TOKYO, May 30 (Reuters) - New Japan manager Akira Nishino deployed a new formation but endured a disappointing first match in charge with a 2-0 defeat by Ghana as his side prepared for the World Cup at a rain-drenched Yokohama Stadium on Wednesday.

Stakeholders in education have been urged to work towards the elimination of cultural practices that restricted girls from attending school during their menstrual period.  Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Deputy Minister of Education in Change of General Education who made the call, said menstruation which is a natural occurrence to adolescent girls must not be a … The post Menstruation

Ghana’s U-17 women’s have been drawn in Group A alongside host nation Uruguay at this year's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah is rebuilding the Black Stars with purpose and impressive victory over Japan proves so. Appiah masterminded the 2-0 win over Japanese in Yokohama this morning. Despite having less possession, the Black Stars were tactically discipline and didn't kowtow to incessant pressure from Blue Samurai as they claimed full spoils. The win means Appiah has beaten two world cup-bound teams after demolishing Saudi Arabia 3-0. But what makes it interesting is the fact that Appiah

Papua New Guinea will ban Facebook for a month while it identifies fake profiles and considers the website's effect on the country.

Teenage girls have been cautioned not to allow the monthly cycle of blood flow to limit their academic life, as menstruation is not a disease but part of the human development.

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia's ruling coalition started talks with opposition groups on Wednesday on amending provisions of an anti-terrorism law that critics say has criminalised dissent, state-affiliated media said.

The Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Paul Asare Ansah has engaged staff of the Port of Takoradi and assured them of job security as the Port goes through massive transformation.

The Health Minister, Kweku Agyeman-Manu has described the series of picketing by unemployed nurses to demand for posting as befuddling.

New Japan manager Akira Nishino employed a new formation as his side began their World Cup preparations with a 2-0 defeat to Ghana in Yokohama.

Its mid-week action in the Ghana Premier League and we are delighted to be bringing you live updates from all the league centres.

The Black Maidens of Ghana have been drawn in Group A of the FIFA U-17 women's world Cup together with host Uruguay, debutantesFinland and New Zealand. The Black Maidens are returning to the competition after brushing aside the Gambia in the qualifiers. The Under-17 female national team remain the only female to to win a medal at the World stage after winning Bronze in Azerbaijan 2012. The team reached the quarter finals last two years and were eliminated by eventual champions Korea

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Zimbabwe will hold its national elections on July 30, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced on Wednesday.

Ghana's women's U-17 team have been drawn against host nation Uruguay at this year's FIFA U-17 FIFA Women's World Cup. The Black Maidens are also paired with New Zealand and debutants Finland in Group A of the tournament to be staged in Uruguay between November 13 to December 1. Coach Evans Adotey's side will open the tournament with Uruguay. Ghana will be hoping to better their 3rd place finish in the competition. U17 Women's World Cup: Groups: Group A Uruguay

Thomas Partey The Black Stars of Ghana have beaten their Japanese counterparts by two goals to nil at the Yokohama International Stadium. Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey scored the first goal Read More... The post Japan 0 – 2 Ghana: Black Stars

DAKAR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Dozens of Africans say they were sold for labour and trapped in slavery in Algeria in what aid agencies fear may be a widening trend of abusing migrants headed for a new life in Europe.

Japanese trainer of Inter Allies Keneichi Yatuhashi has applauded the Black Stars for their 2-0 win over the Blue Sumarai in an International friendly in Yokohama. The Black Stars of Ghana beat the World Cup bound Asian country, after midfielder Thomas Partey had scored from a stunning free-kick before Levante forward Emmanuel Boateng added the second on his International debut. Ghana had travelled to Japan with a less fancied side, with notable names the Ayew brothers, Captain Asamoah Gyan

UD Levante's in-form striker Emmanuel Boateng continued with his impressive scoring form in Ghana's 2-0 win over Japan in an international friendly game on Wednesday. The 21-year-old was at the centre of everything positive that came Ghana's way against the Blue Samurai at the Nissan Stadium on Wednesday. Ghana opened the scoring through Atletico Madrid's midfielder Thomas Partey in the 9th minute with a fantastic free-kick after Emmanuel Boateng was brought down by Tomoaki