Black Maidens drawn against Nigeria, Togo and Niger in WAFU B U-17 Cup

September 3, 2026

• Economist Rev. Dr. Samuel Worlanyo Mensah advocates for the re-engineering and reintroduction of the e-Levy as a funding source for Ghana's development programs.
• He argues that global economic uncertainties and high public expectations necessitate sustainable, homegrown revenue mobilization strategies, including digital economy taxation.
• The e-Levy was initially introduced in May 2022 by the NPP government but was repealed in April 2025 by the NDC government under President Mahama, fulfilling a campaign promise.
• Dr. Mensah suggests that a re-engineered e-Levy, with stronger accountability, transparency, and clear links to specific development projects (like the 'Big Push'), could gain public acceptance.
• He proposes public engagement through town hall meetings to build consensus and improve understanding, stressing the need for Ghana to finance its development domestically rather than relying on external sources.

September 4, 2026

• Majority Leader James Agalga warns Ghana against a false sense of security despite regional extremism.
• Ghana's proximity to conflict zones exposes it to transnational security threats requiring increased vigilance.
• 47 cross-border incursions and over 300 arrests for extremist recruitment were recorded along the northern border between 2023-2025.
• Agalga emphasized the need for stronger border protection, intelligence gathering, and inter-agency coordination.
• Cybercrime and fraud cases increased by 12.3% in 2024, highlighting a shift towards non-traditional security challenges.

September 4, 2026

• Vice President Opoku-Agyemang emphasized Ghana's responsibility to protect and honestly interpret its historic forts, castles, and sites linked to the transatlantic slave trade.
• She stressed that preserving the physical evidence is crucial for future generations to understand the scale of injustice and the experiences of enslaved Africans.
• Her remarks followed the UN General Assembly's adoption of a resolution recognizing the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the gravest crime against humanity.
• Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also highlighted the importance of preserving lesser-known sites of African resistance to enslavement across Ghana, such as Assin Manso, Sankana, and Golu.
• She linked the preservation of these sites to the broader reparatory justice agenda and strengthening ties between Africa and the diaspora.