More than 150 countries have reached a deal described as “monumental” to phase out gases that are making global warming worse. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are widely used in fridges, air conditioning and aerosol sprays. Delegates meeting in Rwanda accepted a complex amendment to the Montreal Protocol that will see richer countries cut back their HFC use from 2019. But some critics [...] The post Deal reached on HFC greenhouse gases appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

Afrocentric musician King Ayisoba has joined the list of celebrities endorsing the candidature of President John Mahama for a second term as president...

Ghanaian forward Godsway Donyoh scored the opener for Nordsjaelland in their 1-1 draw with Brondby in the Danish Superliga on Sunday. Donyoh struck in the 55th minute to open the scoring at the Right To Dream Park in Farum. But the in-form visitors equalised in the 83rd minute. Donyoh's goal on Sunday is his 4th of the campaign. While he started Ghanaian winger Ernest Asante climbed off the bench in the 70th minute to join the action for the Wild Tigers. Divine Naah was unused

Democratic Republic of Congo’s ruling coalition and other smaller parties have agreed to delay next month’s elections to April 2018 – a move that will anger opposition groups who have accused the president of trying to cling onto power. Congo’s main opposition bloc was not immediately available for comment but has already called a general strike for Wednesday to press [...] The post Congo delays presidential vote to 2018, opposition plans strike appeared first on The Ghanaian

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Ex-Italy coach Cesare Prandelli got off to a winning start in La Liga as his new Valencia side triumphed 2-1 at Sporting Gijon on Sunday, while Villarreal maintained their impressive opening to the season by thrashing Celta Vigo 5-0.

"Why does a person go on holiday just to shoot an animal? What is the motivation behind it?"

Nii Tackie Obil II, popularly known as Ayitey Canada, one of the contestants of the Ga Mantse has passed away at his residence in Accra. The late Obil, who had been a contender to the Ga stool for almost 12 years, died on Saturday October 8 between 4 and 5 am .  He was 63. Speaking at a press conference [...] The post Ayitey Canada is dead appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

The Speaker of Parliament Mr. Edward Doe Adjaho, has expressed the need for consensus building among the various arms of government, and cautioned that one constitutional body should never be allowed to attack another. Mr Adjaho also reminded Members of Parliament to uphold the dignity of the House. “Equally, the nation must do more to identify its heroes and honour [...] The post Arms of government must work in consensus – Speaker appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

President John Dramani Mahama will today begin a five day campaign tour of the Volta Region to canvass votes for the 2016 general elections. He will tour more than ten constituencies in the region and introduce the various National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidates to the residents. President Mahama, who is seeking reelection last Thursday ended ...

Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan scored the only goal as Al Ahli beat FUS Rabat 1-0 to win the Emirati-Moroccan Super Cup. Gyan's second-minute strike proved enough to see off a powerful FUS Rabat. The 30-year-old is beginning to prove his mettle after joining from Chinese side Shanghai SIPG. This is the second trophy for Al Ahli this season after last month's triumph in the Arabian Gulf Super Cup.   Oh look, Asamoah Gyan scored again!! #AlAhliUAE pic.twitter.com/WmrRS6TN4X

The Catholic Bishops Conference has commended the country’s Electoral Commission (EC) for the stringent measures it has put in place to ensure a free, fair and credible election. The Conference said the EC is doing what is right to ensure a peaceful election come December. This comes about a week after the EC disqualified some ...

Edami foundation a Non-governmental organization (NGO) working to improving quality education of children has launched a reading project in Anfoega in the North Dayi District of the Volta Region. As part of the project, reading clubs would be established in schools and teachers would be engaged to assist facilitate the activities. At the launch, pupils ...

Spain-born Ghanaian Inaki Williams glittered for Athletic Club as he scored and provided an assist in their 3-2 win over Real Sociedad in the Spanish La Liga on Sunday. The 22-year-old conjured a magical move to play through Aduriz to put Athletic 2-1 ahead in the 60th minute. 12 minutes later, the half-Ghanaian put his name on the score-sheet after embarking on a menacing move to strike his first goal of the season. Williams was born to a Ghanaian father and a Liberian mother but has represented

Medeama owner Moses Armah has put the club up for sale.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump dug deeper in his efforts to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the U.S. election, saying on Twitter on Sunday that he believed the results were being "rigged" at many polling places...

Hearts of Oak U20 side Auroras Football Club beat Emmanuel FC 1-0 at the Tesano Police Depot Park on Sunday. Osman Olubaba Kagawa scored the lone winner late in the game to hand Auroras their first win of the second round. The young Phobians ended their winless run in the league by defeating the league leaders in a highly charged game. The two sides cancelled each other out in the first half as neither team was able to break the deadlock. Auroras had many opportunities to draw first blood

Oscar-wining French actor and director Pierre Etaix has died, aged 87. He had been taken to the hospital in Paris with an intestinal infection on Friday morning, his wife said...

The Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons in collaboration with the AO Alliance Foundation, an NGO has launched a project dubbed: “ Paediatric Fracture Solutions for Ghana,” to reduce disability from paediatric musculoskeletal fracture. The aim of the project is to reduce morbidity and mortality from paediatric fracture through prevention education and by improving the ...

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has revealed in a court affidavit distributed by the Treasury on Sunday that 6.8 billion rand ($490 million) in payments made by wealthy brothers Ajay, Atul and Rajesh Gupta, companies they control, and other individuals with the same surname have been reported to authorities as suspicious since 2012.