Kofi Opoku Agyei (Right) with his examiner

On April 18, 2025, 20-year-old Kofi Opoku Agyei achieved a milestone few can boast of at such a young age, he earned his Commercial Pilot License from the United States’ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), becoming one of the youngest Ghanaians to do so.

Kofi’s aviation journey began in 2023, when he left Ghana to pursue his dream in the United States. With zero prior flight experience, he enrolled at Epic Flight Academy and embarked on a rigorous path of training, theory, and airborne practice.

At just 19 years old, he completed his first solo flight, a defining moment that made him “feel like an actual pilot.” Reflecting on the experience, Kofi shared, “I did three take-offs and landings all by myself. That was the day I earned my wings.”

Since then, Kofi has completed two solo cross-country flights, each exceeding 50 nautical miles. One notable flight took him from New Smyrna Beach Airport (KEVB) to Ocala International Airport, Gainesville Regional Airport, and back, covering a total of 200 nautical miles.

Born and raised in Akropong-Akuapem, Kofi’s rise is not just about aviation, it’s about vision, faith, and resilience.

“Ever since I was a child, I didn’t know what I wanted to become. I had an interest in daring and intense jobs, but I wasn’t sure what path to take,” he said.

It wasn’t until his final year of Senior High School that he felt a “purposeful call from God” to pursue aviation.

Supported by his family, especially his sister, Kofi began training in September 2023. In just four months, he completed his first solo, then earned his Private Pilot License, followed by Instrument and Commercial certifications.

His journey was not without fear.

“On my very first flight, I was scared and nauseous. I know that’s the last thing you want to hear from a pilot,” he laughed. “But my instructor, Kyle Sears, believed in me and reminded me that even great aviators were once scared.”

Flying solo, he said, gave him a sense of freedom and confidence, “It was nerve-wracking, but also one of the most liberating experiences of my life.”

Kofi’s dream doesn’t end with his license. He aspires to work with top-tier airlines like Delta, United, and Emirates. But more importantly, he hopes to return home one day to establish a flight academy in Ghana, to invest in the next generation of dreamers.

“No matter where you find yourself in the world, it’s important to give back, either with your expertise or your resources,” he emphasised.

“I want people from humble backgrounds to look at my story and know that with God, hard work, and perseverance, anything is possible.”

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 The University of Ghana, through its Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS), is set to host a major continental conference aimed at strengthening health systems in Africa.

The conference is scheduled to take place from April 29 to 30 at the Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research Confer­ence on the theme “Advancing evidence-based innovations for strengthening health systems in Africa.”

The conference is being organ­ised under the auspices of the Sus­taining the African Health Initiative Community of Practice (AHI CoP) programme.

It is expected to bring together a broad range of stakeholders includ­ing researchers, policymakers, health professionals, and young scientists across Africa.

The Principal Investigator of the AHI CoP programme, Profes­sor Ayaga Bawah, in a statement copied the Ghanaian Times said the conference sought to create a platform for the sharing of inno­vative practices and evidence-based solutions that contribute to the de­velopment of resilient and equitable health systems.

“It will also promote interdis­ciplinary collaboration and foster linkages between academia, govern­ment, and civil society in addressing pressing health system challenges,” he added.

Mr Bawah explained that the event would feature keynote presen­tations, panel discussions, research presentations, and networking sessions aimed at building capacity and inspiring collaborative initia­tives to improve population health outcomes.

He further noted that participants will include representatives from five African countries—Ghana, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia—who are currently implementing AHI-funded projects focused on strengthening health systems and evaluating their impact.

Mr Bawah underscored the importance of the conference in promoting dialogue between researchers and policymakers, as well as providing mentorship op­portunities for early-career health systems researchers.

“The conference is timely, as health systems in Africa continue to face complex challenges, includ­ing workforce shortages, inade­quate infrastructure, and a growing burden of disease,” he said.

“By showcasing innovations that have demonstrated success, we can facilitate learning and scal­ing of best practices across the continent,” he added.

The AHI CoP programme, hosted by RIPS and funded by the Doris Duke Foundation, aims to foster cross-country learning, continuous capacity building, and sustained improvements in health systems across sub-Saharan Africa.

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Ghana’s journey to crypto regulation

By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu

Anloga (VR), April 24, GNA – Togbui Akamu V of Anlo-Afiadenyigba, in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region, has urged stakeholders, institutions, philanthropists and the government to as a matter of urgency help promote youth activities through sports.

The move, he said, would enable the many scouts in various sporting events to identify and unearth more talents and nurture them for the progress of the area.

Togbui Akamu made the call in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, after the first edition of Nuworza Easter Cycling Competition.

The competition was organised and spearheaded by the Anloga-based Hogbe Radio.

Togbui Akamu urged the public to come together and help develop potentials.

“I am very happy our youths are gradually understanding the importance of other sports apart from football; we need to help them develop and improve,” he said.

He explained that the youth are the future leaders, and all stakeholders must prioritise various developmental sporting events, which include cycling, Footvolley, athletics, beach volley, among others that could reshape and promote healthy living among them within the area for positive impact on the communities.

He commended Mr. Kafui Agbleze, the Volta Regional National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communication Officer, security agencies, among others for the support in organising a successful cycling competition that enabled cyclists to showcase their skills and endurance.

Togbui Akamu appealed to other chiefs and stakeholders in Anlo land to collaborate and stage one importance festival celebration that should be celebrated during every Easter to champion development projects in communities in Anlo state and beyond.

“People of Eastern region adopt the Kwahu Easter festival and it is bringing them recognition, it promotes their culture and tourism, we can also have our Kwahu Easter festival here in Volta to attract more investors.”

The Nuworza Easter cycling competition featured 33 professional cyclists from across the country who covered a 61-kilometre distance from Atsiwuta in the Ketu South Municipality to Anloga.

All the cyclists received various forms of awards which include cash, medal, certificate and others.

Some participants who spoke to GNA expressed excitement over the events and thanked Togbui Akamu, Mr. Kafui Agbleze, Hogbe Radio and others for the successful event that brought passion and enthusiasm among youths.

Many residents expressed optimism that the next edition would be more exciting to attract more sponsors and supporters to promote the sports.

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Australia-based mining firm Atlantic Lithium has made an urgent appeal to the government of Ghana for fiscal relief to rescue its planned Ewoyaa lithium project, warning that collapsing global lithium prices have rendered the venture economically unviable.

The company, which has invested approximately $70 million since 2016, is developing what would be Ghana’s first lithium mine. 

The project, located near Mankessim in the Central Region, was expected to place Ghana among the world’s top 10 spodumene concentrate producers. However, sharp declines in lithium prices—down more than 80 per cent from their November 2022 peak—have thrown its future into uncertainty.

“We have done the maths and it doesn’t make sense at all,” Atlantic Lithium’s General Manager, Ahmed-Salim Adam, told Reuters. “We have written to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources for urgent help on the fiscals. If not, the project cannot proceed.”

Ghana, already Africa’s leading gold producer, had hoped to benefit from the growing global demand for electric vehicles (EVs) by establishing the Ewoyaa mine as a strategic source of lithium, a key component in EV batteries. The mine was granted a 15-year lease in 2023, with construction expected to begin by the end of 2024.

The project is projected to produce up to 360,000 tons of lithium annually, primarily for export to the United States. But in addition to the commodity price crash, delays in parliamentary ratification of the mining lease have stalled progress. While lithium prices have recently stabilised due to recovering auto production, analysts remain cautious.

“EV-led demand growth remains strong, but it continues to be overwhelmed by mine supply growth,” said Tom Price, Head of Commodities at Panmure Liberum. He also noted that U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on Chinese EVs has further dampened global demand and price optimism.

Compounding the problem, Ghana’s entry into the lithium market is relatively recent, making it less attractive to investors who may prefer the more established mining regimes of Australia, Chile, and China. The internal rate of return (IRR) on the Ewoyaa project has plunged from a once-attractive 105% to just 13.6%, Adam disclosed.

“Nobody is going to put their money in that. It should have been 30% to make sense,” he said.

In its formal appeal, Atlantic Lithium is seeking several fiscal concessions. These include a reduction in royalty rates from 10% to 5%—in line with what is charged in Ghana’s gold sector—or the adoption of a flexible sliding scale linked to global lithium prices. The company also proposed a review of the 32.5% corporate income tax rate and the removal of import duties on capital equipment.

Without these interventions, the project is unlikely to proceed, Adam warned. “Even if we get ratification done, we can’t get it off the ground.”

Already, the economic pressure has forced the company to scale back its operations. In October 2024, 25 workers were laid off, and an additional 50 are expected to lose their jobs by May 2025. “We will maintain only a skeletal team,” Adam added.

Managing Director of NIB, Dr Doliwura Zakari

The Managing Director of National Investment Bank PLC (NIB), Dr Doliwura Zakaria, has emphasized the bank’s renewed commitment to driving inclusive, community-led development across Ghana.

He made this known at the second Kwahu Business Forum held at the Mpraeso Social Centre in the Eastern Region where he joined a distinguished group of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and development partners to explore strategies for economic transformation.

The event, which served as a powerful platform for dialogue and collaboration, was themed around innovation, investment, and inclusive growth.

From engaging keynote sessions to high-level networking, the forum sparked a renewed sense of purpose in aligning public-private efforts to accelerate Ghana’s development.

Delivering an address that captivated participants, Dr Zakaria outlined NIB’s intent to replicate its equity model from the Accra Market across all 261 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) nationwide.

“We believe the time has come for local governments to take an active role as equity stakeholders in managing the markets that power their economies,” he said.

“As a bank with deep roots in Ghana’s industrial journey, NIB is ready to partner with MMDAs to make this vision a reality,” he added.

He explained that the bank’s successful investment and management involvement in the Accra market provides a tested blueprint that can be expanded to other districts.

By positioning local authorities as shareholders and decision-makers, NIB aims to enhance operational efficiency, improve infrastructure, and increase revenue streams at the grassroots level—without overburdening government budgets.

“Markets are economic nerve centres in our communities. When well-managed, they can transform livelihoods, empower SMEs, and create sustainable jobs,” Chief Dr. Zakaria noted.

“NIB is not just here to bank; we are here to build.”

The initiative aligns with NIB’s broader mission to support Ghana’s industrialisation and foster community ownership in public infrastructure.

It also reflects the bank’s ongoing transformation under new leadership, positioning it as a key financial partner in the government’s 24-hour economy agenda and broader economic reset.

NIB reaffirmed its commitment to forging bold partnerships, creating lasting impact, and being at the heart of Ghana’s development journey.

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A member of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called on striking doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) to resume their duties, warning that the ongoing industrial action could endanger the health and lives of people in the Northern Region.

Doctors at TTH on Wednesday, April 23, announced an indefinite suspension of emergency and outpatient services in response to what they described as “unwarranted attacks” by Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Tamale North MP, Alhassan Suhuyini.

Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on Thursday, April 24, Dr. Agyemang, who also serves as the MP for Akim Abuakwa South, acknowledged the doctors’ grievances but appealed for a return to service to safeguard public health.

“We are pleading with the doctors here that they should look beyond and do what they always do for the people of the north and anyone that comes into contact with their service,” he urged.

Dr. Agyemang also expressed confidence that the Health Minister had taken lessons from the incident, noting the need for reflection and restraint from all sides.

“Our colleague, the minister, too, I believe he has learnt his lesson, and it calls for soberness. Public service is a thankless service, and once you put your foot out there for it, you should be ready for it. We pray for calmness and we pray that the doctors in the Tamale Teaching Hospital resume their services so that caregiving happens in the north,” he said.

The doctors are demanding an unqualified apology from both the Health Minister and the Tamale North MP to Dr. Valentine Akwulpwa, the entire TTH medical staff, and especially personnel at the Accident and Emergency Department.

Beyond the call for apologies, the doctors have also presented a comprehensive list of urgent logistical and infrastructural needs to hospital management. These include a stable water supply, uninterrupted electricity, continuous oxygen delivery, and immediate provision of essential clinical supplies such as gloves, gauze, cotton, face masks, syringes, cannulae, disinfectants, and plaster.

Additional requests include consistent access to laboratory reagents, vital signs monitors, ventilators across various departments, transport incubators, and repairs to key hospital equipment including autoclave machines.

TTH: Patients stranded, consulting rooms empty as doctors begin strike

At this year’s Peki Union Easter Congress in the South Dayi district of the Volta region, Dr. David Kofi Wuaku, former Bank of Ghana executive and founder of Lifeahead Vision Ministries, delivered a keynote address that centred on the urgent need for leadership, unity, and youth empowerment within the Peki Traditional Area.

Held under the unifying spirit of Easter, the annual Congress brought together traditional leaders, residents, and youth from all walks of life in a vibrant celebration of heritage, progress, and community.

A call for collective leadership and investment in youth

Addressing a packed audience that included the President of the Peki Union, Innocent Dake, and other dignitaries, Dr. Wuaku emphasised that leadership is not the responsibility of a few, but a collective duty shared by elders, educators, parents, professionals, and local institutions.

“True leadership happens when all of us come together to create opportunities for the next generation,” he said, quoting former U.S. President John Quincy Adams to underline the essence of inspirational leadership.

Dr. Wuaku stressed that the youth remain the Peki community’s most powerful asset, and that neglecting their growth today would mean compromising the region’s future tomorrow.

Launch of Peki ICT scholarship programme

Dr. Wuaku also unveiled the Peki ICT Scholarship Programme, a flagship initiative that seeks to sponsor talented students from the Peki Traditional Area who wish to pursue university-level studies in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

He highlighted the growing importance of digital literacy in today’s global economy and called for financial barriers to be dismantled in order to unlock the full potential of young people.

“This scholarship is not just about education—it is about empowerment,” he declared. “It is about saying to our young people, ‘We believe in you. Go and become the innovators, the programmers, the problem-solvers our world needs.’”

Leadership training programme to nurture future changemakers

Further solidifying his commitment to youth development, Dr. Wuaku announced a region-wide Leadership Training Programme set to launch this year.

The initiative aims to equip young men and women with critical life and leadership skills such as communication, integrity, teamwork, and service. These, he said, are the cornerstones of both personal and communal progress.

Drawing inspiration from the words of Nelson Mandela, he said, “The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. But we cannot expect them to lead tomorrow if we do not prepare them today.”

He called upon churches, schools, associations, and institutions across Peki to join hands in cultivating a generation of prepared, passionate, and principled leaders.

A direct message to the youth

Turning directly to the younger members of the audience, Dr. Wuaku offered heartfelt counsel: “Focus on what matters most… Discover your purpose early, and chase it with discipline and passion. Avoid shortcuts. Avoid the noise.”

Echoing the resilience of former U.S. President Barack Obama, he concluded his appeal with: “Press on, sons and daughters of Peki. Press on towards your purpose.”

A renewed call for unity and purpose

Dr. Wuaku’s speech concluded with a rousing call for collective action and a shared vision for the future of Peki. He urged all present to seize the spirit of Easter as a moment to recommit to unity, collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership.

“Let this Congress be the beginning of a renewed spirit in all of us,” he said. “Let it remind us of who we are, and what we can become when we lead together, build together, and rise together.”

With the launch of the ICT Scholarship and Leadership Training initiatives, Dr. Wuaku’s message resonated as both a challenge and an invitation—a challenge to rise to the occasion of youth empowerment, and an invitation to walk hand-in-hand into a brighter, more resilient future for the people of Peki.

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A new digital platform, Ayuda, has been launched to address Ghana’s rising youth unemployment by connecting users with skilled local artisans, such as plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and more.

At the official unveiling of the Ayuda App, Laurinda Soreano, Head of Business and Marketing at Ayuda, made an urgent call for stronger public-private collaboration to combat unemployment and poverty.

“With over 7 million Ghanaians living in multidimensional poverty, we cannot afford to treat youth unemployment as business as usual,” she said.

She continued, “In today’s digital world, everything should be accessible online. We don’t want a situation where, after finishing school or completing a technical course, young people are left at home. If you have the expertise and capabilities, you can work. You can work for yourself. You don’t need to be employed by a company to start earning money at the end of the month. We believe in empowering individuals to take charge of their own futures.”

Her remarks come in the wake of the Ghana Statistical Service’s latest Multidimensional Poverty Report, which paints a sobering picture: 7.3 million people—approximately 24.3% of households—are now classified as multi-dimensionally poor. This statistic reflects not only economic hardship but also a lack of access to essential services, employment, and education.

Ayuda seeks to digitise access to the informal sector, empowering skilled individuals—particularly the youth—to find work and generate income.

Vanessa Baah Williams, Head of Customer Services at Ayuda, added, “Whether you’re a student looking for part-time work or someone who’s unemployed and ready to start your own business, Ayuda provides a platform for you to thrive.”

With joblessness at an all-time high, stakeholders from various sectors are rallying behind tech-driven solutions to address the root causes of poverty and unemployment in the country.

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Ghana Stock Exchange maintains positive trend

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) maintained its bullish trajectory on Wednesday as the benchmark GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) advanced by 5.75 points to close at 6,058.28 points, reflecting a robust Year-to-Tate (YTD) return of 23.93%.

Similarly, the GSE Financial Stock Index (GSE-FSI) added 3.33 points to settle at 3,092.22 points, with an impressive YTD return of 29.88%, signalling renewed investor confidence in the financial counters.

Total market capitalisation rose by GH¢17.23 million to end the session at GH¢135.46 billion, underpinned by strong performances in key stocks and increased investor activity.

Market activity recorded a significant spike, with the volume of shares traded surging by 139.09% to 4,918,295 shares.

The surge in volume translated into a total market turnover of GH¢16,291,274.44.

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana (SCB) and Trust Bank Limited (TBL) emerged as the top gainers, closing at GH¢26.16 and GH¢0.91 respectively.

On the flip side, GLD recorded the session’s only notable loss, shedding GH¢18.69 to close at GH¢489.62.

MTN Ghana (MTNGH) topped the chart for the most actively traded stock, with 4,477,962 shares exchanging hands at a market value of GH¢13,433,886.00.

Other equities that featured prominently among the top five traded stocks for the day included Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), CAL Bank (CAL), TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana (TOTAL), and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB).

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Kwame Jantuah (L), Kwasi Kwarteng (R)

A former Spokesperson of the Ministry of Education and member of the NPP communication team, Kwasi Kwarteng, has clashed with legal practitioner and political analyst, Kwame Jantuah, on live TV over the government’s approach to combating illegal mining.

Contributing to the subject of illicit mining on GHOne TV, on April 23, 2025, Kwasi Kwarteng accused Kwame Jantuah of softening his stance on the fight against galamsey under the John Mahama-led administration.

“Don’t get it wrong, but Nana [Kwame] Jantuah has never represented the interest of the CPP before. He comes and sit here and represents the NDC. When I was coming here, someone texted me that it appears that these are two NDC panelists against one. He speaks in the interest of the NDC and represents the NDC,” he alleged.

The assertion was immediately countered by Kwame Jantuah but Kwasi Kwarteng insisted that his utterances give him away as a sympathiser of the NDC, rather than the CPP.

Kwarteng questioned Jantuah’s objectivity on the subject, demanding that he equally criticise the NDC government just as he did during the tenure of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

“Let’s not make it appear as if he is giving some sort of objective view. He has never been objective. Nana Jantuah here, all of a sudden, has shifted from his medical stance. Before the [2024] elections, Nana Jantuah was the one who was consistently reminding us that people were giving birth to still birth and some children were born with defects.

“Now that the NDC is in power, you are changing your stance. Galamsey is not 8 years old. Even John Mahama failed in his first term. Now President Mahama is in power. Instead of looking into the guy’s face and telling him that it’s 3 months but how you’re treating the galamsey issue hasn’t really helped, you’re changing your stance. Instead of you telling him that if you take this tangent, you’re bound to fail – so, sit up – you’re not doing that but you’re dragging Akufo-Addo into it. Akufo-Addo will not come and fix galamsey for you,” he said.

He further told Kwame Jantuah to desist from citing the former president in his discourse on illegal mining, stressing that Mahama must take full responsibility to end the menace.

“You have said on this platform that Akufo-Addo has failed. What again do you need from him? Let him be! It is President Mahama’s fight, let him fix it. Since when did we make it [galamsey] a national fight? At every point, you made it an Akufo-Addo thing – now let John Mahama fix it,” he fumed.

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The Bank of Ghana report has disclosed that in 2024, banks reported a total count of 716 fraud cases.

This indicates a 26% drop from the count of 969 cases in 2023.

According to the report, the downward trend in fraud cases can be attributed to the improvement of internal controls within the banking sector.

The report stated that fraud prevention and detection remain a key element of BoG’s effort in maintaining financial integrity, adding that it is, therefore, mandatory for all banks to report fraud cases to the BoG as and when they occur.

The data obtained from the industry showed improvement within the bank and SDI sectors.

The report also said although banks and SDIs showed a decline in the number of cases reported in 2024, as compared to 2023, the count of fraud in the Payment Service Providers (PSP) sector increased in 2024.

The data also shows a decline in the value at risk of the Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions (SDI) sector in 2024 as compared to 2023.

Overall, the aggregate data collated from the three sub-sectors indicate that the count of fraud cases increased to 16,733 in 2024 from 15,865 in 2023, reflecting a 5% rise.

These cases correspond to a total value at risk of approximately GH¢99 million in 2024 as compared to GH¢88 million in 2023, indicating an increase of 13%.

Analysis of the 2024 data showed notable increases in forgery and manipulation of documents, and impersonation/identity theft.

The data, however, suggested significant decreases in cyber/e-mail fraud, fraudulent withdrawals and cash theft/suppression.

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Thursday, 24 April 2025

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) (CAF) and SuperSport have reached an agreement that will see SuperSport broadcasting the CAF African Schools Football Championship, Ghana 2025 Continental Finals that are to be played from 23-26 April, 2025.

Following the finalisation of the agreement, the games will be broadcast in high definition on SuperSport on DStv, the SuperSport Schools App, SABC+ App and CAF’s YouTube channel, CAF TV.

A total of 16 teams – eight each in the Boys’ and Girls’ Under-15 category – will compete for the coveted trophy in the third edition of the competition that was launched in 2022 by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe and boosted by a USD 10-million donation from the Motsepe Foundation.

Hosts Ghana will have to navigate their way past Uganda, South Africa and Algeria in Group A of the Boys’ competition, while Group B headlined by defending champions Tanzania, who will face strong competition from Senegal, debutants Cote d’Ivoire and DR Congo.

In the Girls’ competition, hosts Ghana headline Group A where they will be against Morocco, Benin and Malawi. Champions South Africa begin their title defence in Group B where they face Uganda, DR Congo and The Gambia.

There is a first prize of USD 300,000 for the continental champions in both the Boys and Girls competitions, while the runners-up receive USD 200,000 and third-place USD 150,000. This prize money is used for legacy projects in schools, including renovations, building libraries, infrastructure development and other community-related developments.

Former Banyana Banyana captain and SuperSport analyst Amanda Dlamini joins the event as one of the ambassadors and mentors. Other ambassadors and mentors include Abedi Pele (Ghana), Robert Kadiaba (DRC), Kareem Haggui (Tunisia), Adjoa Bayor (Ghana) and Clementine Toure (Cote d’Ivoire).

The CAF African Schools Football Championship is a development project founded on the need to create and sustain a continentally competitive schools football competition that encourages young Africans to stay in school and play football.

Since its inception three years ago, almost 2-million Boys and Girls from across the continent have played in the competition at either national, zonal or continental level.

For more on the CAF African Schools Football Championship, visit www.cafonline.com.

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By Gifty Amofa  

Accra, April 24, GNA – The Police has arrested a suspect for allegedly stealing a Toyota Land Cruiser with registration number GS 1845-23, owned by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at Tarkwa in the Western Region.    

The suspect, Salifu Gariba, was apprehended by officers of the Northern Regional Police Command on April 16, 2025, at Kukobila, along the Tamale-Bolgatanga highway, and the stolen vehicle was recovered.    

A statement from the Public Affairs Directorate, shared with the Ghana News Agency, reported that initial investigations revealed the vehicle was taken on April 15, 2025, from an EPA employee’s residence in Budo City, Tarkwa.  

The statement noted that Gariba was still in police custody and would undergo the necessary legal proceedings. 

GNA 

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