1. Burkina Faso Attack Fallout
Security is the #1 topic across news outlets and social media following a terrorist attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Titao, Burkina Faso.
National Mourning: Vice President Bawumia and other leaders have offered condolences to the families of the victims.
Security Demands: MP Samuel Jinapor and security experts are urging the government to strengthen the “Accra Initiative” and establish centralized markets in northern Ghana (like Bolgatanga and Tamale) to prevent traders from traveling into high-risk zones.
2. Agriculture & The “Tree Crops Summit”
The Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit (GTCIS) 2026 officially kicks off today at the Accra International Conference Centre.
The Goal: Ghana is aiming for a $500 million investment boost to diversify its economy beyond cocoa into cashew, shea, and oil palm.
Cocoa Pricing: Tensions remain high as Eric Opoku (Minister for Food & Agriculture) prepares to tour cocoa-growing areas to explain the government’s new pricing formula amidst criticism from the opposition.
3. ECG Maintenance & Power Cuts
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has released a schedule for planned maintenance today, affecting several key areas. Expect temporary outages (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) in:
Greater Accra: Odorkor, Awoshie, Gbawel, and Kokrobite.
Tema Region: Communities 16, 17, 24, and the Timber Market area.
4. The “Russian National” & Cybercrime Crackdown
The scandal involving a Russian national (Yaytseslav) and the leak of intimate videos continues to trend.
Legal Action: The Gender Minister has confirmed to the BBC that Ghana is considering extradition options.
Raids: Separately, the Communications Minister announced the arrest of 141 cybercrime suspects in Accra as part of a wider “Cybersecurity Clean-up.”
5. Showbiz & Entertainment
”Aso @ 20″: Discussions are peaking regarding the 20th-anniversary celebration of Kwabena Kwabena’s legendary album Aso.
Music Charts: Lasmid and King Promise’s “No Issues” and Kwabena Kwabena’s “Aso II” are currently dominating the radio airwaves.
One-Week Observation: The one-week rites for highlife legend Yaw Sarpong have been scheduled for February 19th, keeping his name at the forefront of social discussions.
In Other News
Tomato Crisis: Reports show Ghana is losing GH¢ 5.7 billion annually due to tomato import dependency, fueling the “Buy Ghana” social media campaign.
Digital Agriculture: The government launched “Akuafoɔ Anidasoɔ,” a new digital platform intended to streamline farmer registration and financing.
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