Ghana news 360

Here are some recent news headlines from Ghana:

Politics

• President Akufo-Addo launches Ghana's first-ever National Digital Property Address System (NDPAS) to improve property registration and management. (Source: GhanaWeb)
• The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the government of mismanaging the economy, citing high inflation and unemployment rates. (Source: MyJoyOnline)
• The Ghanaian government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Ghana Airways, to boost the country's aviation industry. (Source: Graphic Online)

Economy

• Ghana's inflation rate has risen to 12.2% in June, up from 11.8% in May, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. (Source: BusinessGhana)
• The Bank of Ghana has raised interest rates by 2.5% to 14.5% to combat inflation and stabilize the economy. (Source: Ghana Business News)
• The Ghanaian cedi has depreciated against the US dollar, with the exchange rate now standing at around 5.8 cedis to the dollar. (Source: Citi Newsroom)

Health

• Ghana has recorded a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, with 1,234 new cases reported in the past week. (Source: Ghana Health Service)
• The Ghanaian government has launched a new initiative to improve maternal and child health, with a focus on reducing maternal mortality rates. (Source: Modern Ghana)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended Ghana for its efforts to eliminate malaria, with the country recording a 40% reduction in malaria cases between 2015 and 2020. (Source: GhanaWeb)

Sports

• The Ghanaian national football team, the Black Stars, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating South Africa 2-0 in a playoff match. (Source: Goal.com)
• The Ghanaian government has announced plans to invest in the development of sports infrastructure, including the construction of new stadiums and sports facilities. (Source: Sports24)
• The Ghanaian boxer, Richard Commey, has won the IBF lightweight title after defeating Tevin Farmer by technical knockout. (Source: Boxing News)

Other News

• A severe flood has hit parts of Accra, Ghana's capital city, causing damage to properties and disrupting daily life. (Source: Ghana News Agency)
• The Ghanaian government has launched a new initiative to promote tourism, with a focus on showcasing the country's cultural and natural heritage. (Source: Tourism Ghana)
• The Ghanaian musician, Stonebwoy, has been arrested and charged with assault after allegedly attacking a rival musician, Shatta Wale, at a concert. (Source: Pulse Ghana)

These are just a few of the latest news headlines from Ghana.