Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has called for a review of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, citing procedural lapses during its passage on Friday

Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has expressed surprise at the passage of the controversial LGBTQ bill, describing the development as unexpected. He has subsequently summoned parliamentary leadership to deliberate on the next steps for Ghana following the approval of the legislation.

The Bank of Ghana has directed Mobile Money Fintech Limited to suspend its proposed 0.75 per cent fee on direct wallet-to-bank transfers, the central bank announced on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has inaugurated 100 newly acquired 29-seater buses for Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL) as part of the government’s broader plan to strengthen public transport services and improve mobility across the country.

Three people, including a four-month-old baby, died in a fatal multi-vehicle crash at Gomoa Akoti Junction on the Winneba-Kasoa Highway.

The National Peace Council has called for calm and restraint amid rising political tensions in the country following the recent arrests of some political actors over comments alleged to have breached Ghana’s laws.

The Akuapem North Constituency Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Isaac Batsa Hamillin, was found dead in a hotel room at Amanokrom on May 18, 2026. He was in the area for branch nomination activities, and his death has prompted an investigation by local authorities.

The announcement of Ghana’s exit from its IMF bailout marks a key turning point in the country’s economic journey. While it is a major milestone, the shift to a non-funded framework introduces new fiscal challenges shaped by austerity measures, political changes, and global market pressures.

A 36-year-old man has been shot dead, while a chief and six others sustained gunshot injuries during a violent clash over illegal mining activities at Asawinso in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality.

Some Ghanaian supporter groups of the national football team are calling for government intervention following reported denials of U.S. visas to several fans hoping to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup