Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored once at Afcon 2025 but Gabon lost all three group games against Cameroon, Mozambique and Cote d’Ivoire. Gabon’s government has lifted the sanctions it imposed on the national team and Panthers striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after their exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The side’s performance during the finals in … The post Gabon’s

PARTNERS in Ghana’s Tweneboa, Enyenra and Ntomme (TEN) oil fields have agreed on final sale and purchase terms to acquire the Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel currently used at the field when its lease expires in 2027, according to Kosmos Energy. In its operational and financial update issued yesterday, Kosmos Energy said the … The post TEN oil field partners agree to buy FPSO

THE Rubber Processors Association of Ghana (RUPAG) has petitioned the Ministries of Food and Agriculture, Finance, and Trade and Industry over what it describes as persistent under-declaration in the export of raw natural rubber. In the petition, sighted by The Ghanaian Times, the Association expressed deep concern about what it termed systematic undervaluation of raw … The post RUPAG

THE Government of The Gambia has officially begun the long-awaited payment of reparations to victims of human rights violations committed during the period July 1994 to January 2017, marking a major breakthrough in the country’s transitional justice process. The announcement was made on Monday by the Gambia Reparations Commission, confirming that payments to eligible victims … The post Gambian

THE New Patriotic Party (NPP) has initiated a process to expel renowned heart surgeon and former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, from the party. The party stated that its hierarchy has taken due notice of comments made by Professor Frimpong-Boateng during an interview on Channel One TV on Monday, in … The post NPP

GIANT of Africa, a global basketball development organisation in collaboration with the Ghana Basketball Federation (GBF), has held a day’s basketball coaches’ clinic for 30 female participants drawn from the Greater Accra Region and surrounding areas. The aim is to empower them and promote gender equity through sport. Led by Joe Touomou, a Senior Coach, … The post Giant of Africa, GBF

A measured economic reset, not a mandate for delay PRESIDENT John Mahama’s first year in office has been defined by cautious confidence and a deliberate attempt at economic and diplomatic reset. His administration has benefited from considerable public goodwill, largely because it acknowledged Ghana’s severe fiscal distress instead of denying it. The emphasis on fiscal … The post President

The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs during an intelligence-led operation along the Akosombo–Tema road. According to a press release issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service on January 13 2026, the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on … The post Tema Police intercept

Former Deputy Education Minister John Ntim Fordjour has hit back at Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, accusing the government of what he described as arrogance of power over alleged LGBT content in school materials. His response followed comments by Mr Kwakye Ofosu, who described Mr Fordjour as overzealous and prone to getting carried … The post Ntim

Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu has insisted that recent macroeconomic gains are gradually reducing the cost of living in Ghana, urging public officials to communicate such developments with honesty and sensitivity. According to him, government officials must avoid exaggeration and show respect to citizens whose resources they manage. He stressed that while officials … The post Felix

Real Madrid’s new manager Alvaro Arbeloa pledged to fight for everything as he stepped into the role vacated by Xabi Alonso and said he would stay in post as long as he was needed. Real announced Alonso had left the club by mutual agreement on Monday, following a poor run of form and reports of … The post Arbeloa vows to fight for everything as Real Madrid manager appeared

World number one Carlos Alcaraz arrives in Melbourne with only one mission in mind, to claim a first Australian Open title to become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam. The 22-year-old already owns titles at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and victory at Melbourne Park would see him eclipse Don … The post Alcaraz eyes Australian Open crown to complete career

Manchester United have agreed a deal in principle with Michael Carrick for the former Middlesbrough manager to take charge of the Premier League team on an interim basis until the end of the season, a club source said on Wednesday. Carrick, who is also a former United player, replaces Ruben Amorim who was sacked earlier … The post Carrick to take charge of Man Utd until end of season

Michael Carrick has agreed to become Manchester United interim head coach – and former England assistant manager Steve Holland is set to be his number two. Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans and Travis Binnion will also be part of Carrick’s staff. Former United and England midfielder Carrick agreed a deal on Monday night, with an announcement … The post Carrick to bring in Holland as Man

Bayern Munich’s 8-1 drubbing of VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday sent the champions 11 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table, but club bosses warned on Tuesday the title race was far from over. The Bavarians, who travel to Cologne on Wednesday at the halfway stage of the season, are undefeated in the league … The post Title race is far from over- Kompany appeared first on Ghanaian

Venus Williams was dumped out of the Hobart International in straight sets by Tatjana Maria Tuesday to dent her Australian Open preparations in a historic clash between two players with a combined age of 83. It was the second consecutive tournament in which the 45-year-old Williams had crashed at the first hurdle after last week’s … The post Williams loses golden oldie clash appeared first on Ghanaian

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan hailed the quality on display at the Africa Cup of Nations as his side readied to play in today’s semi-final, calling the month-long event in Morocco a “ferocious tournament”. The 59-year-old former striker should know better than most, winning three tournaments as a player and making the last of his seven … The post Egypt coach Hassan hails quality

Morocco coach Walid Regragui has poured cold water on conspiracy theorists who suggest referees have been favouring the home team at the Africa Cup of Nations. Some broadcast pundits and supporters online have bemoaned a perceived leniency towards Morocco from the tournament officials. Regragui dismissed the claims out of hand. “It’s always a shame to … The post Morocco coach slams

Nigeria could adopt a defensive approach and rely on counterattacks in their clash against hosts Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final today, coach Eric Chelle said. The 2023 edition finalists have scored 14 goals. However, they will face Morocco, which has not conceded a goal from open play. The 48-year-old ex-Mali international stated … The post Nigeria’s Chelle eyes defensive

Eritrea have been included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite being unranked by world governing body FIFA. The East Africans, who have only played two international games since February 2020, have been drawn against Eswatini. Eritrea withdrew from the same stage of qualifiers for the 2023 … The post Eritrea in AFCON 2027 preliminary qualifiers