Lebanon’s parliament Tuesday abolished the death penalty, making it the first country in the Arab world to replace the sentencing with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labor. The tiny Mediterranean country has committed to an unofficial moratorium on executions since January 2004. However, dozens of death sentences since then have been issued, but later suspended … The post Lebanon

A Private Citizen, Elorm Kwami Gorni has sued the Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine and the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Bafffoe-Bonnie over the practice of legal vacation.

Ghanaian model, entrepreneur and cultural advocate Hamamat has opened up about her mission as Ghana’s Shea Butter Ambassador, calling on Ghanaians to embrace local products and help take the story of Ghanaian shea butter to the world.

The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.

His justification is that courts are on legal vacation and he will uphold the long-standing legal tradition by not attending proceedings during the legal break.

Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for former National Signals Bureau Director Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife Angela Adjei Boateng has declared that he will not appear in court on August 17 while there is legal vacation.

President Hakainde Hichilema was elected five years ago, promising to protect civil liberties in his copper-rich African nation. Now, he’s accused of trampling on them.

Medeama SC captain Yussif Mubarik has assured supporters that the team will be ready for the challenge that awaits them in the 2026/27 football season before the campaign commences. According to him, although the Yellow and Mauves will be competing in three competitions, players are not under any pressure.He insists that the squad is motivated and ready to give everything to challenge for all trophies.â??We are not under any pressure. We are a lot in the team, so we are ready

Medeama SC captain Yussif Mubarik has shared his optimism about the teamâ??s chances of a strong run in the CAF Champions League.In the preliminary round of the CAF inter-club competition, the Ghana Premier League champions have been drawn against Congolese giants TP Mazembe.Speaking to Medi TV on the opponent, Yussif Mubarik acknowledged the quality of the side, but stressed that he believes the Yellow and Mauves have what it takes to overcome them over the two legs.â??We

The latest review by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), published on August 11 2026, shows the value of goods traded rose from US$6bn in 2024 to US$52.5bn last year.

The oreganisation urged the new leadership to prioritise emerging security threats, particularly violent extremism, organised crime and communal conflicts.

One male driver died on the spot while 10 other persons sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the Yilo Krobo District Hospital in Somanya.

Under paragraph 8 of the Guide for Selection of Projects, any project supported through an MP's Constituency Fund must conform to National Policy Frameworks

In the age of instant reviews and hyper-connected consumers, treating customer service as an afterthought is a luxury no business can afford.

The group, known as the Berekum Environmental Protection and Anti-Galamsey Coalition, is calling for unity among residents to help put an end to illegal mining activities which they say are destroying farmlands in the area.

Ghana Premier League champions Medeama Sporting Club are set to take on Ivorian giants ASEC Mimosas in a friendly match on Wednesday, August 12.The Ghanaian giants are currently in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, where they have pitched camp for the second phase of their pre-season training ahead of the 2026/27 football season.Since arriving, the Yellow and Mauves have played two friendly matches. In those two matches, Medeama SC won their first but lost the second game.Now set to engage

The Association says the practice constitutes a breach of the law, deprives the state of much needed revenue, and undermines the work of licensed auctioneers.

Ghanaian winger Ernest Nuamah opened the scoring as Lyon defeated Sparta Prague 3-0 at Groupama Stadium on Tuesday evening.The result completed a 4-2 aggregate victory for the French side in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.Nuamah struck in the 20th minute, giving Lyon an early advantage and setting the tone for a convincing performance. His goal was particularly important because Sparta were reduced to ten men shortly afterward, when Adam Sevinsky received

Roberto Mosquera, a Cuban immigrant who has lived in the United States since 1980 and completed a prison sentence in 1996, was arrested by ICE last year and sent to a prison in Eswatini, a country in Africa he’d never heard of. After a hunger strike, Mosquera obtained a phone and talked with Nicholas Casey of The New York Times Magazine to share what is happening there.

With Carlos Queiroz's future as Black Stars head coach hanging in the balance, assistant coach Desmond Ofei has emerged as a strong internal candidate to take over the reins should the Portuguese tactician not be retained.Queiroz's four-month contract, signed in April 2026, is set to expire in August. While he guided Ghana to the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, negotiations over a contract extension have reportedly stalled due to the coach's demands.Desmond Ofei