Black Stars arrive in N’Djamena for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chad
By: Kwame Bediako The Black Stars, have safely arrived in N’Djamena, Chad, as they prepare for their vital 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Les Sao. The squad touched down on Wednesday, September 3, were received warmly by Ghana Embassy officials and local fans, signaling the start of their campaign to secure important points […]
Sports Ministry cancels winning bonuses for Black Stars management team
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced the cancellation of winning bonuses for members of the Black Stars Management Committee and other national team management structures, as part of a new policy direction to cut costs and prioritize players’ welfare. In a media briefing, the Minister for Youth and […]
GCB Bank moves to secure direct payment solution for Ghanaian TikTok creators
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei GCB Bank is positioning itself at the forefront of Ghana’s fast-growing digital creative economy with a bold proposal to provide a direct and reliable payment framework for TikTok content creators across the country. A delegation from the bank, led by its Chief of Staff, Mr. Abraham Ferguson, on Tuesday paid […]
Trump says 11 killed in US strike on drug-carrying vessel from Venezuela
President Donald Trump says the US has carried out a strike against a drug-carrying vessel in the southern Caribbean, killing 11 “Narcoterrorists”. He posted on social media that Tuesday’s US military operation had targeted members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Trump said the vessel was in international waters and was transporting illegal narcotics […]
Burkina Faso’s parliament votes to outlaw homosexual acts
Burkina Faso’s unelected transitional parliament has passed a bill banning homosexual acts, a little over a year after a draft of an amended family code that criminalised homosexuality was adopted by the country’s cabinet. The new measure unanimously voted through on Monday imposes punishments of up to five years in jail, and has become part […]
Athmon partners with ALX to empower Ghana’s young tech innovators
By: Kwame Bediako Athmon, a youth-led tech company committed to Africa’s future through innovation, has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ALX, a renowned tech training organization. This partnership aims to enhance the technology ecosystem in Ghana by offering real-world job opportunities and educational sponsorships to young people who have completed ALX’s rigorous […]
IGP assures peaceful Akwatia by-election, says violence is “a thing of the past”
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has assured Ghanaians that the ongoing Akwatia by-election will be peaceful and free of disruptions. Speaking to the media after touring polling centres, COP Yohuno said the Ghana Police Service had learned from previous incidents and was fully prepared to maintain […]
Thomas Partey’s court hearing adjourned to September 15; prepares to play for Ghana in Chad, Mali games
By: Kwame Bediako Thomas Partey, who is currently facing serious legal charges, will next appear in court on September 15, 2025, after his initial hearing scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, was adjourned. The date change means Partey will be free to join the Black Stars’ squad for their match in Chad on Thursday, September 4. […]
CODEO deploys 25 trained observers for Akwatia by-election
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Coalition of Domestic Elections Observers (CODEO), a network of civil society groups, faith-based organizations, and professional bodies that observe Ghanaian elections to ensure free, fair, and transparent elections has deployed 25 trained observers to monitor the ongoing by-election in Akwatia Constituency in the Eastern region of Ghana. CODEO in a statement […]
Voting underway in Akwatia by-election
Voting is currently underway in the Akwatia Constituency in the Eastern Region as constituents head to the polls for a crucial by-election today, Tuesday, September 2, 2025. All 119 polling stations opened on time, with electoral officers and security personnel deployed to ensure a smooth, orderly, and transparent voting process. The by-election has generated significant […]
Interior Minister highlights Zongo contributions to nation-building at World Hausa Day Celebration
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The 2025 World Hausa Day celebration in Accra turned into a vibrant showcase of culture, resilience, and history, spotlighting the Zongo and Hausa communities’ enduring role in Ghana’s nation-building. The event brought together traditional leaders, Imams, youth, and policymakers, all united under the theme of strengthening cultural identity and promoting […]
Photo Highlight: Akwatia By-election: Electoral materials dispatched
Electoral materials have been successfully dispatched to various polling centers ahead of the Akwatia by-election, signaling the final stages of preparation for the crucial vote today., September 2, 2025. Photos from the scene show officials overseeing the distribution process, ensuring all necessary materials—including ballot boxes, papers, and verification equipment—reach their designated locations on time. The […]
Ghana partners with Trenton to boost fire safety and emergency response
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Trenton, New York and Ghana have deepened their international cooperation in emergency management as the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, paid a working visit to the Trenton Fire Department last week. Hosted by Trenton Mayor, W. Reed Gusciora, the visit is part of a new partnership focused on enhancing […]
More than 1,000 killed in Sudan landslide
By: Rita Naa Ayeley Armah At least a 1,000 people have been killed with an entire village flattened and buried under a landslide in Tarasin village, near the Marra mountains in Sudan’s Western Darfur region, according to the Sudan Liberation Movement. The landslide happened on Sunday, covering homes and residents with tons of earth. The Sudan […]
