Club Consult Africa Limited has announced the CCA Elite Scouting Tournament 2026, a premier youth football event that will bring together international scouts and FIFA officials to discover the next generation of African football talent. The tournament is scheduled to take place at Union Park, University of Ghana, Legon, from January 5–7 and January 9–12, […]

World leaders have issued sharply divided responses after US forces captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in a military operation. While the UK said it would “shed no tears,” Russia, China and several Latin American nations condemned the strike as a violation of international law.

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has ordered Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to assume the powers and duties of acting president after the United States removed Nicolás Maduro. The order was announced on Saturday night, local time, concluding that Maduro is in a “material and temporary impossibility to exercise his functions.” Rodriguez will “assume and exercise, as acting president, all […]

The African Union has said that it is following with grave concern the recent developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, including reports of the abduction of the President of the Republic, Mr. Nicolás Maduro, and military attacks on Venezuelan institutions. This is contained in a press statement issued on January 3. “The African Union […]

Residents of Babili in the Lawra Municipality of the Upper West Region are calling for the immediate operationalisation of an abandoned fire station which has been left in a bush. According to the residents, the place has become a gathering spot for miscreants. The fire station, which was completed five years ago, after work commenced […]

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, says calls for a third presidential term for President John Dramani Mahama must be understood within a democratic context, but ultimately brought to a close in line with the President’s own clear position. According to Edudzi, democratic societies naturally allow room for extreme, […]

Senegal booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to eliminate Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan in an entertaining Round of 16 encounter. Sudan, the 1970 champions, stunned the reigning African giants with a dream start when Aamir Abdalla unleashed a sensational strike just six minutes into the contest. […]

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has described discussions about leadership succession within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as premature. He has therefore urged party supporters to focus instead on governance and delivery of manifesto promises. Speaking on the KeyPoints with Alfred Ocansey on internal party dynamics, Edudzi stressed […]

Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has expressed support for extending Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years, citing both cost savings and improved governance efficiency as key benefits. Speaking on the proposal by the Constitution Review Committee, Domelevo framed his argument from an accountant’s perspective, noting the high financial burden of frequent elections. “Under […]

Antoine Semenyo has been named in Bournemouth’s starting lineup against Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium, despite growing speculation surrounding his future. The Ghana international takes to the pitch with a potential move to Manchester City edging closer, but for now, his focus remains on delivering for the Cherries. Semenyo is set to agree a deal […]

The Deputy Minister for Defence, Mr. Ernest Brogya Genfi, has extended his profound gratitude to the Ashanti Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), citing their unwavering commitment as the bedrock of the party’s growing vibrancy and electoral success in the region. Speaking at a high-level consultative meeting in Kumasi with constituency youth […]

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has pushed back against growing commentary questioning Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s viability as a presidential candidate. He said data, political history, and resilience under scrutiny all point to one conclusion that Bawumia remains the strongest contender within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Speaking on the KeyPoints with Alfred Ocansey, […]

The Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on students to avoid dishonesty and commit themselves to diligent learning. Speaking at the 2026 PENSA Ghana Gospel and Power Conference, she urged young people to see themselves as the country’s next leaders and to pursue positive ambition. The atmosphere was electric yet reverent […]

Ghana Premier League side Hohoe United have parted ways with their head coach, Bashiru Tijani. This comes a day after their goalless draw to regional rivals Heart of Lions in match week 17 of the Ghana Premier League at the Hohoe Stadium on Friday, January 2, 2026. Bashiru oversaw a good start to their first-ever […]

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, says Ghana’s current post-election calm and optimism in the first year of the Mahama government should be understood in historical context. He noted that most governments in the Fourth Republic have enjoyed strong public goodwill in their first year. Speaking on the KeyPoints, Mr Bentil said Ghanaians often […]

The National President of the Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS), Dr Edward Donkoh, has expressed gratitude to volunteers in the Upper West Region for their dedicated service, emphasising their key role in delivering aid during conflicts and disasters. Addressing a gathering at a brief ceremony in Wa to mark the new year and foster member […]

The year 2025 will go down in Ghana’s economic history as the year the reset truly began. After inheriting an economy weighed down by inflation above 23 percent, interest rates north of 30 percent, a sharply depreciating cedi, battered investor confidence, and unsustainable debt dynamics, the Mahama Administration moved with speed and clarity to stabilise […]

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The Ghana Education Service has announced the calendar for the 2025/2026 academic year. According to a press release dated January 2, the academic year starts from January 5. “The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) wishes to inform Heads, teachers, students, parents and all relevant stakeholders of Senior High Schools and Senior High Technical […]

Under the current 10992 Constitution, there is no room for a third term for president, former Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Kwame Andy Appiah-Kubi, has said. He made the point that seeking a third term will be unlawful. He added that this is the position of the law referred to by the General […]