‘No Hope’ – Fans doubt Black Stars ahead of Germany clash
By Marcella Mwinkoma Babing Following the humiliating 5‑1 defeat to Austria, many Ghanaians are deeply disappointed, with growing doubt about the Black Stars’ ability to put up a competitive performance in their upcoming match against Germany. The heavy loss in Vienna has reignited concerns over the team’s defensive frailties, tactics, and long‑term direction under current […]
South Sudan gold mine attack leaves more than 70 dead near Juba
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A violent dispute over gold mining rights escalated into a mass casualty event this weekend on the outskirts of South Sudan’s capital. Unknown gunmen launched an assault on a mining site at Jebel Iraq in Central Equatoria State. Police officials confirmed on Monday that the death toll has […]
Gov’t targets ₵15.23bn from domestic bonds to support 2026 budget
By Ashiadey Dotse The government is planning to raise about ₵15.23 billion from the domestic market between March and June 2026 to help finance its budget and manage existing debt. This was announced in a notice issued by the Bank of Ghana, which outlined the government’s borrowing plans for the period. According to the notice, […]
Prolonged exposure to air pollution causes hypertension, preeclampsia, low birth weight – Dr. Osae‑Nyarko
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A specialist in environmental and occupational health at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-WRI), Dr. Lawrencia Osae-Nyarko has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating public health crisis caused by air pollution in Ghana, specifically highlighting its devastating impact on maternal and neonatal health. Speaking in an interview on the […]
GES orders closure of nearby school after building collapse at Accra New Town kills 3
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the immediate closure of the Accra New Town Experimental D/A School in Accra following the collapse of a nearby building that has claimed three lives and several others injured. The directive, issued after a high-level safety inspection, bars students from returning to campus […]
GES suspends classes at Accra New Town School after building collapse
By Amoako Kwame The Ghana Education Service (GES) has closed down the Accra Newtown Experimental D/A School and ordered students to stay home after a nearby building collapsed, killing three and injuring 20. Speaking to CitiNews, the GES Director-General, Prof Ernest Kofi Davis, after a security briefing at the school, said the service will hold […]
BoG outlined measures to streamline cedi-related offshore transactions to improve FX inflows
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Management of Ghana’s central bank, the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has outlined some key measures it is taking to maintain the stability of the Ghana cedi and manage exchange rate pressures in 2026. According to a statement issued by the BoG, it is taking a multi-pronged approach to manage exchange-rate pressures in […]
Akufo-Addo to lead ECOWAS election observation mission to Benin
Ghana’s former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will lead the ECOWAS mission to oversee Benin’s presidential election, the Economic Community of West African States has confirmed. The April 12 vote will choose the successor to incumbent Patrice Talon. He’s constitutionally barred from running after serving two terms in office. His decision not to challenge the […]
Iran strikes Gulf energy and Israeli refineries as regional war enters second month
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Key highlights include: The triadic war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran reached a critical juncture on Monday as diplomatic overtures collided with aggressive military posturing. While regional intermediaries attempt to broker a ceasefire, the primary belligerents are simultaneously signaling a readiness for a prolonged phase of […]
Semenya slams IOC chief Coventry over Olympic ban on transgender women
South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya has criticised International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry over the organisation’s new eligibility rules banning transgender women from competing in women’s events at the Olympics. Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women’s categories at the Games after the IOC approved a new eligibility policy on Thursday. The […]
Hohoe MP launches “Agric for All” project to boost food production in the constituency
Member of Parliament for Hohoe, Thomas Walanyo Tsekpo has officially launched the “Agric for All” project in the constituency. The initiative, which seeks to modernize farming and increase productivity, comes as part of the MP’s commitment to supporting local farmers and promoting sustainable agriculture. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Tsekpo outlined the scope of the […]
Development of Ewe land requires a coordinated effort from all stakeholders – Kwamigah-Atokple
By Ashiadey Dotse The Volta Region’s Representative on the Council of State, Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, has called for a united and coordinated approach to the development of Ewe land, stressing that the responsibility cannot be left to government alone or any single group.Speaking as the keynote speaker at the launch of CEANA 2026 Annual Convention […]
Accra New Town building collapse: Vice President visits site, injured victims
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has visited the site of the building collapse at the Accra New Town Experimental D/A School. The Vice-President inspected the site where an uncompleted three-storey building collapsed on Sunday, March 29, 2026, while worshippers had gathered inside. Confirmed reports indicate that the incident claimed three lives, while […]
Bawumia expresses sympathy after Accra Newtown building collapse
By Mercy Darko The NPP 2028 Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic building collapse that occurred this afternoon in Accra Newtown. The building, reportedly a place of Christian worship, left several people trapped and others injured. In a post on his social media accounts, Dr. Bawumia wrote, “I have received […]
