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Sophia Akuffo   For nine months, Ghana’s Council of State — the constitutional body established under Article 89 of the 1992 Constitution to function as the nation’s “Council of Elders” — has operated without one of its most distinguished members. For nine months, the resignation letter of former Chief Justice Sophia A. B. Akuffo sat in an administrative hole, neither announced nor acted upon. And for nine months, the government offered no explanation. That silence was finally broken on 14 June 2026, when the Office of the President confirmed that President John Dramani Mahama had accepted the resignation, which we…

Dr. Clement Abas ApaakThe Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak (MP), has cautioned final-year Senior High School students across the country against the destruction of school property following the completion of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Dr Apaak warned that acts of vandalism by some students after their final examinations will not be tolerated and will attract the necessary sanctions.He stressed that schools are meant to nurture responsible citizens and future leaders, adding that the destruction of school property runs contrary to the values expected of young…

Code Mickyy   Content creator and YouTuber Code Micky, real name Michael Nartey, has advised Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, to approach the England match with a fearless, tactical, and winning mindset. According to him, while  England boasts world-class talent and tournament experience, if the Black Stars adopt a timid play, defensive shell can be fatal, stressing that mental courage and disciplined, aggressive counters are the keys to punishing a superior opponent and securing crucial points. “Looking at the players for both team, there is no way you can tell me that Pickford is good than Benjamin Asare…

Black Stars lineup against Panama   MTN Ghana has thrown its support behind the Black Stars ahead of their World Cup Group L clash with England on June 23, calling on Ghanaians to unite behind the team. The headline sponsor of the senior national team extended best wishes to the players, technical team, and management as they prepare to face one of the tournament’s strongest sides. The message follows Ghana’s victory over Panama, a result MTN Ghana said showcased the squad’s dedication, resilience, and determination, reigniting hope among millions of fans. “The victory over Panama was a proud moment for…

Aftermath of the blaze   A downpour in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis on Sunday did not only cause flooding at some parts of the metropolis but also contributed to a fire outbreak that occurred at the Bosumtwi-Sam Fishing Harbour in Sekondi. The fire outbreak, which destroyed a premix fuel station at the harbour, happened after an electricity pole reportedly collapsed onto the facility following a minor landslide triggered by the heavy rainfall. According to eyewitnesses, the downpour caused a section of the hilly area near the harbour to cave in, bringing down the electricity pole onto the fuel storage station and…

The Ghana cedi staged a strong recovery over the past two weeks, with year-to-date losses narrowing sharply to about 6% from nearly 11%.The local currency’s resurgence was driven by robust FX supply from the Bank of Ghana, which helped ease market pressures and dampen speculative demand that had weighed on the currency in recent months.According to Databank Research, in the interbank market, the cedi appreciated by 5.66% against the US dollar, 6.76% against the British pound and 6.24% against the euro during the review period. The currency closed at midrates of GHS11.22 per US dollar, GHS14.83 per pound and GHS12.86…

Bright Appiah   The dangers of social media exposure on teens are lost to most Ghanaian parents, including the educated. While the unlettered could be pardoned for their ignorance, not so the educated who should know better the social drawbacks of allowing unfettered access of kids to sexual contents on social media yet turn their backs on the trend. There is a credible story about a woman who while dressing up in front of a large mirror gave a mobile phone to a kid who is used to fidgeting with the gadget courtesy of her mother’s ‘show of love’. Unknowing…

Nana Akua Addo   German-born Ghanaian model, actress, and film producer, Nana Akua Addo, has called on fashion critic Charlie Dior to focus on constructive criticism rather than personal attacks on celebrities/ influencers. Recounting her encounter with the fashion critic years ago, Nana Akua stated that she felt disrespected when she was wrongly criticised for her Yartel outfit at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, now Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). “Why do you think we go through all this? The reason is that we want you to see the craftsmanship that went into the dress, you know? “So, say somebody…

Platform is designed to support more than 2 million Ghanaian MSMEs, a sector representing approximately 80% of national employment, while addressing a portion of Africa’s estimated $5.2 trillion small-business financing gap SINGAPORE, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd.⁠ (Nasdaq: TDTH) (“Trident” or the “Company”), a digital infrastructure holding company focused on building and operating sovereign-scale technology platforms across emerging markets, today announced the official launch of Sikaflow in Ghana, a digital financial infrastructure platform designed to help modernize commerce, support economic formalization and expand access to financial services for the country’s micro, small and medium-sized…

By J.K. Nabary, GNA Winneba (C/R), June 23, GNA – Mr Joe Ghartey, former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, has called for amendments to Ghana’s Courts Act to formally integrate chiefs into the country’s justice delivery system.  Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Mr Ghartey argued that traditional authorities should be empowered to adjudicate certain categories of disputes, particularly at the community level.  According to him, chiefs already played a significant role in resolving disputes within their communities and should be given legal recognition to perform such functions under the formal judicial framework. Mr Ghartey, who is also a legal practitioner and former Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan in the Western…

The family of former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo is considering flying her abroad for specialised medical treatment following a shooting incident that left her injured.She sustained gunshot wounds on Sunday, June 21, during events linked to the coronation of her brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena, as the new leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission.Sources close to the family say discussions are ongoing to transfer her abroad for advanced medical care, with the trip expected to take place later this week, subject to medical assessments and logistical arrangements.Meanwhile, nine individuals connected to the incident, including Israel Kwadwo Safo…

Abena Kyei Boakye   Television personality and actress, Abena Kyei Boakye, believes the Blackstars can secure a victory against England when the two sides meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup tonight. Ahead of the highly anticipated encounter, Abena Kyei said Ghana must remain focused, disciplined and tactically sharp to overcome the Three Lions. According to her, while England possess a dangerous attack, their defence can be exposed if Ghana takes advantage of the spaces available. “England are a very strong side going forward, but I believe Ghana can exploit the weaknesses in their defence and create scoring opportunities,” she…

The World Bank says Ghana’s economic future depends on urgent youth job creation and a smooth transition from education to work.The position was outlined at the 2026 Africa West and Central Youth Forum on Jobs held in Accra on Monday.“Here in Ghana, this conversation is very relevant. The country’s growth trajectory will largely depend on how successful young people transition from education into productive employment, from ideas to enterprises and from ambition into concrete opportunity,” Michelle Keane, Operations Manager for Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone at the World Bank said at the forum:She said young people were already demonstrating entrepreneurial…

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By Edward Dankwah, GNA Accra, June 23, GNA – Kotoka Basic School, from Burma Camp in the Greater Accra Region has emerged winners of the Drug-Free Clubs Art Competition organised as part of activities to commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The school secured a total of 407 points from three judges to clinch the top position in the competition, receiving a trophy and plaque for the school, medals for the contestants, and a cash prize of GH¢2,000. Burma Camp Basic School, also from Burma Camp in the Greater Accra Region placed second with 356 points accumulated from the judges, also awarded with a plaque, medals for contestants, and a cash prize of…

Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has said, as temperatures hit record levels in several major cities and the heatwave reaches a peak in several European countries.”It’s not something to be taken lightly, going swimming in unsupervised areas during a heatwave,” sports and youth minister Marina Ferrari told French radio.France, along with Spain and Italy, have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far.France saw its hottest June day on record on Monday and its hottest ever night on Monday night, with a minimum average of 21.6C according to Météo…

Wenchi Health Directorate targets to vaccinate 140,000 persons against NTDs  – Ghana Business News HomeGeneral NewsWenchi Health Directorate targets to vaccinate 140,000 persons against NTDs 

By Benjamin Adamafio Commey, GNA Accra, June 23, GNA – Mr Tsatsu Tsikata, a legal practitioner and statesman, has urged the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to uphold higher standards of governance and avoid complacency in public service. He said the party must remain committed to accountability, probity, discipline and national transformation to sustain public confidence in Ghana’s democracy and preserve the ideals associated with its founding traditions. Mr Tsikata made the call on Monday in Accra when he delivered the keynote address at the 79th birthday lecture and exhibition of former President Jerry John Rawlings on the theme: “From Revolution to Fourth Republic: The Rawlings…

With MorumBIS Stadium practically completed and about to be officially inaugurated on January 25, 1970, São Paulo received a distinguished visitor at the end of the 1969 season: the Ghana national team. As the African side faces England today, June 23, in the 2026 World Cup, the Historical Archive uses this occasion to recall what happened almost 57 years ago.The year 1969 was fruitful for Tricolor in terms of results and international achievements, such as winning the Troféu Colombino. To close the season on a high note, the club agreed to take part in Ghana’s tour of Brazil. It was…

Chairman Fiifi Mensah    Tension is mounting within the Bantama Constituency of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following allegations of manipulation of the constituency’s electoral album ahead of the party’s upcoming internal elections. Before an interview with the constituency chairman, Fiifi Mensah, chaotic scenes erupted at the forecourt of the party’s constituency office as rival party supporters exchanged heated verbal attacks and insults over the disputed album. The situation nearly degenerated into violence, prompting personnel from the Suntreso Police Command to intervene and restore calm. The police subsequently invited the Bantama Constituency Chairman, Fiifi Mensah, and the First Vice Chairman,…

Global Reparatory Justice Coalition (GRJC) has lauded African leaders for their commitment to advancing reparatory justice on the continent through the adoption of a global framework. The Coalition commended the leaders for endorsing the framework at a recent high-level conference held in Accra, describing the move as a significant milestone in Africa’s quest for justice for crimes against humanity. According to the coalition, comprising civil society organisations, “The framework aids the global movement seeking justice, accountability, and restitution for the historical injustices of slavery, colonialism, apartheid, and forms of exploitation that have disproportionately affected people of African descent.” A copy…

Prof. Vera O. Fiador   The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued an ultimatum to government, warning of possible industrial action if outstanding conditions of service for academic staff are not resolved by June 30, 2026. The decision was taken by UTAG’s National Executive Council at its quarterly meeting held at the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ho. In a statement signed by National President Prof. Vera O. Fiador and National Secretary Samuel Kingsford Seglah, PhD, the association said delays from government are “unacceptable and risk further undermining confidence in the collective bargaining process.” UTAG outlined…

THE Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has urged Ghanaians to patronise locally processed food products to boost the capacities of local companies.He said this was the only way by which the companies would be able to expand and create jobs for the teeming unemployed youth.Speaking during a working visit to local food processing company, P&A Africa Foods Limited at Medie in Accra on Friday, Mr Opoku indicated that local manufacturing is the way to go if the Ghanaian economy was to be resilient.According to him, Ghana spends about US$3 billion annually on importation of food, saying, “That is…

FILE PHOTO: People walk on the street around Kwame Nkrumah circle in Accra, Ghana, December 2, 2016. REUTERS/Luc Gnago/File Photo JOHANNESBURG, June 23 (Reuters) – Ghana is set to complete one of the last remaining pieces of its sweeping debt restructuring, with investors in a small set of bonds tied to the country’s health sector set to have their securities forcibly swapped for new government-linked debt. The bonds, issued in 2014 through a vehicle called Saderea Designated Activity Company, originally helped finance Ghana’s health sector. About $117.8 million worth remain outstanding. Under a deal announced on Tuesday, holders will receive new Ghanaian…

IntroductionFor more than four centuries, millions of Africans were captured, sold, transported across oceans, enslaved, colonized, and systematically exploited. The economic foundations of many modern Western nations were built, at least in part, on wealth extracted from Africa through slavery, colonialism, forced labor, and resource exploitation.Today, a growing movement known as reparatory justice seeks to address these historical wrongs. Across Africa, the Caribbean, and parts of the African diaspora, calls for reparations have become louder and more organized than at any time in modern history.At the center of this movement stands Ghana—a country increasingly positioning itself as a global advocate…

Jerseys of the Ghana Black Stars team have received massive patronage after the National team beat Panama in its opening match in the early hours of Thursday, June 18, 2026, to secure a three-point win in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Many residents in Kumasi, as at 7 a.m on Thursday, were trooping to shops and stalls to buy the paraphernalia, particularly the Jerseys. As some told the Daily Graphic news team, they anticipated an increase in sales after Ghana’s first victory and wanted to get theirs secured. With smiles written on their faces, many patrons were seen selecting…

Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak Featured Mohammed Ali Jun – 23 – 2026 , 10:04 1 minute read All active firearm licences in Ghana have been suspended with immediate effect, the Minister of the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak has announced. It follows what he said the use of firearms to commit suicide by three affluent persons in Ghana in the last three months. All firearm holders are therefore required to undergo fresh mental health screening and training in firearm usage before their licences are going to be renewed. more to follow…

The 2024 vice presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, says the party’s strength extends beyond Ghana’s borders and is sustained by the commitment and dedication of its members in the diaspora.According to him, party faithful living abroad continue to play a crucial role in mobilising support, promoting the party’s values and contributing to its growth.Dr Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, made the remarks in a social media post on Tuesday, June 23, after meeting the leadership and members of Loyal Ladies Canada.”The strength of the New Patriotic Party is not built only within…

A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial involving former Deputy Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, has admitted under cross-examination that he has no evidence to support claims that the accused used his Ghana Card to register a company.The witness, George Annan, a Bolt driver who told the court he previously worked as a driver for the mother of the accused, made the admission while being cross-examined by lead counsel for Madam Oware-Mensah, Gary Nimako Marfo.During proceedings in Criminal Court 4 presided over by Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, Mr. Annan told the court that investigators informed him that…

CUTS International, a research, advocacy and capacity-building policy think tank, has called on the government to increase funding for road maintenance in the upcoming Mid-Year Budget Review, citing widespread damage to roads, bridges and drainage systems caused by this year’s heavy rains. It said deteriorating road conditions across the country were imposing high costs on commuters, motorists, businesses and transport operators through longer travel times, vehicle damage, higher fuel consumption and increased transport fares. Many roads that previously had minor potholes have now developed into deep gullies, making sections of the road network unsafe and difficult to use, the policy…

Police found 2.7 metric tons (three tons) of cocaine on a property on Sydney’s outskirts in Australia’s largest ever seizure of the drug, officials said on Monday.The drug was found on June 19 in plastic tubs buried in underground bunkers hidden beneath three shipping containers on a semirural property in the suburb of Londonderry on Sydney’s western edge, the Queensland Joint Organised Crime Taskforce said in a statement.The containers had false floors that provided access to the cocaine, which police estimate had a street value of 816 million Australian dollars ($572 million). Two Sydney residents, men aged 21 and 25,…

Ghana takes on their colonial masters today, Tuesday in Group L second fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The most anticipated world Cup game is finally here and we bring to you every detail of the game, from match officials to last training sessions, game venue and kickoff.The Black Stars will be locking horns with the European giants after 15 years when they both met in an international friendly with encounter ending in a one all draw game.At this crucial moment with, Ghana sitting second in Group L behind England with three points and a goal is aiming to…

By Simon Asare, GNAAccra, June 22, GNA – The Black Stars of Ghana and the Three Lions of England are set for a fascinating Group L showdown at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the two nations meet at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.With both sides winning their opening matches, the contest could prove decisive in determining who takes control of the group and secures an early place in the knockout stage.Following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto, the Black Stars would be hoping to upset the odds by beating England and securing…

The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) is demanding structural reforms in the power sector, warning that repeated electricity tariff increases are undermining industrial growth and placing additional pressure on already constrained manufacturers.The association’s Executive Chairman, Rev. John Awuni, argues that the country’s approach to addressing challenges in the electricity sector has become overly dependent on tariff adjustments rather than tackling the inefficiencies that continue to burden utility providers and consumers alike.His comments follow the latest tariff review by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), which announced a 3.49 percent increase in electricity tariffs across all consumer categories and…

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to make a key change to his starting lineup for Tuesday’s showdown against England, with Thomas Partey set to return to the side after missing the opening win over Panama. The experienced midfielder is likely to partner rising star Caleb Yirenkyi in a double pivot as Queiroz looks to strengthen the Black Stars’ midfield against the Three Lions. Benjamin Asare is tipped to retain his place in goal despite Lawrence Ati-Zigi returning to training after the injury he sustained against Panama. In defence, Marvin Senaya is expected to start at right-back, with…

An investigator with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Mr Frank Marshall Cromwell, yesterday told the High Court in Accra that only $1.75 million out of a $7 million payment for cyber security equipment was transferred to the Israeli supplier under the contract.Mr Cromwell, who testified as a prosecution witness, said bank records showed that after GH¢49.1 million was deposited into the BNC Communications Bureau-Operations account on February 6, 2020, a transfer of GH¢9,537,500, equivalent to $1.75 million, was made to ISC Holdings, the Israeli company contracted to supply the equipment.Led in evidence by the Deputy Attorney-General and Minister…

England and Ghana both won their openers and meet at Gillette Stadium knowing a win guarantees a place in the round of 32. The game kicks off at 1:30am IST on Wednesday. Group L has a leader and a challenger going head to head, and only one of them will walk away in control. England and Ghana both won their openers, both sit on three points, and when they meet at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough the winner takes a firm grip on the group. For fans in India, the game kicks off at 1:30am IST on Wednesday. This is the…

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Energy Analyst and former presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (New Patriotic Party), Kwadwo Poku, has stated that the party will remain strong even if former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong decides to leave.His comments come amid growing tensions within the opposition party following calls by some members for disciplinary action against Mr. Agyapong over remarks they believe could undermine the party’s prospects in future elections.Mr. Agyapong recently insisted that he would not be intimidated or silenced by internal criticism, warning that continued attempts to dismiss his concerns could push him to reveal further information.“NPP should be careful with…

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has made a bold declaration ahead of Black Stars encounter with the Three Lions on Tuesday night.The four times Africa Champions will battle England in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L second fixture. With the crunchy clash scheduled for Tuesday June 22, 2026 at the Gillette Stadium in Boston. Both teams are targeting their second victory which will propel them to round 32 of the global showpiece.Ghana secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Panama whiles England beat Croatia 4-2 in their respective matches.A win for Ghana, is qualification to the knock out phase, something the…

Michael Oti Adjei, General Manager for Sports at Media General, believes Ghana’s chances of progressing in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will remain intact even if the Black Stars suffer defeat against England.Speaking in an interview with Bernard Avle on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Monday, June 22, Oti Adjei said Ghana’s final group game against Croatia could still provide a pathway to the next stage.“I hope Ghana doesn’t lose against England tomorrow [Tuesday, June 23], but if we lose, Ghana still goes into the game against Croatia with a big opportunity to reach the…

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in the Central Region has announced plans to fumigate communities where floodwaters inundated cemeteries during recent flooding incidents, as part of efforts to prevent potential disease outbreaks.The exercise, which will be carried out in collaboration with National Security and the Ghana Health Service, is intended to reduce the risk of water-borne diseases and other public health threats in affected communities.Speaking to Citi News on Monday, June 22, 2026, the Central Regional Director of NADMO, Kwesi Dawood, said the intervention had become necessary after floodwaters submerged portions of cemeteries in some areas affected by the…

Oracle shed about 21,000 roles globally in the last year as the US technology giant reshapes its business around artificial intelligence (AI), the firm’s latest annual report shows.The software and cloud computing firm says it had around 141,000 full-time employees as of 31 May 2026, down from about 162,000 workers at the same time last year.The “deployment of AI technologies across our operations have resulted, and may continue to result, in reductions to our workforce,” the report says.The cuts, which amount to about 13% of Oracle’s workforce, are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds…

Get daily World Cup briefings from our writers across North America – plus more from Inside Sport after the tournamentGet our free World Cup briefing and sport emailGet our free World Cup briefing and sport emailThe Texas sunlight beamed through the glass windows of the Dallas Stadium to bring a divine backdrop to Lionel Messi’s latest two-goal masterpiece. A glorious 17th World Cup goal, surpassing Germany’s Miroslav Klose’s World Cup record, became his latest act to bolster immortal status back home in Argentina and across the world.After a first hat-trick on this stage to swat Algeria aside, a typically delightful…

  My brothers and sisters of South Africa, June 16, 2026, marks exactly fifty years since the Soweto Uprising. Fifty years ago, thousands of black South African schoolchildren walked into the streets of Soweto carrying no weapons. They carried only courage. They marched because they refused to accept a system that sought to diminish their humanity, limit their future, and deny them the right to determine their own destiny. Some never returned home. The image of a young Hector Pieterson being carried through the streets of Soweto became one of the defining symbols of Africa’s struggle against colonial injustice. The…

African and Caribbean nations have outlined a plan for reparatory justice as they demand apologies from countries that participated in the transatlantic slave trade. Representatives from the nations gathered in Accra, Ghana, on Friday at the High-Level Consultative Conference on the Next Steps to the Landmark United Nations Resolution on the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans to approve a 19-point framework for reparations, The Guardian reported. What is outlined in the framework for reparations? The reparations framework calls on “all state and non-state institutions” that have not yet provided justice for the transatlantic slave trade to do so. According to the…

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew says he’s focused on easing pressure on the squad and ensuring Ghana leave no regrets when they face England in Tuesday’s World Cup Group L decider at Gillette Stadium. Speaking ahead of the clash with both teams on three points, Ayew said his role is to shield the younger players and demand accountability from everyone — including himself. “I’m doing my best to guide the boys and to make them feel as comfortable as they can. To take off the pressure off them and to do my best for us to perform on the pitch,” Ayew said.…

By Charles Tawiah  Kumasi, June 22, GNA – Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called for heightened vigilance and positive defiance as essential attitudes in the fight to protect the environment. He said it was imperative for communities to appreciate the value of their natural resources and courageously resist any political or foreign influence that could lead to environmental degradation. Mr Asiedu Nketia made the call when he addressed hundreds of members of the United Cadres’ Front (UCF) and other party faithful at a ceremony in Kumasi. He described community members as the grassroots custodians of the environment and urged them to boldly challenge…

Writer   Every time a parent watches a child walk through a school gate, there is an unspoken expectation. The child will return home safer, wiser, and better prepared for the future. That expectation is shattered when the very people entrusted to educate and protect children become the ones who exploit them. A teacher who engages in a sexual relationship with a student does more than violate professional ethics. He destroys trust, abuses power, undermines education, and inflicts wounds that may last a lifetime. Such conduct transforms a place of learning into a place of fear and vulnerability. Across Ghana,…

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