A court in Paris has sentenced prominent Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan to 18 years in jail for raping three women, two years after he was given a jail term for a separate rape offence in Switzerland. The French rape case unfolded in 2017, when two of the three women came forward during the Me Too … The post French court hands Islam scholar 18-year jail term for rape appeared first

Ghana will take on Austria in an international friendly on Friday evening at the iconic Ernst Happel Stadium, in what promises to be a high-level test for both World Cup-bound nations.The match, scheduled for 18:00 local time and broadcast live on Ghana Television and TV 3, forms part of preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, with over 40,000 tickets already sold, underlining the anticipation surrounding the fixture.Austria head coach Ralf Rangnick has made it clear that

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Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

The Parliament of Ghana is preparing to unveil the third edition of the Democracy Cup, a flagship initiative designed to promote national unity and deepen democratic values through sport.In a statement released by the Parliamentary Service, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, is expected to lead the official launch on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 11:00 GMT.The ceremony will be held at the Justice D. F. Annan Auditorium within Parliament House in Accra.The launch

Luxury champagne house Veuve Clicquot proudly announces the launch of its newest lifestyle destination in West Africa: The Veuve Clicquot Terrace at Kozo Restaurant, an elevated champagne experience designed to bring together fine dining, vibrant social culture, and the unmistakable spirit of the Maison in the heart of Accra. Located within the stylish setting of […] The post Kozo

The Ghana Police Service has assured the public of a thorough investigation into the incident involving Mr Ibrahim Mahama, which occurred in Tamale on March 8. The assurance followed efforts by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to oversee both the criminal and professional conduct inquiries and ensure that the matter was fully investigated. The … The post Police Assures

This Eid-ul-Fitr, Maison Yusif Fragrance made a commanding appearance at the iconic horse riding festival in Accra Central — not merely as a guest, but as a statement. Draped in rich traditional attire that honored the depth of Ghanaian heritage, Maison Yusif embodied the fusion of tribe, culture, and royalty. Every fabric, every movement, and […] The post Rewriting the scent map

The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) has successfully hosted the fourth edition of its Corporate Sports Jamboree, reinforcing its commitment to promoting networking, collaboration, and healthy living among member companies.With Enterprise Group as lead sponsors, and supported by Blue Skies Ghana LTD., Voltic (GH) LTD., and Kasapreko PLC, the event attracted 700 employees and their families from 30 UKGCC member companies for a vibrant day of sporting activities and corporate

Medeama SC will be aiming to reignite their Ghana Premier League title charge when they welcome Eleven Wonders to the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium on Friday.The Mauve and Yellow, who once held a commanding lead at the top of the table, now find themselves under pressure, trailing reigning champions Bibiani Gold Stars by two points with just eight matches remaining. What once looked like a smooth title push has faltered at a critical stage of the season.Their 2-1 defeat to Dreams FC

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Government is intensifying efforts to rebuild investor confidence, with Finance minister Cassiel Ato Forson pointing to a broad-based macroeconomic turnaround and improved fiscal performance as evidence that the economy has stabilised following its recent debt restructuring. The Ministry of Finance convened its first investor town hall since 2021, bringing together investors, […] The post Gov’t

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has called on the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to grant manufacturers additional time to clear existing stock following the directive banning production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small volumes. According to AGI president Dr. Kofi Nsiah-Poku, while industry players broadly support the policy objective, the […] The post AGI

Industry leaders have argued that the era of relying on transient external funding is giving way to a more resilient model driven by strong local expertise in terms of innovative and blended finance. This argument is happening at a time when global markets navigate the fallout of the current U.S administration, the  Persian Gulf and Middle […] The post Domestic investors

 …backs domestic agriculture with fresh funding    By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The World Bank has warned that ongoing conflict and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pose a significant risk to global fertiliser supply, raising concerns over potential shortages and price increases for key agricultural inputs. Speaking at a World Bank Civil Society Organisation Engagement […] The post Middle

Ghana and the UK have initiated discussions to establish a digital trade finance corridor aimed at closing Ghana’s estimated US$7billion annual trade finance gap, a structural constraint that continues to limit export growth and SME participation in global trade. The initiative, dubbed Neofingo, was unveilled at a high-level forum convened by ODI Global in partnership […] The post Ghana,UK

Ghana coach Otto Addo has shared his excitement over Derrick Kohn's decision to chose the Black Stars over Germany, the country of his birth. The Hamburg-born wing-back switched nationalities in November 2025, and made his debut for the Black Stars in the 2-0 defeat to Japan in the Kirin Cup tournament.Kohn has been invited for the friendlies against Austria and Germany in March's international window."We are happy that he has chosen Ghana," said Addo, as

Nicolas Maduro, the former leader of Venezuela who was removed by United States forces on January 3, is set to appear in a US court for only the second time. In the weeks since he was abducted to the US, Maduro’s defence has offered only a preview of how it will approach the extraordinary case […] The post Venezuela’s Maduro set to again appear in US court appeared first on The

A delegation of Russian officials has arrived in ?the United States for meetings with their American counterparts. The visit, which began on Thursday, marks the first such trip since ?relations strained over Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, “We hope that these first tentative steps will, of course, make their contribution to the […] The post Russian

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department has signed a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Bank of Ghana and the 24 banks in Ghana to operationalise an integrated Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) – a fully interoperable electronic payment system for all government transactions – in a major public financial management reform, essentially […] The post Gov’t

The European Parliament has backed legislation to implement an EU-US trade deal, following months of uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. A majority of lawmakers voted in favour of the measures on Thursday, but added a series of safeguards to ensure the US honours its side of the deal struck last July. The legislation […] The post European Parliament