Who are Ghana’s four new call-ups ahead of Austria, Germany friendlies? Everything you need to know
By: Belinda Nketia Head coach Otto Addo has handed first senior national team call-ups to four players ahead of Ghana’s friendlies against Austria and Germany, as preparations continue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The friendlies are scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026, in Vienna against Austria, and Monday, March 30, 2026, in Stuttgart against Germany. Among the debutants is Marvin […]
Pupils of Anny Memorial International School receive dental screening
Dental health specialists are warning that preventable conditions such as tooth decay and gum disease remain among the most common health challenges affecting children, often linked to poor brushing habits and frequent consumption of sugary foods. To promote early screening and improve oral hygiene practices, dental professionals from Entrance University of Health Sciences organized an […]
Iran seeks to relocate World Cup matches to Mexico amid US security fears
By Kwame Bediako Iran‘s football federation is urgently negotiating with FIFA to shift its World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, citing grave safety concerns for its players following recent US-Israel airstrikes on the country. Iranian football president Mehdi Taj announced the discussions on Monday, March 16, 2026, emphasizing that the team will […]
Otto Addo names Black Stars squad with four debutants for Austria, Germany friendlies
By Kwame Bediako Ghana head coach Otto Addo has named his Black Stars squad for crucial international friendlies against Austria and Germany this month, ramping up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The matches, set for Vienna on March 27 and Stuttgart on March 30, blend familiar faces from qualifiers with fresh talent to […]
Two dead in Tema aircraft crash, GCAA confirms flight from Ho to Accra
A microlight aircraft crashed and caught fire near Oninku Drive School Park in Tema Community One on Monday March 16, 2026, killing both occupants on board, emergency services and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) have confirmed. The aircraft, registered as 9G-ADV, was en route from Ho in the Volta Region to Accra, with an […]
Gov’t to procure 200MW battery storage to support electricity supply during peak demand at night
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that the government plans to procure 200 megawatts (MW) of battery energy storage to bolster electricity supply during periods of peak demand at night, as part of efforts to expand Ghana’s green energy capacity. Speaking in Parliament on Monday, March […]
ECOWAS calls for restraint as Mano River border tensions rise
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Key highlights include: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially expressed concern regarding the escalating border tensions between Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. The regional bloc is calling on all involved parties to exercise immediate restraint to prevent a wider security crisis. This diplomatic intervention […]
Minority caucus engages IMF Officials on Ghana’s economic situation
By Valentia Tetteh Members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament have met with officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to deliberate on Ghana’s current economic situation and ongoing reform efforts. The meeting, held in Accra at the request of the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, provided an opportunity for the caucus to present its views and […]
Majority rejects call to refund GH¢113m security services recruitment fees
By Valentia Tetteh The Majority in Parliament has rejected calls by the Minority for a refund of GH¢113 million reportedly paid by disqualified applicants in the ongoing recruitment exercise into the country’s security services. According to the Majority caucus, similar payments made by applicants who were disqualified during recruitment exercises under the previous administration were […]
Wary allies show there’s no quick fix to Trump’s Iran crisis
Source: BBC Throughout his two terms in office, Donald Trump hasn’t been shy to criticise – even to attack – Washington’s Nato allies. But his latest suggestion – that failing to secure the Strait of Hormuz would be “very bad for the future of Nato” – implies an understanding of the alliance’s purpose that has […]
Government to build 6km power line to boost electricity in Bia West – Energy Minister
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, says the government will construct a new six-kilometre power line to improve electricity supply in the Bia West Constituency following persistent power outages that have affected residents for a long time. Speaking in Parliament on Monday, March 16, 2026, in response to […]
India opens 2026 ICCR scholarships for Ghanaian students
The High Commission of India in Accra has announced the opening of applications for scholarships available to Ghanaian students for the 2026–2027 academic year. The scholarships are being offered through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), under the Ministry of External Affairs of the India. According to the High Commission, the scholarships will allow […]
Tackling youth unemployment is gov’t’s central focus now – Finance Minister
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has disclosed that tackling youth unemployment is now the government’s central focus for the country’s next phase of economic reforms following efforts to stabilise the economy. Speaking shortly after meeting the Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer of the World Bank Group, Paschal […]
47th Change of Guard Ceremony held at the Presidency
By Rachel Quartey and Rukayatu Musah The 47th Change of Guard Ceremony has been held at the Presidency in Accra, with the Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, in attendance. The ceremony, a formal and symbolic military tradition, saw the Ghana Air Force hand over guard duties at the Presidency to the Ghana Army. The event […]
