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Ghana secures two new offshore deals as Mahama government moves to revive upstream exploration

The Government of Ghana has intensified efforts to breathe new life into the country’s upstream petroleum sector following the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering offshore acreages GH WB 3 and GH WB 8 in the Tano Basin. The agreements were signed by...

Mahama reshuffles government; Zanator, Ayariga nominated as Ministers

President John Dramani Mahama has introduced changes to his government, nominating two Members of Parliament for ministerial appointments while reassigning two ministers to new portfolios. The changes were announced in a statement from the Presidency dated Friday, August 7, 2026, and are subject to the...

James Agalga takes over as Majority Leader after Ayariga’s ministerial nomination

Builsa North Member of Parliament James Agalga has been selected as the new Majority Leader in Parliament following the nomination of Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs-designate. The change marks a significant adjustment to the leadership structure of the governing...

Zambia Declares Ghanaian Fugu Duty-Free After President Mahama’s Visit

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has announced that Fugu imported from Ghana for personal use is now exempt from all taxes and duties. The decision follows President John Dramani Mahama’s recent state visit to Zambia, highlighting the tangible benefits of strengthened diplomatic and trade...

Concern Youth of Nzema Petition President Mahama Over Stalled Petroleum Hub

The Concern Youth of Nzema have submitted a formal petition to President John Dramani Mahama, voicing profound concern over the prolonged non-operational status of the Petroleum Hub project, an initiative widely regarded as a strategic pillar for industrial growth and socio-economic transformation in the...

Soldiers Remove Rival Mamprusi Chief from Bawku Following Otumfuo’s Mediation Directive

Security personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have removed Alhaji Seidu Abagre from Bawku, in accordance with the latest government directive grounded in a mediation report issued by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The Ministry of the Interior, in a brief release issued...