Latest news in ghana now

Here are some of the latest news in Ghana:

Politics

  1. Election Petition: The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of the election petition filed by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to January 26, 2023. The NDC is challenging the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, which was won by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
  2. Ministerial Appointments: President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed a new Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, to replace the outgoing Minister, John Peter Amewu.

Economy

  1. Inflation Rate: Ghana's inflation rate has risen to 23.6% in December 2022, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. This is the highest inflation rate in over 15 years.
  2. Cedi Depreciation: The Ghanaian cedi has continued to depreciate against major currencies, with the exchange rate now standing at around GH¢13.50 to the US dollar.

Health

  1. COVID-19: Ghana has recorded 12 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 144,551. The country has also recorded 1,444 deaths.
  2. Malaria: The Ghana Health Service has launched a new malaria prevention campaign, targeting vulnerable populations in the country.

Sports

  1. Black Stars: The Ghana national football team, the Black Stars, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating South Africa 2-0 in a playoff match.
  2. Ghana Premier League: The Ghana Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to a dispute between the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the clubs.

Other News

  1. Floods: Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in several parts of Accra, the capital city of Ghana, displacing hundreds of people and causing damage to properties.
  2. Road Accident: A fatal road accident has occurred on the Accra-Kumasi highway, resulting in the death of several people and injuring many others.

These are just a few of the latest news in Ghana.