Ghana Para Sports has achieved a historic milestone with its first-ever qualification to the Commonwealth Games, secured by para swimmer Promise Wonder Atsu Aheto.
He will represent Ghana at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Sc…
Experienced coach, Ken Augustt, has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to appoint a coach with proven World Cup experience to lead the Black Stars on a short-term basis ahead of the global tournament.
He said while the nationa…
The Ghana Football Association has been inundated with global interest in the vacant Black Stars coaching role, with more than 600 applications received following the dismissal of Otto Addo.
GFA President Kurt Okraku disclosed the sca…
Ghana has dropped to 74th in the latest FIFA world rankings released on April 1, 2026, slipping two places from its previous position.
The Black Stars remain 14th in Africa, but the latest ranking reflects a continued struggle for con…
Celebrated event host, Kafui Dey, says he is willing to host the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, TGMA, if approached by organisers.
Kafui told Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z that although he is widely known for emceeing corporate ev…
TikTok has quietly added a secret emoji game that you can access in your DMs. The goal of the game is simple: use your finger to bounce as high as you can by hopping across alligators. Avoid the skeleton alligators, and be careful — broken…
Eastern Libya's military leader, Khalifa Haftar, has acquired what appear to be Chinese and Turkish combat drones, Reuters reporting has found, despite a long-standing U.N. embargo on supplying weapons to the divided North African country.…
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) has demanded immediate action by President John Dramani Mahama to fight the insidious illegal mining activities that continue to wreak havoc on the country’s land and water resources.
Acc…
The Parliament of Ghana has officially launched the third edition of the Democracy Cup, with plans to expand the competition into a nationwide civic engagement platform anchored on football.
Speaking at the launch in Accra, the Speake…
As part of activities to mark Ghana Month and in line with efforts to reach at least one per cent of the population with Ghanaian films, the National Film Authority (NFA) has launched a new initiative dubbed the Ghana Film Experience.
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As the war in the Middle East enters its second month, choking the world's energy supply and sending oil prices soaring, China is trying to step in as a peacemaker.
It comes as President Donald Trump says US military action in I…
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed a new law doubling to 10 years the maximum prison term for sexual acts by same-sex couples.
The new law also criminalises the "promotion" of homosexuality, which includes any …
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has criticised remarks by the Leader of the Conservative Party in the UK, Kemi Badenoch, over her stance on reparations.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra, Mr Ablakwa desc…
With about 200 pregnant women attended to each month in only one delivery room, Gbrumani Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound in the Tolon District of the Northern Region struggles to meet demand for delivery serv…
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has urged civil society organisations (CSOs) and the public to actively defend and preserve the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to ensure its survival and effectiveness in the fight agains…
The Regional Chairmen Caucus of the Convention People's Party has called on the Council of Elders to, as a matter of urgency, revoke all appointments made to the National Working Committee.
It described the inauguration of the Nationa…
The Coalition of Teshie Associations (COTA) has called for peace, unity, and youth empowerment in the Teshie community, while pledging to address leadership disputes and social vices affecting residents.
The community-based group said i…
The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) last Friday launched its 65th anniversary celebration in Accra, with a call on management to focus on its mission to address national needs.
The Minister for Local Go…
The Ministry for Energy and Green Transition has directed all agencies under the ministry to submit detailed roadmaps by April 15 to guide the implementation of the government’s 24-hour economy policy.
The Deputy Minister for Energy…
THE National Theatre of Ghana has held a stakeholders’ meeting ahead of the launch of its newly developed four-year strategic plan starting from 2026-2030.
The meeting brought together institutional partners, industry players, corpora…
Market watchers within Ghana’s energy space are warning of a growing trend of fuel price increases ahead of official pricing windows, a development they say is undermining transparency in the downstream sector and placing undue pressur…
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is confident adopting a 24-hour petroleum economy in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector will create thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities.
Chief Executive Officer of the Na…
Emmanuel Mokobi Aryee, CEO of Prudential Africa, completed a highly impactful one-week working visit to Accra, Ghana, laying a clear foundation for the company’s accelerated success in 2026.
His visit, which centered around the busi…
The Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, Mohammed Baalbaki, together with a Lebanese businessman and philanthropist, Mohammed Raii, have donated a variety of items to the Ghana Police Service to support its operations and enhance public safety.…
The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded a second consecutive session of losses on Wednesday (April 1, 2026), with the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) shedding 143.05 points to close at 12,917.08, as selling pressure continued to weigh on the bour…
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has intensified efforts to ratify the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Seafarers’ Identity Documents Convention (Revised), 2003 (No. 185), a move expected to eliminate longstanding travel bott…
Ghana has signed its 11th bilateral debt restructuring agreement, this time with EXIM India.
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, described the agreement as a critical step in consolidating gains under the country’s broader debt r…
The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared Wednesday, April 1, a nationwide public holiday to celebrate the national team’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Leopards secured their place with a 1–0 extra-time victory o…
The first journey to deep space since 1972 comes at a crucial time in Donald Trump's presidency.
The US is bitterly divided on topics ranging from the ongoing US strikes in Iran to immigration and the economy.
So a successful Artemis…
Joseph Baena just made his dad proud.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's youngest son took home his first gold at a bodybuilding competition over the weekend. Correction: Baena took home three gold medals from the NPC Natural Colorado State Champi…
Airbnb announced Tuesday it is expanding its services feature with a new category for car pick-ups across 125 cities around the world. The company is partnering with transportation company Welcome Pickups to let users book a private car se…
It has been six years since Celine Dion’s last full concert. But that’s about to change.
Dion, who turned 58 on Monday, plans to perform a set of 10 concerts this fall at the Paris La Défense Arena. In a video posted to her social media…
Meta has begun testing a premium subscription on Instagram in a few countries, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday. The subscription, called Instagram Plus, gives subscribers access to exclusive features. The move comes two month…
Ecobank Ghana has appointed veteran banker Alhassan Andani as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective Thursday, March 26, 2026.
According to sources, the appointment is aimed at strengthening governance and strategic leadershi…
The 1985 and 2000 year groups of Akosombo International School Old Students Association (AISOSA) have handed over a refurbished ICT Laboratory, and an Archway and Gatehouse as their legacy projects to their alma mater in commemoration of…
A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in parts of the central Nigerian city of Jos, after gunmen opened fire at an open-air bar, leading to deadly revenge attacks, local reports say.
The police have confirmed that 26 people were killed. It …
A delegation of traditional leaders from the Dagbon Kingdom has paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, following his recent accident.
The delegation, sent at the instance of the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Naa…
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) is intensifying its public education efforts by urging passengers to speak up against reckless and unsafe driving behaviours.
This call formed a key part of a sensitisation exercise conducte…
The Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that government will introduce a new Loans Act to strictly regulate how borrowed funds are used.
On his facebook page, he explained that the new law will ensure that every lo…
DANCEHALL star Shatta Wale is urging Ghanaian youth to rethink their career paths, stressing that success is not limited to office jobs but can be found in other thriving sectors such as agriculture.
He believes the country is full of…
Uber is buying Berlin-based startup Blacklane, which provides on-demand, black-car chauffeur services, as the ride-hail giant expands deeper into luxury and executive travel services.
It’s a notable exit for Blacklane, which was found…
S&P Global Ratings has cautioned that Ghana’s sovereign credit rating could come under pressure over the next 12 to 18 months if fiscal reform momentum weakens or external conditions deteriorate.
In its latest assessment, the agency…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is to undertake a major transformer replacement and upgrade exercise in selected parts of Accra.
The exercise, which will be undertaken across three days next month, forms part of ongoing effort…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will officially launch the Free Primary Health Care Programme on April 15, 2026.
The initiative aims to remove financial barriers to basic health care, expand access a…
President John Dramani Mahama has received the letters of credence of five envoys assigned to Ghana for diplomatic duties.
They are Diarra Dime Labille, Ambassador of France; Rui Orlando Ferreira De Ceita Da Silva Xavier, Ambassador o…
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) in the Eastern Region, Prof. Edward Wiafe Debrah, has officially admitted 421 fresh students, reminding them that the institution is not an abstr…
Ghana has stepped up efforts to attract strategic investment from the United States, hosting a high-level investor roundtable in New York aimed at showcasing opportunities across key sectors of its economy.
The 7th Ghana Investor Ro…
Ghanaian trapper Baba Tundey has officially unveiled his debut EP, Lessons Written In Melodies, a seven-track body of work that fuses rap and hip-hop with deeply personal storytelling.
Now available across major streaming platforms, …
Austria has announced plans to ban social media for children aged under 14, becoming the latest country to consider introducing restrictions for children online.
It follows lengthy negotiations within the conservative-led three-…
Fidelity Bank Ghana has donated 50 laptops to the University of Ghana in support of the University’s “One Student, One Laptop” initiative, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to advancing digital access and strengthening collaboration be…
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