Updates: A colourful Aboakyir Festival – 2026
Winneba, May 2, GNA – The Chiefs and people of Effutu Traditional Area are holding a grand durbar to mark the highpoint of the annual Aboakyir Festival today…
The head of Ghana News Agency speaks with CGTN on rollout of China's zero-tariff policy for 20 African countries, including Ghana
On the eve of China’s rollout of its latest zero-tariff policy for 20 African countries, including Ghana, on May 1, China Global Television Network (CGTN), based in Beijing, interviewed the head of Ghana’s News Agency to assess the significance and potential impact of the policy on the country’s economic development, as well as how the state media will help promote bilateral ties between China and Ghana.
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Economy
Akosombo Dam fully restored to power – President Mahama
By D. I. Laary, GNA Koforidua, May 01, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama on Friday announced that Ghana’s Akosombo Hydroelectric Dam has been fully restored to operation following…
Politics
Mahama breaks grounds for construction of multi-purpose hall/hostel facility at SDA College of Education
By Iddi Yire, GNA Koforidua, May 01, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama on Friday break grounds for the construction of a multi-purpose hall and hostel facility at the SDA College of Education…
Business
MTN Ghana supports Aboakyer 2026 festival with GHC 20,000
By Victoria Agyemang, GNA Winneba(C/R), May 01, GNA – Telecommunications giant MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to cultural preservation and community development with a GH₵20,000 donation…
Social
Updates: A colourful Aboakyir Festival – 2026
Winneba, May 2, GNA – The Chiefs and people of Effutu Traditional Area are holding a grand durbar to mark the highpoint of the annual Aboakyir Festival today…
World
News Analysis: How China effectively aligns industrial upgrade with consumption boost
Beijing, April 25 (Xinhua/GNA) – Benign interaction between demand and supply is the key driver of economic development. To promote this positive interplay, China has written into the…
Ghana FM condemns SA xenophobic attacks
GNA Newsreel • April 23, 2026
Shift remittances from consumption to investment—NDPC, UNECA
GNA Newsreel • April 23, 2026
Mahama: Economy remains resilient
GNA Newsreel • April 21, 2026
Court & Crime
Police dismantle robbery gang in UER
By Anthony Adongo Apubeo, GNA Bolgatanga, May 1, GNA – Two suspects have died, while four others have been arrested by the Ghana Police Service following a series of violent…
Education
PASSCO: A major threat to quality education in Ghana
A feature by Dora Jones Yaidoo Accra, May 1, GNA – For generations, Ghanaians learned through informal education (family apprenticeship, communal work, storytelling, and observation). In modern times, formal schooling…
Health
Don’t store bread beyond four days – Baker advises consumers
By Benjamin A. Commey Sunyani, May 1, GNA – Madam Florence Ofori-Agyeman, the Chief Executive Officer of Bakerz Relish, a baking firm, has advised bread consumers to avoid…
Features
PASSCO: A major threat to quality education in Ghana
A feature by Dora Jones Yaidoo Accra, May 1, GNA – For generations, Ghanaians learned through informal education (family apprenticeship, communal work, storytelling, and observation). In modern times, formal schooling…
Foreign Features
Meitu upgrades RoboNeo with industry-first “Agent Teams” for Visual Content Creation
Xiamen – On April 29, Meitu（(1357.HK）announced a major update to its imaging AI agent, RoboNeo, introducing an “Agent Teams” model for visual content creation. This approach builds an…
Sports
Armwrestling Federation of Africa Empowers 40 Coaches as ‘Trainers of Trainers’
By Francis Ofori, GNA Accra, April 30, GNA – In a strategic move to solidify the professional foundations of armwrestling across the continent, the Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA) has successfully concluded a…
Entertainment
Miss Teen contestants visit Bisa Abrewa Museum as grand finale looms
By Simon Asare, GNA Accra, April 28, GNA – Contestants of the maiden edition of the Miss Teen pageant have undertaken an educational and cultural tour to the…
Africa
China hands over $56.5 million ECOWAS HQ in Nigeria, expanding influence in West Africa
Accra, April 29 (BIAfrica/GNA) – China has formally handed over a newly completed $56.5 million headquarters complex to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja,…
Americas
Trump tells lawmakers war against Iran has “terminated” as 60-day deadline arrives
WASHINGTON, May 1 (Xinhua/GNA) — U.S. President, Donald Trump, told lawmakers on Friday that the war against Iran has “terminated,” as the military action, which was launched without…
Asia
Xinhua releases report on international education in China
Beijing, April 29 (Xinhua/GNA) – Xinhua Institute, the think tank arm of Xinhua News Agency, on Saturday released a report titled “Study in China: Contributing to the Building…
Europe
Finance Minister: Eurozone membership makes Bulgaria even more attractive, secure destination for investors
Sofia, April 29 (BTA/GNA) – Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski said that at the beginning of the year, Bulgaria sent one of its strongest messages to the investment community…
Middle East
Iran’s supreme leader urges economic, cultural battle to defeat enemies
TEHRAN, May 1 (Xinhua/GNA) – Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, on Friday urged Iranians to wage “economic battle” and “cultural battle” to “disappoint and defeat” the country’s enemies.GNA