Independent journalism since 1957
Founded in the same year Ghana achieved independence, The 1957 News has spent more than six decades holding power to account — from the first Republic to the digital age.
"Our mission is simple: to tell the truth, protect the public interest, and give every Ghanaian — wherever they live — the information they need to participate in democracy."— The Editorial Board, The 1957 News
We accept no direction from government, political parties, or advertisers. Our editorial decisions are made by journalists, for the public.
Every claim we publish is verified. We correct errors promptly and transparently. Our reputation is built on getting it right.
We cover the stories that matter to Ghanaians — from the halls of Parliament to fishing communities in the Western Region.
We go beyond the headline. Our reporters spend weeks on investigations that surface what those in power would prefer to keep hidden.
We publish our funding sources, our correction policy, and our editorial guidelines. Transparency is not optional for us — it is foundational.
Our readers are our partners. Tips from citizens, reader funding, and audience feedback shape the journalism we do every day.
Our newsroom is staffed by more than 60 journalists across three bureaux in Accra, Kumasi, and Tamale.
Editor-in-Chief
25 years in Ghanaian journalism. Former BBC Africa correspondent. Pulitzer-nominated for the 2018 Galamsey investigation.
Managing Editor, Politics
Covers Parliament and the Presidency. Author of Power and the Cedi, a history of Ghana's fiscal policy.
Head of Investigations
Leads the data and investigations desk. Known for multi-year accountability projects on public procurement.
Digital Editor
Oversees the website, live coverage, and social platforms. Trained at Reuters Digital and Knight-Mozilla OpenNews.
Bureau Chief, Kumasi
Covers Ashanti Region politics, business, and culture. Former chair of the Ghana Journalists Association.
Bureau Chief, Tamale
Specialises in Northern Region development stories, security, and cross-border trade.
The 1957 News is independently owned. We are not funded by political parties, government agencies, or foreign states. Our revenue comes from three sources:
Digital subscribers and print readers are our primary source of income. This keeps editorial decisions free from advertiser pressure.
Display, native, and print advertising. We do not accept political advertising or sponsored editorial content.
Journalism grants from foundations and revenue from our annual media conference, The 1957 Forum.
A subscription to The 1957 News funds the reporters, editors, and investigators who keep Ghana's democracy honest.