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2028 Olympic Games Qualifiers: 10-man Ghana suffer late defeat to Libya in Benghazi

Wed, 11/11/2026 - 22:12
Ghana 39;s Black Meteors suffered a 1-0 defeat to Libya in the first leg of their 2027 CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Benghazi on Wednesday. The result leaves the Black Meteors needing a victory in next week 39;s return fixture to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Categories: Africa

Are Ghana's Insurance Players Fighting Over the Same Customers Instead of Growing the Market?

Wed, 11/11/2026 - 22:08
Perhaps the most important question facing Ghana 39;s insurance distribution system is whether the industry is spending too much energy competing for existing policyholders instead of expanding insurance coverage.
Categories: Africa

Interior Minister urges stronger intelligence-sharing to address emerging security threats

Wed, 11/11/2026 - 21:47
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called on the Western and Western North Regional Security Councils (REGSECs) to strengthen intelligence-sharing and collaboration among security agencies to improve the prevention and management of emerging security threats.
Categories: Africa

Interior Minister inspects immigration service regional headquarters project in Takoradi

Wed, 11/11/2026 - 21:46
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has inspected the ongoing construction of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) Regional Headquarters in Takoradi as part of efforts to monitor infrastructure development within the Service.
Categories: Africa

Girls-in-ICT training begins in Savannah Region

Wed, 11/11/2026 - 21:38
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has announced the commencement of the second batch of training under the National Girls-in-ICT (GIICT) Programme in selected districts across the Savannah Region to equip young girls with essential digital skills and encourage their participation in the technology sector.
Categories: Africa

Champions League: Erling Haaland scores winner as Manchester City edge out RB Leipzig

Wed, 04/11/2026 - 23:41
Erling Haaland scored the winner to continue his formidable goalscoring record against RB Leipzig as Manchester City returned to winning ways by collecting three points in the Champions League. Enzo Maresca 39;s side have fallen to back-to-back defeats in the Premier League and edged past Brighton on penalties in the Carabao Cup, but eme .
Categories: Africa

Champions League: Gyokeres stars as unbeaten Arsenal see off Slavia

Wed, 04/11/2026 - 23:38
Viktor Gyokeres scored and provided an assist as Arsenal continued their unbeaten start in the league phase of the Champions League with a win over Slavia Prague. Manager Mikel Arteta made six changes to the team that beat Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, with Gyokeres leading the line in place of Kai Havertz.
Categories: Africa

Como put nine past Lens to match Champions League record

Wed, 04/11/2026 - 23:34
Como produced a stunning away performance as they put nine goals past a hapless Lens side to match the record for most scored by a team in a Champions League game. The Italian side equalled Bayern Munich 39;s tally against Dinamo Zagreb in 2024 as a remarkable debut European campaign for the Cesc Fabregas 39; team continued in France.
Categories: Africa

'Ghana should also organise midterm elections to boot out lazy MPs' – Solomon Owusu

Wed, 04/11/2026 - 23:14
United Party Director of Communications Solomon Owusu has called for midterm elections in Ghana, arguing that poorly performing parliamentarians should face voters before completing their four-year mandates.
Categories: Africa

Learn AI or risk being left behind – A Plus advises Ghanaians

Wed, 04/11/2026 - 23:01
Gomoa Central MP Kwame A Plus has urged Ghanaians to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), warning that people who refuse to learn how to use emerging technology risk being left behind as industries continue to evolve.
Categories: Africa

Rail safety questioned after Spain suffers second fatal high-speed train crash in a year

Wed, 28/10/2026 - 23:45
At least 68 ?people died when a Spanish high-speed express slammed into a stationary train on Wednesday, with rescuers scouring mangled carriages for more bodies after

Carabao Cup: Holders Manchester City edge past Brighton on penalties

Wed, 28/10/2026 - 23:31
Stand-in goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli was the hero by saving two penalties as holders Manchester City edged past Brighton in a shootout after a 2-2 draw to reach the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. Rulli kept out the final two spot kicks from Yasin Ayari and Lewis Dunk to send City through.
Categories: Africa, Afrika

'NPP has become group of flip-floppers' – Edem Agbana on South Africa evacuation claims

Wed, 28/10/2026 - 23:17
Member of Parliament for Ketu North Edem Agbana has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of repeatedly changing its claims about the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, alleging that the inconsistencies are part of an effort to discredit Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
Categories: Africa, Afrika

Kufuor explains why his government opted for HIPC despite concerns over Ghana’s image

Wed, 28/10/2026 - 23:09
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has defended his administration rsquo;s decision to place Ghana under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative, saying the country rsquo;s severe financial difficulties required practical action rather than a desire to protect its image.
Categories: Africa, Afrika

Policewoman who attempted 120-hour painting marathon dies after short illness

Wed, 28/10/2026 - 22:14
Lance Corporal Pabby Saraphina, the Ghanaian police officer who attempted to set a Guinness World Record for the longest painting marathon in 2024, has reportedly died after a short illness. Information reaching this portal indicates that Saraphina had recently been transferred to Kasoa before she fell ill and passed away.
Categories: Africa, Afrika

U-17 Women's World Cup: Joe Nana Adarkwah proud of Black Maidens despite Brazil draw

Thu, 22/10/2026 - 10:18
Black Maidens head coach Joe Nana Adarkwah has praised his players for their performance against Brazil despite missing out on victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women rsquo;s World Cup in Morocco. Ghana fought back to secure a 3-3 draw against the South Americans in their second Group C match on Wednesday, recovering from their disappointing .
Categories: Africa

GFA prioritising Black Stars over domestic football, says ex-Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye

Thu, 22/10/2026 - 10:06
Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has accused the Ghana Football Association (GFA) of prioritising the Black Stars at the expense of domestic football development. Speaking on Akoma FM, Vanderpuye questioned the direction of the country 39;s football administration, arguing that excessive focus on the senior national team .
Categories: Africa

Augustine Arhinful calls for GFA Technical Committee to protect coaches from interference

Thu, 22/10/2026 - 09:56
Former Ghana international Augustine Arhinful has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to establish a dedicated Technical Committee to oversee football-related decisions and protect coaches from interference by club executives.
Categories: Africa

George Afriyie criticises Kurt Okraku over youth development and Ghana Premier League transparency

Thu, 22/10/2026 - 09:47
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie has criticised Kurt Okraku rsquo;s administration, questioning its record on youth development, transparency in the Ghana Premier League and the fulfilment of key campaign promises.
Categories: Africa

Barcelona condemn PSG tifo inciting 'violence and hatred'

Thu, 22/10/2026 - 09:38
Barcelona have reported Paris St-Germain to Uefa after a tifo featuring a message which they say incites violence and hatred in sport was displayed ahead of Tuesday 39;s Champions League match. Ahead of kick-off at Parc des Princes, PSG fans behind one of the goals unveiled a banner featuring a masked figure in a PSG shirt destroying t .
Categories: Africa

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