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The Ghanaian government’s proposal to rename Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to Accra International Airport marks a significant pivot in the nation’s “politics of memory.” Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga announced on Tuesday, February 3, 2026—coinciding with the 60th anniversary month of the 1966 coup—that the move aims to align national landmarks with democratic ideals. The decision […]Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article

Some people enter politics to be seen. Others enter it because the ground is calling their name. Madugu Avornyotse belongs to the second group.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article

The New Patriotic Party (NPP)—one of Ghana’s two dominant political forces and the primary centre-right party—has entered a new political chapter. This follows the decisive victory of former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the presidential primaries. Bawumia secured 110,643 votes, representing 56.48 pper centof the valid ballots. The contest took place on Jan. 31, […]Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article

President John Mahama has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ghana and Zambia to allow visa-free travel for holders of all categories of passports.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article

The Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association of Ghana (LICOBAG) has raised concerns over what it describes as excessive political interference at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), warning that the trend poses a serious threat to the sustainability of the country’s cocoa industry.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced plans to introduce a Criminal Proceeds Recovery Bill to allow the state to seize and recover assets linked to criminal activity. Speaking during a visit by the Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang, to the Ministry of Justice in Accra on Thursday [February 6 2026], the Attorney General said that under current laws, his office lacks the authority […]

Lawyers for the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, have dismissed claims that he was arrested by the National Investigation Bureau (NIB), describing such reports as inaccurate.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article

President John Mahama says Ghana is ready to deepen trade, investment, and financial cooperation with Zambia as part of efforts to strengthen economic resilience and shared prosperity between the two countries.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article