Ghana news headlines today

Here are some of the top news headlines from Ghana today:

Politics

  1. NDC's John Mahama to contest 2024 presidential election: Former President John Mahama has announced his intention to contest the 2024 presidential election on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
  2. Akufo-Addo's government accused of corruption: The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the government of President Nana Akufo-Addo of corruption, citing several instances of alleged wrongdoing.
  3. EC to introduce biometric voter registration: The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced plans to introduce biometric voter registration for the 2024 general elections.

Economy

  1. Ghana's economy grows by 4.1% in Q1 2023: The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced that the country's economy grew by 4.1% in the first quarter of 2023.
  2. Inflation rate drops to 12.2%: The inflation rate in Ghana has dropped to 12.2% in May 2023, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).
  3. Government to review tax laws: The government has announced plans to review the country's tax laws to make them more efficient and effective.

Health

  1. Ghana records 1,300 new COVID-19 cases: Ghana has recorded 1,300 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 124,000, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS).
  2. Government to establish new hospitals: The government has announced plans to establish new hospitals in the country to improve healthcare delivery.
  3. Malaria cases on the rise: The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has warned that malaria cases are on the rise in the country, particularly in the northern regions.

Sports

  1. Black Stars to play friendly match against Brazil: The Ghana Black Stars are set to play a friendly match against Brazil in September 2023.
  2. Ghana to host 2023 African Games: Ghana has been selected to host the 2023 African Games, which is expected to attract athletes from across the continent.
  3. Asante Kotoko to play in CAF Champions League: Asante Kotoko has qualified to play in the CAF Champions League after winning the Ghana Premier League.

Other News

  1. Floods affect over 1,000 households in Accra: Heavy floods have affected over 1,000 households in Accra, causing damage to properties and disrupting daily activities.
  2. Government to establish new universities: The government has announced plans to establish new universities in the country to improve access to higher education.
  3. Ghana to host 2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Ghana has been selected to host the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which is expected to attract teams from across the continent.

Please note that these are just some of the top news headlines from Ghana today, and the actual news may have changed since the last update.