Three of the 16 lorries in the convoy were damaged and caught fire, the WFP says.

The East African country said it had reached a deal to accept an unspecified number of deportees, who would not include people with criminal records or unaccompanied minors.

 The Forum for African Women Educationists (FAWE), has described the appalling surge in Sexually Trans­mitted Infections (STIs), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and drug abuse among young adolescents in the Builsa North Municipality and Kassena-Nan­kana West District, both in the Upper East Region. The organisation said if re­mained unchecked, it could spiral an unbridled harm to … The post FAWE

 As Ghana’s central bank prepares to submit its proposed cryptocurrency licensing bill to parliament in September 2025, the country faces a defining moment in its financial modernisation journey. The proposed framework, requiring exchanges and wallet providers to register, meet min­imum capital requirements and report suspicious transactions, aims to bring much-needed clarity to a sector that … The post Crypto

Southampton and Nigeria midfielder Joe Aribo says playing cage football growing up in London made him the player he is today.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire US-Mexico border wall will be painted black at Donald Trump’s request to make it hotter and harder to climb, as crossings hit record lows.

President Mahama and GIPC hosted over 100 Japanese companies at a high-level forum in Yokohama, showcasing Ghana’s investment opportunities in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and the digital economy.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says the government’s much-touted ‘Big Push’ infrastructure agenda has been rendered inconsequential, due to severe fiscal challenges that derailed capital spending in the first half of 2025.   Presenting the Think Tank’s assessment of the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review in Accra on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Senior Research […] The post IFIS

Deputy Finance, Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has called for stronger policy coherence between tax and business policies to raise more domestic revenue as funding to the continent continues to dwindle. He made the remarks at the International Annual Tax Conference organized by the Chartered Institute of Taxation Ghana (CITG) on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The […]

 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cautioned the public against the reliance on unverified information about the services it rendered. It has also advised the general public to desist from engaging with unauthorised agents and intermediaries in matters relating to the Ministry. The Ministry, in a press statement issued and copied The Ghanaian Times yesterday, … The post Ministry

Mr Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources says the Mahama government has taken decisive action to tackle the perennial flooding challenges in Kumasi. Speaking at a stakeholder validation workshop with the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council and top officials of selected Metropolitan and Municipal Assemblies within the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area, […] The post Government

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for a renewed commitment to good governance across Africa, emphasising that the continent’s future depends on strong institutions, accountable leadership and bold reforms. Addressing the graduating class of Course 33 at the National Defence College of Nigeria, in Abuja, on Monday, the former Ghanaian leader underscored the […] The post Africa

 The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has called for active state participation in the extractive sector in order to raise more revenue for development. According to the think tank, the current arrangement in the ex­tractive sector, particularly the min­ing sector, where the government allocates concession to companies to mine, only to receive royalties and taxes … The post IFS

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Ghanaian midfielder Samuel Gidi has disclosed his dreams of winning trophies with FC Cincinnati following his move to the Major League Soccer. The 22-year-old joined the Orange and Blue on a three-year deal with the option of a further 12 months from Slovakian club MSK Zilina in the summer transfer window.The versatile midfielder is expected to beef up the Cincinnati midfield as the Eastern Conference leaders eye the 2025 MLS title.â??Iâ??m really happy to join this club,â?

 In a landmark move to confront Kumasi’s esca­lating flood crisis, the Minister of Works, Hous­ing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has announced a comprehensive flood mitigation strategy backed by international expertise and World Bank support. The announcement was made during a high-level stakeholders’ validation workshop held in Kumasi, yesterday. Mr Kenneth Gilbert Adjei (seated … The post Minister

Ghana forward Christopher Bonsu Baah endured a difficult game in his first competitive game for Saudi side Al Qadsiah after seeing red in the Super Cup defeat to Al Ahli Saudi. The Black Stars winger was sent off after 42 minutes as Al Qadsiah suffered an embarrassing 5-1 defeat to the Asian champions on Wednesday night.Bonsu Baah had earlier provided the assisted for his side's opener which was converted by Gaston Alvarez but a late challenge in the 42nd minute saw the