Three months be­fore Ivory Coast’s presidential elec­tion, long-standing leader Alassane Ouattara has announced he will be standing for a fourth term in office, ending months of speculation. “I am a candidate because I want our beloved Côte d’Ivoire to continue to remain a prosperous country, in peace and security,” he said in a televised address … The post Ivory

 The Member of Parliament for Bantama and former Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has strongly advocated for re­search-driven planning as the most sustainable approach to addressing Ghana’s complex urban develop­ment challenges. Speaking at the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Geograph­ic Information Systems (GIS) Laboratory at the Department of Planning, Kwame Nkrumah Uni­versity of Science … The post Asenso-Boakye

 The Minister of Food and Ag­riculture, Eric Opoku, has officially launched the Rehabilitation of Irrigation Schemes and the Improvement of Irrigation Water Management Project at Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region. Speaking at a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, Mr Opoku highlighted the urgency of revital­ising existing irrigation systems to enhance local food production and ensure … The post Govt

The Deputy Minister of Local Government, Chief­taincy and Religious Affairs, Rita Naa Odorley Sowah, has urged traditional, religious, opinion leaders and parents in the country to device pragmatic ways of tackling rising youth substance abuse in the com­munities. This approach, she emphasised, would enable the authorities seek workable interventions to support the victims while preventing … The post Device

 The  New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially opened nominations for individuals inter­ested in contesting the party’s presidential primaries for the 2028 elections, in accor­dance with Article 13 of the party’s constitution. Interested candidates are required to collect nomination forms from the Office of the General Secretary at the party headquarters in Asylum Down. The nomination … The post NPP

 Nungua Tigers caused a major upset in the ongoing Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) Men’s 13s Champi­onship as they exacted revenge on leaders Skolars RLFC by beating them 41–26 in a thrilling game at the Legon Rugby Stadium last Sunday. The fiercely contested match ushered in the second round of the league. Having fallen 34–26 … The post Nungua Tigers avenge first round loss on Skolars

 DRAUGHTS fans would converge on the precincts of Tema next weekend (August 2-3), the venue for the 2025 Tema Open Draughts Competition. This year’s edition promises to be exciting as it at­tracts the finest draughts players across the country. According to the organisers, winner of the competi­tion would take home a cash prize of GH¢5,000. … The post Tema Draughts Open championship Aug 2-3

The Jirapa Municipal Assembly in the Upper West Region has graciously welcomed a business delegation from Accra, intent on investing in a long-abandoned factory initiated in 2015. This facility, originally envisioned to store and package tomatoes and various vegetables upon completion, has been left vulnerable to the elements, with portions of its roof torn away, … The post Tomato factory for Jirapa in offing

President John Dramani Mahama has appealed to the people of Bawkuu in the Upper West Region and also Nkwanta in the Oti Region to allow peace to prevail. President Mahama said the situation where people are shot and killed cannot be accepted. Addressing chiefs at the seat of government in Accra on Tuesday, July 29, […]

 PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama is advocating for a legally binding framework across all Africa Union member states to safeguard the continent’s civic space. According to the President, that was the only way the citizenry could be involved in the governance process of countries on the continent. “We must protect the right to organise, to protest … The post We must protect

It is unacceptable that innocent students are shot and killed by unknown gunmen in Bawku, President John Dramani Mahama has said. The President also stated that it cannot be accepted that teachers and students are fleeing Bawku due to the insecurity. To that end, the President has appealed to the people of Bawku to give peace […]

President John Dramani Mahama has said that the army has been directed to move into peace enforcement in Bawku and its surrounding areas to ensure that peace is restored. He says the peace enforcement means the army will be a bit more robust with criminals in the area who are fomenting trouble. Addressing chiefs at […]

 The High Court in Accra has dismissed an applica­tion by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) seeking to strike out a law­suit over its handling of the Ghana cedi between February 2017 and February 2025. The central bank had argued that the case, brought by Balbir Violet Allan, a retiree and resident of Adabraka, was an … The post High Court dismisses BoG’s bid to strike out

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Nigeria artiste Burna Boy has performed at the victory parade of England’s National Women’s Football Team for winning the 2025 European Championship. The Three Lionesses beat world champions Spain 3-1 in the penalty shootout after the game ended 1-1 at the end of regulation time and extra time. The European title win is England’s second […] The post Burna Boy

Manchester City have reportedly rejected a £25m offer from Nottingham Forest for James McAtee. As well as the Tricky Trees, Bundesliga outfits Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt have been credited with an interest in the 22-year-old this summer. McAtee spent the majority of his early summer in Slovakia, helping England Under-21s to European Championship glory under the tutelage of Lee Carsley. […] The post Man