indonesia to Ghana, Paskal A B Rois, confirmed that a high-level delegation from Ghana’s National Vaccine Institute, Food and Drugs Authority, and GIZ visited Indonesia late last year to finalise arrangements. Once operational, Ghana will become the third African country — after Senegal and South Africa — to manufacture vaccines domestically. The initiative is expected to enhance the country’s health security and reduce dependence on imported vaccines.
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No Business Thrives Without Trust in Justice System — Chief Justice
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has emphasised that trust in the judicial system is essential for business growth and investor confidence in Ghana. Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum on April 4, 2026, he stated that contracts must be honoured, property protected, and disputes resolved fairly and predictably for any economy to flourish. The Chief Justice announced that the judiciary is repositioning itself to become an active partner in creating a business-friendly environment anchored in the rule of law. He warned that delays and uncertainty in the justice system carry real economic costs by discouraging investment.
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