President John Dramani Mahama has warned that the internet, social media and artificial intelligence give the world a false sense of connection while actually deepening isolation and division. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, president Mahama noted that time and technology have eroded traditional communal spaces and said the UN remains the modern “town … The post Prez

The head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Ibrahim Tanko, has made a bold claim about his squad for the 2025/26 football season.According to him, players who sit on his teamâ??s bench on matchdays are good enough to start for any of the other Ghana Premier League clubs.He believes he has a good squad and hopes his players will continue to work hard to become better as the season progresses.â??We have a very good squad. Honestly, if you look at those who are sitting on the bench,

The Accra Technical University (ATU) is set to make history as it prepares to host the Ghana Universities Debate Championship (GUDC) 2025 for the very first time. The tournament, which will run from Monday, October 6 to Saturday, October 11, 2025, promises to bring together the brightest debaters from universities across Ghana in what is […]

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund Secretariat, popularly known as MahamaCares, has begun a nationwide needs assessment to directly identify the pressing needs in the various health facilities. The fact-finding tour is also to assess the shortage of specialists and foster a collaboration that ensures help goes exactly where it’s needed most, particularly for patients battling […]

Medeama Sporting Club striker Nurudeen Ibrahim has shared his ambition for the 2025/26 football season. Having scored his debut goal for the Yellow and Mauves last weekend in the teamâ??s 4-0 victory against Vision FC in the Ghana Premier League, the attacker hopes to score more to help the team achieve its goals at the end of the campaign.â??I feel welcome here. Everyone is nice to me here. Itâ??s a great team, and they have a good project running, so itâ??s good.â??Scoring

Dutch-born Ghanaian right-back, Solomon Bonnah has completed a move to Vitesse Arnhem in the Eertse Divisie. The 22-year-old signed a two-year deal to join the Dutch outfit from Austria Klagenfurt."Vitesse has strengthened its squad with the arrival of Solomon Bonnah. The 22-year-old right-back joins on a free transfer from Austria Klagenfurt and has signed a two-year contract in Arnhem," wrote Vitesse announcing Bonnah's signing. Bonnah is making a return to

I’m very pleased to be back in Ghana after nearly twenty years and honoured to return as the British High Commissioner. My previous posting here from 2006 to 2009 left me with fond memories. My children spent their early years in Accra; we celebrated Ghana’s 50th independence anniversary in 2007, cheered the Black Stars at […]

Gambians who see officials’ attendance at international events as taxpayer-funded vacations were grateful when some officials were refused U.S. entry for the U.N. General Assembly.

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani says his side must keep playing and winning matches to sharpen their efficiency in front of goal.Reflecting on the Phobiansâ?? narrow 1-0 victory over Dreams FC, Dramani acknowledged that although his team secured all three points, their attacking play still needs to be more ruthless.Two matches into the 2025-2026 Ghana Premier League season, Hearts have registered one win and a draw, and the coach insists only sustained competition

The Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti Region has rolled out a fresh demolition exercise, targeting dozens of unauthorized structures along the Aboabo storm drain, as part of plans to curb perennial flooding in the municipality. Most of the buildings, authorities say, were illegally constructed on waterways and have long contributed to flooding that […]

Black Queens defender Comfort Yeboah has taken her first steps with Spanish La Liga Womenâ??s side DUX Logroño, training with her new teammates just hours after sealing a move from Ghanaian side Ampem Darkoa Ladies.The highly rated talent joined the Spanish outfit following a standout spell with Ampem Darkoa, where her performances in the CAF Womenâ??s Champions League and for Ghanaâ??s Black Queens earned her widespread recognition.In a video shared on the clubâ??s

Concluding his address on a personal note, President Mahama added, ‘For the sake of Africa, and quite selfishly, for the sake of my 18-year-old daughter, I hope this new world is a place of safety and equality for women and girls. To succeed, we must empower everyone, including women and girls, to reach their full […]

Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has called on his side to raise their performance levels when they host Tunisia in the second leg of the FIFA U20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifier on Sunday, September 28, at the Accra Sports Stadium.Black Princesses hold a 2-0 advantage from the first leg in Tunis, but Sampson insists there is still room for improvement despite the victory.â??We want to upgrade our performance and do better. Weâ??ve got the win that we wanted, but

Division One side Accra Lions have boosted their technical team with the appointment of German trainer Johannes Pieper. Pieper's appointment follows the departure of Rainer Kraft at the end of last season in the Ghana Premier League.He will work with head coach James Francis and Richard Afoakwa as the Accra-based club eye a quick return to the topflight."Accra Lions FC welcome German Coach Johannes Pieper to Technical Team. We are pleased to announce the appointment

The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated his commitment to addressing the welfare needs of party delegates as well as ordinary members when he is elected flagbearer and subsequently President in the 2028 elections. Dr Bawumia, who first made this pledge while contesting for the NPP flagbearership […]

Ethiopian runner Shewarge Alene dies aged 30, the organiser of the Stockholm marathon confirms.

President John Dramani Mahama has touted the benefits that the 124 Hour Economy idea brings during his address to the 80th United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, September 25. He said the initiative promises to transform our economy. “Our improved sovereign credit rating reflects increasing investor confidence. Our 24-Hour Economy Initiative promises to transform our […]

FIFA has officially unveiled three mascots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition of the tournament to be co-hosted by three nations - Canada, Mexico, and the United States.The trio - Maple the Moose, Zayu the Jaguar, and Clutch the Bald Eagle - will represent their respective countries while symbolising unity, diversity, and passion for the game.Each mascot reflects the cultural identity and heritage of its homeland. Maple the Moose, representing Canada, is a music-loving,

From Samuel Adadi Akapule, Bolgatanga           The Millar Institute for Transdisciplinary and Development Studies’ (MITDS) 7th Congregation has been held with a call on African leaders to shift away from foreign-dependent development models and embrace indigenous systems tailored to local contexts. Africa’s persistent underdevelopment is largely a result of its overreliance on foreign approaches, often […] The post African