Akan Reports

Signals from Ghana’s news cycle.
Plus the world that shapes it.

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GTEC has warned employers and the public against accepting certificates from 100 institutions it does not recognise.

Anyone considering a programme is advised to verify the institution’s accreditation status before paying.

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Where is Ghana concentrating its road infrastructure?

This weighted map highlights the strongest areas of government road development based on project scale, strategic importance and current activity.

Illustrative map; regional boundaries may be approximate. #ghana

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President Mahama has ordered the release of GH¢300m for flood relief, split evenly: GH¢150m for emergency aid and GH¢150m for mitigation. He has also directed the military and police to support NADMO rescue and relief operations in flood-hit areas. #GhanaNews

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Ghana has two functional MRI machines, five mammograms and two radiotherapy units in public hospitals, per MahamaCares. Two cardiologists serve all of northern Ghana. The fund has begun building cardiology centres at Korle Bu, Komfo Anokye and Tamale. #GhanaNews

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African migrants are fleeing into the mountains in South Africa as xenophobic violence surges. A Ghanaian woman is in ICU after an alleged attack. The High Commissioner says 680 citizens will be evacuated this weekend. #GhanaNews

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Ghana plans to produce its first vaccine locally by 2027. The Vaccine Institute is leading the initiative to cut dependence on imports and build sovereign capacity. A quiet but historic step for Ghana's health security. #GhanaNews

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Ghana's cedi depreciated 4.6% in May 2026, ending months of relative stability. The Bank of Ghana is defending the currency, but households are already feeling the squeeze on imports and fuel. #GhanaNews

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A community leader was shot dead at a galamsey site in Gwira Ampanise. Three Chinese nationals are among six arrested but the alleged shooter, known as "Strongman," is still on the run. The dispute was between operators on the ground. #GhanaNews

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COCOBOD is proposing 10-year prison terms for cocoa smuggling. The current penalties clearly aren't enough. Cross-border cocoa flows are costing Ghana real money and the proposed law reflects how bad it has gotten. #GhanaNews

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Bank of Ghana paused the MoMo-to-bank 0.75% fee before it launched on June 1. The last time a digital transaction charge went live without public buy-in, E-Levy happened. This time the regulator stepped in first. #GhanaNews

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The woman arrested over alleged death threats against President Mahama in TikTok videos has been granted GH¢1 million bail. The case is still under investigation.

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Heavy rainfall has flooded Kaneshie and other parts of Accra. The downpour disrupted traffic and forced businesses to close as drainage systems failed to cope.

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Senegal's president has sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of friction. The move plunges the country into political uncertainty.

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The National Identification Authority says the Ghana Card is now accepted at over 44,000 airports worldwide. The expansion marks a significant step for the country's digital identity system.

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Professor Mawuko-Yevugah says elite state capture is holding back Ghana's development. Breaking the cycle of political elites controlling state resources is essential for progress.

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The Vice President has inaugurated 100 new Isuzu buses for Metro Mass Transit to boost public transport. The fleet expansion aims to ease commuter challenges across major routes.

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The Bank of Ghana is preparing to launch non-interest (Islamic) banking in the country this year. It would be a first for Ghana and could expand financial access for millions.

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Eight suspects have been arrested over the killing of a queen mother at Abamba in the Atebubu area. Police say investigations are ongoing.

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A Landfills2Landmarks co-founder says banning second-hand clothing misses the point. The real problem is textile waste. Fix the waste management, don't kill affordable clothing.

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The CEO of Ghana's Mental Health Authority is calling betting addiction a "time bomb." The warning comes as sports betting continues to grow rapidly across the country with limited intervention.