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President Mahama swears in two new Ambassadors 

By Iddi Yire, GNA  Accra, May 13, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in two new envoys accredited to Japan and Ethiopia.  They are Mr Humprey Chatio Ajongbah, Ambassador to Japan and Mr McArios Akanbeanab Akanbong, Ambassador to Ethiopia. …

Economy

Government targets 70% 5G coverage by 2027

By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, May 14, GNA – Government has set a target of 70 per cent nationwide 5G population coverage by March 2027. The 5G rollout…

Politics

No more blanket tax waiver exemptions – Mahama  

By Iddi Yire   Accra, May 14, GNA The Government will no longer grant blanket tax waiver exemptions on import duties, but it will be on a case-by-case basis,…

Business

Access Bank Ghana budgets GH₵1 billion for cocoa purchases in 2025

By Florence Afriyie Mensah, GNA  Kumasi, May 14, GNA – Access Bank Ghana in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in 2025 set aside about GH₵1billion to…

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Jospong Chairman calls for African-led partnership at Africa forward summit 

Accra, May 14, GNA-The Executive Chairman of Jospong Group, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has called for partnership rooted in shared interest and mutual respect, declaring that “Africa does not need sympathy.   “Africa…

World

Scientists conduct Black Sea Studies at 800 metres depths using Bulgarian Naval Research vessel

Varna, on the Black Sea, May 13 (BTA/GNA) – Scientists conducted Black Sea studies at depths of about 800 metres using the Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv.…

Municipal Assembly removes traders from pavement at Lapaz section of George W. Bush Highway in Accra
GNA Newsreel • May 13, 2026

Court & Crime

Former Deputy Lands Minister to testify in Wontumi Samreboi mining case

Accra, May 15, GNA – Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is expected to call former Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr George Mireku Duker,…

Education

Prof Adom-Asamoah – UEAS foundation Vice Chancellor spearheads new vision 

By Stephen Asante  Accra, May 14, GNA – Government has appointed Professor Mark Adom-Asamoah, a distinguished Fulbright Fellow, Commonwealth and British Council Scholar, as the foundation Vice Chancellor…

Health

Kumdi gets 24-hour health facility to enhance access to healthcare delivery 

By Solomon Gumah Kumdi (N/R), May 14, GNA – Residents of Kumdi in the Kpandai District have received healthcare boost following the commissioning of a 24-hour medical facility…

Features

Prof Adom-Asamoah – UEAS foundation Vice Chancellor spearheads new vision 

By Stephen Asante  Accra, May 14, GNA – Government has appointed Professor Mark Adom-Asamoah, a distinguished Fulbright Fellow, Commonwealth and British Council Scholar, as the foundation Vice Chancellor…

Foreign Features

139th Canton Fair sets new record with overseas buyer attendance 

Guangzhou, China – The 139th Canton Fair concluded on May 5, setting a new record for overseas buyer attendance. Data from the China Foreign Trade Centre show that across 15 days and…

Sports

24th African Senior Athletics Championships: Ghana grabs one silver, two bronze medals on day three

By Simon Asare, GNA Accra, May 14, GNA – High jumper Esther Obenewaa won a silver medal for Ghana at the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships. The high…

Entertainment

MTN Ghana holds conference on digital music  

By Albert Futukpor, GNA  Accra, May 13, GNA – MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to building a resilient and inclusive digital economy by convening a refreshed edition…

Africa

Macron announces €23bn in investment for Africa at Nairobi summit

Nairobi,May 12, (dpa/GNA) – French President, Emmanuel Macron, was in Nairobi on Monday for the Africa Forward Summit, where he announced investments totalling €23 billion to boost the…

Americas

US increases pressure on Iran with more sanctions

Washington, May 12, (dpa/GNA) – The US administration on Monday, further intensified economic pressure on Iran with more sanctions. The US Treasury said it was imposing sanctions on…

Asia

Taiwan blames China for escalating tensions

Taipei/Beijing,May 13, (dpa/GNA) – After Chinese President Xi Jinping warned of potential conflict over Taiwan, the government in Taipei accused Beijing of being responsible for escalating tensions in…

Europe

Scientists conduct Black Sea Studies at 800 metres depths using Bulgarian Naval Research vessel

Varna, on the Black Sea, May 13 (BTA/GNA) – Scientists conducted Black Sea studies at depths of about 800 metres using the Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv.…

Middle East

Sexual violence ‘integral’ to October 7 Hamas attack on Israel Tel Aviv,May 12, (dpa/GNA) – Systematic sexual violence occurred during the Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel on October…

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.

GNA Newsreel • May 1, 2026

Mother's Day: Fathers in hilarious mothers' role performance at Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Parish, Bolgatanga

Mothers at the Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Parish in Bolgatanga turned the tables on fathers with a lively baby-backing simulation, challenging men to experience the demanding role of family caregiving and parenting firsthand.

GNA Newsreel • May 10, 2026