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The Federal Republic of the German Embassy in Ghana has donated a 16-seater Nissan Urvan Bus and a Yamaha Motorbike to the Document Fraud and Expertise Centre (DFEC) of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) in Accra. The Donation is to augment the work of the Centre in the fight against the use of fraudulent travel documents by undesirable persons and also prevent transnational crimes at the borders. The Chief Director for the Ministry of the Interior, Mrs. Adelaide Anno-Kumi, who received the donation on behalf of the GIS appealed to the Service and other security agencies operating at the...

H.E. President John Dramani Mahama has launched Ghana’s first National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, positioning the country to harness AI for inclusive growth while ensuring technology aligns with local values and culture. Speaking at the launch in Accra, President Mahama called for the localization of AI to reflect Ghanaian values, ethics, and realities and said Ghana is determined to use AI wisely to enhance human conditions and other sectors where AI can drive transformation. The National AI Strategy provides a roadmap to build a responsible, human-centered AI ecosystem in Ghana. It seeks to develop local talent and research capacity,...

The newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Cong Song, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed–Mubarak, reaffirming China’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations and strengthening cooperation with Ghana. During the meeting, the Ambassador described the Ministry of the Interior as a vital institution in Ghana’s governance and security architecture, emphasizing its central role in maintaining peace and stability. He noted that the Chinese Embassy remains committed to promoting strong diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries and stands ready to work closely with the Ministry to advance shared interests. Addressing...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has explained that Ghana’s Community Service Bill is taking a bold step to reform the country’s criminal justice system, highlighting its potential to address prison overcrowding and promote rehabilitation. The bill proposes community service as an alternative to imprisonment for minor offences, a welcome move considering Ghana’s prisons are operating at 35 percent above capacity. The bill is structured around 7 thematic areas and 66 sections, outlining the framework for implementation. According to the Minister, offenders will work 4-8 hours per day, up to 6 months, and the bill applies to...