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September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Ghana Prepares to Face Angola with Cautious Optimism in AFCON 2025 Qualifiers

Ghana's preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers have been far from ideal. On Saturday, members of the country's technical team were involved in a road accident on the Tarkwa-Takoradi highway. The incident occurred while they were returning

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Galamsey: A Transnational Organized Crime Threatening Ghana’s Future

Security Specialist Prof Kwesi Aning has warned that illegal mining, or "galamsey," in Ghana has evolved into a transnational organized crime. He highlighted the significant involvement of foreigners in these activities, which are causing severe environmental damage and social disruption. Prof

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Ghana, Mexico Deadlock In Goalless Draw Ahead Of U-20 Women’s World Cup

Ghana's Black Princesses drew with Mexico in an international friendly on Thursday evening. The two teams failed to score in 90 minutes of action as the fixture, as part of their preparations for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, ended

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire Open Cocoa Secretariat

Ghana and neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire have finally established a common secretariat to maximise their potential in the production of cocoa. The two countries produce 65% of the entire world’s cocoa, making them the biggest producers. The decision to therefore come together

April 8, 2024April 8, 2024

Ghana 5th Best-Governed Country

Ghana has been ranked as Africa’s fifth best-governed country, surpassing other West African countries, with near-perfect scores for rule of law, press freedom, and political rights. It took the position with an index of 61.7, translating to Grade B, defeating Senegal, the closest

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Let Us Sustain The Prevailing Peace In Ghana – NCCE Chairperson

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kathleen Addy, has appealed to the citizenry to help sustain the prevailing peace in the country. “We want peace in Ghana, because we don't have anywhere to go,” she said. Mr

February 15, 2024February 15, 2024

AFCON 2023: Ghana Spent $3m – Sports Minister

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif has revealed that $3 million was spent for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Speaking on the floor of parliament in Accra on Wednesday, Mr Ussif said the amount was out of

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024

AFCON 2023: All You Need To Know Ahead Of Ghana vrs Egypt Clash

Ghana is set to take on Egypt in their second game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, aiming to recover from the unexpected loss to Cape Verde. The Black Stars' winless streak at the AFCON continued after a late collapse

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024

Ghana Gets Debt-Relief Terms, Enough For IMF’s US$600 Million

Ghana has received a draft term sheet on debt relief from its official creditors that is sufficient for the International Monetary Fund to disburse US$600 million to the country, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta said. The term sheet from the Paris Club

December 31, 2023December 31, 2023

AFCON 2023: It’s Impossible To Train Behind Closed Doors In Ghana – Henry Asante Twum

The Black Stars decided to camp in Johannesburg, South Africa, because the technical team wanted a serene environment for the team, according to communications director of the Ghana Football Association Henry Asante Twum. Ghana had initially settled on camping in South