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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to supporting Ghana’s ambition to become a regional leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This was made clear during a high-level courtesy call by the WHO Country Representative, Dr Fiona Braka, on the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, in Accra on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Get more exclusive breaking news updates on our WhatsApp channel .

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has recovered the body of a man from a flooded drainage channel at Kpando-Gabi in the Kpando Municipality of the Volta Region. The tragic incident occurred on Friday, 3rd July 2026, following heavy rainfall that caused a drainage channel near the Kpando-Gabi M/A Junior High School (JHS) to overflow dangerously. Get more exclusive breaking news updates on our WhatsApp channel .

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has issued a firm clarification on Ghana’s cannabis policy, emphasising that the government has authorised only the legal cultivation of cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes. Any attempt to misuse the legislation for unauthorised cultivation or recreational use will result in arrest and prosecution. Get more exclusive breaking news updates on our WhatsApp channel .

Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to evidence-based policymaking and innovation by engaging directly with the leadership of the National Research Fund. In a detailed update meeting, she received a comprehensive briefing on the Fund’s progress and outlined her vision for its role in addressing Ghana’s most pressing national challenges. Get more exclusive breaking news updates on our WhatsApp channel .

The Ghana Police Service has issued a stern warning to the public against the unauthorised use of sirens, horns, strobe lights, and other emergency warning devices on vehicles. In a press release dated 7th July, 2026, signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Richmond Mensah, the Service reminded citizens that such practices violate the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180), specifically Regulation 74. Get more exclusive breaking news updates on our WhatsApp channel .

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has reaffirmed that Ghana’s relationship with South Africa remains cordial despite recent xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals and concerns surrounding a proposed visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. “Our relations remain cordial. We in Ghana have not done anything to muddy the relationship; we only had to take a step to protect our citizens from the attacks,” he said.

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has said South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s planned visit to Ghana will take place only after concerns surrounding recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa have subsided. Mr Kwakye Ofosu was speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News on Tuesday, July 7, when he explained that while the visit remains important, the current tensions could overshadow discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.

Argentina face a major upset at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after trailing Egypt 1-0 at half-time in their Round of 16 clash. Egypt took the lead in the 15th minute through Yasser Ibrahim and have held their advantage with a disciplined defensive display. Get more exclusive breaking news updates on our WhatsApp channel . Despite enjoying 59% possession and completing more passes, Argentina have struggled to create clear-cut opportunities, managing just two shots on target in the opening half.

Ghanaian musician and actress Mzbel (born Belinda Nana Ekua Amoah) has been thrust into the national spotlight not for her music, but for a deeply personal and painful loss. In a widely shared video circulating on social media, the celebrated artist broke down in tears as she recounted the death of her sister at the prestigious Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. Get more exclusive breaking news updates on our WhatsApp channel .

Accra‘s perennial flooding problem has once again taken centre stage as the Flood Mitigation Task Force releases a damning report on the state of the Tesa Dam, located adjacent to Boundary Road. The findings reveal rampant encroachment that has severely compromised the dam’s capacity, posing serious risks to surrounding communities during the rainy season. Get more exclusive breaking news updates on our WhatsApp channel .