President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has voiced his disappointment over the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), describing it as a painful moment for the nation. The Black Stars, four-time champions of the tournament, will miss the continental showpiece for the first time in 20 years after […]

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The President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has opened up on the difficulties in watching the Black Stars matches. The West African football heavyweights restored national pride with a qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, having missed out on the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament to be held in Morocco in December.Despite not being a football enthusiast, Mahama insists the Black Stars remains his number football team, saying itâ??s

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As Ghana celebrates its qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, national excitement has been overshadowed by a heated debate over head coach Otto Addo’s merit. While millions are praising the Black Stars’ return to the world stage, others, including some senior figures, have questioned whether the team qualified through strategy or sheer luck. The […]

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Accra Hearts of Oak will lock horns with Kpando Heart of Lions today in a Ghana Premier League match day five clash at the Accra Sports Stadium. Kickoff is at 4pm. Just two points separate the sides heading into the fixture. The visitors, Lions, are unbeaten with three wins and a draw, while the Phobians … The post Hearts Face Heart of Lions Today appeared first on Ghanaian

Ghana president John Dramani Mahama has opened up on the Black Stars 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification failure.For the first time in 20 years, the four-time African champions will not be competing in the prestigious continental tournament after finishing last in Group F. Ghana's qualification campaign ended with three draws and three losses from six matches.Reflecting on Ghanaâ??s qualification failure, John Mahama expressed his displeasure about the teamâ??s inability

Telecel Group has handed over advanced cervical cancer diagnostic equipment and pledged free screening for women at three major hospitals across Ghana: Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, and Sefwi Wiawso Government Hospital. The donated equipment includes state-of-the-art digital colposcopes, HPV testing kits, and biopsy instruments. The project aims to screen at least 5,000 women … The post Telecel

Ghana President John Mahama has acknowledged that the countryâ??s image was dented by the off-field controversies surrounding the Black Starsâ?? participation at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, but insists that lessons have been learned ahead of the 2026 tournament.During the Brazil World Cup, Ghanaâ??s campaign was overshadowed by administrative chaos and off-field issues, drawing international ridicule. Players threatened to boycott training over unpaid appearance

Come January 2026, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) will begin issuing vehicle number plates in the names of individual owners rather than assigning them permanently to vehicles. Under this new system, when a vehicle is sold, the seller must remove their number plate, and the buyer must apply for a new one under … The post DVLA’s New Number Plate Policy: A Reform Worth

A federal appeals court has ruled that US President Donald Trump’s administration cannot deploy the National Guard in Illinois. The Chicago-based US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit also ruled that the force could remain under federal control for now. The decision partially upheld a lower court ruling that blocked the deployment of troops […] The post Trump cannot deploy

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has pledged full transparency in the selection of players for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana secured their place in next summerâ??s tournament, set to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, following a 1-0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium.Mohammed Kudusâ?? 47th-minute strike sealed the win, ensuring the Black Stars topped Group I with 25 points.Speaking on Asempa FM, Adams, who

The office of Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has said an attempt to seize power illegally and by force is under way in the country. Hours later, an army unit known as CAPSAT claimed that it had taken over the leadership of the military command, and was now in control of all the armed forces – […] The post Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under way

Seychelles’s opposition leader, Patrick Herminie, has won the country’s presidential race, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in a run-off vote, according to the electoral commission. Herminie won 52.7 percent of the vote, while Ramkalawan took 47.3 percent, official results announced early on Sunday showed. In his victory speech, Herminie pledged to lower the cost of living, […] The post Seychelles’s

As the world marks October 10 – World Day Against the Death Penalty, Ghana stands at a historic crossroads. Our nation has taken bold steps toward ending capital punishment, yet a few crucial measures remain to complete the journey. For decades, Amnesty International Ghana and our partners have fought tirelessly to end the death penalty. … The post Ghana’s journey towards full

The dead were nationals of Zimbabwe and Malawi returning home, officials say.

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Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has lauded former Black Stars captains Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gyan for their immense contributions to Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Black Stars sealed their place at next yearâ??s global showpiece â?? to be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico â?? with a hard-fought 1â??0 victory over Comoros on Sunday night at the Accra Sports Stadium.The result saw Ghana finish top of Group I with

The government has committed to completing the long-abandoned Bono Regional Library project in Sunyani and constructing six additional libraries across the Bono Region. The assurance follows a Ghanaian Times publication in the September 29 edition of the newspaper, which highlighted the deplorable state of the abandoned library structure. The multi-million-dollar project, which began more than … The post Govt