Thirty-two Ghanaian nationals have been listed in a United States Department of Homeland Security database highlighting non-citizens arrested for serious alleged offences as immigration authorities expand enforcement operations. Legal experts and researchers, however, caution that inclusion in the database does…
A Lebanese brigadier general, a captain and a soldier were killed after an Israeli strike hit a Lebanese Army vehicle in southern Lebanon, threatening to undermine a newly announced US-brokered ceasefire effort. BEIRUT, Lebanon — Three members of the Lebanese…
Former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged closer collaboration with the newly elected leadership of the Christian Council of Ghana, highlighting the influential role faith-based organisations continue to play in education, healthcare and national development. ACCRA, Ghana — Former Vice-President…
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says Ghana has formally questioned South Africa’s commitment to tackling recurring xenophobic attacks while dismissing claims that Ghanaians are involved in organised criminal activity in the country. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana has formally challenged…
Doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have begun an indefinite strike following the suspension of the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, escalating a dispute that has exposed deeper concerns about emergency care capacity and healthcare infrastructure in Ghana. KUMASI, Ghana —…
Iran launched missiles and drones towards Kuwait and Bahrain after US strikes on Iranian military facilities, escalating tensions in the Gulf and raising fresh concerns over global energy supplies and maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz. DOHA/KUWAIT CITY —…
President John Mahama has begun a four-day state visit to Belarus, where Ghana is expected to sign agreements on agriculture, trade and economic cooperation as it seeks new partnerships to support food security and industrial growth. MINSK, Belarus — President…
A US federal court has sentenced Kelvin Owusu Nkwantabisa to 17 years in prison for his role in a transnational business email compromise scheme that authorities said stole more than US$38 million from victims across the United States and abroad.…
Last Updated: 5 June 2026 As the cost of international education continues to rise, fully funded scholarships remain one of the most realistic pathways for talented Ghanaian students to study abroad without taking on significant debt. Here are 10 prestigious…
A proposed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come under immediate strain after Hezbollah rejected the agreement, complicating diplomatic efforts linked to broader US-Iran negotiations and regional stability. BEIRUT — Efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon have…
Ghana has unveiled a five-athlete para team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with officials expressing confidence the squad can compete for medals while advancing the profile of disability sport nationwide. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana has unveiled a five-athlete…
The Ghana Federation of American Football and Ghana’s embassy in Washington, D.C., have launched a partnership aimed at strengthening diaspora engagement ahead of the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign while exploring youth development and sporting exchange opportunities. No…
Ghanaian engineers say Accra’s recurring floods are no longer simply a weather problem but the result of decades of planning failures, disappearing wetlands and unchecked urban development. Their warning comes after fresh flooding again disrupted parts of the capital and…
DR Congo’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a setback after Spanish authorities cancelled a planned friendly against Chile over concerns linked to an Ebola outbreak in the central African nation. The decision highlights how public health…
US authorities have renewed warnings that travellers carrying bushmeat into the United States risk confiscation, fines and possible enforcement action. The advisory has particular relevance for Ghanaian and African diaspora communities as international travel continues to increase. WASHINGTON, D.C. —…
A woman has died after a building collapsed in Adenta New Site in Accra, with emergency teams continuing a race against time to rescue children believed to be trapped beneath the rubble. The tragedy has renewed concerns about building safety…
