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Ghana’s Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, visited his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, in Riyadh.
The Saudi Minister warmly welcomed Muntaka-Mubarak, setting a positive tone for their discussions.
During the meeting, both Ministers focused on the strengthening of security cooperation between Ghana and Saudi Arabia, addressing issues of mutual concern.
They also explored potential areas for collaboration to enhance bilateral relations.
The meeting underscored the growing momentum in Ghana-Saudi Arabia relations, highlighting the potential for increased cooperation in various fields, particularly in border security, counter-terrorism, and capacity building.
The visit reflected both countries’ determination to work together to tackle shared challenges and highlighted the expanding scope of international cooperation in areas impacting global peace and security.
The discussions between the two Ministers demonstrated a commitment to fostering a robust partnership between Ghana and Saudi Arabia.
Both nations are keen on exploring opportunities for collaboration and mutual benefit.
This diplomatic engagement marked a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between Ghana and Saudi Arabia. Both nations expressing optimism about the future of their relationship.
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has announced that the government has accepted the recommendation to abolish the death penalty and replace it with life imprisonment as part of the constitutional review process.
He said the proposed amendment would affect Articles 3, 13, 19 and 72 of the 1992 Constitution, with offences that previously attracted the death penalty instead carrying life imprisonment.
Dr. Ayine made the announcement on July 30, 2026, at the Jubilee House in Accra during the Government Accountability Series while outlining the government’s position on the final recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee.
According to him, the government believes the death penalty is inconsistent with the constitutional right to life and Ghana’s international human rights obligations.
He explained that the recommendation forms part of broader proposals aimed at strengthening the protection of fundamental human rights under the Constitution.
Dr. Ayine said the government had also accepted the spirit of several recommendations to expand rights relating to women, children, persons with disabilities, older persons and the youth.
He added that a comprehensive Human Rights Act would be introduced to protect these rights and provide detailed enforcement mechanisms instead of amending the entrenched provisions of the Constitution through a national referendum.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on both local and international investors to tap into opportunities in Ghana’s tourism, hospitality and creative industries.
Speaking in an interview yesterday with World Media USA Today, the Minister said government is committed to creating a conducive investment environment to support growth in the sector.
She highlighted key investment areas including hotels, fashion, music, film production, and tourism infrastructure.
Dzifa Gomashie also encouraged Ghanaians to invest in domestic tourism to help boost the local economy.
According to her, strategic investment in tourism and the creative economy will drive economic transformation, create jobs, and position Ghana as Africa’s gateway for heritage, culture, business and investment.
“Ghana has vast opportunities across tourism, hospitality and the creative industries. We are ready and open for business,” she stated.
The Minister’s remarks come as government intensifies efforts to leverage culture and tourism as drivers of economic growth and job creation.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
