June 19
Ghana: Panama Down, Bring On England! ...Fans Call After Black Stars Win
A massive celebration erupted on Wednesday night after Ghana secured a dramatic victory over Panama in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L match played in Toronto, Canada. Read more »
Ghana: Exploring the Benefits of Ghana's Kente Geographical Indication (2)
Ghana's Kente and Smock are more than fabrics. They are living expressions of identity, craftsmanship, history, community knowledge and national pride. Yet cultural fame alone does… Read more »
Ghana: NGO Condemns Attack On Forestry Commission Personnel At Babatokuma
A Rocha Ghana, an environment Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has condemned the recent attack on staff of the Forestry Commission and the destruction of the timber checkpoint… Read more »
Ghana: Soft Diplomacy Must Move From Rhetoric to Results
Yesterday's Africa Young Diplomats Forum (AYDF) International Diplomatic Leadership Conference held in Accra has once again brought to the fore an issue that is often discussed but… Read more »
Ghana: Court Clears Way for Plea Bargain Talks in Wontumi Exim Bank Case
The High Court in Accra on Thursday granted the Attorney-General (AG) and the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, the go-ahead to… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Spends Gh¢888m On No Academic Fees Policy in 2 Years
A total of 312,448 students have benefited from the No Academic Fees Policy over two academic years at a cost of GH¢888.8 million, the Minister of Education, Mr Haruna… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Urges Global Action Against Hatred, Division
The 32nd anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda has been commemorated in Accra with a call on the international community to strengthen efforts to combat hatred,… Read more »
Ghana: Economy to Grow Up to 6.1 Percent in 2026
Ghana's economy is projected to expand by between 5.9 per cent and 6.1 per cent in 2026, supported by growth in gold mining, major infrastructure investments and stronger foreign… Read more »
Ghana: Gtmo Condemns Attack On Forestry Commission Checkpoint
The Ghana Timber Millers Organisation (GTMO) has condemned the vandalisation of a Forestry Commission timber monitoring checkpoint at Babatokuma in the Bono East Region, describing… Read more »
June 17
Ghana: Nigerian Court Orders Electoral Body to Deregister Main Opposition Party, 4 Others
A Nigerian court on Monday ordered the electoral agency to de-register one of the main opposition political parties and four others for failing to meet constitutional requirements,… Read more »
Ghana: Nigerian Army Frees Widow of Ex-General Who Died in Captivity
Nigeria's military says it has rescued the widow of a retired general who himself had died at the weekend while being held by kidnappers. Read more »
Ghana: Ebola Epidemic Yet to Peak - Red Cross
A Red Cross official said on Tuesday that the Ebola epidemic in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo had not yet peaked, and could last for a year. Read more »
Ghana: 500 Women Equipped With Agricultural Tools in Savelugu
Five hundred women in Savelugu municipality of the Northern Region have been equipped with digital literacy skills and branding techniques to transform their lives under the She… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Boundary Commission Provides Mechanised Borehole for Agatuse Community
The Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC) has handed over a mechanised borehole to the people of Agatuse in the Bawku West District of the Upper East Region to improve access to potable… Read more »
Ghana: Elect Mmdces to Strengthen Local Governace - Dr Ofei-Aboagye
An Engagement Committee Member of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC), Dr Esther Ofei-Aboagye, has added her voice to calls for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal… Read more »
Ghana: Telecel Ashanti Codes to Train 1,000 Regional Students in Digital Skills
In celebration of this year's Telecel Ashanti Month, the Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched a new digital skills initiative aimed at training 1,000 young people across the… Read more »
Ghana: Low Recognition of Informal Youth Groups in the Solid Waste Management Value Chain
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Ghana: Afari Hospital - Only $500,000 Outstanding, Not $85m - Minority
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament has denied claims by the government that a total of US$85 million remained outstanding to the contractor working on the… Read more »
Ghana: Lawyer of Ugandan Opposition Figure Arrested, Faces Treason Charges
Ugandan security forces have arrested Erias Lukwago, a senior opposition figure and lawyer representing detained People's Front for Freedom party leader Kizza Besigye, who is on… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Commits Gh¢1m to National Research Fund ... to Drive Innovation, Growth
President John Dramani Mahama yesterday launched the Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF) with an initial allocation of GH¢1 million to support its operationalisation. Read more »
Ghana: President Mahama and Government Rally Support for Black Stars Ahead of World Cup Opener
The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, together with the Government and people of Ghana, has sent a strong message of support to the Black Stars ahead of their opening match… Read more »
Ghana: We Did Everything Possible to Have Our Players Ready for Panama - Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars Head Coach Carlos Queiroz says Ghana has done everything possible to prepare for Wednesday's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama, insisting the team is ready… Read more »
Ghana: Maurya Education Relaunches Key Programmes to Promote Innovative Learning in Ghana
Maurya Education, an educational and technology development company operating primarily in West Africa with its headquarters in Accra has relaunched its flagship educational… Read more »
Ghana: World Bank Approves U.S.$300 Million Project to Help End Double-Track System in Ghana
The World Bank has approved a US$300 million financing package to support Ghana's efforts to improve secondary education and phase out the double-track system in Senior High… Read more »
Ghana: Black Stars Determined to Win for Absent Partey Against Panama - Sibo
Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo says the team is determined to begin its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with victory against Panama despite the absence of key midfielder Thomas… Read more »
