Rescuers work at the site of a Russian missile strike in Kyiv Russia launched more than 700 drones and missiles at Ukraine in multiple waves overnight, killing at least 17 people in what local officials said was the deadliest attack in months. The officials said nine people were killed in the southern port city of Odesa, four – including a child – in the capital Kyiv, and another four in the central city of Dnipro. In Russia, two people – including a child – were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack in the southern Krasnodar region, Moscow said. This comes after a brief ceasefire took place over Orthodox Easter at the weekend – but both sides accused one another of hundreds of violations. Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. In Kyiv, warning sirens jolted people awake at 02:30 local time on Thursday (23:30 GMT on Wednesday), followed...

The United Kingdom has congratulated the Government of Ghana on the launch of the Free Primary Health Care Policy, describing it as a bold step towards Universal Health Coverage and stronger preventive care for all Ghanaians. The congratulatory message, issued by the UK High Commission in Ghana through its official X handle, also reaffirmed London’s long-standing role in supporting Ghana’s primary health care journey. A Partnership Rooted in History The UK High Commission noted that primary health care is the most cost-effective and equitable pathway to Universal Health Coverage — and that the United Kingdom has been proud to support Ghana’s PHC journey over the years. That support, the statement made clear, has spanned key pillars of Ghana’s health system, including the Community Health and Planning Services (CHPS) and the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Significantly, the UK also worked in partnership with Ghana on the development of the Free...

Mr Kissi Agyebeng-OSP The High Court (General Jurisdiction 10) in Accra, presided over by Justice John Eugene Nyadu Nyante, has ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) does not have the constitutional authority to independently prosecute criminal cases, directing the Attorney-General to take over all such prosecutions. Dr Dominic Ayine, The Attorney General and Minister for Justice The decision, described by observers as a landmark ruling, was delivered on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in a suit titled The Republic vs. The Office of the Special Prosecutor, brought by Peter Archibald Hyde. In its ruling, the court held that although the OSP has the legal mandate to investigate corruption-related offences, it lacks the constitutional backing to initiate and conduct prosecutions independently. The court relied on Article 88 of the 1992 Constitution, which vests prosecutorial authority solely in the Attorney-General. Consequently, the court ordered the Attorney-General’s office to assume responsibility...

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects, including an alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on Berekum Chelsea Football Club that resulted in the death of a player. In an update issued on its official Facebook page, the Police said the arrests were made through an intelligence-led operation, describing the development as a major step in ongoing efforts to bring all perpetrators to justice. One of the suspects sustained injuries during an exchange of fire with police intelligence teams and has since been conveyed to hospital for treatment under police supervision. The Police assured the public that investigations remain active and that additional details will be communicated as the case progresses. The Service further signalled its resolve to clamp down on violent crime, urging the public to remain calm while it continues operations to track down any remaining suspects linked to the incident.     For...

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has announced plans to embark on a targeted enforcement operation across the Greater Accra Region this week, in what authorities describe as an effort to rescue vulnerable persons from exploitative begging networks and clamp down on undocumented migrants. The exercise was disclosed in a statement signed by Deputy Commissioner of Immigration, Maud Anima Quainoo, of the Public Affairs Department. It follows what the Service described as a successful earlier operation, although no details were provided. The planned sweep is expected to focus on children and other distressed individuals believed to be caught in organised begging rings, while also targeting foreign nationals found to be operating outside Ghana’s immigration laws. The move draws legal backing from the Beggars and Destitute Act, 1969 (NLCD 392), which permits the arrest, without warrant, of persons found begging or loitering for that purpose. Offenders, upon conviction, may face a fine or a custodial sentence, or both....

OSP Kissi Agyebeng The High Court in Accra has directed the Attorney-General’s Department to immediately assume control of all criminal prosecutions currently being handled by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), pending formal authorisation from the Attorney-General. The ruling throws into uncertainty several high-profile corruption cases before the courts, including the trial of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and the NPA extortion case involving former CEO Mustapha Abdul-Hamid. The order follows a live constitutional challenge at the Supreme Court questioning the legality of the OSP’s independent prosecutorial powers under Article 88 of the 1992 Constitution. Both the AG’s Department and the OSP are yet to comment. The Chronicle will update this story as it develops.   For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z   Source link

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with possession of narcotic drugs and prohibited drug-related activities in the Accra metropolis. Acting on intelligence received on April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police was informed that a group of individuals were planning to sell suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra. Following a surveillance operation, a Police team moved to the area on April 11 and arrested two suspects — Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba — who were found in possession of 22 compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, believed to have been prepared for sale to a prospective buyer. Subsequent interrogation led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe, described as a key figure in the drug trade. A follow-up surveillance operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest during a planned transaction involving alleged proceeds from the drug sale....

IGP Tetteh Yohuno The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday promoted seven policemen who engaged and subdued two suspected armed robbers in Tema, on Monday, this week, after the miscreants had shot a mobile money vendor. They are Chief Inspector Enock Nartey Nuer, who was given special recommendation to the Police Academy. Chief Inspector Nuer was among those who sat for the Police College entrance examination on Sunday April 13, 2026. After the examination, all the officers were granted pass to report back to their respective stations/units today, Wednesday 15, 2026. Nuer, however, sacrificed his off days to report for work on the same day and took part in that daring operation. Mavis Mensah – the Momo vendor shot by the armed robbers Two Inspectors, Gershon Dekpey and Prince Asante, were promoted to the rank of Chief Inspectors, while same number of Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs), Number 45881...

IMF The war in the Middle East is casting a long shadow over the global economy, and the International Monetary Fund is not mincing words about it.In its latest financial stability assessment, the Fund warns that while global markets have so far absorbed the shock of the conflict without breaking down, the apparent calm masks vulnerabilities that could rapidly unravel if the war escalates or drags on. For businesses, investors, and governments — including those in emerging economies like Ghana — the implications are significant and immediate.Global financial markets entered 2026 on confident footing. Asset prices were rising, volatility was low, and credit was flowing freely. That benign environment has since been disrupted by the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East, which has pushed energy prices higher, stoked inflation, and forced a broad reassessment of risk across global markets. Equity prices have fallen, bond yields have climbed, and borrowing...

The government’s push to reset and modernise Ghana’s agricultural sector is gathering pace, as the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has signed a major Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sentuo Group Limited to boost agro-processing and fertiliser production nationwide. The agreement, spearheaded by Agriculture Minister, Eric Opoku and aligned with the larger vision of President John Dramani Mahama, is expected to reposition Ghana from a largely raw commodity exporter into a competitive agro-industrial economy. Central to the partnership is the establishment of modern agro-processing facilities across the country, aimed at adding value to key crops including cashew, maize, rice, soybean, and oil palm. The initiative will also integrate storage, packaging, quality control, and export systems to enhance Ghana’s competitiveness on the global market. Officials say the move is part of a deliberate strategy to reduce post-harvest losses while expanding export earnings through processed agricultural products. Speaking at the signing,...