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A massive magnitude 7.7 earthquake has hit Panama, damaging buildings and causing widespread shaking.

About 4.6 million people felt moderate to severe tremors as a result of the quake, according to the US Geological Survey, which has said that the effects of the quake were "likely to be widespread".

The Trump administration has unveiled sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in a significant acceleration of its attempt to "dismantle" what it sees as a "rogue" institution.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the measures - which include a ban on US entities making transactions with the ICC - were intended to "defend US sovereignty" and accused the court of seeking to prosecute Americans.

Ghana has been officially upgraded to Tier 1 in the U.S. Department of State's 2026 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report.

Published on 8 October 2026, this historic advancement marks Ghana's return to the top tier after seven years on the Tier 2 watch lists and rankings. A Tier 1 status signifies that the Ghanaian government now fully meets the minimum standards required for the elimination of human

The teacher unions have suspended their two-week old industrial action after a meeting with the Council of State on Friday.

International Justice Mission (IJM) Ghana  has called for increased funding for child protection and survivor support services, warning that limited shelter capacity and continuing child exploitation remain major challenges despite Ghana’s upgrade to Tier 1 in the 2026 United States’ Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report.

Prudential Bank Limited has successfully completed a landmark GH¢1.13 billion strategic capital investment by Bloom Africa Holdings Ghana Limited, following the receipt of formal regulatory approval from the Bank of Ghana.

Mr. Samuel Anim Bediako first visited Lashibi Funeral Homes and Crematorium 19 years ago. He was attending the funeral of a friend’s relative, but the experience stayed with him for a really long time.

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has rejected claims by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that the cybercrime operation carried out in Ghana this week was conceived, commanded or executed by the bureau.

The Netherlands has enlisted the support of Ghanaian authorities in its pursuit of Dutch drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers, widely known as Bolle Jos, who is believed to be hiding in Sierra Leone under the protection of influential figures.

The Ministry of Health, working through the Ghana Health Service and in partnership with the World Health Organisation, has declared a Yellow Fever outbreak in some affected districts in the Upper West Region following laboratory confirmation of three cases, all of which resulted in deaths.

A total of 1,568 newly qualified lawyers have been called to the Ghana Bar.

Navi Pillay, a former ICC judge who oversaw a UN report that concluded that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, ‌won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday "for her efforts to promote peace and international law".

Thieves have stolen 30,000 bottles of wine collectively worth about €5m (£4.2m) from a prestigious Italian winery, Italian media reports.

Banks are threatening to suspend new lending to public sector workers whose salaries are processed through the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) due to delays in the remittance of loan deductions to the lenders. 

Banks are threatening to suspend new lending to public sector workers whose salaries are processed through the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) due to delays in the remittance of loan deductions to the lenders.

The government has shifted its attention to investments that can help create jobs, transfer technology and strengthen local supply chains to drive transformation under its New Economy programme.

The management of Jamila Home, an antique showroom in Accra, has been invited by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to assist investigations into an alleged assault on one of its officers during a compliance operation at the facility.

The government is advancing plans to transform the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) into a fully fledged Ghana Space Agency, in a move aimed at strengthening the country's coordination of space activities and expanding its participation in the global space economy.

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the dismantling of a scam operation in Ghana as part of its global campaign against transnational fraud networks targeting American citizens.

The Head Pastor of the Holy Hill Chapel of the Assemblies of God, Reverend Kwadwo Boateng Bempah, has stated that the government will not succeed in its attempt to stop preaching in public vehicles.

The Black Stars have dropped five places to 70th in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking following a difficult start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

Ghana, who were previously ranked 65th, lost 25.73 points after suffering defeats in their opening two qualifying matches, losing 2-0 to Côte d’Ivoire before falling 4-2 to The Gambia.

The latest rankings, released on October 7, 2026, were based on 338 men’s international matches played since the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 19.

Wonder Sitsofe Mandel, a spokesperson for the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has rejected corruption allegations surrounding Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup visa arrangements, insisting that the Minority’s 49-page statement produced no incriminating evidence linking either the minister or the ministry to illegal visa facilitation, financial misconduct or dealings with private travel operators.

According to Wonder Sitsofe Mandel, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation had no direct contract, commercial agreement or operational engagement with private travel and tour companies, including TRIBE Culture Fest, and maintained that the minister neither facilitated visas illegally nor received any financial benefit from the process.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Ghanaian nationals travelling to South Africa for medical treatment to obtain the appropriate visa where the treatment is expected to extend beyond the 90-day visa-free period.

The Minerals Commission has directed Goldcoast GRC Ghana Limited to suspend all activities under its offshore reconnaissance licences with immediate effect, pending extensive engagement with stakeholders.