The Ghana Report is a Ghanaian digital news organisation based in Accra that publishes national news, policy coverage and features for audiences in Ghana and the diaspora. Launched in 2018 as a subsidiary of I‑ZAR Group, the outlet’s newsroom produces breaking news, explanatory pieces and opinion, with a strong emphasis on special reports and data‑driven analysis. Its journalism spans politics, the economy, justice, social issues, and international developments with clear relevance to Ghanaian readers. The Ghana Report has been recognised at the Ghana Journalists Association Awards, earning Best News Portal and a Corporate Social Responsibility honour, while individual editors and reporters have also received national awards. Beyond daily publishing, the organisation convenes public‑interest events. In August 2024 it hosted the inaugural Ghana Report Summit on misinformation and election integrity, bringing together government leaders, security officials, technologists and media practitioners. The outlet also runs community initiatives through The Ghana Report Foundation, which has supported scholarships, urgent medical cases and COVID‑19 relief for hospitals and media workers. Operated from East Legon, Accra, The Ghana Report maintains a 24‑hour digital operation and a verification workflow that includes a fact‑checking team during sensitive periods such as national elections. Its goal is to inform public debate with original reporting and practical analysis that connects policy to everyday life.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Accra, Ghana
Year the organization started publishing:
2018
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Education
Politics
Sports
Economy and business
Lifestyle
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
42,000
Twitter number of followers:
2,351
Instagram number of followers:
1,894
YouTube number of followers:
602

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
0
Founders:
Rashida Saani
Directors:
Rashida Saani

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

In SembraMedia we use own and third party cookies for analytical purposes that allow us to track, monitor and analyze your browsing and behavior to make improvements to the product based on the analysis made, as well as own technical cookies that allow the proper functioning of the website. You can accept all cookies by clicking the "Accept" button or configure or reject their use by clicking "Reject". More information in the Privacy and Cookies Policy.