Ghana News in English

Good morning! It’s 5th August, and here’s your Ghana daily news capsule.

Ato Forson pays tribute to Omane Boamah, calling him a selfless and patriotic leader.

Gideon Boako claims the economy is struggling again after the IMF programme.

President Mahama proposes expanding AfCFTA to include Caribbean nations.

Sedina Tamakloe remains in custody as Felix Kwakye Ofosu explains the appeal process.

A senior government official's ex-partner has been arrested, according to Barker-Vormawor.

A mother of two receives a life sentence for killing her husband with a broken bottle.

Four people are killed in a dynamite explosion caused by a terror snake at Aboso.

The government positions the energy sector to drive a 24-hour economy and industrial growth.

Private schools accuse WAEC of unfair marking and demand an independent review of BECE results.

The new EU Migration and Asylum Pact raises questions about the securitisation of migration.

Africans are bearing the brunt of biodiversity loss, according to a UN report.

AI is fueling over half of cybercrime in Africa as digital scams surge, warns INTERPOL.

The Bank of Ghana directs banks to reduce non-performing loans below 10% by 2026.

Petrol prices are pegged at GH¢14.53 as the NPA announces new price floors.

A solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower will occur on the same day this month.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!