Iranian officials say about 2,000 people, including security personnel, have died during nationwide protests sparked by economic hardship, marking the first official admission of the scale of the unrest.

Organisers of the Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) 2026 have announced that the event will be held in collaboration with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The summit is scheduled for September 29–30, 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. It is expected to bring together […] The post Digital Assets Summit Africa

Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng   The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has begun formal processes to expel former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, following comments he made Read More... The post NPP

The MC is not the star (even if the suit is expensive) Every January, the season opens with a familiar sound across conference halls, hotel ballrooms and community centres from Accra to Abuja, Nairobi to Kigali. It is not the clink of cutlery or the hum of a sound system warming up. It is the […] The post On cue with Kafui DEY:13 January 2026 appeared first on The

A suspected land dispute has turned deadly at Kensere, a farming community in the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti Region, after a middle-aged farmer was murdered, throwing the area into Read More... The post Farmer Murdered Over Land Dispute At Kensere appeared first

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani insists he remains fully committed to his job despite the transfer ban imposed on the club by world football governing body FIFA.The former Black Stars assistant was appointed ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season, replacing Abubakar Ouattara on a two-year contract.Dramani has faced early challenges in the role, including the clubâ??s exit from the FA Cup. However, Hearts of Oak remain firmly in the Premier League title

Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on the private sector to support the government’s Free Sanitary Pad Initiative, highlighting its role in keeping girls in school and protecting their dignity. Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of Sunda Group, producers of Softcare Sanitary Pads on January 13, the Vice President praised the […]

Former All Blacks head coach Ahmed Fathi has dismissed reports suggesting that his resignation is motivated by an approach from Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko.The Egyptian tactician stepped down just a few days ago, sparking widespread speculation about his next destination.Speaking on Akoma 87.9 FM, Fathi was clear in rejecting claims that discussions have taken place between him and the Porcupine Warriors. â??If this is about claims that someone from Asante Kotoko

Sensational Michael Ayertey continued to make waves in the Accra North District Football Association (ANDFA) Division Three League, as one of the leading scorers in the division. Ayertey, led his side Parin FC to beat Achimota Manchester United 7-3 in the 11th week league game played at the Alajo Astro Turf. Ayertey, 18, got a … The post Sensational Ayertey leads Parin

The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a total of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs following a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation along the Akosombo–Tema road. The operation, which forms part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on drug trafficking in the region, was carried out after police received intelligence on January 10, […] The post Tema

  Barcelona claimed back-to-back Spanish Super Cup titles after edging Real Madrid in a dramatic five-goal final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, extending their dominance over their fiercest rivals on the Read More... The post Barcelona Sink Real Madrid

— Rwanda’s Trade Minister Rwanda’s Minister of Trade and Industry has challenged the continent’s private sector to take full ownership of the African Continental Free Trade Area, declaring that businesses “should have done it yesterday” rather than waiting for government guidance. Speaking on the 3rd episode of the AfCFTA podcast, Honourable Prudence Sebahizi said whilst […] The post Private

Energy analyst, Benjamin Nsiah, says although the Mahama administration has repaid a total of US$1.47 billion to settle part of the energy legacy debt, the sector is not yet out of the woods. He explains that Ghanaians will still be required to pay the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA) to help clear existing debts at […]

Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea has been appointed to take charge of the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi-final clash between hosts Morocco and Nigeria, the Confederation of African Football has confirmed. The blockbuster encounter, set to take place in Rabat, is expected to be one of the tournament’s defining moments, with […]

Former Asante Kotoko talisman Charles Taylor has launched a scathing and explosive attack on the clubâ??s current crop of players, accusing them of misplaced priorities and a lack of professionalism amid what is shaping up to be another frustrating Premier League campaign for the Porcupine Warriors.Taylor, a Hearts of Oak cult hero despite his iconic past in red, did not mince words as he vented his frustration over Kotokoâ??s inconsistency and fading title hopes.Speaking

  The Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly at Teshie in the Greater Accra Region has commenced clearing a 10-year-old refuse dump among others in the community. The action is aimed at preventing Read More... The post Ledzokuku’s 10-Year-Old Refuse Dump Being Cleared

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, on Monday, January 12, 2026, paid a working visit to the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Market in Accra as part of government’s efforts to ensure fair pricing and protect consumers in the auto parts sector. The visit was aimed at assessing the current prices of vehicle […]

By Kizito CUDJOE & Sandra Agyeiwa OTOO Government has reduced its energy sector debt burden after paying US$1.47billion in 2025 to clear legacy arrears and restore a key World Bank payment guarantee – but more than US$1.1billion remains outstanding to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), keeping fiscal risks elevated, industry officials say. The payments, announced by […] The post Energy

Ghana attacker Antoine Semenyo is available for selection by Manchester City in the EFL Cup, despite having featured earlier in the competition for Bournemouth before completing his winter transfer.Semenyo, 26, joined City from Bournemouth in a £65 million deal and has already made an impression at his new club. He marked his debut with a goal in the FA Cup third round as Pep Guardiolaâ??s side cruised to a 10-1 victory over Exeter City.The Ghana international came off the

Kwaku Manu   Actor and producer, Kwaku Manu, has revealed that he was once involved in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, but quit after committing fully to movie production. Read More... The post I Used To Be Involved In Galamsey – Kwaku Manu appeared