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Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey could not hide his emotions than praise the defensive organisation of Ghana in their 0-0 draw game against European giants England.The Black Stars defensive line has gone two matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup without conceding a goal. What surprised many, was how the back line kept England attackers away from goal on Tuesday night in Boston.England recorded 19 shots as against Ghana’s two, but had only two on target.The Black Stars faced 30 shots across their opening fixtures, but remain among only four teams still unbeaten defensively at the Mundial, underlining their…
Founder and President of the Design and Technology Institute (DTI), Constance Swaniker, is pushing for a fundamental shift towards industry-led, demand-driven training, arguing that employers must play a central role in shaping educational curricula while learners gain practical experience in real workplaces.Speaking at the Industry-Academia Roundtable 2026, Constance Swaniker stressed that aligning education and skills development with labour market needs is critical if Ghana is to transform its youthful population into a genuine demographic dividend.According to her, a young population alone does not guarantee economic prosperity.“History teaches us that a youthful population is not automatically a demographic dividend. It becomes…
The third roundtable discussion of the Citi Business Festival 2026 comes off today, Thursday, June 25, 2026 and will focus on Ghana’s automotive assembly industry and its role in driving industrialisation, job creation and long-term economic growth.Held under the theme “Driving Ghana Forward: The State of the Automotive Assembly Industry and Its Contribution to the Economy,” the session will bring together policymakers, industry executives and key stakeholders to assess the progress of Ghana’s automotive sector and chart a path for future growth.It is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Channel One TV and will be streamed live on all Citi FM…
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and the UHAS Basic School (UBS) have called for sustained investment in youth empowerment, education and community engagement as critical tools in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.The call was made during the third UHAS Basic School World Drug Day celebration, held in Ho on Wednesday under the global theme: “World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses,” and the local sub-theme: “Prevention Through Empowerment.”The event brought together students, teachers, health professionals, security agencies, regulators and social welfare institutions to raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse.Mr Worlanyo Fianu, the Volta…
06/25/2026June 25, 2026As more refugee children arrive in northern Ghana, schools are feeling the pressure. But UNICEF is stepping in with “School-in-a-Box” kits to help keep learning going. https://p.dw.com/p/5FnHYMaxwell Suuk Maxwell is a DW reporter based in Tamale, Northern Ghana.
Could the precise architectural form of your residence influence how much you participate in politics? A new study by MIT scholars finds this to be exactly the case — at least in Accra, Ghana, where many people live in semi-communal structures known as “compound houses,” often sharing kitchens, bathrooms, and common living-room spaces, while having private bedrooms.The detailed study of homes in Ghana’s capital finds that residents of compound houses are more likely to vote, attend rallies, and take part in political campaigns, compared to people with more private forms of housing. “The overarching pattern we find is that if you compare…
The Savannah Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has constituted a seven-member committee to investigate the disappearance of a newborn from the East Gonja Municipal Hospital in Salaga, as efforts intensify to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.The committee, established by the Savannah Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. John Ekow Otoo, has been tasked with determining the facts surrounding the baby’s disappearance, recommending appropriate disciplinary action where necessary, and proposing measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.The move comes as the Directorate announced that staff members responsible for the care of the newborn before the…
By Albert Oppong-Ansah, GNA Austria, June 24, GNA – Austria has signalled its readiness to deepen collaboration with Ghana on sustainable urban development, recycling systems, and clean transport infrastructure, describing Ghana as a key partner in building a technologically advanced and environmentally responsible future. Ambassador Elisabeth Kornfeind, Director General and Vice-Minister for Europe and Economic Affairs, disclosed this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Vienna. She noted that the initiative forms part of Austria’s newly introduced Africa Strategy. The strategy aims to establish equal and mutually beneficial partnerships with African countries, anchored on four key pillars: economic cooperation, stability and security, migration, and education and culture. “Austria…
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), has arrested the first suspect in connection with a 320-kilogram methamphetamine shipment intercepted in Australia.According to a statement issued by NACOC on Wednesday, the drugs, valued at about $296 million on the streets, were traced to a storage facility in Girraween, Australia, in April 2026.The Commission described the arrest as a major breakthrough in efforts to uncover the criminal syndicate behind the movement and diversion of the drugs.“NACOC investigators are currently working alongside international partners to track down remaining suspects believed to be part of a wider,…
The Ashanti Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially launched the Ashanti GES Staff Band and the Ashanti High Schools Music Fiesta, marking a significant step towards promoting music, culture, and talent development within the educational sector.The launch ceremony was held on Wednesday at Kumasi Girls Senior High School and brought together heads of schools, education directors, traditional rulers, members of the clergy, and other distinguished personalities.The two initiatives, conceived and introduced by the Ashanti Regional GES, are expected to strengthen music education and provide opportunities for both students and education professionals to showcase their talents.The Ashanti…
The benchmark global oil price declined more than $3 on Wednesday to settle at its lowest level since before the start of the Iran war, as supply concerns eased with more stranded oil tankers exiting the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures closed $3.34, or 4.3%, lower at $73.74 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate settled $2.87, or 3.9%, lower at $70.34 a barrel.The Reuters Power Up newsletter provides everything you need to know about the global energy industry. Sign up here.Brent touched a low of $73.12, its weakest since February 27, the day before U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, while U.S. crude futures slipped below…
Mr Francis Ameyibor,The Communication for Development and Advocacy Consult (CDA Consult), a policy and development advocacy organisation, has called on the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, to collaborate with labour unions and other stakeholders to make routine health assessments mandatory for all workers in Ghana.The organisation believes a preventive healthcare approach is essential to safeguarding the wellbeing of workers and improving national productivity.Speaking on Wednesday, Executive Director of CDA Consult, Mr Francis Ameyibor, said Ghana’s labour system must move beyond reactive healthcare, where workers seek medical attention only after illnesses become severe.According to him,…
Bosnia-Herzegovina boosted their hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time by defeating Qatar in their final Group B fixture.They finished level on four points with Canada, but had to settle for third place on goal difference to the co-hosts.That meant they missed out on automatic qualification for the last 32 but could still progress as one of the eight best third-placed teams in the tournament.Temperatures touched 29 °C in Seattle on Wednesday, but Bosnia began with intent as Ermedin Demirovic and Ivan Sunjic forced Qatar goalkeeper Mahmud Abunada into sprawling saves from distance…
Kwame Yeboah travelled hundreds of miles from his home in Reading to meet the victimA pilot who travelled hundreds of miles to meet and rape a 12-year-old girl he met on Instagram has been jailed.Kwame Yeboah, 30, first made contact with the child in late 2025. She initially told him she was 17 and he travelled from his home in Reading to Wirral, Merseyside, in February.The Crown Prosecution Service said it would have been “obvious” to Yeboah, a UK national and British Airways employee, “that [the victim] was a very young child”.Yeboah pleaded guilty to rape and sexual assault and…
The Accra Circuit Court 11 has remanded two men, Ben Ojogbo, also known as Ben, and Stephen Lartey, aka Tetteh Teima, over their alleged involvement in the robbery of a couple in Accra. Ojogbo, a 41-year-old farmer, and Lartey, 40, unemployed, pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit robbery. The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Daniel Ofori-Appiah, said the complainants, Mr and Mrs Addo, reside at Achimota Golf Hills. The accused persons, on the other hand, lived in Nima, while a third suspect, Eric Agyekum, popularly known as “Taller,” is currently at large. Agyekum is alleged to have purchased the stolen items,…
The latest assault on Niamey International Airport claimed the lives of 11 soldiers and two civilians, following an attack in January when terrorists arrived on motorbikes.This time, the attackers tried to gain access by deception, posing as passengers and reportedly using vehicles including taxis and minibuses.The change made detection and prevention more difficult, Garba – who teaches at the Louvain-Europe Institute of Political Science in Belgium and has served as a special adviser to ousted President Mohamed Bazoum – told RFI.“This second attack on Niamey airport shows that terrorism is not abating; it is adapting to security measures and changing…
The Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has issued a stern warning to chiefs, individuals, and other parties attempting to lay claim to lands belonging to the university, saying anyone who does so proceeds at their own risk.Speaking at events marking KNUST’s 75th anniversary, the Asantehene stressed that the university’s lands are vested in the stools and legally reserved for the institution’s use, and that no individual or family holds ownership rights over them.“The land belongs to the Golden Stool. The chiefs are caretakers; no family owns the land. The…
Emperor Bishop Bediako, a Ghanaian pastor, criticised the NDC for ignoring his campaign support after his church was demolishedAccording to the man of God, he donated 32 cows to the governing NDC, during the campaign season ahead of the 2024 electionNetizens who watched the video expressed mixed reactions to the demolition, questioning the accountability of political supportEmperor Bishop Bediako, the Founder of Jesus Power Eagle Kingdom Ministry International, is unhappy with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government for ignoring all the help he offered during their campaign ahead of the 2024 elections.His comments come after his church at Pantang Village…
Desmond Elliot entered politics in 2014 Actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot has said his political career has been guided by service and not personal enrichment.The lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly made the remarks during an interview on Morayo Brown’s programme, where he reflected on leadership, governance, and his experience in politics.Elliot urged politicians to remain mindful of the temporary nature of power and public office.“We will all die one day. We are not here forever,” he said.“This I am saying to all of us politicians: we are not here forever. You were in that particular…
A Professor of Electromechanical Engineering at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Prof. Christian Kwaku Amuzuvi, has called on the government to remove the 20 per cent tax on solar PV systems to encourage wider adoption of solar energy and accelerate Ghana’s transition to cleaner energy sources.Prof. Amuzuvi made the call while delivering UMaT’s 13th Professorial Inaugural Lecture on the topic, “Driving the Green Energy Transition: Translating Ghana’s LPG Adoption Model to Residential Rooftop Solar PV Systems.”Speaking to Citi News and Channel One TV after the lecture on Wednesday, June 24, Prof. Amuzuvi noted that Ghana’s efforts toward energy…
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – As the Croatian national football team entered its final days based in Alexandria, head coach Zlatko Dalić had nothing but praise for the city that has hosted his squad for the better part of a month.Asked by the Brief what he would take away from the stay, Dalić — speaking in Croatian through the team’s interpreter — said the team is genuinely happy in Alexandria, describing excellent conditions “in every way” and calling the city beautiful and peaceful. He had, he said, no objections whatsoever to the team’s time there — a warm assessment from a coach…
On June 4, 2026, the grounds of the Agogo Palace became a place of remembrance, reverence, and national solidarity as chiefs, diplomats, statesmen, clergy, professionals, and citizens from across Ghana and beyond gathered for the One-Week Observance of the late Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong, Paramount Chief of Agogo and one of the most distinguished traditional leaders of his generation.The occasion was more than a customary rite of passage. It was a rare moment when a nation paused to honour a man whose life bridged tradition and modernity, culture and governance, heritage and development.From the rhythmic resonance of the Fontomfrom drums…
Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Board, Akwasi Oppong-Fosu, has urged members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to regard the newly renamed party headquarters as a symbol of personal political responsibility and accountability.According to him, the renaming of the headquarters should serve as a wake-up call for party members to demonstrate diligence, integrity, and commitment in the discharge of their responsibilities, both within the party and in government.Speaking at the party’s public event on Wednesday June 28, Oppong-Fosu delivered an address on the theme, “Probity Has an Address: What the Rawlings House Demands from Us,” he stressed…
Ghana’s business environment is changing rapidly. Markets are becoming more competitive, customers more demanding, technology more influential, and capital more selective. Yet, many businesses continue to operate according to assumptions that belong to a different era. Products, visibility and expansion alone no longer guarantee success. Increasingly, competitiveness is being determined by trust, efficiency, technology integration, ecosystem participation and adaptability. Entrepreneurs who understand these shifts early will be better positioned to grow and remain relevant. Customers One of the biggest misconceptions in business is that customers buy products. In reality, they buy solutions, convenience, confidence, reliability, and outcomes. This explains why…
The Ministry of Education has suspended all senior high school graduation ceremonies nationwide pending a review of existing guidelines after recent post-examination celebrations in some schools sparked public debate over displays of wealth. The directive was announced in a statement issued on Saturday, June 20, 2026 by the ministry. It said the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, had directed the Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to halt all SHS graduation ceremonies across the country with immediate effect. According to the Ministry, the suspension will remain in force until the guidelines governing the organisation of graduation ceremonies are…
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The 9th Ghana Business Standard Awards scheduled for September 26, 2026 in Accra will bring together influential business leaders, CEOs, Managing Directors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and industry experts in the country. Held on the theme: “Celebrating Businesses Meeting Remarkable Standards Geared towards Sustainable Growth in Ghana,” the awards seek to highlight organisations that continue to set benchmarks for excellence, operational efficiency, and responsible business practices. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with decision-makers, build strategic partnerships, exchange innovative ideas, and explore new business opportunities across diverse sectors. Beyond celebrating excellence, the event serves as a powerful platform for meaningful…
By Edward Acquah Accra, June 24, GNA – Stakeholders have called for sustained investment in the Air Quality Sensor Evaluation and Training Facility for West Africa (Afri-SET) to strengthen air quality monitoring and data reliability. They said such investment would improve evidence-based policymaking and enable citizens to demand greater accountability on environmental health issues. The call was made at a four-day regional workshop on Air Quality Data, Air Sensors and Computational Tools for West Africa, organised by Afri-SET at the University of Ghana. Dr Allison Felix Hughes, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Physics, University of Ghana and Facility Manager of Afri-SET, said the facility…
CastleBeneath the imposing white walls of Cape Coast Castle lies a network of dark stone chambers that tell one of humanity’s most painful stories. Today, thousands of visitors descend into these dungeons each year, confronting the reality of a place where countless Africans were imprisoned before being forced onto ships bound for the Americas.The contrast is striking. Above ground, the castle overlooks the Atlantic Ocean with commanding views and sturdy fortifications. Below, narrow, airless dungeons served as holding cells for men, women, and children caught in the machinery of the transatlantic slave trade. For many visitors, the experience is both…
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts (MoTCCA) has announced that an electronic copy of Ghana’s revised National Cultural Policy is now available online for free access by the public and stakeholders in the creative sector.In a statement issued on June 22, the ministry said the revised policy was officially launched on June 9, 2026, at the National Theatre of Ghana in Accra.According to the ministry, the decision to upload the document on its official website is aimed at ensuring widespread dissemination, increasing public awareness and promoting the effective implementation of the policy.The ministry encouraged sector practitioners, stakeholders and…
Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak is the Minister of the Interior Minister of the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has cautioned Regional Ministers against using state security agencies to pursue political agendas or settle personal scores.He warned that such actions could damage public confidence in the country’s institutions.Govt to destroy over 2,000 seized and surrendered firearms on July 9Addressing Regional Ministers at a training programme on the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 (Act 1168) in Accra, Muntaka stressed the need for public officials to exercise restraint and respect the legal boundaries governing the operations of security institutions.According to him, government officials often come under…
By Godwill Arthur-MensahAccra, June 24, GNA – Ghana and Burkina Faso have successfully concluded a week-long bilateral engagement, culminating in the re-launch of the reaffirmation of their common international land boundary at Po in Burkina Faso. A statement issued by the Corporate Affairs Unit of the Ghana Boundary Commission, stated that the engagements between the two countries began on June 15 and ended on June 22, 2026, featuring the inauguration of a 22-member Joint Technical Committee and the signing of official documents to guide the reaffirmation process. The statement said those activities were conducted in line with three Framework Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding…
The Ministry of the Interior has announced Friday, July 3, 2026, as the day to be observed as Republic Day, a statutory public holiday.Although Republic Day falls on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama has, by Executive Instrument (E.I.) and in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, 2001 (Act 601), as amended, declared Friday, July 3, 2026, as the official day for nationwide observance.In a statement dated June 24, 2026, and signed by the Sector Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the Ministry urged the public to take note and observe the holiday accordingly.“The general…
The Ministry for the Interior has declared Friday, July 3, 2026, a statutory public holiday to mark Republic Day.A statement issued to the general public explained that although Republic Day falls on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the President of the Republic of Ghana, through an Executive Instrument (E.I.), has designated Friday, July 3, 2026, as the day to be observed nationwide.The decision was taken in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, 2001 (Act 601), as amended.The public is therefore advised to observe Friday, July 3, 2026, as a public holiday throughout the country.DISCLAIMER: The…
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A lead suspect has been arrested in Ghana in relation to the export of 320 kilogrammes of methamphetamine from Ghana to Australia, which was concealed in bags of charcoal, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has disclosed. According to NACOC, the arrest of the lead suspect in Ghana follows three months of intelligence-led investigation into a drug trafficking network linked to the seizure. The arrest forms part of ongoing investigations into the shipment, which was concealed in bags of charcoal exported from Ghana. The Director-General of NACOC, Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, said the suspect was arrested after a three-month intelligence…
More than 1,710 people have been displaced in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region following nearly a week of torrential rains that triggered severe flooding in several communities.Officials of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) explained that the floods, which began last Monday after days of intermittent but heavy rainfall, submerged homes, farmlands, roads and public facilities, leaving hundreds of families homeless and in urgent need of assistance.The worst-affected communities include Samreboi, Wassa Dunkwa and Asankragwa, which recorded the highest number of displaced persons. Samreboi alone accounted for 1,252 affected residents, while Wassa Dunkwa and Asankragwa recorded…
Ghana’s Black Stars drew 0–0 with England in their second Group L fixture at the FIFA World Cup, a result that leaves both sides level on four pointsThe match was marked by rare political unity in the stands, as MPs from both the Majority and Minority caucusesGhana now turns its attention to a decisive final group game against Croatia on June 27, 2026, where victory would secure a place in the knockout stageWhile Ghana’s political scene is often divided along partisan lines, football once again provided a rare moment of unity, bringing together politicians across the aisle in shared national…
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The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has announced an increase in the feeding grant under the Ghana School Feeding Programme, raising the allocation per pupil from GH¢1.50 to GH¢2.She said the adjustment forms part of measures aimed at improving the quality and nutritional value of meals provided to pupils enrolled in the programme, which serves millions of children in public basic schools nationwide.Dr. Lartey disclosed this while answering questions in Parliament on Wednesday, June 24, regarding the cost and implementation of the School Feeding Programme, one of the government’s key social intervention initiatives…
By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu, GNA Keta (V/R) June 24, GNA – The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has officially confirmed it is working to fill all vacancies within various District Assemblies through the conduct of by-elections. The by elections would include the Anyako Electoral Area, in Keta Municipality of Volta Region The letter, dated June 18, 2026, and signed by Dr Bossman E. Asare, the Deputy Chairman, Corporate Services, on behalf of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, addressed to Mr Gilbert Korbla Keklie, and sighted by GNA was in response to the constitutional right regarding the filling of the said vacancy. The Electoral Commission, in the correspondence, cited Section…
Nico O’Reilly omission raises eyebrowsTuchel made two changes from the opening match, bringing Djed Spence and Marc Guehi into the starting line-up in place of Nico O’Reilly and John Stones.The decision to replace O’Reilly at left-back was particularly puzzling. Spence was reportedly selected for the tournament because of his one-on-one defensive abilities, qualities that seemed unnecessary against a Ghana side expected to sit deep and defend. O’Reilly has consistently offered more in possession and has proven to be a genuine aerial threat.The Manchester City youngster was unfortunate not to break the deadlock when he rose highest to meet a Reece James…
By Francis Ntow Accra, June 24, GNA – Panelists at the 2026 West and Central Africa Youth Forum on Monday urged young people across the two sub-regions to build resilience, uphold global standards, and develop financial discipline to unlock the full potential of entrepreneurship and employment. The forum, organised by the World Bank, was on the theme: “Youth Works. Africa Thrives,” underscoring the need to build focus, earn credibility, and manage money wisely. The forum brought together young entrepreneurs, students, government representatives, private sector actors, and development partners to confront the urgent issue of creating meaningful and sustainable opportunities for young people. Michelle Keane, Operations…
Hundreds of people have been displaced in the country’s Western Region following days of torrential rain that triggered severe flooding across several communities. Officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation reported that the floods have submerged homes, farmlands, roads, and public facilities, leaving families homeless and in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Affected residents say that illegal mining is partly to blame for the catastrophic scale of the flooding. They said the mining activities have severely degraded the land and obstructed natural waterways, drastically increasing the communities’ vulnerability to heavy rains. Ghana: Over 1,700 Displaced As Floods Ravage Western Region…
The 9th edition of the Agricultural Students Career Guidance and Mentorship Dialogue Bootcamp (AG-STUD Africa Bootcamp 2026) has officially commenced, bringing together students from agricultural colleges, farm institutes, and university agriculture departments across Ghana.Organized by the Agrihouse Foundation, dubbed “Enabling and Establishing The Agri-Youth To Feed Ghana“, the week-long bootcamp aims to equip young people with practical skills, mentorship, and capacity-building opportunities to strengthen their participation in agribusiness and agricultural development.Speaking at the opening ceremony, Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, said the programme is designed to empower the next generation of agricultural leaders by exposing them…
On May 7, 2026, Chinese battery materials giant Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt announced plans to acquire Atlantic Lithium in a proposed $210 million transaction that could significantly reshape the future of Ghana’s Ewoyaa Lithium Project.Five days later, Huayou agreed to assume the remaining development funding obligations for the Ewoyaa project while continuing its pursuit of Atlantic Lithium.Beyond the implications for the mine itself, the proposed transaction could have some consequences for the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Ghana’s sovereign minerals investment fund.When the Ewoyaa mining lease was negotiated and later ratified by Parliament, MIIF was identified as one of the key…
Eco Conscious Citizens, a Ghanaian civil society organisation, is urging international precious minerals markets, financial institutions, and commodity traders to classify significant quantities of Ghanaian gold as “Blood Gold” until the government demonstrates a sustained and effective commitment to combating illegal mining.According to the group, there is growing concern that a substantial portion of the gold contributing to Ghana’s foreign exchange earnings and supporting the cedi is sourced from illegal mining operations.“Anecdotal evidence suggests that a significant proportion of the gold used to prop up the Ghanaian cedi originates from illegal mining. It is for this reason that we are…
At moments when a nation seeks inspiration, its voices of leadership often emerge from beyond the corridors of politics and government. In Ghana, one such voice has come from business leader and philanthropist Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Chief Executive Officer of Special Ice Mineral Water, whose stirring message to the Black Stars has resonated across the country.As Ghana’s national football team prepares for critical international assignments, Dr. Ofori-Sarpong has offered words that go beyond sport, touching on patriotism, unity, resilience, and national pride.His message arrives at a time when expectations surrounding the Black Stars remain high and the hopes of…
The epicentre of global jihadism is today firmly planted in Africa’s Sahel, where extremists are steadily expanding beyond the rural areas where they first sprang roots, killing thousands, roiling governments and sowing terror.A semi-arid belt of land that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean along the southern rim of the Sahara desert to the Red Sea (“sahel” means “coast” in Arabic), the Sahel region has become ground zero for the same unyielding ideology that convulsed Afghanistan and Syria.”We live every day with the fear of another attack,” said Mathias in Burkina Faso who, like others interviewed for this story, spoke on…
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz criticised Djed Spence’s refusal to shake hands with Thomas Partey before the World Cup clash with England last night and said the Black Stars were trying to keep the “front lines sacred”. Tottenham full-back Spence failed to acknowledge the former Arsenal midfielder in the traditional pre-match formalities ahead of a dour goalless draw that saw both teams move on to four points from two games in Group L. Partey was able to play last night after missing Ghana’s first game as he was denied a visa to enter Canada. The 33-year-old is scheduled to go on…