World Cup winner Joachim Löw set for Black Stars Job
By Kwame Bediako Multiple sources confirm former Germany coach Joachim Löw is on the brink of signing as Ghana Black Stars head coach on a short-term deal laser-focused on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After intense 24-hour negotiations, personal terms hover near finalization, with Löw reportedly poised to pocket €150,000 monthly, a seismic boost for […]
New Brazil law allows separated couples joint custody over pets
Courts in Brazil will be able to determine shared custody arrangements for the pets of separating couples under new laws. Lawmakers in the Brazilian Congress viewed the law change as a reflection of the importance people place on their pets. The legislation means that, if a couple separates without reaching an agreement regarding their pet, […]
Chelsea make biggest loss in Premier League history
Chelsea have announced the biggest pre-tax loss in Premier League history. The £262m deficit for 2024-25 eclipses the £197.5m lost by Manchester City in 2011. It comes despite Chelsea bringing in £490.9m in revenue, which the club says is the second highest total in their history. In 2024-25 the Blues won the Uefa Conference League and Club World Cup, and […]
Italy’s World Cup nightmare triggers leadership shake-up
By Marcella Mwinkoma Babing Following Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup 2026 for the third consecutive time, Sport Minister Andrea Abodi requested on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 that, the head of the country’s football federation should step down. “It’s clear that Italian football needs to be rebuilt from the ground up and that […]
Ghana and Zimbabwe sign 10 MoUs to strengthen bilateral cooperation
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah Ghana and Zimbabwe have signed 10 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) across key sectors, including political and diplomatic consultations, energy, tourism, sports, trade and investment, archives, foreign service training, and waste management. The agreements were reached following bilateral talks between President John Dramani Mahama and President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the […]
President Mahama pushes for stronger Ghana–Zimbabwe ties at bilateral talks
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Zimbabwe as he hosted President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his delegation at the Peduase Lodge in the Eastern Region, highlighting shared history, Pan-African values, and opportunities for expanded cooperation. Historical Ties and Pan-African Vision Welcoming his Zimbabwean […]
Italian FA head Gravina quits over World Cup failure
Gabriele Gravina has resigned as the head of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) following the national side’s failure to to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. Four-time world champions Italy suffered another play-off final defeat when they were beaten 4-1 on penalties by Bosnia-Herzegovina on Tuesday. No previous winner of the tournament has missed three World […]
Kurt Okraku defends retention of Otto Addo after AFCON 2025 failure
By Kwame Bediako Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has defended the controversial decision to retain Otto Addo as head coach of the Ghana national football team despite their failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana’s shocking exit, their first absence from the tournament in over two decades, came after a […]
Nubia Adjei earns Olympic Scholarship for LA 2028
By Kwame Bediako Ghanaian swimmer Nubia Adjei has taken a major step towards the Olympic Games after being awarded an Olympic Scholarship for Athletes in the build‑up to Los Angeles 2028. The scholarship, facilitated by the Ghana Swimming Association through the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), is set to run until August 2028, provided Adjei maintains […]
Walid Regragui distances himself from Black Stars head coach role
By Kwame Bediako Former Morocco coach Walid Regragui has distanced himself from Ghana’s vacant coaching job, with sources confirming that he has no interest in taking over the Black Stars. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is searching for a new head coach after sacking Otto Addo on Monday, 31 March 2026, following a 5‑1 loss […]
13 killed, 57 injured in explosions at Burundi military ammunition depot
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A catastrophic fire at a Burundi National Defence Force ammunition depot in Bujumbura has left 13 people dead and 57 others injured. The incident began late Tuesday in the Musaga suburb. Massive explosions followed a fire triggered by an electrical short circuit. Army spokesperson General Gaspard Baratuza confirmed […]
Ghana Red Cross Society appeal for support
By Rachel Kakraba and Abigail Nyahe The Ghana Red Cross Society is calling on more benevolent organizations and individuals to come on board and support its humanitarian operations across the country. The Society says while it continues to respond to emergencies and provide essential aid to vulnerable communities, support from individuals has not been sufficient to meet […]
Hajia Farida, Alhaji Sule step in to save child with heart condition
By Magdalene Andoh Hajia Farida, wife of the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso North, Yussif Issaka Jajah, together with Alhaji Sule of SAC Energy, has spearheaded a life-saving intervention for a two-year-old girl in urgent need of heart surgery. Little Hibbah, who has been battling a congenital heart condition, commonly known as a “hole in […]
AGI calls for effective stakeholder consultation in tax policy reforms
By Rachel Quartey & Valentia Tetteh Members of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) have called on the government to prioritise effective stakeholder consultation in the formulation and implementation of tax policies to enhance compliance and improve economic outcomes. The call was made during an engagement with the Minority Caucus in Parliament, led by Minority […]
