Will US-Israel joint strike disrupt Iran’s 2026 World Cup participation?
By Kwame Bediako Iran‘s national football team, Team Melli secured its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup through strong AFC qualifying performances, marking their seventh appearance. However, escalating geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States, a primary host nation, raise serious questions about how the team will travel to the tournament this summer. […]
One killed and 11 injured at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports as Iran strikes region
One person has been killed and 11 injured at airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as Iran launched attacks across the Middle East in response to a massive and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel. Authorities in Abu Dhabi confirmed a drone targeting Zayed International Airport (AUH) was intercepted, leading to “falling […]
Black Queens players stranded in UAE over Israel-Iran conflict
Members of Ghana’s national women’s football team are trapped in the United Arab Emirates, after the country announced closure of its airspace and the subsequent cancellation of all flights to and from the country in response to the Israel-Iran conflict which broke on out on Saturday night. The team arrived in Dubai on Wednesday (25 […]
Ghana warns against all non-essential travel to Middle East as tensions escalate
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Government of Ghana has officially advised its citizens to suspend all non-essential travel to the Middle East following a significant escalation in military hostilities involving Iran. The travel advisory, issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration on Saturday, 28th February 2026, comes as the […]
Iran begins 40-day mourning after Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack
Iran has begun 40 days of mourning after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in ongoing attacks by the United States and Israel, according to Iranian state media. Top security officials were also killed in Saturday’s strikes, along with Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law and grandson. The killings mark one of the most significant blows to Iran’s leadership […]
Trump says he will use ‘force never seen before’ if Iran strikes US or Israel
US President Donald Trump has just warned Iran not to strike back at the US and Israel. Writing on his Truth Social platform, he said, “Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before. THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT, HOWEVER, BECAUSE IF THEY DO, WE […]
Celebrations and mourning in Iran after Supreme Leader killed
Some Iranians are celebrating news Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in strikes by the US and Israel. BBC Persian verified videos of people celebrating in several cities last night. This morning, most of what is happening on streets appears to be pro-government events to mourn the supreme leader’s death, BBC Persian reports – although […]
Ghana begins partial evacuation of Tehran embassy following US-Israeli strikes on Iran
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Faced with a rapidly deteriorating security situation, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an emergency preparedness plan and begun a partial evacuation of its embassy in Tehran. The move follows a massive joint U.S.-Israeli military strike on Iran on Saturday, which sparked a wave of retaliatory missile […]
2025 SONA met 90% of my expectations – Kwame Owusu-Danso
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The President of the Accountability Forum, Kwame Owusu-Danso Esq, says the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) largely met his expectations, particularly on macroeconomic management and governance. Speaking on Current Agenda on Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Mr. Owusu-Danso described the atmosphere in Parliament during the address as “beautiful,” noting […]
Owusu-Danso rejects claims that gains should be attributed to previous administration
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President of the Accountability Forum, Kwame Owusu-Danso Esq, has rejected suggestions that recent macroeconomic gains should primarily be credited to the previous administration. Speaking on Current Agenda at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Mr. Owusu-Danso said while every administration inherits both assets and liabilities, economic recovery depends largely on current policy decisions. […]
Brako-Powers questions pace of 24-Hour Economy rollout on GBC’s Current Agenda
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has raised concerns about the pace and consistency of implementation of the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy. Speaking on Current Agenda at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Mr. Brako-Powers said while the policy was heavily promoted ahead of the elections, public communication around its rollout […]
Brako-Powers questions 1 million jobs claim, cites GSS data
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has questioned the President’s claim that one million jobs were created, urging that the figure be reconciled with official labour statistics. Speaking on Current Agenda at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Mr. Brako-Powers said while the President indicated during the State of the Nation Address […]
Legal Practitioner raises concerns over power supply Reliability
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has questioned the gap between electricity access rates and service reliability in parts of the country. Speaking on Current Agenda at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, he said although national electricity access remains high, some communities continue to experience localized outages. Mr. Brako-Powers said discussions around […]
GOC condemns Obrachire SHS violence, warns of threat to school sports development
By Gloria Peprah The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has expressed profound disappointment and unreserved condemnation following acts of violence and hooliganism involving students of Obrachire Senior High School. In a strongly worded statement, the Committee described the incident as unacceptable and contrary to the values that underpin organized sports in the country. According to the […]
