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Ghana fans gather at CN Tower to give a very warm welcome ahead of their team’s @FIFAWorldCup opener 🙌

Ghana & Côte d’Ivoire strengthen cocoa alliance, as President Mahama meets Ouattara. President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Accra following a successful high-level bilateral engagement with his Ivorian counterpart, President Alassane Ouattara, aimed at securing the future of the cocoa industry and improving farmers’ livelihoods in both countries. The two leaders met on Tuesday for the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana High-Level Summit on the Future of the Cocoa Economy. The summit culminated in the signing of a landmark Joint Declaration, reaffirming the two largest cocoa-producing nations' commitment to price stability, environmental protection, and industrialisation. Expressing great satisfaction with the progress made by the Joint Technical Committee, President Mahama and President Ouattara noted that the farmer must remain at the heart of all cocoa governance. With both countries accounting for approximately 60% of global production, the leaders underscored their "special responsibility" to lead the sector toward economic justice. A key highlight of the deliberations was the reinforcement of the Living Income Differential (LID) and the harmonisation of producer prices. By aligning their marketing strategies and price announcements, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire aim to provide farmers with a buffer against the volatility of international market prices. The two Presidents also discussed environmental threats to agriculture and expressed grave concern over the impact of illegal mining on water bodies and lakes. The leaders agreed on a joint strategy to aggressively reduce illegal mining activities, initiate comprehensive cleanup operations for shared water sources, and mitigate the effects of climate change on crop yields. President Mahama and President Ouattara also pledged to deepen scientific research to combat the Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease (CSSVD) and other pests. They also committed to a shift from being mere exporters of raw beans to becoming industrial hubs. This includes increasing local processing capacities and stimulating cocoa consumption within the African sub-region. The "Cocoa Alliance" is also expected to expand, with the two leaders expressing a desire to welcome other African producer countries into the fold to enhance the continent's collective bargaining power on the global stage. Summary of the Joint Declaration adopted after the summit and issued in Abidjan on June 16, 2026. 1. Implementation of a common framework for determining producer prices and reinforcing market intelligence to ensure fair remuneration for farmers. 2. Recognition of the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CIGCI) and the African Regional Standards for Sustainable Cocoa (ARS-1000) as vital tools for traceability. 3. Strengthening cooperation between national research institutes to eliminate the Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease (CSSVD). 4. A commitment to processing substantial volumes of cocoa locally and promoting intra-African trade in finished cocoa products. 5. Opening the cocoa alliance to other African producers to increase Africa’s share of the global cocoa-chocolate value chain, which currently remains marginal despite the continent producing 80% of the world's beans.

LIVE | Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu directs the Chief Director of the Ministry of Education to proceed with the procurement processes for the establishment of 10 to 13 new secondary schools across Ghana and the rehabilitation of existing ones.

LIVE | Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu commissions newly constructed girls’ dormitory at St. Paul’s Technical Institute (SPATS) in Kukurantumi.

Proudly supporting the Black Stars. Let’s make Ghana proud! #BlackStars

Ghanaians take over Toronto ahead of Panama Game 🇬🇭

Let NPP stop playing the victim game; they are becoming like a spoiled child. If it is about them, it is good; if it is not about them, it is bad, why? — Richard Sumah, Deputy General Secretary, United Party. #PrimeMorning

A local farmer in Keta was left astonished after the Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. John Dumelo paid a surprise visit to his farm. The visit formed part of the Minister’s effort to engage with local farmers about their challenges in the agricultural sector and food security. [🎥: JohnTerryTresh]

Chairman Wontumi farm is never in a flood prone Area Nana Addo is aware because i visited the Farm with him - Odike, Leader Union Government party. #PrimeRakon

“As for the One Work, Three Shift system, we will get there. It cannot be achieved in a single day. It is a gradual process, and I can assure you”- Majority Leader.

A Major Step Forward for Secondary Education The approval of the US$300 million STARR-J Project by the World Bank is a significant boost for Ghana’s education sector and a strong vote of confidence in the Government’s vision for transforming secondary education. As a Member of the Education Committee of Parliament, I commend the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, and his team for their leadership in securing this important investment. I also applaud the World Bank and all stakeholders who worked to make this possible. This intervention presents a real opportunity to address the infrastructure deficits that continue to affect many of our Category B and Category C schools. Overcrowded classrooms, inadequate dormitory accommodation, limited laboratory facilities and other infrastructure challenges have persisted for far too long. I am hopeful that the STARR-J Project will help bridge these gaps while accelerating the transition away from the double-track system. Beyond infrastructure, this investment represents a commitment to quality, equity and the future of Ghana’s young people. If implemented effectively, it will leave a lasting impact on educational outcomes and national development. I particularly look forward to seeing evidence of these investments in the four Senior High Schools in the Ketu North Constituency, where improved infrastructure will significantly enhance teaching, learning and student welfare. Eric Edem Agbana, MP Ketu North Constituency. Member, Parliamentary Select Committee on Education.

Ayariga: If he talks, I will respond. You don’t throw stones when you live in a glass house. Afenyo-Markin: Since when did anybody become afraid of you? Bring it on, and we’ll see who will be bruised. Watch how the Majority and Minority Leaders ended their unexpected exchanges on Ken Ofori-Atta. #3NewsGH #TV3GH

Press Release: Conversion of Rural Banks to Community Banks.

Staff of Universal Merchant Bank (UMB), together with hundreds of Ghanaians, march on a float wearing Black Stars jerseys in support of the Black Stars ahead of tonight’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto.

President John Dramani Mahama participated in the Côte d’Ivoire–Ghana High-Level Summit on the Future of the Cocoa Economy in Abidjan, where he held bilateral discussions with President Alassane Ouattara on strengthening cooperation within the cocoa sector. The summit brought together the world's two leading cocoa-producing nations to advance coordinated strategies aimed at securing a sustainable future for the industry and improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers. The meeting built on ongoing engagements under the Côte d’Ivoire–Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CIGCI), which serves as a platform for harmonising policies and promoting the shared interests of cocoa-producing communities in both countries. The discussions focused on reinforcing measures to protect the cocoa industry, enhance value creation, and ensure greater benefits for cocoa farmers across Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. #MahamaThePresident

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A message from President @JDMahama to the Ghana Black Stars ahead of their upcoming fixture against Panama tonight. #BlackStars #GhanaNews #FIFAWorldCup

Africa and Blackstars legend, Asamoah Gyan charges the atmosphere at the Blackstars camp in Toronto, Canada ahead of the team’s World Cup opening match against Panama. [🎥: Ghana Football Association]

You demanded. We engaged. @MTNGhana has responded. Effective today, fibre broadband prices have crashed! Previously, for a month of unlimited 100 Mbps broadband, you paid GHS 987. Today, for the same 100 Mbps, you pay GHS 299. For GHS999, you get a 500 Mbps unlimited broadband package, and for GHS444, you get a 300 Mbps unlimited package. I want to express my gratitude to the management and staff of MTN who have heeded our call for more affordable, stable and reliable fibre broadband. From the @MoCDTI, we will continue to push for better service packages for the Ghanaian people. For God and Country. 🦁🇬🇭 #FullyActive

Lawyers for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta claiming that a United States immigration court has approved his application for adjustment of status Lawyer Edudzi Tamakloe fires 🔥 #MajeCorruptionUnattractive