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Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called for strong collaborations among Governments, both internationally and regionally, to confront illegal mining issue since the threats are transnational, borderless, not stagnated but an ever-changing industry and dynamic.  Speaking at the West Africa Mining and Security (WAMS) Conference, organised by the Australian High Commission, held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, the Minister highlighted the environmental, economic, and security implications of illegal mining. “Illegal mining undermines governance, promotes corruption, threatens national stability, and facilitates the laundering of criminal proceeds,” the Minister stated, emphasizing its devastating effects on regional peace, economic...

Following a successful visit to the Minister for the Interior of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, in Riyadh, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Ghana’s Minister for the Interior called on the Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Dakhel to express his gratitude for the warm reception he received during his trip. The Minister thanked both the Saudi Arabia Interior Minister and the Ambassador for their hospitality and assured them of good working collaboration between Ghana and Saudi Arabia. The Minister presented a letter of appreciation to the Ambassador to be delivered to the...

The Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, has called on the reconstituted Governing Council of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to work collaboratively to drive excellence in migration management and national security. Spe Okletey Terlabi highlighted the GIS’s role in national security architecture, particularly in monitoring and regulating the entry and exit of persons, securing borders, and regulating foreign nationals activities. He stressed the need for council members to work together with the GIS leadership to achieve its mandate, emphasizing that collective wisdom will drive meaningful progress and innovation. Hon. Terlabi expressed confidence that the council’s...

A state funeral has been held at the Black Star Square in Accra, to honour the 8 victims of a tragic helicopter crash that occurred on August 6, 2025, in Adansi Akrofuom, Ashanti Region. The ceremony, was attended by H. E. President John Dramani Mahama, H.E. Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku Agyeman, former Presidents John Agyekum Kuffour and Nana Akufo-Addo, former Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Ministers of State, Government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, the clergy, traditional leaders, bereaved families, and citizens from across the country. The funeral service also featured tributes from government officials, institutional...

Delivering the keynote address at the inauguration of the Police Ladies Association (POLAS) Headquarters Chapter, the Ag. Chief Director of the Ministry of the Interior, Mrs. Doreen Annan, called on the leadership of the Ghana Police Service to continue supporting the initiative and empower women in the service to lead, train and influence. Mrs. Doreen Annan described the inauguration as a proud moment in POLAS’s history, emphasizing its role in fostering a united and professional network of policewomen. “This is not just a new beginning; it is a strong declaration that women in the Police Service are ready to...