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Explainer: Why the cedi is gaining ground

After months of relative calm, Ghana's cedi has unexpectedly rallied. From February to April 2025, it held steady at around GHS15.50 to the US dollar. But in th

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3 dead, 2 injured in fatal dawn crash at Akyem Asafo

A tragic road accident in the early hours of Monday morning has claimed the lives of three people and left two others injured at Akyem Asafo, along the busy Kum

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‘Adjust prices with immediate effect’ – GUTA to traders as cedi gains strength

The Ghana Union of Traders' Associations (GUTA) is calling on traders to cut prices in response to the recent appreciation of the cedi.

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‘A complete waste of time’ – Miracles Aboagye criticises Asset Declaration law

A former presidential staffer and former local government coordinator, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, says the asset declaration rule is a waste of time.

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‘Akufo-Addo didn’t put cameras on it’ – Micracles Aboagye dismisses Mahama’s asset declaration as political show

Former presidential staffer Dennis Miracles Aboagye is unimpressed by what he calls the "fanfare" surrounding President John Mahama's recent asset declaration.

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Over 20 houses torched in Gumyoko amid Bawku chieftaincy conflict spillover

At least 12 houses were burnt down last night by unknown assailants in the Gumyoko community in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region, in what is believ

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First batch of Ghanaian Muslim pilgrims arrive in Jedda to perform 2025 hajj

The first batch of 425 prospective Ghanaian Muslim pilgrims from the five regions of the north have arrived safely in Jedda in Saudi Arabia to perform the 2025

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Mahama visits Vice President on Mother’s Day

President John Dramani Mahama has extended warm Mother's Day greetings to Ghanaian mothers, with a special tribute to Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-

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Mahama celebrates Mother’s Day with call to empower women and families

President John Dramani Mahama has extended warm wishes to all mothers across the country, recognising their sacrifices and reaffirming the government's commitme

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