The South Sudanese runner tested positive and was found to have tampered with evidence, while American coach and former sprinter, Monzavous ‘Rae’ Edwards, was sanctioned for encouraging doping, and tennis player Nathan Ponwith for cannabis use. Dominic Lokolong Atiol tested positive for trimetazidine in February 2024 following an out-of-competition test in Eldoret, Kenya. The substance … The post Refugee

Tottenham Hotspur announced the signing of midfielder Sandro Tonali from fellow Premier League club Newcastle United on ?Monday, as media reports said the move set a transfer record for Spurs with a deal worth up to £100 million ($133 million). Tottenham paid an initial fee of £92.5 million for the Italy international, ?the reports added. … The post Spurs sign Tonali for club record fee appeared

CHAIRMAN of the ECOWAS Authority and President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, on Friday paid a visit to Ghana to commiserate with President John Dramani Mahama in the aftermath of the June 29 flood. The flood, a result of a 140mm of rains, left at least 13 people dead. Seven other regions were also … The post ECOWAS Chairman consoles Ghana over deadly floods appeared first on Ghanaian

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ashanti West Region, has planted trees to boost vegetation in the Ashanti Region as part of efforts to restore trees lost to various activities in the Region. The tree planting exercise forms part of activities geared towards making Kumasi the garden city of Ghana. The exercise is also an … The post ECG Ashanti West plants trees to boost vegetation

The unfolding environmental crisis at the Sakumono Ramsar Site should trouble every Ghanaian who values our natural heritage. What was once a thriving wetland of international importance is now being choked under heaps of refuse, right before our eyes. The Ghanaian Times has, through a visit to the Sakumo Lagoon, observed a disturbing reality: a … The post Waste, greed and silence: Who will

The Asantehene, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has selected Nana Ama Bonsu as the 15th Asantehemaa. The announcement was made at the Manhyia Palace today, following traditional consultations and customary processes within the royal household. Nana Ama Bonsu who was outdoored today, succeeds the late Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, the 14th Asantehemaa, enstooled … The post Otumfuo

The Government, under the auspices of the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee, has declared Friday, July 10, 2026, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days in the seven regions affected by the recent floods. Under the theme “Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the floods,” this two-day national exercise seeks to mobilise our … The post President declares

Member of Parliament (MP) for Karaga Constituency and former Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has built and commissioned a 6,000-capacity mosque in Tamale, Northern Region. Named Masjid Al-Noor, which translates directly to “The Light,” a beautiful Islamic term derived from the root nun-waw-ra, the facility’s outer grounds can accommodate an additional 4,000, making it … The post Karaga

The Board of Directors of Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club on Sunday, July 5, 2026, inspected the club’s technical centre at Kpobiman as preparations for the new season gather pace. The visit was to assess the facility, identify urgent areas needing attention before players return for pre-season, and review progress on the club’s restructured … The post Hearts

The Government of Ghana has fully paid a US$700 million Eurobond debt ahead of schedule, a move the Ministry of Finance believes will strengthen investor confidence and support the country’s economic stability. In a press release issued on Monday, July 6, the Ministry disclosed that the payment was completed on Thursday, July 2. According to … The post Government settles US$700

Professor Isaac Wiafe of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Ghana has called for Ghana to adopt a human-centred approach to artificial intelligence (AI), arguing that the technology will only be relevant if it addresses the country’s real development challenges. He made the call while delivering his inaugural lecture at the University … The post Prof.

Book author, Reverend Acheampong E. S. Builderman has appealed to Ghanaians to come together and contribute their resources towards community development instead of depending entirely on government to solve local problems. According to him, citizens can make a significant difference by working together to repair roads, maintain public spaces and address challenges in their communities. … The post Unite

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has urged the Black Stars to learn from their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign and stay focused on upcoming assignments after Ghana’s defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32. Addressing the team after the game at Kansas City Stadium, Hon. Adams praised the squad’s performance despite the … The post Don’t let criticism

The Government of Ghana has congratulated the United States of America on the occasion of its 250th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming the strong and long-standing relationship between the two countries. In a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, July 5, President John Dramani Mahama conveyed a message of congratulations and goodwill … The post Ghana

Black Queens head coach, Kim Lars Björkegren has named a 25-player provisional squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The squad features a blend of experienced and emerging talents drawn from clubs across the best leagues. Among the notable inclusions are captain Portia Boakye, Grace Asantewaa, Princess Marfo, Alice Kusi, … The post Kim Lars names provisional

Ghana’s tottering campaign at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada and USA finally grinded to a halt in the wee hours of Saturday after the Black Stars suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia at asweltering Kansas City Stadium. For the Colombians, it was a ‘sweet’ progression to the World Cup last … The post 2026 FIFA World

The Black Queens have a revised fixture schedule for the group stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following adjustments made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Kim Lars Björkegren’s side will begin their Group C campaign against Cape Verde on Wednesday, July 29, at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca. Kick-off … The post WAFCON 2026: Ghana, Cape

Black Stars left-back Gideon Mensah says the team feels the pain of Ghana’s World Cup exit but will use the disappointment as motivation for the future. Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 on Saturday dawn, Jhon Arias’ 14th-minute goal proving decisive at Kansas … The post Black Stars will bounce back -Gideon Mensah appeared first on

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp said he has had discussions with the German federation about taking over as national team coach after Julian Nagelsmann’s exit. The DFB (German federation) confirmed Nagelsmann’s departure Friday, four days after Germany’s shocking exit from the World Cup against Paraguay in the round of 32, while adding that Klopp had … The post Klopp

Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be ‘taking a break’ from playing for his country while the current management is in charge. The 27-year-old’s decision follows Senegal, who are managed by Pape Thiaw, letting a 2-0 lead slip as they were dramatically beaten by Belgium in their last-32 tie at the World Cup. Habib … The post Gueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replaced