The Ghanaian cedi has recorded its strongest first 120-day performance against the US dollar under the current administration of President John Dramani Mahama, ranking top among all presidential transitions since the cedi was redenominated in 2007. A comparative analysis by JoyNews Research reveals that from January 7 to May 7, 2025, the cedi appreciated by 9.25%, moving […]
Residents of Amefinukope in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta region are in a state of shock following the discovery of five exhumed bodies in two local cemeteries, with parts of the corpses, particularly the heads, missing. The distressing incident occurred on Wednesday, 7th May 2025. According to a community leader, Mr Kwashi Senaya, […]
The High Court in Accra has sentenced Deborah Seyram Adablah, a former National Service Personnel who sued her ‘sugar daddy’ for breach of promise, to 45 days in prison after finding her guilty of contempt. Deborah Seyram Adablah was convicted of defaming the court. She had recorded two separate videos and posted them on social […]
An economist says the recent appreciation of the Ghana Cedi and reduction in fuel prices may not lead to a corresponding drop in the prices of goods due to the country’s manual approach to economic management. Dr Samuel Worlanyo Mensah said that until Ghana adopts an automated economic analysis and decision-making system, such changes in […]
On Wednesday evening, under the domed ceiling of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, 133 cardinals will vote to elect the Catholic Church’s 267th pope. The day will begin at 10:00 (09:00 BST) with a mass in St Peter’s Basilica. The service, which will be televised, will be presided over by Giovanni Battista Re, the 91-year-old Cardinal Dean […]
Visa applications from nationalities thought most likely to overstay and claim asylum in the UK could be restricted under a new government crackdown. Under Home Office plans, first reported in the Times, people from countries such as Pakistan, Nigeria and Sri Lanka may find it more difficult to come to the UK to work and study. […]
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a stringent Code of Conduct (2025) for ministers and political appointees, outlining strict ethical standards to combat corruption, conflicts of interest, and misuse of power. The 66-page document, obtained by Myjoyonline, stresses transparency, accountability, and professionalism in governance. Here are 10 critical takeaways: 1. Zero Tolerance for Corruption & […]
The Director of Policy Engagements at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has expressed worry over a major loophole in the gift policy announced in President John Mahama’s new code of conduct for appointees. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante warned that without urgent revision, the policy could be […]
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has stated that political appointees who breach the Code of Conduct will not only be dismissed but may also face criminal prosecution if their actions warrant it. He made the comment in a side interview on Monday, May 5, 2025, shortly after President John Dramani Mahama […]
Residents of the Upper West Region are agitating over the inability or seeming unwillingness of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to commission the newly constructed Upper West Regional Police Headquarters. There have been growing public concerns over the continued delay in commissioning the newly constructed Upper West Regional Police Headquarters, a project completed in […]
President John Dramani Mahama will deliver a special national broadcast on Wednesday, 7 May, to update Ghanaians on the progress of his administration’s 120‑day contract. The announcement was made by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communications, who invited citizens nationwide to tune in and assess the President’s performance. “On Wednesday, the President will […]
Rwanda is in the “early stage” of talks with the Trump administration to accept migrants deported by the US, the East African country’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has said. His comments come after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said last month that Washington was “actively searching” for countries that would take in “some […]
