African football’s governing body CAF said on Monday “appropriate action” would be taken against “those found guilty” after chaotic scenes marred the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. CAF though did not attribute blame to either Senegal or Morocco. In Sunday’s final, most of the Senegalese players walked off in protest when referee Jean … The post CAF

First Deputy Governor, Dr Zakari Mumuni, has said that to understand the Bank’s recent actions in the financial market, there is a need to recall the environment in which the actions were taken. He said the economy was emerging from a period of profound stress. Inflation had become entrenched, and confidence had weakened. Market signals […]

Road traffic accidents (RTAs) in Ghana have assumed the character of a national public health crisis. Over the past decade, road crashes, injuries and fatalities have followed a disturbing upward trajectory, despite sustained investments in road infrastructure, traffic enforcement, and public education. The human, social and economic costs of this trend are enormous, yet our … The post Ghana’s

The National Service Authority has released PIN codes for 6,867 nurses and midwives to enrol for the 2026/27 service year. Registration runs from January 19 to 23, 2026.

Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has revealed that he never felt pressured when facing big teams, but always felt the weight of expectation when Ghana played lower-ranked opponents.Gyan, widely regarded as one of Ghanaâ??s greatest ever players, rose to prominence after starring at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.He later became Africaâ??s all-time top scorer at the tournament and holds the record as Ghanaâ??s leading goalscorer.In a recent interview with former England

Armed gangs have abducted more than 160 worshippers from two churches in Nigeria’s Kaduna State, the latest in a series of mass kidnappings by bandits targeting communities for ransom.

Ghanaâ??s Black Stars have started 2026 steady in the latest FIFA Menâ??s World Rankings, holding onto the same positions they finished 2025 with: 72nd in the world and 14th in Africa.The January 19 release confirmed that the West African side remains unchanged in both global and continental standings.Hosts Morocco, despite falling just short in the Africa Cup of Nations final, have risen three spots to eighth, marking their highest-ever ranking.This is also the first time

record gains, narrow foundations in stock market a banner year exposes fault lines in equity market By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The equity market delivered one of its strongest performances in recent history during 2025, capping a year that many investors saw as a turning point after prolonged macroeconomic strain and […] The post Equity rally masks deep concentration

Communications Director for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has confirmed that his outfit remains in talks with Austria over a possible friendly game with the Black Stars.Ghana, who are making their fifth appearance at the Mundial are currently preparing for the much anticipated tournament scheduled to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.Otto Addo and his charges will come up against Germany on March 30 in an international friendly game in Stuttgart

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has confirmed that Black Stars coach Otto Addo has requested that the technical team be beefed up ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Ghana will make their fifth appearance at the Mundial in the summer and has been housed in Group I alongside Panama, England and Croatia.Having already added Winfried Schafer, Desmond Ofei and Gregory De Grauwe to the team, Asante Twum, speaking in an interview,

Samuel Etoâ??o Fils, President of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), has publicly backed Sadio Mané as a strong contender for the African Footballer of the Year award.Mané played a pivotal role in Senegalâ??s historic second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph, guiding the Lions of Teranga to victory over hosts and tournament favourites Morocco on Sunday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.The Al Nassr forward showcased his leadership in a tense moment

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Government, through the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC), is moving to bring the largely informal scrap metal trade under regulation – a shift that authorities say is necessary to curb theft, improve data collection and secure supplies for domestic steel producers which rely heavily on recycled metal. The […] The post Gov’t tightens

Spanish La Liga side Villarreal CF have entered the race to sign Ghanaian forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.The highly rated winger has been a standout performer for Leicester City in the ongoing Championship campaign, contributing five goals and seven assists in 26 appearances for the former Premier League champions.Premier League sides Sunderland and AFC Bournemouth have already shown strong interest in the former Sporting CP attacker, with Villarreal now emerging as the latest club

Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea has refuted claims that he cheated Nigeria in their semifinal game against Morocco in teh just ended 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Laryea has been attacked by fans of the Super Eagles following the defeat to the hosts of the tournament, with some sections of the fans accusing him of being biased in his decision-making.However, the experienced referee rejected those claims, stressing that he remained professional throughout the

A leading research and public policy think tank, CUTS International Accra, is calling on the government toestablish an Accra City Transportation Authority to regulate, plan, and coordinate transportation across the capital city. The call follows growing commuter hardship, worsening rush hour chaos, and weak coordination created by the fragmentation of the old Accra Metropolitan Assembly […] The post CUTS

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Activists are calling for Kotoka International Airport to be renamed, citing the coup origins of Gen. E.K. Kotoka, which they say directly contradicts the democratic values the nation espouses and the spirit on which the nation was founded. Speaking to the media in Accra, the campaign’s convenor, Steven Nhyira Odarteifio, raised […] The post Gateway

Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

For some time now, The Chronicle has observed an increasingly common practice in Accra, the refusal by some traders, transport operators, passengers and trotro mates to accept 10 pesewa and 20 pesewa coins, even though these coins remain legal tender in Ghana. Street vendors decline them outright, while in public transport, passengers are often compelled […] The post Editorial: Traders & Troto

Former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Solomon Asamoah, has maintained that there is documentary evidence showing that the GIIF Board approved a US$2 million investment for the Accra Sky Train Project. This position was put before the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra on Monday during cross-examination of […] The post Asamoah insists

Anu Adeleke, the young woman whose mother has long claimed she was fathered by Afrobeats star Davido, has asked the singer to take a DNA test to confirm her paternity. In a message shared online, Anu explained why she decided to speak out now. “I am a bit late into the 15th day of the […] The post I want a DNA test –Anu Adeleke to Davido appeared first on The