Accused of neo-colonial meddling in many African countries where it has traditionally had close ties, France is broadening its horizons by co-hosting a summit of African leaders in English-speaking Kenya for the first time.
Spea…
The European Union (EU) celebrated 50 years of physical presence and partnership in Ghana with a high-level Europe Day Reception under the theme “Golden Bridges.”
The 2026 celebration brought together government officials, members of th…
Following allegations that there was leakage of examination papers, bribery, and irregularities in the recent Police Competitive Promotional Examination (PCPE) for Chief Inspectors seeking admission in the Ghana Police Academy, the polic…
The Government mobilised approximately GHS120.2bn from the Treasury bill market between January and April 2026. This is against the GH¢181.5 billion offered by investors.
This reflects a measured borrowing strategy, with the Treasur…
A former Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, has been invited to speak at the 12th Annual Cambridge Africa Together Conference (ATC).
Scheduled for May 22–23, 2026, Dr. Tandoh wi…
This morning, Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet is split on the most fundamental political question a government's top table of ministers can ever wrestle with: whether the prime minister should carry on.
Clearly, a cabinet split on th…
Political historians may one day mark this moment as the turning point in how Ghanaian opposition parties are expected to operate.
With the formal launch of its 23-sector policy committee framework, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), un…
As part of a commitment to advancing quality and inclusive education under the Obuasi Mine’s 10-Year Socio-Economic Development Plan (SEDP), AngloGold Ashanti has donated 1000 pieces of classroom furniture to selected senior high schools…
Following a public notice issued by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) reminding the public about the ban on the importation of turkey tail, commonly known as "chofi", due to its high concentration of fat and health implications for cons…
President John Dramani Mahama has signed the Legal Education Bill, 2026, into law, paving the way for a radical overhaul of legal education in the country.
The ceremony took place at Jubilee House today (Monday, May 11), after which t…
The Ghana passport has been ranked among the strongest passports in Africa, placing 11th on the continent and 68th globally in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, with access to approximately 60 visa-free destinations.
According to the …
Final-year senior high school (SHS) students from Ghana officially rejoin their West African counterparts tomorrow to write the May-June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates (SC), beginning wi…
Hull City winger Mohamed Belloumi's introduction to his side's second leg of their Championship semi-final at Millwall was not exactly ideal.
Sent on by boss Sergej Jakirovic just before half-time because of an injury to Kyle Joseph the…
The sight of Roberto de Zerbi pulling a black hood over his face as he stalked the touchline was a symbol of another night of self-destruction by Tottenham Hotspur.
New head coach De Zerbi was a picture of anguish after Richarli…
"A cheeky chappy - the Del Boy of football."
That is how Debbie Beard remembers her husband, the football manager Matt Beard, who died aged 47 in September.
As one of the most successful and beloved managers in the women's ga…
Amazon is adding a short-form video feed to the Prime Video app called “Clips,” the company announced on Friday.
Rolling out first in the U.S., Clips will include… well, clips of shows on Prime Video that are designed to hook a viewer a…
What started as another brutal celebrity roast unexpectedly turned into one of the biggest reconciliation moments in comedy.
During Netflix’s live roast of Kevin Hart, longtime rival Katt Williams made a surprise appearance and publicly…
In an increasingly AI-driven and digital world, analog instant film and retro-style cameras remain popular, fueled by a combination of both nostalgia and charm. Instant cameras, in particular, stand out for their simplicity and an experien…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to Indians to revive working from home, buy less gold and limit foreign travel to deal with a surge in global energy ?prices because of the continuing crisis in the Middle East.
Modi sai…
The 32nd Conference of Directors General of Customs for West and Central Africa (WCO-WCA) has ended at the Freetown International Conference Centre in Sierra Leone.
The four-day conference, which ran from May 4 to May 8, brought toget…
More than 30 African leaders kicked off a summit with French President Emmanuel Macron in Kenya on Monday, as Paris sought new deals and partnerships amid signs of fading influence in some of its former colonies on the continent.
The Afri…
The Jospong Group of Companies has entered into a strategic partnership with Belgian clean energy technology firm, VYNCKE, to jointly promote scalable waste-to-energy solutions across Africa.
The alliance aims to accelerate sustainab…
India’s internet users already rely heavily on voice notes, voice search, and multilingual messaging. Turning those habits into a scalable AI business, however, remains difficult because of the country’s linguistic complexity, mixed-langua…
Residents of the Sagnarigu Municipality in the Northern Region have been urged to support government efforts to accelerate development in the area and its surrounding communities.
The call is aimed at ensuring the successful implement…
Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector has recorded notable gains in access and reform implementation, but continues to be constrained by serious infrastructure and financing challenges that threaten the qu…
Gospel musician Kofi Owusu Peprah has added a major milestone to his music career after winning his first ever award at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The singer emerged winner of the Urban/Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year catego…
Founder and President of the MILLS Institute, Koku Anyidoho, has reiterated his commitment to supporting Ghana’s development, insisting that he remains ready to contribute to national progress as long as it does not compromise his prin…
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is looking at Kenya as the site of a 650,000-barrel-a-day oil refinery that he intends to build in East Africa, the Financial Times reported yesterday, citing an interview with him.
“I’m leaning mor…
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has intensified surveillance at the country’s ports of entry following reports of suspected and confirmed Hantavirus infections aboard a cruise ship docked in Cape Verde.
The move forms part of precautio…
For years, Uber talked about becoming a super app. Then Waymo started picking up passengers in San Francisco, and the conversation grew more urgent. The company has been trying to embed itself inside the AV industry — as a data provider, a…
Ghana’s National Amputee Football Team, the Black Challenge, will proudly represent the nation at the prestigious WAFF Amputee Football World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, from November 13–22, …
Fitch Ratings, the American-British credit rating agency, has upgraded Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from B- to B, with a Positive Outlook.
In a report released last Friday, Fitch attributed the upgrad…
The Network of Women with Disabilities, Africa (NEWDA), has intensified advocacy efforts for Ghana to ratify the African Disability Protocol (ADP), describing the move as critical to protecting the rights and dignity of women with disabili…
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has urged the government to stop the politicisation of the crisis confronting the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and take steps to save the BoG.
It has, therefore, requested a transparent central bank recapital…
Despite easing lending rates in the formal banking sector and improving macroeconomic indicators, many traders in Ghana’s informal sector say access to credit remains expensive, highlighting the slow transmission of lower interest rate…
The Ghana Police Service in the Upper East Region has retrieved a large cache of ammunition concealed at a mechanic workshop near the Assemblies of God Church in Bolgatanga.
According to the police, the recovery was made following a…
Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that every Ghanaian has access to quality healthcare, regardless of location or income, through the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) po…
Our former coach Otto Addo has been selected as a member of the Technical Study Group (TSG) for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
The former Borussia Dortmund forward, who is on record as having …
Black Sherif affirmed his dominance in Ghana’s music industry after emerging as the biggest winner at the 27th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Accra International Conference Centre.
Th…
The Jaman South Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Siata Watara, has defended the government’s record, citing what she described as “unprecedented” financial inflows, expanded social interventions and accelerated infrastructure delivery.
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The Ghana Cocoa Board has disclosed that it is finalising a new funding model for the cocoa sector ahead of its implementation in the 2026/2027 crop season, as part of efforts to ensure price stability and sustainable incomes for cocoa…
The Technical Advisor to the Minister of Interior, Commissioner of Police (COP) Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, has underscored the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in public life and administration, stressing that AI is reshap…
Carlos Queiroz and his technical staff have been working tirelessly to ensure the Black Stars are in top condition ahead of the FIFA World Cup in June. In just one month, from April 11 to May 11, the National Team technical staff h…
A Malawian delegation, in collaboration with UNDP Ghana, has held a high-level strategic meeting with Ghanaian stakeholders on climate action to exchange knowledge on carbon markets development, waste management and the regulation of sin…
The European Union (EU) has unveiled a €1 billion investment package for Africa under its Global Gateway Initiative to support infrastructure development, economic growth and digital transformation.
The package, announced by the EU Am…
Vice President Mark Addo has applauded the Black Princesses for their historic qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
He reiterated the commitment of Government and the Football Association to support the team as they…
The Patuxent River (MD) Chapter of The Links Incorporated, a group of women in the diaspora resident in the United States of America (USA), has handed over a mechanised borehole with polytank, renovated washrooms and replaced classroom r…
Some 24 years since Channel 4's pioneering coverage of Serie A ended, James Richardson remains inexorably linked to 'calcio' for British football fans.
Invariably sitting in a sun-drenched piazza in some impossibly exotic Italian city, …
Former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko is set to join an exclusive list of players aged 40 or over to play at a World Cup after being picked in Bosnia-Herzegovina's squad for this summer's tournament.
Cameroon forward Roger M…
An allegation of racist abuse by Aberdeen defender Jack Milne towards Livingston striker Jeremy Bokila has been found "not proven" following a Scottish FA inquiry.
The two players were sent off after 70 minutes of Aberdeen's 6-2 win at …