Burkina Faso army says it foiled ‘major’ coup plot
Burkina Faso’s military government has said it foiled a “major plot” to overthrow junta leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré, with the army alleging the plotters were based in neighbouring Ivory Coast. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana said the coup attempt was led by current and former soldiers working with “terrorist leaders”. The intention was to attack the […]
Finance Minister leads Ghana’s delegation to IMF Spring Meetings
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is leading the country’s delegation to the 2025 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings. This is the first such participation under the new National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration led by President John Mahama. The meetings will take place just one week after Ghana has secured a staff-level agreement with […]
Gloria Ofori-Boadu calls for calm over petition to remove Chief Justice
By Ashiadey Dotse Lawyer and human rights advocate, Gloria Ofori-Boadu, has asked Ghanaians to remain calm and avoid rushing to judge the current petition to remove the Chief Justice.Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Monday, April 21, 2025, she urged citizens to respect Ghana’s democratic system and follow due process.Mrs. Ofori-Boadu explained that Ghana is not […]
Police intercept ammunition shipment in Volta Region
By Ashiadey Dotse Police officers in the Volta Region have intercepted a large shipment of ammunition during a routine check at the Tadzewu-Mitsrikasa barrier.The incident happened early on April 18, 2025, when a Hyundai bus traveling from Accra to Benin was stopped. The police searched the bus and found 132 cartons of ammunition hidden under […]
Oscar Piastri wins Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to take Formula One lead
By Kwame Bediako Australian driver Oscar Piastri has taken the lead in the Formula One world championship after winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Piastri’s third win in five races has put him ahead of McLaren teammate Lando Norris, who finished fourth. The victory marked an important milestone for Piastri, […]
EPL: Jordan Ayew and Fatawu Issahaku‘s Leicester relegated
By Kwame Bediako Ghanaian footballers Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku have joined the list of players relegated from the Premier League following Leicester City’s 1-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Ayew, who joined Leicester this season, and Issahaku, who has been playing for Leicester City since last season will now look […]
GPL: Kotoko title charge dashed by Nations defeat, Gold Stars maintain top spot with win over Medeama
By Kwame Bediako Nations FC delivered a spirited and commanding performance to secure a 2-0 victory over Asante Kotoko at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese. The win marks a major blow to Kotoko’s ambitions in the title race, as the Porcupine Warriors continue to struggle for consistency. Nations FC’s tactical display and […]
Pope Francis dies aged 88, Vatican announces
Pope Francis, renowned for being a steadfast advocate for the poor and a transformative figure in the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, according to an announcement from the Vatican. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, made the announcement on Monday morning. “With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple […]
Ablakwa urges Kufuor Scholars to champion accountability and Ghana’s future
By Sarah Baafi The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has called on emerging leaders under the Kufuor Scholars Program (KSP) to actively hold leaders accountable and drive transformative change for the nation. During a mentorship session organized by the John Agyekum Kufuor Foundation, he emphasized the scholars’ role in shaping Ghana’s future, urging […]
Rugby League Federation Ghana officially launches 2025 Rugby League 13s Championship Season
By Isaac Tetteh Ghana’s rugby league scene has taken a significant leap forward with the official launch of the 2025 Rugby League 13s Championship season. Held at GHOne TV Studios in Accra, the event marked not only the start of a new sporting chapter but also showcased Ghana’s growing ambition to elevate its presence on […]
Bryan Clay Invitational: Aziz Mohammed breaks nearly five-decade-old record in men’s 1,500m
By Kwame Bediako Aziz Mohammed, a talented athlete from Ghana, has set a new benchmark at the Bryan Clay Invitational by breaking a nearly five-decade-old record in the men’s 1,500m race. His outstanding performance resulted in a time of 3:40.29 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 3:44.20 seconds set by Joseph Kemel in 1978. This […]
Sarkodie endorses rising rap talent Keddi after viral Ga Freestyle
Ghana’s multi-award-winning rapper Sarkodie has publicly endorsed an emerging artiste known as Keddi after a powerful freestyle performance in the Ga language went viral on social media. The freestyle, which showcased Keddi’s lyrical dexterity and deep cultural roots, quickly gained traction on X (formerly Twitter), capturing the attention of thousands — including that of Ghana’s rap icon himself. In […]
Attacks continue despite Putin’s ‘Easter truce’ pledge, Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of creating an “impression” of a ceasefire while still taking military actions in some places in Ukraine. In the first six hours of the “Easter truce” – as ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin – Zelensky said there were 387 shellings and 19 assaults by the Russian army, […]
Tunisian court hands opposition figures lengthy jail terms
Dozens of opposition figures in Tunisia have been handed lengthy prison terms on national security charges, according to state media. A number of the North African country’s most senior opposition politicians were among 40 people sentenced on Saturday, including a former justice minister and diplomats. Critics insist the charges are trumped up and say they […]
