WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda health emergency
By Samira Larbie, GNA Accra, May 17, GNA — The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic…
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Economy
BoG tightens risks oversight as financial sector assets hit GHS647bn
By Francis Ntow Accra, May 16, GNA – Ghana’s financial sector is showing stronger resilience, with total assets rising by 23.3 per cent to GHS647.25 billion in 2025,…
Politics
NDC Oti chairmanship hopeful pledges grassroots mobilisation
By Kingsley Mamore Dambai (O/R), May 17, GNA — Mr Gabriel Lemboe, an aspirant for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Oti Regional Chairmanship position, has pledged to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and improve party organisation to…
Business
Apostle Dr Nyamekye urges Zoomlion Kenya workers to prioritise competence, integrity
Accra, May 16, GNA – The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye, has urged staff of Zoomlion Kenya to prioritise competence, integrity and faithfulness as the company deepens its operations…
Social
Journalists trained on UPR reporting ahead of Ghana’s 2027 Review
By Joyce Danso/ Hafsa Obeng Accra, May 16, GNA – Thirty journalists have undergone a two-day training on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process, recommendations and media reporting, aimed…
World
Bulgaria’s Dara wins Eurovision 2026
Sofia, May 17 (BTA/GNA) – Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in a dazzling final gala on Saturday. This country’s representative, Dara, was the favourite of jury…
Municipal Assembly removes traders from pavement at Lapaz section of George W. Bush Highway in Accra
GNA Newsreel • May 13, 2026
How does Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee decide its Rate?
GNA Newsreel • May 16, 2026
Education: Ghana to phase out Double Track by 2027 — President Mahama
GNA Newsreel • May 14, 2026
President Mahama on how party Executive Members can benefit
GNA Newsreel • May 13, 2026
Ghana Police, Interpol arrest 3 over child sexual exploitation materials
GNA Newsreel • May 12, 2026
Police nab suspects over AI deepfake impersonation of President Mahama
GNA Newsreel • May 11, 2026
Ghana's gold sector powering growth — Fitch Ratings
GNA Newsreel • May 11, 2026
Chief dies from own gunshot in Dance Gone Wrong
GNA Newsreel • May 10, 2026
Ghana petitions AU over xenophobic attacks in South Africa
GNA Newsreel • May 7, 2026
FDA orders sachet water producers to use UV Sterilisation
GNA Newsreel • May 6, 2026
Ghana to pilot continental Digital Trade Framework — Veep
GNA Newsreel • May 6, 2026
African Senior Athletics Championships: Joseph Paul Amoah earns a spot in the 100 metres final
Ghanaian sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah stormed into the final of the men’s 100 metres event at the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships after an impressive performance in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
GNA Newsreel • May 14, 2026
Court & Crime
Three arrested over cutlass clash at Akim Oda New Market
By Emelia B. Addae Akim Oda (E/R), May 15, GNA – The Police in Akim Oda have arrested three young men following a violent cutlass clash at the…
Education
Advtech launches Rosebank International, positions IIE Rosebank College for university status
Accra, May 16, GNA – Advtech, a leading South African private education provider, has launched Rosebank International as part of a rebranding and strategic initiative to position its…
Health
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda health emergency
By Samira Larbie, GNA Accra, May 17, GNA — The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic…
Features
Prof Adom-Asamoah – UEAS foundation Vice Chancellor spearheads new vision
By Stephen Asante Accra, May 14, GNA – Government has appointed Professor Mark Adom-Asamoah, a distinguished Fulbright Fellow, Commonwealth and British Council Scholar, as the foundation Vice Chancellor…
Foreign Features
139th Canton Fair sets new record with overseas buyer attendance
Guangzhou, China – The 139th Canton Fair concluded on May 5, setting a new record for overseas buyer attendance. Data from the China Foreign Trade Centre show that across 15 days and…
Sports
GOC given June deadline to revive stalled Olympafrica project at Amasaman
By Simon Asare, GNA Accra, May 17, GNA — The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) is set to resume construction works on the long-delayed Olympafrica project at Amasaman, with groundwork scheduled to begin…
Entertainment
Shakira, Burna Boy team up for official FIFA World Cup 2026 song ‘Dai Dai’
By Simon Asare, GNA Accra, May 15, GNA – Colombian pop star Shakira and Nigerian artiste Burna Boy have released “Dai Dai,” the official song for the FIFA World…
Africa
65 deaths reported in Congo Ebola outbreak
Cape Town,May 15, (dpa/GNA) – Laboratory tests have confirmed that four people died of the deadly Ebola virus in Congo, health authorities said on Friday, adding that there…
Americas
US seeks indictment of Cuba’s former leader Raúl Castro
Washington/Havana, May 15, (dpa/GNA) – The United States is taking steps towards indicting 94-year-old former Cuban president Raúl Castro, according to media reports. The potential indictment would focus…
Asia
Trump heading home after China talks
Beijing, May 15, (dpa/GNA) – US President Donald Trump is on his way back to the United States, after his state visit to China. He boarded Air Force…
Europe
Bulgaria’s Dara wins Eurovision 2026
Sofia, May 17 (BTA/GNA) – Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in a dazzling final gala on Saturday. This country’s representative, Dara, was the favourite of jury…
Middle East
Israel, Hezbollah trade attacks as Washington talks continue
Washington, May 15, (dpa/GNA) – Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continued on the ground in Lebanon, as Israeli and Lebanese officials held further US-mediated talks in Washington. Despite…
The head of Ghana News Agency speaks with CGTN on rollout of China's zero-tariff policy for 20 African countries, including Ghana
On the eve of China’s rollout of its latest zero-tariff policy for 20 African countries, including Ghana, on May 1, China Global Television Network (CGTN), based in Beijing, interviewed the head of Ghana’s News Agency to assess the significance and potential impact of the policy on the country’s economic development, as well as how the state media will help promote bilateral ties between China and Ghana.
GNA Newsreel • May 1, 2026