A suspect is due in court after the alleged assault of a midwife at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic, prompting renewed calls from healthcare professional bodies for stronger protection of nurses, midwives and other frontline health workers across Ghana. ACCRA, Ghana…
A federal judge has invalidated immigration restrictions affecting applicants from 39 countries, including more than two dozen in Africa, ruling that the measures unlawfully delayed asylum, work permit, green card and citizenship decisions. WASHINGTON, DC — A federal judge has…
Ghana’s Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has directed the Board of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to suspend Chief Executive Officer Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo for two weeks following the hospital’s controversial announcement that it would temporarily halt new…
The Ministry of Education is expanding play-based learning across public kindergartens, training 30,000 teachers and encouraging greater parental involvement to strengthen early childhood education outcomes. ACCRA — Ghana is expanding play-based learning across public kindergartens nationwide as part of a…
The Volta Region has received six new Metro Mass Transit buses in a move aimed at improving public transport services, easing pressure on commuters and supporting economic activity across the region. While residents have welcomed the allocation, many say the…
A New Era at Anfield: Andoni Iraola Succeeds Arne Slot In a swift and decisive move following a season of upheaval, Liverpool Football Club officially appointed Andoni Iraola as their new head coach on June 4, 2026. The 43-year-old Spaniard…
A suspected armed robber wanted in connection with multiple violent crimes has died during a police operation in the Ahafo Region, where officers say they also foiled a planned robbery and recovered weapons linked to an alleged criminal syndicate. Police…
President John Mahama used a high-profile appearance at the London Stock Exchange to promote Ghana as an investment destination, highlighting stock market performance, economic reforms and new public listings. The event formed part of a broader effort to attract foreign…
A Historic Presence: Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks a monumental shift in the landscape of international football. For the first time, the tournament has expanded to include 48 teams, a move that…
A Nigerian court has sentenced four men to death over the 2022 attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo that killed at least 41 worshippers and injured dozens more. The ruling marks one of the most significant terrorism-related convictions…
President John Dramani Mahama has met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace during a high-level visit aimed at attracting investment, strengthening trade ties and deepening cooperation between Ghana and the United Kingdom. The meeting comes as Ghana seeks to accelerate…
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has called on African lawmakers to defend national sovereignty and ensure laws reflect local realities rather than external expectations. Speaking at a continental conference in Accra, he argued that family structures, cultural identity and self-determination…
The Nembe Creek Contradiction: Internal Warnings vs. Corporate Action Internal documents obtained by the BBC have revealed a stark contradiction between Shell’s public stance and its internal knowledge regarding the safety of its Nigerian infrastructure. As early as 2008, a…
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan says Antoine Semenyo has become the face of Ghanaian football following a remarkable season at Manchester City. The endorsement comes as Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where expectations are growing around…
Ghana was seconds away from handing Carlos Queiroz a winning start as Black Stars coach before Wales struck deep into stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw in Cardiff. While the late equaliser stung, the performance offered valuable encouragement ahead…
FIFA will introduce enhanced semi-automated offside technology at the 2026 World Cup, allowing assistant referees to receive near real-time alerts when players are clearly offside. The governing body says the changes should speed up decisions, improve player safety and reduce…
