ACCRA, Ghana — Ghanaians can now digitally verify marriage and divorce records through a new platform designed to help people confirm the marital status of prospective partners, marriage officials and licensed venues before entering into unions. Known as Marrify, the digital marriage and divorce registry was launched in Accra on August 28 by Marry Right Ghana Limited in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. The platform provides access t

Ghana is tightening controls over its gold industry by requiring all gold ore to be refined locally before it can be exported, in a move aimed at keeping more value from the country’s lucrative gold sector within its borders. The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) issued the directive through its Compliance Directorate on August 24, 2026, with the new requirement taking effect on 1 September. The measure applies to Self-Financing Aggregators (SFAs) operating under arrangements with