The Greater Accra Regional Health Director, Dr Robert Amesiya, has underscored the need for stronger collaboration between the health sector and the media to bridge public health knowledge gaps and reduce the country’s disease burden. According to him, although significant investments had been made in health infrastructure, human resource development and community health systems, many … The post Health

Mr Evans Yeboah, Ghana’s Chef de Mission (CDM) for the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games, has concluded a pivotal strategic engagement in Senegal, solidifying the nation’s operational readiness for the inaugural Youth Olympics scheduled for October 31 – November 13. Following his participation in the official Chef de Missions Seminar hosted by the Dakar 2026 … The post Ghana’s

A nationwide survey of constituency executives within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has revealed a tightly contested and inconclusive flagbearer race, ahead of the party’s 2028 presidential primary. The study, conducted by Africa Policy Lens, between April 17 and 19, 2026 shows a near deadlock between the two leading contenders – Party Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia and […] The post NDC

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has gone to the rescue of a 10-year-old girl, Regina Agyeiwaa, who has been diagnosed with a posterior fossa tumour, a dangerous brain condition. The girl who is currently undergoing treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra requires urgent and highly specialized surgical care. The cost of treatment […] The post GoldBod Rescues 10 Yr-Old Girl With Brain

The Black Stars coach, Carlos Queiroz, will address the media at a press conference tomorrow at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. The event, scheduled for 1:00pm, will offer the media the chance to interact with the Portuguese trainer following his appointment as Black Stars head coach last week. “Queiroz will use the platform to share … The post New Black Stars coach to meet press tomorrow appeared

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority in Parliament has accused the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of neck-deep in corruption and, therefore, pursuing what it describes as a calculated effort to weaken and ultimately dismantle the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Addressing a news conference in Accra on Tuesday, the Deputy Ranking Member on […] The post Corrupt NDC is afraid of OSP –Minority

Thirty-four players of the Black Galaxies, the local Black Stars, commenced camping on Monday at the Erata Hotel in Accra. The purpose of the exercise is to create a comprehensive database for the continuous monitoring of players ahead of upcoming assignments, a statement from the FA said. Benjamin Asare – Hearts of Oak The list … The post 34 players invited to Black Galaxies camp appeared

The Northern Regional Special Operations Team of the Ghana Police Service, known as “Red Maria”, has arrested seven persons and retrieved 40 wraps of substances suspected to be Indian hemp, during a targeted anti-drug operation in the Tamale Metropolis. The operation, conducted on Monday, April 20, 2026 at about 20:30 hours, formed part of routine efforts […] The post Police arrest suspected

The Court of Appeal has dismissed a renewed application by Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, seeking a stay of proceedings in his ongoing criminal trial linked to alleged illegal mining activities at Samreboi in the Western Region. The application, which was not the substantive appeal, but a request to halt proceedings, was dismissed on the grounds that no […] The post Court of Appeal throws out Wontumi appeared first

West Ham drew at Crystal Palace 0-0 on Monday, gaining an important point in its fight to avoid relegation and ensuring the demise of the Premier League’s bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wolves cannot amass enough points in its last five games to avoid the drop and will return to the Championship for the first time … The post Wolves relegated appeared first on Ghanaian Times

The Circuit Court in Tarkwa has remanded a 25-year-old plumber, Christopher Opoku Gyimah, into police custody for his alleged involvement in a robbery at Asankragwa in the Western Region. The court, presided over by Her Honour Bernice Mensimah Akoh, did not take the plea of the accused on the single charge of abetment of crime, […] The post 25-Year-Old Plumber Remanded

Midtjylland midfielder, Alamara Djabi, is in stable condition after being stabbed and seriously injured, the Danish top-flight ?club said yesterday. The incident occurred over the weekend in Herning, the central Danish town where the club is based, according to Midtjylland. The 19-year-old, a product ?of the Benfica academy, joined the Danish Superliga club in 2023 … The post Midtjylland

I dedicate this article to the late Ambassador Lesline Christian, with whom I had insightful conversations on reparations. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Across the world, long-suppressed histories are returning to the centre of public debate. Few are as consequential—or as unfinished—as the legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. For Ghana, this is […] The post Reckoning

The appointment also aligns with the government’s broader health agenda under President John Dramani Mahama, which places renewed emphasis on health sovereignty

Senior policymakers, regulators, telecom operators, financial institutions and digital infrastructure providers will gather in Accra on May 6, 2026, for a closed-door executive AI Infrastructure Readiness session hosted by Africa Hyperscalers examining Ghana’s readiness to support artificial intelligence at scale. The session, titled “AI-ready infrastructure: powering the future of enterprise innovation,” is being convened by […] The post Ghana

Waste disposal activities continue unabated at the Kpone Landfill Site, despite repeated warnings by authorities that the facility has reached full capacity and is due for closure. The continued use of the site comes more than a month after the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, directed its closure. Mr Ibrahim, … The post Health

The New Patriotic Party is set to stage a protest in Sunyani today, Wednesday, April 22, a move expected to heighten political tensions in the Bono Region.

Over the last few weeks there have been several news reports on the decline in the production of oil in Ghana for some time now. In this interview, David Ampofo provides some insight into the reasons why and what the country can do to reverse the decline. Q: How would you characterise the current phase […] The post Upstream

German Bundesliga side Freiburg were in attendance last weekend to watch Ghanaian teenager Prince Amoako Junior, who scored his seventh goal of the Danish Superliga season for FC Nordsjælland.The 18-year-old winger found the net in a 2-1 victory over Viborg FF, continuing a breakout campaign that has seen him register seven goals and five assists in the league. He also leads the Danish top flight in successful dribbles, completing 51 so far this season.Amoako, who came through

In a world often defined by indifference, moments of genuine compassion stand out like beacons. On April 10, 2026, at La Town Park in Accra, such a moment unfolded—not in grand speeches or political promises, but in simple, deliberate acts of care that restored hope to thousands. It was a reminder that beyond policy debates … The post A million