South African trailblazer and actress Cynthia Shange dies aged 76
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent South Africa mourns the passing of Cynthia Shange, a towering figure in the nation’s cultural and political history who rose to fame as a beauty queen during the height of the apartheid era. The celebrated actress died at age 76. Her daughter, Nonhle Thema, confirmed the news on […]
Karpowership: The floating power plant that keeps Ghana’s lights on
By Dominic Hlordzi Ghana’s pursuit of energy (electricity) security has often been told through the addition of megawatts, policy reforms and emergency interventions. But increasingly, it is also being shaped by a quieter force, the media, whose access, scrutiny and storytelling are helping to bridge the gap between complex power generation systems and public understanding […]
South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots snapping pictures, report finds
South Korean authorities have found that two fighter jets collided mid-air in 2021 because the pilots were taking pictures and videos. The incident took place while the jets were on a flight mission in the central city of Daegu, according to Seoul’s Board of Audit and Inspection. The pilots survived with no injuries, but the […]
Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has cancelled a trip to the southern African nation of Eswatini, accusing Beijing of putting pressure on other countries to bar his aircraft from flying over their territories. Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoked Lai’s overflight permits after “intense pressure” and economic coercion from China, said a Taiwan official. China denied coercion, […]
Leicester’s double relegation nightmare hits Jordan Ayew and Abdul-Fatawu hard
By Kwame Bediako Leicester City’s shocking relegation to League One has dealt a major blow to Ghana international veterans Jordan Ayew and Abdul‑Fatawu Issahaku, leaving their club futures uncertain and raising questions about their World Cup‑year stability. The Foxes, already down from the Premier League following last season’s relegation, slipped into the third tier after […]
Ghana to host historic Reparative Justice Summit as Mahama leads global charge
By Rebecca Ekpe “The transatlantic slave trade… is the greatest crime against humanity ever perpetrated.” Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama made the point when he secured a Historic UN Reparations Resolution on Slave Trade Justice in New York elevating the issue beyond history into a moral and legal global concern. Next on the Reparatory Justice […]
Ghana Immigration Service arrests 606 undocumented migrants in Kumasi
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Ghana Immigration Service in the Ashanti Region has arrested 606 undocumented migrants in a dawn operation in Kumasi and its surrounding areas. The swoop, conducted on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, led to the arrest of 606 such foreigners cutting across the various age and gender groups in an effort to rid […]
Ghana, Sierra Leone activate landmark cooperation framework to boost economic and security ties after years of dormancy
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana and Sierra Leone have begun the first-ever session of their Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) in Accra, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and advancing practical areas of collaboration between the two countries. The three-day technical session brings together senior officials to deliberate on key sectors including trade, agriculture, energy, health, […]
Study reveals rising pressure on African journalists despite strong commitment to nation-building
By Dr Albert Anani-Bossman (Directorate of Research, Innovation and Development, UniMAC-IJ) A new international study has revealed that journalists across Africa are operating under significantly higher levels of political, commercial and personal pressure compared with their counterparts globally. The findings were presented during a guest lecture webinar at the University of Media Arts and Communication […]
Roger De Sa reunites with Carlos Queiroz to lead Ghana Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Ghana Football Association has reached an agreement with former Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sa to serve as the assistant coach for the Black Stars. De Sa will join head coach Carlos Queiroz as part of a high-profile technical restructuring ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. […]
Adamus reaffirms commitment to mining communities in Nzema
Management of Adamus Resources Limited has reiterated its unwavering commitment to addressing the concerns and advancing the interests of local communities in the Nzema area of the Western Region. According to the company, it remains resolute in fulfilling its responsibilities and insists it will not renege on its obligations to the people within its operational […]
Esther Kyerewaa Twumasi Takes Ghana’s Agribusiness Innovation to Global Stage at Macfrut 2026 in Italy
Ghanaian agribusiness entrepreneur and founder of SkinVive, Esther Kyerewaa Twumasi, is representing Ghana on the global stage at the prestigious Macfrut Expo 2026, currently underway in Rimini. Recognized as one of the world’s leading international exhibitions for the fruit and vegetable sector, Macfrut brings together industry leaders, innovators, investors, and agribusiness stakeholders from across the […]
Speaker Bagbin calls for stronger parliamentary action on peace and justice
The Speaker of Parliament of Ghana, Alban Bagbin, has called for stronger parliamentary action to promote peace, justice and inclusive development. Delivering Ghana’s statement at the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Istanbul, Mr. Bagbin underscored the importance of nurturing hope, securing peace and ensuring justice as key pillars for sustainable development. He described hope as […]
High Court grants GH¢30m bail to Abu Trica in extradition case
The High Court in Accra has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30,000,000 to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, as extradition proceedings to transfer him to the United States continue. The court ordered that the bail be secured with two sureties, both to be justified. Mr Kumi was arrested in Ghana in December […]
