Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi has been crowned the 2025 African Footballer of the Year at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards in Rabat on a successful night for the host nation. The 27-year-old beat Egypt captain Mohamed Salah and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen after helping club side Paris St-Germain to the French title and … The post Hakimi, Chebbak named African players of

Daniel Dubois has withdrawn from his world title eliminator against Frank Sanchez. The IBF had ordered a final eliminator for their heavyweight world title, held by Oleksandr Usyk, between former champion Dubois and Cuba’s Frank Sanchez. The winner of this eliminator would become the mandatory challenger for unified champion Usyk but, by withdrawing from the … The post Dubois withdraws from

Liverpool’s controversial disallowed goal at Manchester City was correctly not overturned by a video assistant review (VAR), an expert panel has ruled. However the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel, which reviews the big refereeing decisions each week, was split on the decision. The five-person panel voted three to two that the on-field decision … The post Panel

Briton Fabio Wardley insists he still needs to “earn the right” to call himself a world heavyweight champion, saying he “has a point to prove” to fans. The Ipswich fighter beat Joseph Parker in October to claim the WBO interim title and was promoted to full champion after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished the belt. Usyk still … The post Wardley: “I Need to Earn the Right to Be World Champion”

Alessia Russo scored twice as Arsenal bounced back in the Women’s Champions League, securing a crucial victory over Real Madrid. The England international headed in both goals in the second half after Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir’s superb volley had put the visitors ahead. Arsenal had been winless in their previous three matches, losing 3-2 to … The post Russo

The African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), Ghana Chapter, has strongly condemned the brutal assault of a woman captured in a viral video, describing the act as a stark reminder of the increasing dangers faced by women and girls, even within their own homes. The incident is particularly alarming as it follows the recent Akyempim tragedy, … The post AWLN Condemns Assault on Woman in Viral Video

Government needs stronger policy backing to deliver on its targets for growth, jobs and economic transformation in 2026, according to the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER). The Institute said budget ambitions may fall short without clearer spending commitments, especially on infrastructure and agriculture. Speaking at a post-budget media engagement, ISSER Director Prof. […] The post ISSER

Professional services firm Deloitte has urged the Ghanaian government to sustain fiscal discipline by deepening reforms in revenue mobilisation and expenditure management. The firm emphasised that maintaining a primary surplus and further narrowing the fiscal deficit will be crucial for long-term debt sustainability. In its analysis of the 2026 National Budget, Deloitte noted that the … The post Fiscal

Former workers of Future Global Resources (FGR), the previous operators of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, have appealed to the government to intervene and compel Heath Goldfields Limited (HGL), the current operators, to settle all outstanding entitlements owed to them. At a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, the Convener, Gabriel Madobi, emphasized that ensuring disengaged workers … The post Former

By Ebenezer Adjei NJOKU The 2026 Budget faces significant risks from persistent revenue underperformance, according to a new analysis by Deloitte that raises serious questions about the sustainability of government’s fiscal consolidation agenda. While headline macroeconomic indicators showed marked improvement in 2025, the advisory firm cautioned that weak tax mobilisation, volatile oil receipts and structural […] The post Revenue

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has elected Professor Ernest Yorke as President after securing 53.6 per cent of valid votes, defeating his closest contender, Dr Justice Yankson, in a closely contested national election. Chairperson of the GMA Electoral Committee, Dr Rita Larsen-Reindorf, who announced the results on November 15, 2025, commended members for their strong … The post Prof. Ernest Yorke

RMG Ghana Limited and De Heus Ghana Limited have donated agricultural inputs and animal feed to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to support this year’s National Farmers’ Day celebration. RMG Ghana contributed agrochemicals valued at GH¢30,000 and a GH¢15,000 cheque. Items included foliar fertiliser, bio-stimulants, calcium nitrate and insecticides aimed at promoting healthy … The post RMG,

…to champion Africa’s next generation of innovators FirstBank Ghana has announced a strategic partnership with Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) 2025 in supporting innovation and promoting entrepreneurship. The GEF, considered to be the world’s largest and most influential gathering, provides a solid platform for achieving the same goals and is expected to be held in Accra […] The post FirstBank

The PM is aiming to support British business on his trip to Johannesburg.

The Jospong Group of Companies has opened formal dialogue with the government of Namibia toward a potential collaboration in integrated waste management and green job creation. The engagement took place at the COP30, in Belem-Brazil. The Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni N. Daniel, hosted the Jospong delegation. The meeting showcased Jospong’s expanding […] The post COP30:

One of the world’s first calculating machines will not go to auction as scheduled in France, after a Paris court provisionally blocked the historic item from being exported. Auction house Christie’s has confirmed it will not proceed with bidding for the machine La Pascaline, developed by the French mathematician Blaise Pascal in 1642. Valuations suggested […] The post Paris court

Pakistani security forces have killed 23 fighters in two separate raids near the Afghan border as tensions simmer between Pakistan and neighbouring Afghanistan and India. Forces launched a “targeted operation” on Wednesday in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram District, the military said in a statement on social media, referring to the fighters as “khawarij”, […] The post Pakistani

US President Donald Trump says he has approved a bill that orders the release of government files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein – a significant turning point in a months-long fight over the documents. The justice department now has 30 days to publicly share all information from federal investigations into Epstein. However, […] The post Trump signs

A new peace proposal for Ukraine drafted by the Trump administration would require the country to cede the eastern Donbas region and to limit the size of its military in exchange for security guarantees from the United States, according to a Western official familiar with the document. The 28-point plan, which President Donald Trump has reviewed, is […] The post US Military

If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, you’re not alone. The Institute of Medicine reports that between 50 million and 70 million adults in the U.S. have a sleep disorder. Nearly half of all adults report snoring, and more than one-third report that they get less than 7 hours of sleep in a typical […] The post Why Can’t I Sleep? appeared first on The Ghanaian Chro