Ghana Black Stars bet on Carlos Queiroz to salvage 2026 FIFA World Cup prospects
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars represents a calculated, high-stakes pivot by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to prioritize veteran pragmatism over long-term rebuilding. This decision places the 73-year-old Portuguese tactician at the helm of the national team for the 2026 FIFA […]
TESCON must promote NPP ideals and achievements – Ampratwum-Sarpong
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Member of Parliament for Mampong, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, has called on members of the Tertiary Students Confederacy of the New Patriotic Party (TESCON) to take a more active role in promoting the ideals and achievements of the party. Addressing TESCON-MONICO members at a meeting, Mr. Ampratwum-Sarpong emphasised the importance of youth participation […]
Benin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni wins presidency by landslide
Benin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni has won the presidency with an overwhelming majority of the vote, provisional results show. He secured more than 94% of the vote, based on 90% of ballots counted, sufficient for an “irreversible” outcome, the electoral commission said based on preliminary figures. Wadagni, 49, was the favourite to win after the […]
Ghana TVET Excellence Awards 2026 to honour innovation and skills development in Accra
By: Jennifer Nerkie Kenney The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), in partnership with the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana, will host the Ghana TVET Excellence Awards 2026 in Accra on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The event is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel and is […]
7 facts you must know about new Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz
By Kwame Bediako Portuguese coach, Carlos Queiroz brings unmatched experience to the Ghana Black Stars. Here’s what defines his remarkable career spanning five decades. Tactical Discipline Master: Widely regarded for his structured approach and defensive solidity, Queiroz has managed teams across five different decades. Nine National Teams: Ghana is his ninth international side, after Portugal, […]
Carlos Queiroz appointed head coach of the Black Stars
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Football Association has appointed seasoned Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach, entrusting the 73-year-old with salvaging their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The move follows Otto Addo’s sacking after four straight friendly defeats that exposed tactical disarray just months from the North American showdown. Queiroz edged out rivals […]
NLA denies salary reduction allegations against Director-General
By Felix Cofie The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media that its Director-General, Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has reduced staff salaries and improperly increased his own pay. In a press statement, management described the claims as “inaccurate, misleading, and distorted,” insisting they are aimed at damaging the reputation of the Director-General. […]
Gbawe holds royal community engagement to address key issues
By Aaron Nii Kwarte Quartey The chiefs, elders, and kingmakers of Gbawe, led by Nii Boi Kojo II, held a landmark Royal Community Engagement at the Gbawe Kwatei Family Palace, bringing together residents, stakeholders, and the media to deliberate on key issues affecting the community and its surrounding areas. The engagement served as a platform […]
Unregulated signals threaten Ghana’s space research at Kuntunse
By Gifty Adjei Ghana’s ambition to strengthen its position in global space science is facing increasing challenges at the Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory, where scientists warn that growing human activity around the facility is disrupting sensitive research operations. Established in 2017, the observatory was set up to enhance Ghana’s participation in radio astronomy and to […]
Court eases bail terms for Osei Assibey Antwi in National Service Scandal
By Ashiadey Dotse The High Court in Accra has revised the bail conditions for Osei Assibey Antwi, former Executive Director of the National Service Authority, in an ongoing corruption case. The court now allows him to report to the Kumasi office of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) instead of reporting in Accra. The decision followed […]
Zlatan backs “Captain America” Pulisic for World Cup spotlight
By Marcella Mwinkoma Babing AC Milan star Christian Pulisic, dubbed “Captain America,” stands as the USA’s talisman for the 2026 home World Cup. Despite early-2026 hamstring woes, the 27-year-old fresh off a stellar 2024-25 Serie A season with 17 goals and Supercoppa glory, eyes pivotal impact come June-July kickoff. Now in his third Milan campaign, […]
UK puts Chagos Islands deal on hold, citing US opposition
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The British government has officially suspended its plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This decision follows intense criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump and a lack of formal diplomatic approval from Washington. The archipelago remains a flashpoint for international security due to the presence […]
Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to two further counts of rape
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s midfield enforcer, Thomas Partey stood firm in Southwark Crown Court on April 13, 2026, pleading not guilty to two fresh rape charges involving a fourth woman from December 2020. The 32-year-old now faces seven rape counts total, five from two women (2021-2022) plus one sexual assault on a third, stemming from […]
Pope Leo says he has ‘no fear’ after Trump labels him ‘weak’ and ‘terrible’ in feud over US war in Iran
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The diplomatic divide between the United States and the Holy See deepened on Monday as Pope Leo XIV addressed recent hostile remarks from President Donald Trump. While traveling to the African continent for a ten-day tour, the pontiff addressed the escalating rhetorical battle regarding the war in Iran. […]
