Ghana news: Sunday, 1 November 2026
On Sunday, 1 November 2026, 77 stories were reported by two or more of Ghana's newsrooms. Most covered: Lebanon seizes 40kg of cocaine from Syrian arriving from Accra (11 newsrooms); Ghana take on Japan in FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Quarter-Final - Preview (10 newsrooms); Syrian arrested in Beirut with 46.7kg of cocaine from Accra (9 newsrooms). Busiest sections: news (27), business (14), politics (11). Tone of the day's news: 37% negative, 31% positive across 383 stories (how we measure it).
Ghana take on Japan in FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Quarter-Final - Preview
Ghana advanced in dramatic fashion, beating Argentina 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Round of 16. Jessica Appiah gave Ghana an early lead from Cynthia Obinsrewuo's assist, before Mercedes Diz equalised late after Hajara Adam had been sent off for a second…
Syrian arrested in Beirut with 46.7kg of cocaine from Accra
Lebanese Customs seized 46.7kg of cocaine from a Syrian passenger who arrived from Accra, Ghana, in the biggest drug bust in Beirut airport’s history.
GES launches investigation into alleged assault on final-year student by teachers at Techiman SHS
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has launched an investigation into an alleged assault on a final-year student of Techiman Senior High School (SHS) by two teachers following the… <p>The post GES launches investigation into alleged assault on final-year student by teachers at Techiman SHS first…
Police arrest key suspect in Sakumono killings
The Ghana Police Service has arrested Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, the prime suspect in the killing of two relatives at NTHC Estate in Sakumono, Accra.
Mahama welcomes UK’s openness to apology over transatlantic slave trade
President John Dramani Mahama has welcomed the United Kingdom government's openness to issuing a formal apology and engaging in structured dialogue over the transatlantic slave trade, describing the development as a significant step towards reparatory justice.
NSA sets November 2–7 for military training screening and medical tests
Mahama returns from Russia-Africa Summit
Judicial Secretary appeals to JUSAG to call off planned strike
Two arrested over murder of Fabulous Ladies player Agartha Takyiwaa at Afrancho
Yellow fever outbreak has been curtailed after four confirmed cases - GHS
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says it has curtailed a yellow fever outbreak recorded between September and the first half of October, following the confirmation of four cases.
Key suspect in the Sakumono murder case Samuel Osei Anto Christopher in police grip
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Trump Grants Immediate Visa to Mother of Slain Ghanaian Teen in New York
US President Donald Trump has agreed to grant an immediate visa to Doris Gyamfi, the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was shot dead in the Bronx while walking to school.
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‘Supreme Court is not your lawyer’ – Justice Abdulai on NPP term-limit suit
8 dead, 21 rescued in bus collision on Elubo–Takoradi Highway
Eight people have died following a fatal collision between an Ivorian passenger bus and a parked Burkinabè bus at Azuletti, near Samenye, along the Elubo–Takoradi Highway.
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GTEC warns universities against over-enrolling PhD students
Traffitec-Gh: The good, the bad, what could be
Ghana’s roads need discipline, our drivers need guidance, and our road safety institutions need the courage to enforce the law fairly. Against this background, TRAFFITEC-GH, the proposed technology-driven traffic enforcement initiative, presents an opportunity to improve road safety, strengthen accountability and moder
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Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of 15-year old boy who was murdered in New York
US President Donald Trump agrees to grant an emergency visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was shot and killed in the Bronx, New York.
CAF confirms Samson Adamu as General Secretary after extensive recruitment process
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the appointment of Samson Adamu as its new General Secretary following an extensive recruitment process.Adamu, who has been serving as Acting General Secretary since March 2026, received confirmation from the CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) during its…
Mahama Defends Gold Export Restrictions, Eyes Wider Mineral Processing
Ghana plans to extend limits on raw mineral exports to bauxite, manganese, iron ore and lithium by 2030 as it seeks to retain more foreign exchange and expand domestic processing
GMet warns of hotter, drier and dustier conditions as strong El Niño develops
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has warned that a very strong El Niño event developing in the Pacific Ocean is likely to influence Ghana’s weather conditions into the first half of 2027, with the potential for hotter temperatures, prolonged dry spells and increased dust levels.
NPP opens applications for 2028 parliamentary candidates
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened applications for prospective parliamentary candidates (PPCs) interested in contesting the party’s parliamentary primaries ahead of the 2028 general elections. In a notice issued by the party, interested persons have been invited to formally declare their intention to contest…
2026/27 GPL: Preview - Asante Kotoko vs Medeama
NACOC hunts Ghana accomplices over 40kg cocaine shipment seized in Beirut
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2026/27 GHPL MD9 wrap: Debibi United stun Hearts of Oak as Medeama maintain top spot after draw at Kotoko
Debutants Debibi United produced one of the biggest results of Matchday 9 in the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League after securing a 1-0 victory over Hearts of Oak. The Matchday 9 fixtures, which began on Saturday, October 31, concluded on Sunday, November 1, with several interesting…
NAIMOS arrests suspected illegal miners in raid on Offin River
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has raided a large illegal mining site at Subin Akwaaboso in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region, arresting several suspected illegal miners operating on the Offin River. The operation, which forms part of the fourth…
Savannah College of Education staff resume duties after strike suspension
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) and the Colleges of Education Non-Teaching Staff Association of Ghana (CENTSAG) have suspended their sit-down strike at the Savannah College of Education in Daboya, effective November 1, 2026. The industrial action was triggered by delays in…
Ashanti Region to see improved power supply by December – GRIDCo
Audit Service recovers GH¢18bn in public funds between 2022 and 2026
TRAFFITECH-GH Is Here: What Motorists Need to Know
Beirut cocaine seizure: More arrests expected in Ghana – Richard Kumadoe
Javits Frimpong: Trump to fast-track visa for murdered boy’s mother
Violence erupts at YIKROSEC after alleged attack by Somanya Technical Institute students
Seed Traders Seek Rice, Maize Import Ban as Ghana Faces Food Production Challenge
Ghana's seed traders want rice and maize imports banned, citing financial losses, while calling attention to the need for systematic investments to strengthen domestic agricultural production capacity.
Mechanic remanded after buying GH¢4,000 TV stolen from late chief’s tomb at cemetery for GH¢650
Stroke strikes someone every two seconds globally – Neurologist
Galamsey fight harder than NDC anticipated in opposition – Ako Gunn
Here are the six key commitments Mahama secured from Putin in Russia
Rahim Ibrahim on Target as Slovan Bratislava Beat Podbrezová
Ghanaian midfielder Rahim Ibrahim found the back of the net as Slovan Bratislava secured a 2-1 victory over Železiarne Podbrezová...
Kofi Arko Nokoe delivers 150 solar-powered streetlights for Axim–Ayisakro–Dadwen–Kegyina Highway
Member of Parliament for Evalue Ajomoro Gwira, Kofi Arko Nokoe, has announced the delivery of 150 solar-powered streetlights for the Axim–Ayisakro–Dadwen–Kegyina Highway. In a Facebook post on Sunday, November 1, the MP said the streetlights had been delivered ahead of their installation along the highway,…
Police deploy officers, cameras as TraffiTech-GH goes live today
Apology alone not enough: Mahama outlines five priorities for reparatory justice talks with UK
NAIMOS boss holds talks with Amenfi West MP to deepen collaboration in tackling galamsey
TraffiTech-GH goes live to transform traffic enforcement in Ghana
Techiman SHS teacher-student violent incident referred to GES for urgent investigation - Apaak
Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak has disclosed that the violent incident at Techiman Senior High Technical School (SHTS) involving some teachers and a student has been referred to the Ghana Education Service (GES) for investigation.
‘She shaped my life’ – John Dumelo recalls film experience with Grace Nortey since 1991
Actor and politician John Dumelo has paid an emotional tribute to veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Naa Kwarley Nortey, remembering her as an inspiration who helped shape his early journey in the film industry. Dumelo was among hundreds of mourners, family members and industry colleagues who…
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Senegal hosts first Olympic event on African continent
Judicial Service appeals to striking JUSAG members to return to work
The Management of the Judicial Service has appealed to members of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) to return to work while negotiations continue over the impasse surrounding the 2026 salary review. In a message to staff, management acknowledged the frustrations arising from…
UN demands investigation after death of staff member held in Houthi custody in Yemen
Yemeni Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani said more than 70 UN staff members and dozens of humanitarian workers remain in Houthi custody.
Ghana to cover full travel costs for Javits Frimpong’s mother to attend his funeral in the Bronx
Ghana will cover Javits Frimpong’s mother’s travel costs to attend his Bronx funeral, while officials assist with her visa after his fatal shooting in New York.
Zenith Bank Ghana Holds Health Walk to Mark Anniversary
Zenith Bank Ghana staff, customers and guests walked through Accra to mark the bank's 21st anniversary, with CEO Henry Onwuzurigbo stressing workforce health.
MIIF leads five-year project to restore 50 hectares of degraded forest in Sekyere Krobo
Otto Addo demands over $750,000 from GFA in FIFA dispute - Reports
Evans Oppong wins big at Ashanti Business Merit Awards
Evans Oppong wins big at Ashanti Business Merit Awards
NSMQ champion Jason Antwi-Agyei shares big healthcare dream involving Prof Kaufmann
NSMQ 2026 champion Jason Antwi-Agyei has shared his dream of working with Prof Elsie Effah Kaufmann to engineer devices that improve healthcare for all.
NIA Taskforce launches nationwide crackdown on Ghana card photocopying from November 2
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Russia Agrees to Halt Recruitment of Ghanaians for Ukraine War
Burnham ‘open’ to UK slavery apology, but not reparations: Why now?
The UK PM's statement comes as Commonwealth nations meet in Antigua and Barbuda.
Ghana's Golden Arms bag eight medals at ongoing World Armwrestling Championship in India
By Simon Asare Accra, Nov. 1, GNA – Ghana’s national armwrestling team, the Golden Arms, have won eight medals at the ongoing World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi,…
MTN Ghana pays GH¢9bn in taxes in first nine months of 2026
‘9% pay rise is an insult to workers’ economic reality’ – NPP
Crew from NASA's simulated Mars mission emerges after 378 days in isolation
FIFA to build two new artificial pitches at Ghanaman soccer centre
Northern Ashanti Mines warns NAIMOS against disconnecting CCTV cameras at Konongo mine
Northern Ashanti Mines Limited Company (NAMLC) has warned the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) against accessing its server room or disconnecting CCTV cameras at its Konongo mining site, threatening legal action against anyone who interferes with the surveillance system. The company, through
Five teenagers stabbed at Halloween party
Five teenagers have been seriously injured after being stabbed at a Halloween party, police have said.
Debibi United end Hearts of Oak’s winning run with narrow victory
Hearts of Oak's three-match winning streak came to an end following a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Debibi United at the Debibi Presby Park.
BREAKING NEWS: 11 injured as Koforidua City FC team bus crashes in Eastern Region
At least 11 people have reportedly been injured after a bus carrying players and officials of Ghanaian Division Two side Koforidua City FC was involved in a serious road accident at Saforo in the Eastern Region.Seven players are currently receiving treatment at the hospital following…
Armed police start patrols in Sydney after Bondi Beach attack
Heavily-armed police officers have started patrolling Sydney's streets, as part of heightened security measures following last year's deadly shooting at Bondi Beach.
GES calls off two-day mid-term break to make up for strike disruptions
Baffoe-Bonnie urges students to fight bullying, discrimination and injustice
ECG replaces 14 faulty transformers across six Tema districts
NASA reaches out to commercial space industry for help saving legendary Hubble Space Telescope
The mission itself wouldn't launch until 2032, but planning must begin soon if Hubble is to be saved.
Antonelli becomes youngest F1 champion at 20 years old
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli became Formula One's youngest world champion at 20 on Sunday, in a red-flagged, restarted Mexico City Grand Prix won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
UN’s peacekeeping mission in disputed Western Sahara ends after 35 years
Sankara Nationals extend lead with fifth straight win in Zone One A
In-form Sankara Nationals strengthened their position at the top of the Zone One A table with a commanding 4-0 victory over Berekum City FC at the Yendi Youth R...
Nigeria reports two suspected Ebola cases in northeast region
Health authorities in Nigeria are investigating two suspected Ebola cases in the country's northeast region, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said on Saturday.
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This page lists every story from Sunday, 1 November 2026 that at least two Ghanaian newsrooms reported, so it captures the day's main events rather than every headline. Each story links to the original reports.