Meta will pay up to $18 billion over 10 years to settle landmark U.S. state lawsuits alleging Facebook and Instagram harmed children, introducing new teen safety limits.

Ghana winger Samuel Mone Andoh has joined Favara from Sicilia FC on a free transfer, adding a left-footed attacking option to the Italian clubâ??s squad. The 24-year-old completed the move on 26 August 2026 and has signed a contract running until 30 June 2027.Andoh operates primarily on the right wing and joins Favara, also listed as ASD Castrumfavara, ahead of the clubâ??s Serie D - I season. Standing at 1.79m, he is a naturally left-footed player who can provide width from

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians living abroad to register with Ghanaian diplomatic missions to enable the government to better understand their needs and provide the necessary support. She said Ghanaians remained an important part of the country, regardless of where they lived. The Vice President made the call when she engaged … The post Veep

Work is set to begin on the construction of a double-cell underground rectangular stormwater drain from Pamprom to First Light in Kaneshie, along the Dr Busia Highway. The project, being undertaken under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, is expected to be completed in October 2027.  Click to continue reading You can … The post Kaneshie flooding: Major drainage

Political transitions and weak institutional capacity at the local level are undermining Ghana’s efforts to deepen decentralisation and make local governance more responsive, Professor Joseph Atsu Ayee of the University of Ghana has said. He said frequent changes in political leadership and policy direction had disrupted continuity in the implementation of decentralisation policies, while Metropolitan, … The post Political

Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer Harry Zakour has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to consider Laryea Kingston for the Black Stars head coach position.The GFA is searching for a new head coach following the reported departure of Carlos Queiroz, whose short-term contract expired after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Queiroz guided Ghana to the knockout stage of the tournament for the first time since the 2010 World Cup, but talks over a possible contract extension

Manny Duku, the Netherlands and Ghana forward, has joined Eastleigh as the National League clubâ??s latest attacking addition.The 33-year-old centre-forward moved to Eastleigh on 26 August after leaving Rochdale at the end of the 2025-26 season. Duku had been without a club since departing Rochdale on 1 July, having joined the Lancashire side from Tamworth in January.Duku brings extensive experience of non-league football and the English professional divisions. He has made 108

A founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko, has pledged to rebuild the party through internal democracy, financial transparency and reconciliation, and also work hard to ensure the election of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the next president of Ghana. Speaking at the NPP’s national headquarters in Accra on Wednesday, August 26, […] The post Insha Allah:

“We will show no fear or favour. We will remain resolute in the lawful discharge of our mandate.” That was the emphatic declaration by the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, yesterday, as he announced what he described as the “rebirth” of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision affirming the […] The post OSP Will Show No Fear Or Favour -Agyebeng

Hundreds of youth, opinion leaders, Assembly Members, women and other residents of Tarkwa have taken to the streets in an unprecedented show of what organisers described as their “unadulterated love” and appreciation for GoldFields Ghana Limited, demanding the renewal of the company’s mining lease. The demonstration was remarkable for its departure from the traditional pattern […] The post Tarkwa

The Commissioner of Customs, Mr. Aaron Kanor, has joined key stakeholders in the maritime and security sectors to address operational bottlenecks affecting the movement of containers at the Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3 at the Tema Port. The high-level meeting, hosted by the Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Major General […] The post Customs,

The newly inaugurated Audit Committees of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Greater Accra Region have been tasked to strengthen internal controls, monitor audit recommendations, and ensure prudent management of public resources. The committees were inaugurated by the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) at a ceremony in Accra on Wednesday. Mr Bismark Aborbi-Ayitey, the […] The post Audit

Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer Harry Zakour says he was shocked by the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Ghana endured a disappointing qualifying campaign, finishing bottom of their group after six matches with just three points from three defeats and three draws.The failure ended Ghana's run of more than two decades of consecutive AFCON appearances and marked the first time the four-time African champions had missed

Ghana’s economic recovery must now translate into quality jobs and better livelihoods or risk remaining incomplete, the World Bank has warned, as it called for continued fiscal discipline and transport reforms to sustain growth. Launching the 10th Ghana Economic Update in Accra on Wednesday, the World Bank said the economy grew by 6.0 per cent […] The post Ghana’s Economic Recovery Must

The International Monetary Fund’s latest assessment of Ghana’s economy provides a remarkably balanced evaluation of the nation’s financial landscape. Beyond the heat of political debate, empirical data demonstrates that Ghana has achieved substantial economic progress. Headline inflation has fallen sharply to 5.3% in June 2026, real GDP grew by 6.0% in 2025 and reached 6.4% […] The post IMF

Grace Nortey died at the age of 89 in the early hours of Wednesday, 26 August 2026

The National Security Coordinator, COP Dr Osman Alhassan Abdul Razak, has warned that political vigilantism in Ghana has evolved from informal party youth mobilisation into organised groups capable of threatening the country’s electoral processes and national security. Speaking on Tuesday at an Election Watch Ghana dialogue on vigilantism, he said what began as youth mobilisation […] The post Editorial:

Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Harry Zakour has expressed concern over the declining standard of the Ghana Premier League.The Ghanaian top flight has struggled in recent years, with several of its top players leaving for rival leagues across Africa.Speaking to Sporty FM, Zakour acknowledged the changes in Ghanaian football but said the drop in the league's quality was now evident.â??The standard of the Ghana Premier League has dropped. I know times have

A total of 1,991 vehicles have been intercepted in Kumasi for traffic violations relating to unauthorised use of sirens and strobe lights. According to figures from the operation, 97 vehicles were intercepted for unauthorised use of sirens, while 1,830 were cited for the abuse of strobe lights. Supt. Kwame Boadi, the Ashanti Regional MTTD Commander, explained […] The post 1,991

President Mahama lamented the tragic toll that decades of chieftaincy and ethnic conflict have taken on the Upper Region