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2 weeks ago | 
theafricareport.com | Kent Mensah |in Accra
A political storm is brewing in Ghana after President John Mahama suspended the country’s chief justice, following an investigation into claims of misconduct. The suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has ignited a fierce constitutional debate, sparking critique that Mahama is undermining judicial independence in one of West Africa’s most celebrated democracies. Get full access to The Africa Report
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3 weeks ago | 
theafricareport.com | Kent Mensah |in Accra
Set to take over the country’s gold trading sector, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) will replace a patchwork of overlapping state institutions in what its chief executive Sammy Gyamfi calls “a new gold order” that promises to curb smuggling, boost forex reserves, and deliver real benefits to ordinary Ghanaians. Get full access to The Africa Report
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1 month ago | 
theafricareport.com | Kent Mensah |in Accra
President John Mahama is facing mounting public pressure to revoke Ghana‘s controversial mining law that permits operations in protected forest reserves, which environmentalists warn could devastate the country’s biodiversity and water resources. Simultaneously, his administration’s decision to deport rather than prosecute foreign nationals engaged in illegal mining has sparked a national debate around justice, sovereignty and Ghana’s commitment to environmental protection.
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1 month ago | 
theafricareport.com | Kent Mensah |in Accra
The judiciary in Ghana is once again at the centre of a political storm as President John Mahama moves forward with three petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, who was appointed by his predecessor, Nana Akufo-Addo. The move – unprecedented under Ghana’s 1992 constitution – raises fundamental questions about the politicisation of the judiciary. Get full access to The Africa Report
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1 month ago | 
theafricareport.com | Kent Mensah |in Accra
Ghana’s former director-general of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng have been arrested over an alleged $7m cyber defence system contract scandal involving an Israeli company. Adu-Boahene is accused of diverting public funds meant for a critical national security project, the attorney-general and justice minister Dominic Ayine said Monday. Get full access to The Africa Report
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2 months ago | 
theafricareport.com | Kent Mensah |in Accra
The EU is closely monitoring developments in the Sahel as it reinforces Ghana’s security to help maintain stability in West Africa, according to EU Ambassador to Ghana Irchad Razaaly. “We are not dictating anything to Ghana, and we are following closely the development in the Sahel.
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2 months ago | 
theafricareport.com | Kent Mensah |in Accra
On 18 February, Ghana’s newly inaugurated President John Dramani Mahama declared his assets and directed all government appointees to follow suit by 31 March or face dismissal. While the gesture has been lauded by some as a step towards accountability, others say that without making these declarations public, the exercise is a superficial effort in Africa’s ongoing fight against corruption. Get full access to The Africa Report
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Feb 4, 2025 | 
theafricareport.com | Kent Mensah |Laura Angela Bagnetto |in Accra
As Ghana’s newly created Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment takes shape, its primary focus is addressing the country’s escalating youth unemployment crisis, a challenge that extends beyond its borders and fuels regional insecurity. Youth unemployment in Ghana currently stands at a staggering 38.8%, with nearly 68% of employed youth engaged in what are classified as vulnerable jobs – low-paying and unstable occupations offering no long-term security.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
theafricareport.com | Kent Mensah |in Accra
Burkina Faso military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, visibly packing heat with his signature sidearm and flanked by heavily armed bodyguards, greeted Ghana’s President John Mahama in a move that some described as a breach of diplomatic protocol. This unprecedented display occurred against the backdrop of strained relations between Burkina Faso and Ghana, highlighting lingering mistrust within the region. Get full access to The Africa Report
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
theafricareport.com | Kent Mensah |in Accra
Thousands of jubilant citizens dressed in the red, white, green, and black colours of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) thronged Ghana‘s capital Accra to welcome President John Mahama. They waved flags, blew vuvuzelas, and danced to traditional drumbeats. The colourful ceremony, attended by several African leaders, including Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Kenyan President William Ruto, was a celebration of democracy and hope for a nation battered by years of economic hardship.
