Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has dismissed calls for a quota system favouring home-based players in Ghanaâ??s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that selection will be based solely on merit and performance.His remarks come amid growing appeals from some football administrators, including Great Olympics General Manager Eric Alagidede, for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to include more locally based players in the national team to ensure local clubs also benefit

The Minority in Parliament has strongly objected to any planned merger or partnership between the government and Telecel, describing the deal as “technically, operationally, and financially unconscionable.” Ranking Member on the Communications Committee, Matthew Nyindam, raised the concern during a media briefing in Parliament. He questioned why both the Minister of Communications and Telecel would … The post Minority

Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bryan Acheampong, has called for an emergency 90-day suspension of all forms of mining in Ghana to help restore polluted rivers and water bodies. He made the call during his campaign tour, where he engaged party members and residents on issues of national concern, including security, the … The post Bryan Acheampong proposes

“To get lost is to learn the way.” – African proverb Life has got this funny way of throwing curveballs at all of us, all the time. This is what inspired the late American song-writer and musician, Waylon Jennings to say “If it ain’t one thing, it’s another one on the way.” This earthly saying, […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: The discipline

…to enhance STEM programmes By Samuel Sam The University for Development Studies (UDS) is set to benefit from a multipurpose student resource centre with a state-of-the-art skills laboratory, to be provided by the MTN Ghana Foundation at a cost of GH¢9.7million. The facility, expected to be completed within eight months, will serve as a hub […] The post MTN Foundation to

Before the land was called Bono East, the great Bono Kingdom flourished, a proud people made up of traders, farmers, and warriors who lived along the gentle bend of the Black Volta River. Their capital, Techiman known as “the cradle of the Akan people,” for it is said that the ancestors of many Akan clans […]

The Circuit Court in Dansoman, presided over by Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Bassit, has discharged Hopeson Yaovi Adorye after the prosecution failed to pursue the case against him to its logical conclusion. The court held that the case, which had been pending since May 2024, had suffered several adjournments at the instance of the prosecution […] The post Court Discharges Hopeson Adorye

â??A nation that does not honour its heroes is not worth dying for.â? These timeless words from Abraham Lincoln could not be more relevant to Ghana today. Once again, our national habit of tearing down our achievers instead of celebrating them has resurfaced â?? and this time, the target is Otto Addo, the man who has just led Ghana to its fifth FIFA World Cup.It is baffling â?? even heart-breaking â?? that after masterminding Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026

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Black Stars coach Otto Addo says the core of Ghana’s squad will remain for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting loyalty, consistency, and trust as key factors in his team selection while leaving room for emerging talents.

Evidence of the intentional targeting of civilians in el-Fasher amounts to war crimes, researchers say.

The Ghana Football Associationâ??s (GFA) â??Catch Them Young Refereesâ? program took centre stage at the second edition of the U15 Girls Championship held in Prampram, showcasing the growing impact of the initiative on youth officiating.Among the standout participants was Helena Obeng, one of the young referees who officiated the final match of the championship. Sharing her experience, Helena expressed gratitude to the GFA for providing young girls with the platform to

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has revealed that he has been pursuing several foreign-born players to represent Ghana since 2021, but says some of them ignored his calls and turned down the opportunity.Speaking to 3Sports following Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Addo made it clear that players who previously declined invitations cannot expect an automatic place in the team now that the Black Stars have secured their spot at the tournament."We will

Ghana Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has heaped praise on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, whose meteoric rise in the national team has seen him become the undisputed first-choice shot-stopper ahead of some of the country’s most established names. Asare, who made his debut for the senior national team in March 2025 during a World Cup […]

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) have called for tighter cybersecurity measures to protect the region’s financial systems as digital transformation accelerates across West Africa. Speaking at the opening of a five-day regional course on cybersecurity and digital currencies in Accra on Monday, BoG Governor […] The post WAIFEM,

By Samuel DOWUONA Telecommunications and digital technology are more than just keeping people connected. It is the foundation for education, commerce, agriculture, national security, healthcare, and national development as a whole. This is why the policies by which the sector is governed should be very clear and unambiguous. But as of now, we can’t say that […] The post Telecom

Black Stars technical advisor Winfried Schaefer has backed Benjamin Asare to remain Ghanaâ??s first-choice goalkeeper, insisting that the Hearts of Oak shot-stopper earned his place purely on merit.Asare has been instrumental in Ghanaâ??s successful 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, keeping multiple clean sheets and providing stability between the posts. However, sections of the public have questioned his readiness for footballâ??s biggest stage, arguing that he

“Imposter syndrome reminds you that humility is the anchor of confidence.” – Terry Mante Some mornings, I look at my calendar and think, “Who scheduled me to speak to a room full of CEOs about leadership strategy?” Then I realize it was me, and I briefly consider calling in sick. It’s not that I don’t […] The post Insight Forge with Terry Mante: Confessions

The Ministry of Health (MoH), through the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has alerted the public to a surge in seasonal influenza cases being recorded in parts of the country. Laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of Influenza A strains H3N2 and H1N1—viruses that form part of the seasonal flu group. According to the GHS, the […] The post Health Authorities Warn of Rising