Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has expressed confidence in the Black Starsâ?? progress, despite their underwhelming showing at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.The senior national team returned to the World Cup stage in Qatar after missing the 2018 edition in Russia.Their campaign, however, ended in disappointment, following a defeat to Portugal, a thrilling 3-2 victory over South Korea, and a final group-stage loss to Uruguay, which saw them finish at the

President Mahama interacting with one of the survivors   The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has successfully evacuated three Ghanaian traders who were injured in a terrorist attack in Titao, northern Read More... The post Burkina

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has expressed satisfaction with the upward trajectory of domestic football, pointing to renewed fan interest and heightened competition in the ongoing 2025/26 campaign.The current season has seen improved matchday attendance across several venues, alongside a fiercely contested title race that has kept supporters engaged week after week.In an interview with Asaase Radio, Okraku highlighted what he described as steady

Displaced shop owners in the Tarkwa Wood Village have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama over what they describe as the “selective demolition” of their shops. They say the action has cost them thousands of cedis, pushing their businesses to the brink of collapse. The demolition, carried out by unknown engineers allegedly acting on behalf […]

The Ministry of Health has set up a three-member investigation committee to probe the alleged denial of emergency care that reportedly led to the death of 29-year-old engineer, Charles Amissah. In a press release dated February 18, 2026, the Ministry said the decision follows allegations that Mr. Amissah was denied emergency medical attention on February […]

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the proposed Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill 2025, describing it as overly centralising power in the Presidency and lacking adequate safeguards. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, February 18, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, said that although the Minority supports reforms to Ghana’s national security architecture, the Bill […]

THE Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr John Dumelo, has commissioned a new Agricultural Mechanisation Centre for Smallholder Farmers in the Eastern Region. The Mechanisation Centre is a partnership between Ghanaian outfit, Hawkrad Agric and Mechanisation Services and Captain Tractors, a leading Indian tractor manufacturer and provider of modern, durable, and cost-effective implements for … The post Dep.

A national forum aimed at building consensus on practical steps to speed up the deployment of microgrids and mini-grids under Ghana’s electrification strategy was decentralised renewable energy, while addressing barriers to private sector participation and community ownership, held in Accra yesterday. The gathering brought together key stakeholders to review progress, challenges and lessons from the … The post Govt

REGIONAL political leaders are increasingly leveraging Ghana’s most celebrated football rivalry between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko as a strategic platform to promote national local football and social cohesion. Ahead of last Sunday’s top Ghana Premier League (GPL) clash, Ms Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, and Dr Frank Amoakohene, … The post Ministers

MR Kasim Godyildiz, Head coach of Hohoe United Football Club (HUFC), has expressed happiness with the team’s performance against Nations FC. The Club secured its first win under Mr Godyildiz with a 2-1 scoreline at the Hohoe Sports Stadium. Mr Godyildiz in a post-match interview, noted that he was very happy with the outcome of … The post Hohoe United coach happy with team’s

GHANA will play an international friendly against Mexico in May as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Both countries will use the match to further assess players eligible to represent them at the tournament in Mexico, Canada, and the United States. Ghana’s squad will be composed of players who … The post Ghana to face Mexico in May friendly

CARLOS Alcaraz says he was glad to get through some “difficult moments” against Arthur Rinderknech as he won his first match since triumphing at last month’s Australian Open. Top seed Alcaraz had to save two set points in the second set but won 6-4 7-6 (7-5) against the unseeded Frenchman in the first round of … The post Alcaraz wins first match since Melbourne triumph appeared

VETERAN Manny Pacquiao will face former light-welterweight world champion Ruslan Provodnikov in an exhibition on 18 April. Pacquiao, 47, ended a four-year stint of retirement in July when losing by majority draw against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. The eight-weight world champion called for a rematch after that defeat but has since switched his direction … The post Pacquiao to face Provodnikov

In recent times, the Volta Region has witnessed a growing pattern of headline-driven governance — bold announcements, strong public messaging, and symbolic deployments that raise as many questions as they answer. Leadership is not about optics; it is about alignment between real challenges and real solutions. This brings us to the commissioning of 31 Blue […]

Former Asante Kotoko midfielder Kwabena Dodzi has raised concerns about the departure of head coach Karim Zito from the club.Zito stepped down as Kotoko coach days before the Ghana Premier League showdown against their sworn-rivals, with assistant trainer Prince Yaw Owusu taking temporal charges of the team.The match, held at the Baba Yara Stadium ended 1-0 in favour of Hearts of Oak, bringing an end to their long-term winless run against the Porcupine Warriors.Defender Baba Adamu

There was a time when Accra was more than the capital city of a newly independent West African state. In the middle decades of the twentieth century, it became a political signal to the Black world, a magnet for restless minds, and a strategic meeting point where Africa’s future was debated with urgency. For a […]

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu is urging patience and support for the Black Stars technical team ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament.The West African powerhouse are gearing up for their fifth World Cup appearances after securing one of Africaâ??s nine automatic slots.Ahead of the global showpiece, the Ghana Football Association has resolved to bolster the technical team last week with five experienced professionals.French coach Alain Ravera and Black Queens

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has backed the Ghana Football Association to decision to strengthen the Black Stars technical team ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament.The domestic football governing body (GFA) resolved to bolster the technical team last week with five experienced professionals as preparations intensify for global showpiece.French coach Alain Ravera and Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren joins the Black Stars as assistant coaches. To boost

THE country’s Producer Price Inflation (PPI) for January 2026 fell to 1.6 per cent, from 1.9 per cent in the same period last year, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced. That represents a 0.3 percentage point decrease.Between December 2025 and January 2026, the PPI increased by 3.3 per cent, indicating a rise in the … The post Producer Price Inflation dips to 1.6% in January

A UN Fact Finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.