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By Gladys Abakah, GNA Sekondi (W/R), July 11, GNA – Some residents at Kweikuma and Adiembra, in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region, have expressed concern about the improper sanitary conditions in the region. They said proper sanitation conditions must be a daily habit of citizens rather than waiting to be told to keep their environment clean. Mr Ishmael Armah, a resident at Kweikuma explained that a healthy environment promoted a healthy living, therefore the need for every citizen to make it a priority to keep their surroundings clean to avoid diseases. He urged citizens to learn a lesson from the June 29th flood disaster in Accra and other parts of country and changed their behaviour towards nature. Mr Kofi Duncan, a teacher, also stressed the…
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) and the wider healthcare community are mourning the passing of Pharmacist Dr. Samuel Kwasi Nkansah, a distinguished pharmaceutical executive, mentor and healthcare leader whose nearly four decades of service transformed pharmacy practice and expanded access to quality medicines in Ghana and across West Africa.Dr. Nkansah, a former Ghana Country Manager of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Country Manager for Anglophone West Africa, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026.Paying tribute during his burial service at Harvest Chapel International, South Tesano, the PSGH said it joined his family, friends, colleagues and the entire pharmacy fraternity in celebrating…
By Michael Owusu Duodu, GNA Tanoso (Ahafo) July 11, GNA – A downpour delayed the commencement of voting in the Tano North Constituency elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ahafo Region. Polling, however, started around 0900 hours instead of 0800 hours after the rains receded in the elections being conducted and supervised by the Electoral Commission at Tanoso in the constituency. During a visit, the Ghana News Agency (GNA) noticed sat patiently, as voting progressed at the polling center. A total of 1,107 delegates are expected to cast their ballots to decide on the 28 candidates contesting for the 10 constituency executive positions of the NPP in the area, the GNA learnt. The positions…
Every day, millions of people around the world are forced to flee their homes because of war, persecution, political instability, violence, or gross violations of human rights. Others find themselves trapped in an equally devastating situation: they belong to no country at all. In an era of rising conflicts, climate related displacement, and humanitarian crises, understanding the concepts of human rights, refugee protection, statelessness, and asylum is no longer the preserve of lawyers and diplomats. It is a matter of global citizenship. The United Nations (UN), established in 1945 after the devastation of the Second World War, placed human dignity…
“President John Dramani Mahama, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces and the Republic of Ghana, the Government and the people of Ghana extend warm felicitations to His Excellency Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, the Government and the people of Switzerland on this auspicious occasion,” he said.
By Kingsley Mamore Asukawkaw (O/R), July 12, GNA – Delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Krachi East Constituency turned out in their numbers on Saturday to elect new constituency executives despite a steady rainfall. The election, held at the Asukawkaw Senior High School campus in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, attracted delegates from the various electoral areas, many of whom arrived early to participate in the party’s internal democratic process. Officials of the Electoral Commission (EC), engaged by the party to conduct the election, arrived at the venue before dawn to prepare the polling station and electoral materials ahead of the start of…
New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has reacted to suits filed at the Supreme Court seeking an interpretation of a provision of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana on presidential term limits. In a post shared on his social media handle on July 9, 2026, he rubbished the suggestion that Clause 2 of Article 66 of the Constitution means that presidents are allowed to serve two consecutive terms but can serve more than two if the terms are not consecutive. He argued that, if that is the case, then the current president, John Dramani Mahama, could remain in office for years…
Th National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has warned Nigerians over banned energy drinks seized in Ghana. NAFDAC alerted Nigerians on two banned alcoholic energy drinks confiscated by Ghanaian authorities, warning importers, distributors and consumers against bringing the products into the country. NAFDAC issued the alert in Public Alert No. 032/2026, which was posted on its official X handle on Friday. According to the agency, it received a notification that the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority had confiscated about 140 boxes of the products during a regulatory enforcement operation in the Upper East Region of Ghana.…
GraphicOnline Jul – 11 – 2026 , 15:01 1 minute read Staff of the Bui Power Authority (BPA) participated in the National General Cleaning Exercise declared by the Government under the theme, “Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the Floods.” The exercise, held on Friday, July 10, formed part of nationwide efforts to improve environmental sanitation and reduce the risk of flooding through collective action. BPA staff carried out clean-up activities within the Airport Residential Area in Accra, where the Authority’s Head Office is located, as well as across its operational areas and communities within the Bui enclave. Activities…
By Rebecca EkpeEvery year, Ghana experiences disasters that claim lives, destroy homes, disrupt businesses, and place enormous pressure on the country’s emergency response systems. From devastating floods in Accra to bushfires in the northern regions and coastal erosion along the eastern shoreline, these disasters are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change, rapid urbanization, and poor environmental practices.Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help Ghana move from reacting to disasters to preventing them through early warning systems and faster emergency response. A practical example is the June–July 2026 floods in Accra, where torrential rains caused widespread flooding in communities such…
The 2024 MC/Hypeman of the Year at the Ghana DJ Awards, MC Portfolio, has commended the organisers of the awards scheme for their continued efforts to recognise and elevate the work of DJs and MCs in Ghana’s entertainment industry.In a post shared on Saturday, July 11, the award-winning MC expressed appreciation to the Ghana DJ Awards for creating value for music tastemakers and helping to raise the profile of event hosts and DJs.“Big ups to @ghanadjawards for decorating our DJ and host culture! Injecting into the space a wild sense of value for music tastemakers,” he wrote.Big ups to @ghanadjawards…
Desmond De-Graft Paitoo is the MP for the Gomoa East Constituency The Member of Parliament for Gomoa East, Desmond De-Graft Paitoo, has alleged that a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) influenced some constituents to heckle him over the poor state of roads in the area.According to the MP, the incident occurred on Friday, July 10, 2026, when he visited the constituency to monitor activities during the national sanitation exercise.He said he was met with hooting and hostility from some residents at Gomoa Nyanyano, with some individuals allegedly threatening to assault him.Do your due diligence before investing in real…
One person has sustained injuries while three others have been arrested after chaos erupted during the New Patriotic Party’s Constituency Executive Elections in the Bantama Constituency of the Ashanti Region.The violence broke out after some party members allegedly led a group of thugs to disrupt the ongoing election, claiming the exercise was not supposed to take place because an injunction had been secured by some aggrieved party members.According to witnesses, the group stormed the venue, destroyed election materials and insisted that the officials conducting the exercise were not officers of the Electoral Commission and therefore had no mandate to hold…
Black Maidens of Ghana are battling with Senegal for the final ticket to enter the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will be hosted by Morocco from October 17 to November 7, 2026. This tenth edition marks the second year of the tournament’s transition to an annual 24-team format, with Morocco locked in to host every edition through 2029. North Korea enters the tournament as the defending champions after winning their fourth title in 2025 Ghana Black Maidens secured a 1-1 draw in the first fixture. A win for Ghana will secure qualification. The game is set to kick…
The Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG) Thursday strongly condemned the violent shooting incident that occurred at the Zohe E. P. Cluster of Schools in the Yendi Municipality of the Northern region.The incident occurred last Thursday.This was contained in a release issued by the Church and signed by Rev. Dr. Lawson Kwaku Dzanku Clerk of the General Assembly of the Church on Friday and was sighted by the Ghana News Agency in Ho.It was titled “EPCG condemns shooting incident at Zohe E.P. Cluster of schools.”The release stated that according to reports reaching the Church, two-armed men unlawfully entered the school premises…
A Research Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr. John Osae-Kwapong, has urged President John Dramani Mahama not to allow ongoing discussions about a possible third presidential term to overshadow what he believes is an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy.According to Dr. Osae-Kwapong, President Mahama’s return to office after losing two previous elections presents a rare opportunity for political redemption and statesmanship.He cautioned that debates over extending presidential tenure should not define the President’s second administration.“I don’t think this is even the note on which he wants to end his redemption story of having lost two elections,…
This story was first published at Play the Game.Cricket’s power brokers gather in Edinburgh this week for the Annual Conference of the sport’s governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC). On the agenda: how to divvy up the game’s money. Not on the agenda: how the system that hands out the funds is being gamed, insiders say.“After 28 years of the ICC’s development programme,” one administrator told a Play the Game survey, “GREED is still the key to earning money, sacrificing national cricket development.” Speaking with Play the Game on condition of anonymity, some member-country administrators raised concerns around the…
Telecommunications giant MTN Ghana has donated a package valued at over GH₵21,000 to the Edina Traditional Council in support of this year’s Bakatue Festival, scheduled for July 11.The package comprises a cash sum of GH₵20,000, assorted drink hampers, and GH₵1,000 worth of airtime.Presenting the items, Mr. Prince Owusu Nyarko, Senior Manager for Western and Central Region Sales at MTN’s Southwest Business District, underscored the company’s long-standing partnership with the Elmina community. He expressed pride in supporting a festival that not only preserves cultural heritage but also fosters community development and economic growth.Drawing parallels between the festival’s unifying role and MTN’s…
By Christiana Afua Nyarko, GNA Accra, July 10, GNA – Heads of public and private institutions have backed the Government’s National Clean-Up Exercise and called for it to become a sustained national sanitation programme. The nationwide exercise followed a directive by President John Dramani Mahama for public institutions, private organisations and citizens to undertake clean-up activities on July 10 and 11 after recent flooding in parts of the country. The institutional heads made the call after joining staff to desilt drains, sweep streets and clear refuse in their respective workplaces. Mr Emmanuel Kwao, Director of International Cooperation at the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), said the Authority participated in the exercise in response to the President’s directive and…
Former Sekondi Member of Parliament, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has criticised the Attorney General’s handling of the rearrest of Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba.He described the conduct of the office as leaving “much to be desired.”Mr Mercer, a lawyer, questioned the basis for the decision to arrest the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) at the airport after the High Court had permitted him to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment.According to him, Hanan’s application for leave to travel was properly filed and the Attorney General’s office was allowed to oppose it.He explained that the…
Accra, July 10, GNA – Madam Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, former Chief of Staff, has urged consistent enforcement of Ghana’s anti-corruption laws to ensure accountability. She said at the “Time with the Politician” series at the University of Ghana that inconsistent application of laws undermined efforts to tackle corruption. “I think we should let our laws work… If procurement today is found to be corrupt, let us deal with it now, not tomorrow or four years after,” she said. The series is organised by the University’s Political Science Department in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Ghana to provide students with direct engagement with political leaders. The International Monetary Fund estimates Ghana loses about GH¢13.5…
Ghana will join Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Cameroon in signing the Abuja Declaration to establish a Cocoa Value Addition Alliance aimed at boosting local cocoa processing, strengthening Africa’s bargaining power and increasing earnings from the global cocoa industry. Babatunde Fatai, a cocoa farmer, holds a cocoa pod at a farm inside the conservation zone of the Omo Forest Reserve in Nigeria, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba) “The countries that grow most of the world’s cocoa will gather in Abuja to declare that the century of exporting raw beans is over,” the ministry said in the statement. COCOBOD board…
Following the Black Strar journey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, anticipation is building among fans for the team’s next major fixtures. The focus now shifts to the upcoming qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Tanzani, Kenya and Uganda, a tournament that promises to be highly competitive and pivotal for Ghana’s continued success on the continental stage.Next Fixtures and Competition TimelineGhana will resume international duty in September 2026 when the qualifiers for AFCON 2027 commence. The qualification process is scheduled to span across multiple international windows, from September 2026 through March 2027. This extended schedule…
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, says the government has deployed additional trucks and tricycles to support the ongoing post-flood clean-up exercise, assuring that the evacuation of refuse from affected communities will continue beyond the initial operation.The government has intensified efforts to clear waste left behind after the June 29 floods, with more trucks and tricycles being deployed to affected communities.Speaking in an interview with JoyNews’ Fatawu Bayaga on Saturday, July 11, during the second day of the national general cleaning exercise ahead of President John Mahama’s visit to inspect the exercise, the Local Government…
Cape Verde has suspended its visa-on-arrival scheme for citizens of Egypt, India, and 94 other countries.Travellers from the affected nations must now apply for a visa at a Cape Verde embassy or consulate prior to travel. The government says the move is intended to tighten… pic.twitter.com/IjYmYp38wI— African Hub (@AfricanHub_) July 10, 2026
The Director of Policy Engagement and Partnerships at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr. Kojo Asante, has called for an immediate end to public speculation over a possible third presidential term for President John Dramani Mahama, stressing that Ghana’s constitutional two-term limit is clear and must be respected.His comments come in the wake of a suit filed at the Supreme Court by Ganiwu Alhassan, a teacher from Kpandai, seeking interpretation of Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution — specifically whether a president who has served two non-consecutive terms can contest for office again.In a Facebook post on Friday, July…
Black Stars deputy captain, Thomas Partey, is eyeing a new move following his departure from Villarreal CF. As reported, the former Arsenal midfielder is interest from several clubs across Europe and the Saudi Pro League. The creative midfielder joined Villarreal in 2025 after his tenure at Arsenal came to an end. During his time in the La Liga outfit, he solidified his role in the squad, making 32 appearances in all competitions. Although he faced stiff competition for a starting position, Partey’s skill set and experience proved invaluable, contributing both defensively and offensively to the team’s midfield structure.His exit from…
CLEVELAND, A federal grand jury has returned a 2-count indictment charging a Ghanaian National with defrauding elderly victims out of over $8 million.According to a recently unsealed indictment, Frederick Kumi, aka Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, aka Abu Trica, 31, of Swedru, Ghana was part of a criminal network that targeted elderly victims in romance scams across the United States since 2023. Kumi was arrested in Ghana on December 11, 2025.According to the indictment, perpetrators of this romance scam used Artificial Intelligence software to assume false identities and form close personal relationships with victims. They gained victims’ trust to obtain money…
Accra, July 11, GNA – St. Augustine’s College has won the Southern Belt edition of the Catholic Senior High Schools, Senior High Technical Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) STEM Plastic Waste Management Competition.The Cape Coast-based school emerged winner after outperforming six other Catholic second-cycle institutions at the competition held in Accra on Friday.Students showcased innovative products developed from plastic waste as practical solutions to environmental pollution through the application of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).Archbishop Porter Girls’ Senior High School placed second, while St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School finished third.The competition was organised by…
Karpowership Ghana has donated a range of sanitation equipment to the Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly (EKMA) in support of the Government’s nationwide clean-up exercise aimed at promoting environmental sanitation and preventing future flooding.The donation, which included wheelbarrows, refuse bins, rakes, shovels, cutlasses, reflective vests and other cleaning tools, was followed by the active participation of Karpowership Ghana staff, who joined residents and officials of the Assembly in the community clean-up exercise.Receiving the items on behalf of the Assembly, Abdul Majeed Dukurgu, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly (EKMA), commended Karpowership Ghana for its continuous support and…
Source: GNAThe Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regional Coordinator of the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), Mr Ahmed Ibrahim Bambilla, has bemoaned the rapid spread of new HIV infections in the gay community in the Bono Region.He said presently the region’s HIV prevalence among homosexuals stood at 26 percent, implying that out of every 100 homosexuals, 26 of them had HIV.In an interview with the media in Sunyani, Mr Bambilla said the region’s HIV prevalence among commercial sex workers was also six percent and expressed worry about the trend of infections among the gays in the region.He noted that gays and…
The Free Republic of Liberland doesn’t look like much from the boat.You would never guess that this flat, muddy stretch of floodplain on the Danube River, dotted with alder trees, tents and treehouses, is connected to some of the world’s wealthiest men – including the biggest initial investor in the Trump family’s crypto business.By contrast, the virtual reality version of Liberland I’m currently being shown, designed by Zaha Hadid’s ZHA architecture firm, features gleaming towers, floating public parks, and gravity-defying water features.The person showing it to me is Vít Jedlička, Liberland’s president. He founded the micronation on a disputed bit…
Beauty Emefa Nartey —Executive Secretary, GACC Samuel Duodu Jul – 11 – 2026 , 09:57 2 minutes read The Executive Secretary of the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), Beauty Emefa Nartey, has called on Ghanaians to renew their commitment to building a society where integrity thrives and corruption is rejected. She said the fight against corruption was a shared responsibility that required the active participation of governments, institutions, communities and citizens, adding that every act of honesty and accountability contributed to building a transparent, just and prosperous society. Mrs Nartey made the call in a statement to mark the 2026 African…
Barely two months after a Graphic Online report highlighted the plight of a lone teacher handling all 12 classes at Kakpeni D/A Basic School in the Kpandai District in the Northern Region, the school has begun receiving support, bringing renewed hope to teachers, pupils, and the community. Mr Samuel Donkor, the teacher who gained public attention for single-handedly teaching pupils from Kindergarten through Junior High School and popularly referred to as the “One Man Contractor,” has expressed gratitude to Graphic Online for shedding light on the school’s challenges. According to him, the publication of the story, which went viral, has…
Joshua Bediako Koomson & Dickson Worlanyo Dotse Jul – 11 – 2026 , 08:57 5 minutes read Armed with brooms, rakes, shovels and wheelbarrows, residents, sanitation workers and security personnel yesterday fanned out across parts of Accra to sweep streets and desilt choked drains as the first of the two-day nationwide clean-up exercise got underway. The exercise, directed by President John Dramani Mahama following the recent devastating floods that claimed lives and displaced hundreds of residents, saw activities begin as early as 7 a.m. in some of the capital’s hardest-hit areas. At the Kwame Nkrumah Circle and the Accra Central…
President John Dramani Mahama yesterday led a nationwide clean-up exercise in flood-affected communities, joining residents of Tse Addo, Alajo and 37 Military Hospital to desilt choked drains and inspect the distribution of relief items. The start of the two-day national exercise in flood-affected communities received an encouraging response from a cross section of the public across the country, particularly in the national capital, Accra. Notable among the eminent personalities who participated in the exercise were Vice-President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang; Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II; the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo; the Governor of the Bank of…
CalBank PLC yesterday joined the National Sanitation Exercise by supporting clean-up efforts through a donation of sanitation equipment and direct staff participation in community desilting activities.The Bank presented wheelbarrows, shovels, long brooms, reflective vests, gloves and nose masks to the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly to assist ongoing sanitation efforts following the recent floods that affected parts of the country.The leadership of the assembly expressed appreciation to the bank for the gesture, commending the bank’s support and participation.Additionally, employees from CalBank’s Head Office joined Branch staff in desilting exercises at select branches.The initiative formed part of CalBank’s response to the National…
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has called on young Ghanaians to take an active role in the fight against corruption, urging them to “Resist, Reject and Report Corruption” as the country commemorates the 2026 African Anti-Corruption Day.In a statement to mark the day, the Executive Secretary of GACC, Mrs Beauty Emefa Narteh, said this year’s theme, “Scaling Up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa,” underscores the shared responsibility of governments, institutions, communities and citizens in promoting integrity and accountability.The African Anti-Corruption Day is observed annually on July 11 throughout the continent.She stressed that young people have a…
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The Republic of Ghana marked its 8th Arms Destruction Ceremony on Thursday, 9th July, 2026, followinga Gun Amnesty Programme that ended in January 2026. The Arms Destruction Ceremony, which alsomarks the United Nations Small Arms Destruction Day, is part of ongoing national and international effortsto strengthen peace, security and public safety by destroying illicit, recovered and obsolete small arms.The ceremony was organised by the Ministry of the Interior, under the leadership of Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, in collaboration with the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons,the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana Armed Forces and the National Security Council Secretariat.The…
The Meet of Champions Season 4 of the Ghana Swim League saw 12-year-old Iyanna Kumashie from GH Aquatic Masters burst out of the scene as joint second-best female swimmer in Ghana at the end of the two-day swimming championship held at the Borteyman Aquatic Center from Saturday, June 13 to Sunday, June 14, 2026.Born on April 26, 2014 in Accra, Iyanna Timothea Mawuenam Kumashie began her swimming career at the age of 8, making her debut in the 2022/2023 Season of the Ghana Swim League at the Ghana Armed Forces Sports Complex Swimming Pool after she represented her swim club,…
President John Dramani Mahama has proposed a monthly national clean-up exercise as part of measures to improve sanitation and reduce the risk of flooding across the country.Speaking to the media on Friday, July 10, during the first day of the National General Clean up exercise at Tse Addo in the Greater Accra Region, President Mahama said a sustained sanitation drive would help keep drainage systems clear and prevent future flooding.He made the proposal after joining residents and other stakeholders to desilt a clogged drain in the community, where he observed large amounts of plastic waste and accumulated silt obstructing the…
Camilla Alhassan, a 43-year-old Ghanaian TikToker, was arrested on Friday, July 10, 2026, over videos she posted about President MahamaShe pleaded guilty to charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news before Accra Circuit Court 1 on the same day as her arrestSentencing has been adjourned to Thursday, July 16, 2026, with the court ordering a pregnancy test before delivering its judgmentGhanaian TikToker Camilla Alhassan has pleaded guilty to charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news, following her arrest on Friday, July 10, 2026, over a series of social media videos in which she made unsubstantiated claims…
Emergency services in south-eastern Spain are working to contain pockets of fire after one of the country’s worst ever wildfires.Hundreds of firefighters and other specialists have been deployed around the village of Bedar where 12 people have been killed – among them four Britons, according to Spanish authorities. Another 23 people are still missing.Local officials in the Los Gallardos area of Almería have warned the number of dead could rise, with fears that more Britons are among those killed.A sustained heatwave with temperatures of around 40C (104F) has caused wildfires across Southern Europe this summer, particularly in France, Portugal and…
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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that candidates sitting this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will begin selecting their preferred Senior High Schools (SHSs) and second-cycle institutions from Monday, July 20, 2026, as part of preparations for the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS).The nationwide school selection exercise will end on Friday, August 7, 2026, according to a directive issued by the GES Headquarters in Accra.”Please note that the BECE candidates will start selecting their schools from Monday 20th July to Friday, 7th August, 2026,” the GES emphasised in a circular.The announcement forms part of a…
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Ghana Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah has completed his move to Bundesliga side FC Koln after passing his medical and has signed a 3-year contract which runs out until July 30, 2029. The 27-year-old left-back will wear the No. 14 jersey for the German side, with the official announcement expected shortly. Mensah joins Koln as a free agent after his contract with French Ligue 2 side AJ Auxerre expired on June 30, 2026. The 44-cap Ghana international was one of the Black Stars’ standout performers at the 2026 World Cup, playing every minute of their campaign. His experience at the…
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has served notice that any Metropolitan, Municipal or District Chief Executive (MMDCE) found to have approved construction on waterways or other unauthorised locations will be dismissed.She declared that she is determined to ensure at least one official is held accountable as the government intensifies its crackdown on illegal developments contributing to flooding.She said the era in which officials approved developments that obstructed drains and watercourses without consequences must come to an end, stressing that those whose actions had worsened the region’s perennial flooding problem would be sanctioned.Addressing journalists during the first day of…