As war is driving people's health needs in Sudan, humanitarian aid funding cuts are leaving people without lifesaving care.
As more clinics close, people are forced to take longer, more dangerous journeys to reach care.
Gove…
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as Asanteman COKA, has called on party members to put aside their grievances and unite ahead of the 2028 general elections to win power f…
The fintech story in Africa has moved well beyond the question of whether digital financial services can transform the continent. That transformation is already unfolding in real time, reshaping how millions of people save, transact, borro…
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is emerging as a potential tool for Africa to reduce emissions from existing oil and gas infrastructure while preserving asset value and opening new investment opportunities. The role of the technol…
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) will begin transitioning from traditional static billboards to digital advertising boards in 2027 as part of efforts to modernise and regulate outdoor advertising in the metropolis.
According to a …
The Greater Accra Regional Fire Command has inspected fire hydrants around Makola Market and parts of High Street as part of efforts to strengthen fire response in Accra’s busiest commercial enclave.
The exercise, led by ACFO II Rashi…
Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body for rugby in Africa, announced today that its President, Herbert Mensah — who also serves as an Executive Board Member of World Rugby and as Chairman of World Rugb…
GHANA’S fight against marine pollution has entered a new phase with the deployment of the MV Esther Ocloo, a multi-purpose oil-spill response vessel equipped to detect, monitor and respond to pollution threats across the country’s mariti…
MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
Q1, 2026 Real GDP Growth 6.4%
Average Real GDP Growth for 2026 6.4%
2026 Projected Real GDP Growth 4.8%
BoG Policy Rate 14.0%
Weekly Interbank Interest Rate 10.20%
Inflation for July 2026 5…
This September, Novelas+, on DStv and GOtv, brings viewers My Secret Truth (Mi Verdad Oculta), a captivating new Mexican telenovela from TelevisaUnivision. Premiering on 9 September, the series will air weekdays at 3:00pm, delivering dram…
Cox Yeats has been named Restructuring Team of the Year at the 2026 African Legal Awards, recognising the strength and commercial impact of its Business Rescue, Restructuring, Insolvency and Insurance team.
The award follows a…
GCB Bank and the Ghana Police Service have reaffirmed their longstanding relationship and commitment to closer collaboration as the security needs of businesses and customers continue to evolve, particularly in the face of growing online…
The Kenya Air Force (KAF) has welcomed newly recruited Service members into its ranks, marking an important step in strengthening the Service’s human resource base and preparing a new generation of personnel to support the Kenya De…
The Hunger Project - Ghana (THP-Ghana) has inaugurated a new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre at the Domi Achiansa community and rural development hub (epicentre) in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region.
T…
At a hospital at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, ward afterward is filled with young men recovering from road traffic injuries, many from boda boda (motorcycle) accidents. What stands out is not only the scale, but the p…
Residents have been urged to stop burning household waste and other materials, as stakeholders mark the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies with renewed calls for collective action against air pollution.
The call was made at a…
Somewhere in Wenchi, in the Bono Region, a family once faced a heartbreaking crossroads: allow their daughter to continue pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor, or ask her to step aside from Medicine for something cheaper.
Today, that…
On the first day of the new Palestinian school year, the head-teacher of al-Mughayyir boys school arrived at work before dawn, walking past the freshly installed barbed wire fencing and reinforced school gates as the sun began cr…
Residents of La-Bawaleshie at East Legon have petitioned the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly over alleged construction activities by a developer which they say have worsened flooding and restricted access to their homes.
The residents…
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on a range of US goods came into effect on Tuesday, with no sign of a trade deal on the horizon.
The counter-tariffs will apply to nearly C$28bn ($20bn; £15bn) worth of American products, from steel to furni…
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has pledged to maintain integrity in the fight against illegal mining, saying he would rather die fighting the menace than allow himself to be corrupted.
“I would …
The Executive Women Network (EWN), a network dedicated to inspiring, empowering and supporting women in senior management and executive positions, will mark its 10th anniversary with the EWN@10 Conference & Expo.
The two-day event is …
African youth from across the continent have issued the Legon Declaration, demanding debt cancellation, reparations for colonial-era injustices and an end to neo-colonial exploitation at the end of an International Youth Forum in Accra.
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The Health Ministry reports that one in every five Ghanaians is currently battling elevated blood pressure amid a rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Data from the ministry showed that reported hypertension cases increa…
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has said Ghana's Free Primary Healthcare programme has started in 135 districts in the country.
Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Monday (September 7), the Minister said the init…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that the government spent a total GH¢49,721,786 in the recent exercise to evacuate 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa to Ghana.
Giving a breakdown at a press brief…
The recent launch of the first comprehensive hypertension guidelines developed specifically for Africa marks an important step in addressing one of the continent’s most significant health challenges. Among the experts who contributed to th…
Former Minister and distinguished public servant, Hon. Akwasi Opong-Fosu, has been honoured with the prestigious Millennium Excellence Award for Visionary Leadership, Outstanding Public Service, and Commitment to Bridging the Gap Between A…
The Football Association will organise a Licence D Coaching Course in the Western Region from November 23 to 30, 2026.
The programme will be held at Bompeh Senior High School in Sekondi-Takoradi, providing participants with essential te…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched two tools in Africa to help governments better track and allocate public spending across agrifood systems. The launch took place at a side event of the …
The Just Energy Transition (JET) Concert, a highlight of the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW) Conference and Exhibition this October, has announced its 2026 line-up, bringing together some of the continent’s established and emerg…
Through its support to the Federal Darwish, EUCAP Somalia is strengthening not only operational capabilities, but also the ability to save lives in the field.
As part of this effort, 15 female Federal Darwish police officers too…
The Football Association has announced the list of match officials selected to officiate games in the 2026/27 UMB Division One League season.
A total of 74 referees and 79 assistant referees have been approved after successfully…
The Football Association will organise a Licence D Coaching Course in two batches in the Greater Accra Region as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen grassroots football development and raise coaching standards across the country.…
Ghana's Beach Soccer national team has stepped up preparations for the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with a total of 60 players selected for screening ahead of a crucial first-round clash against Nigeria.
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President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has extended his warmest wishes to the entire Ghanaian football family ahead of the start of the 2026/27 football season, calling on all stakeholders to embrace the campaign with a renewed commitm…
The UEFA Champions League returns with a Matchday 1 packed with heavyweight clashes, fascinating reunions and some of European football’s biggest names. Spread across three days, the opening round immediately offers several fixtures capabl…
Across West Africa, a small plastic pouch can carry a contradiction. For millions of people, it signifies affordable drinking water when reliable taps are unavailable. For cities and their infrastructure, it’s an additional single-…
Ministers of livestock and agriculture, along with representatives from eight African countries, have agreed to work together to strengthen livestock value chains, unlock investment, and expand trade across the continent.
They w…
In Kebbi State, Surajuddeen Lukman has seen how delayed or incomplete information can slow a public health response.
“In Kebbi State, I have seen how delayed or incomplete data can affect response efforts. This training is help…
France's Arthur Gea was one point away from being the first lucky loser to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final - but three hours later he was out of the US Open.
Gea, 21, was unable to convert a match point in a third-set tie-break…
Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall has decided to end her 2026 season after suffering "severe concussion" in a car crash.
The decision means the 27-year-old American will miss this week's World Athletics Ultimate Championshi…
Como have extended the contract of their forward Roberta Picchi after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
The Italian club, who will make their women's Serie A debut this season, said they extended Picchi's contract until the end of t…
It is a new era - but Aston Villa have been here before.
No goals in their first three Premier League games, with one shot on target, has followed a summer of change.
They open their second Champions League campaign under Unai Emery …
Francesco Farioli is one of the fastest-rising stars in coaching.
The 37-year-old led Porto to the Portuguese title last season and is now preparing to take charge of his first Champions League match as a manager against Manchester City…
Rising savings, increasing cross-border payment activity and growing participation in formal financial systems are emerging as some of the clearest indicators yet of substantial pent-up demand for economic activity across the continent.
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A report coming out of the University of Lagos (https://UniLag.edu.ng/) has examined the environmental effects of British colonial rule in Africa and has asked that this value be included in all reparations conversation. The report…
The Champions League is back - who will get their hands on the famous trophy in Madrid on 5 June next year?
Paris St-Germain are aiming to win the title for the third year running as the league phase begins on Tuesday.
Five English t…
The NFL is notoriously difficult to predict and last season was no different.
Seven of the eight division winners were different from 2024, with two of the Super Bowl favourites missing out on the play-offs entirely - the Baltim…
Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson says the club were preparing for former head coach Eddie Howe's departure for up to nine months.
Although Howe had originally intended to carry on this season, the drained manager decided t…
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