The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced stricter measures against Banks, Dedicated Electronic Money Issuers (DEMIs), Enhanced Payment Service Providers (EPSPs), and Money Transfer Operators (MTOs). This comes as part of the ongoing fight against non-compliance with inward remittance guidelines. In a notice signed by Sandra Thompson, Secretary at the central bank, the bank observed […]
The Interior Ministry has denied issuing directives or protocols allowing any groups or individuals to bypass security checks. This follows misinformation circulating on social media, claiming certain individuals, including pastors, had been granted special privileges to circumvent security procedures. A statement issued by the Public Affairs and Communications Unit of the Ministry said, “These claims […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has appealed for enhanced security to ensure the smooth completion of the re-collation process for some nine constituencies following the December 7, 2024, elections. The Commission has firmly stated that it will not validate results declared under duress or without adherence to proper collation processes as enshrined in the […]
After a day of protest, turmoil and bloodshed, Kenyan President William Ruto addressed the nation with a message of sadness and strength. Saying “legitimate” protests against his policies had been “hijacked by a group of organised criminals,” he warned his government would use all means at its disposal to prevent a repeat of the violence […]
