UDS, Kassel highlight 20-year partnership at DAAD matchmaking event
By Kwame Bediako The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) opened its doors on Friday, March 27, 2026, at its Nyaniba headquarters to some top Ghanaian universities for a landmark event titled “Expanding Ghana-Germany University Partnerships (Matchmaking).” This gathering brought together institutions from both nations to forge stronger collaborations, share innovative ideas and explore joint research […]
Black Stars routed 5-1 by clinical Austria in Vienna friendly
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Black Stars suffered a chastening 5-1 defeat to a rampant Austria side in an international friendly at Vienna’s Ernst-Happel-Stadion on Friday evening, exposing defensive frailties ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Coach Otto Addo used the match to test squad depth, but his side were outclassed for much of the game, […]
DAAD hosts Ghana-Germany University Matchmaking event to boost partnerships
By Kwame Bediako The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) on Friday, March 27, 2026, welcomed top Ghanaian universities to its headquarters in Nyaniba for a pivotal collaborative event titled “Expanding Ghana-Germany University Partnerships (Matchmaking).” This gathering brought together leaders from 21 German universities and representatives from Ghana’s diverse academic landscape, aiming to forge stronger research, […]
UK and Ghana open new chapter to boost trade and unlock growth
The UK and Ghana mark five years of the Ghana-UK Trade Partnership Agreement and celebrate an11% increase in bilateral trade from 2024, reaching £1.5bn in 2025. Ci-Gaba, Ghana’s first pension-backed investment fund, launched to back businesses and boost jobsin Ghana and across West Africa. New digital trade finance platform to help Ghanaian exporters reach regional […]
Gold smuggling declines significantly under new measures – GoldBod CEO
By Magdalene Andoh The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has announced a significant reduction in gold smuggling activities in Ghana, crediting the achievement to strategic reforms implemented under the restructured institution. Speaking in an interview on Joy News’ PM Express, Mr. Gyamfi revealed that although smuggling has not been […]
Klala Music could become Ghana’s secret weapon at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
When the Black Stars step onto the pitch at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they carry more than just the hopes of eleven players, they carry the heartbeat of a nation. Every pass, every tackle, every goal is amplified by the roar of fans who believe in them. But what if that roar could be […]
International Olympic Committee unveils new science-based gender policy ahead of 2028 Olympics
By Marcella Mwinkoma Babing The International Olympic Committee on November, 2021 introduced the IOC framework on fairness, inclusion and non-discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sex variations which served as guidelines that allowed international sports federations to create their own rules regarding transgender and intersex athlete participation. The purpose of this framework was […]
CONIWAS holds validation workshop on 2026 WASH budget
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) hosted a validation workshop in Accra to review and analyse the proposed 2026 Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) budget allocations. According to the organisers, the workshop aimed to assess whether national WASH budget spending aligns with the ambitious goals set out in the […]
Ghana, Japan and UNICEF launch $2.3 million partnership to tackle child labour
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana, Japan and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have officially launched a landmark US$2.3 million public-private partnership to combat child labour across the country. With an estimated 1.1 million children currently engaged in child labour in Ghana, the partnership addresses an urgent funding gap in the child protection sector. The project […]
Ghana to introduce electronic road toll system by end of 2026
By Ashiadey Dotse Government says it will introduce an electronic road toll system by the end of 2026 as part of efforts to restore funding for road maintenance. The Roads and Transport Committee of Parliament announced that the new system is expected to be fully operational in the fourth quarter of 2026. Chairman of the […]
Council of State congratulates President Mahama on UN resolution declaring slavery crime against humanity
The Council of State Ghana has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on his role in the passage of a landmark resolution by the United Nations General Assembly declaring slavery a crime against humanity. In a press statement issued in Accra on March 27, 2026, the Council commended the President for what it described as his […]
ECOWAS launches Regional Community Health policy to strengthen health systems
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), has officially launched a Regional Community Health Policy aimed at strengthening health systems and advancing universal health coverage across the region. The policy which was unveiled on March 24, 2026, at the Sofitel Hotel in […]
US grants 10-day pause on strikes on Iranian energy sites as Middle East conflict escalates
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its fourth week with a mix of diplomatic stalling and intensified military action. President Donald Trump announced a 10-day extension to his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The pause on strikes against Iranian energy […]
President Mahama responds to Lincoln University Doctorate withdrawal, affirms strong Ghana ties
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed respect and appreciation for Lincoln University despite the institution’s decision to withdraw an honorary doctorate that was to be awarded to him. Speaking to the Ghanaian community in Philadelphia, the President, highlighted the university’s historic role in shaping Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, and assured that the […]
