Ghana’s GoldBod Task Force is officially here! Launched to regulate the small-scale gold trade and protect the cedi, this national unit will be inaugurated by President Mahama on July 8, 2025. CEO Sammy Gyamfi explains how this gold-focused initiative will enhance Ghana’s reserves and tackle illegal exports. #GoldBod #GhanaGold #CediStability #SammyGyamfi #PresidentMahama #GoldTaskForce #SmallScaleMining #GhanaEconomy #IllegalMining

Federation of Ghanaian Exporters President Davies Korboe has called for the 24-Hour Economy to focus on value addition and industrialisation, not just extended business hours. In this video, he outlines how local processing of cocoa, shea, and minerals can transform Ghana’s economic future. #GhanaEconomy #24HourEconomy #DaviesKorboe #ValueAddition #Industrialisation #MadeInGhana #ExportGrowth

👮🏽‍♂️ Jubilant Scenes as Police Recruits Celebrate Graduation with Dance

Freshly commissioned police officers were filled with excitement and pride as they celebrated the successful completion of their training at the Ghana Police Academy in Tesano, Accra on Friday, July 4, 2025.

A viral video making waves on social media shows the new officers dancing jubilantly in their ceremonial uniforms, moments after their official passing-out parade.

⚖️ Jail Sentence Doesn’t Block Civil Lawsuits — Legal Expert Clarifies

Prominent legal practitioner, Obiri Boahen, has stated that the 15-year sentence handed to evangelist Nana Agradaa will not hinder ongoing or future court cases involving her, including the defamation suit filed by gospel artist Empress Gifty.

Speaking on Okay FM with host Nana Romeo on July 3, 2025, the lawyer stressed that Empress Gifty’s legal action remains valid and active, regardless of Agradaa’s incarceration.

✅ No Fees Stress Policy Delivers: Almost 50,000 Students Validated for Reimbursement

Acting CEO of the Student Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), Dr. Saajida Shiraz, has announced a major milestone in the government’s No Fees Stress policy—49,956 first-year students in public tertiary institutions have been successfully validated for fee reimbursement.

The announcement was made at the official launch event in Koforidua on Friday, July 4, 2025, marking a significant leap forward in the government’s plan to eliminate financial barriers for tertiary education in Ghana.

✨ Mahama: “No Child Will Be Denied University Education Because of Fees”

President John Dramani Mahama has launched a groundbreaking educational reform called the No Fees Stress Policy, ensuring free academic-related fees for all first-year students in public tertiary institutions across Ghana.

🎤 “Let it be known,” Mahama declared, “no Ghanaian child will be denied tertiary education simply because they cannot afford academic fees.”

The announcement came during a public ceremony in Koforidua on July 4, 2025, where the President emphasized the government’s constitutional obligation to provide equal access to university and equivalent education for all citizens, as enshrined in Article 38(3) of the 1992 Constitution.

Cape Verde Climbs Income Ladder as Namibia Drops — World Bank 2025 Update

The World Bank’s latest global income classification has seen Cape Verde upgraded to an upper-middle-income country, thanks to impressive economic strides, while Namibia has been downgraded due to declining income levels and rising fiscal challenges.

As the world looks ahead to COP30 in Brazil, a growing coalition of international lawmakers is calling on global leaders to adopt bold, legally binding commitments to end fossil fuel dependence—the root cause of the climate crisis.

At a webinar organized by the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), held during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice, influential parliamentarians raised alarm over the increasing influence of fossil fuel lobbyists and the stagnation of global climate policy.

Togo has been plunged into political and social turmoil, with seven confirmed deaths and dozens injured following a violent state response to peaceful protests against controversial constitutional reforms. Citizens fear the new laws will allow President Faure Gnassingbé to remain in power indefinitely, continuing his 20-year rule.

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has condemned the brutality, calling for an independent investigation into the state’s use of force and the circumstances surrounding the fatalities.

The Africa Development Council (ADC) has formally appealed to Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama to take immediate action in mediating peace in Togo, warning that continued inaction could lead to escalating violence and humanitarian fallout.

In a statement released on Wednesday, July 3, 2025, the Council stressed the urgency of diplomatic intervention, noting that President Mahama is uniquely positioned to restore calm given his diplomatic track record.