Ghana's Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has arrived in Belém, Brazil, to lead the nation's delegation at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30). He is scheduled to deliver Ghana's national statement at the Summit of Heads of State on November 6, outlining the country's climate priorities and commitments for sustainable development and climate finance.
Ghana has launched the National Clean Energy Programme (NCEP), a $200 million initiative to install 4,000 rooftop solar systems with a combined capacity of 137 MW. This program, supported by Switzerland, aims to stabilize the electricity grid, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and attract private investment.
Ghana's National Sports Authority has announced the lifting of the professional boxing suspension on November 6, 2025. This decision follows comprehensive reforms in medical and safety protocols, governance, and administrative structures, implemented after two boxer fatalities earlier this year. The move aims to restore the sport's integrity and ensure athlete welfare.
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued a stern directive to all public universities in Ghana, instructing them to refrain from implementing new student fees for the 2025/2026 academic year without prior parliamentary approval. This move aims to ensure compliance with the Fees and Charges Act and prevent unauthorized tuition increases, following concerns raised by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu.
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi and the Ashanti Regional Chairman of Ghana's ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), was granted GH¢1 million bail on October 6, 2025. The bail follows his appearance before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as 'galamsey'.
The Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) has issued a stark warning that illegal mining, known as 'galamsey,' under the current John Mahama administration, is leading to environmental collapse and potential water scarcity. The practice has severely contaminated major rivers and devastated farmlands across the country.
