Galamsey: Prof. Ransford Gyampo says illegal mining remains an existential threat and urges more radical, honest action even as government measures continue. Foreign Affairs: Ghana says its suspension of relations with the Polisario Front is unchanged after a meeting with a Polisario envoy, while reaffirming support for UN-led talks on Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan. Cocoa Finance: Licensed cocoa buyers warn COCOBOD owes nearly GH¢4bn, making it harder to raise funds for the 2026/27 season as investors demand higher returns. Ports & Prices: Tema Port clinker congestion is piling up demurrage costs (millions of dollars), raising fears of fresh cement price hikes. Gender & Disability: The Gender Minister says Ghana has shifted from advocacy to enforcement, with social protection now anchored as a legal entitlement under new laws. Media Safety: MFWA launches a GHC544,000 Legal Support Fund for journalists, alongside training on legal frameworks for media practice. Roads & Safety: Police TRAFFITECH-GH automated enforcement starts Oct 1, with mixed reactions from transport operators. Sports (Local Focus): President Okraku visits Ghana’s U-15s ahead of the FIFA U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan, after back-to-back wins in warm-ups.