Current Affairs

Els: MBN360 The Minority has alleged a grand government scheme aimed at diverting public attention and debate from the boiling cocoa price cut issue. The row follows the announcement of a reduction of more than GHs1,000 in the price of a bag of cocoa, a decision attributed to the decline in international market prices. Addressing […]

Els: MBN360 News The Democracy Hub has filed a suit to halt the Ayawaso East by-election, citing concerns over vote-buying allegations and electoral irregularities. The by-election, scheduled for March 3, 2026, was triggered by the death of incumbent MP Mahama Naser Toure. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has already selected Baba Jamal as its candidate, […]

Els: MBN360 News The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has announced enhanced collaboration with international partners to tackle online abuse, particularly non-consensual publication of intimate images. Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority, established under the Cybersecurity Act 2020, is working with the Ministry of Communication and other stakeholders to prevent and […]

Els: MBN360 News Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has commissioned a new chancery for Ghana’s embassy in Addis Ababa. President Mahama described the facility as a demonstration of Ghana’s commitment to multilateralism and African unity. The newly completed building, which will serve as the diplomatic hub for Ghana in Ethiopia, is expected to strengthen bilateral relations […]

Els: MBN360 News The 39th African Union Summit concluded Sunday, February 15, 2026, with a forceful mandate for historical justice and a sharp warning to global powers that the continent will no longer accept a secondary role in international governance. Meeting in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, African heads of state adopted a landmark resolution recognizing the […]

Els: MBN360 News The successful conclusion of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary marks another important chapter in the party’s democratic journey. The process was competitive, vibrant, and engaging, reflecting the strength and maturity of the NPP as a political tradition. As Dr Mahamudu Bawumia emerges as the winner and flagbearer of the party, […]

Els: MBN360 The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr, Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on party members to forgive one another for grievances due to the recent campaign season, underscoring the importance of unity for the future of the party. Addressing party members at the National Thanksgiving Service in the University of Professional Studies, […]

Els: MBN360 Opinions Author: Dr. John Osae-Kwapong, Democracy and Development Fellow, CDD-Ghana, and Project Director, the Democracy Project The National Democratic Congress (NDC) held a primary for the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election last Saturday. Since then, the monetization of our elections and voter inducement has gained attention in public discourse. This conversation is cyclical, often triggered when our […]

Lawyers for former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta have revealed that the Commission for The Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) has ordered the deletion of his name from the Red Notice List. This is contained in a Public Notice issued on February 13 by Menkah-Premoh, Osei Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and partners. “We are pleased to announce that, […]

Els: MBN360 News Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ghana is positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s push for gender equality, reaffirming its commitment to empowering women and girls across the continent. Speaking at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, President John Mahama stressed that advancing gender parity is a shared continental responsibility and a critical driver […]