Ghana has officially launched the Ghana Women and Youth Employment and Social Cohesion (GWYESCO) Programme, a major initiative expected to create more than 30,000 jobs and economic opportunities for women and young people across the country. The programme is funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), with the Ministry of Finance serving as the executing […] The post Gov’t

Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak has said security agencies have drawn important lessons from the disturbances that characterised the Ablekuma North by-election and are taking steps to prevent a recurrence.

The decision was taken at an emergency MUSEC meeting with the leadership of the Tipper Truck Operators Association following a fatal accident that claimed five lives, including an infant.

Ronwen Williams' brother Marvin, who died in a car crash in 2010, is a source of inspiration as the goalkeeper captains South Africa against Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

According to him, those assurances gave workers hope that the company's fortunes would improve. However, nearly two years into the administration, employees say their situation has worsened.

According to him, Climate Talks is an initiative of the German Federal Foreign Office aimed at raising awareness, fostering dialogue, and creating space for people to share experiences and offer solutions.

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has disclosed that the Chief Director of the Ministry has submitted a requested for the recruitment of approximately 1,000 additional personnel to strengthen operations across its agencies.

As Ghana embarks on its journey toward vaccine sovereignty through the National Vaccine Institute, residents of the North East Region are offering a compelling perspective on the future of our health.

Belgian winger Jeremy Doku has emerged as a slight doubt for Belgiumâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Egypt after picking up a minor fitness concern during preparations.The explosive forward, one of the key attacking weapons in the Belgium squad, reportedly left a training session early after experiencing muscle tightness that required precautionary medical assessment. While early indications suggest the issue is not serious, his condition is being closely monitored ahead

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Mental Health Authority, Dr. Eugene K. Dordoye, has underscored the critical role of mental health in national development, stressing that a country's ability to create wealth and achieve prosperity depends largely on the mental well-being of its people.

Iran have reportedly threatened to boycott the 2026 World Cup tournament amid security and fan-conduct concerns.The tournament, set to kick off on Thursday and jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has already been overshadowed by controversy surrounding the participation of the Iran amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.Iran officials have raised concerns with FIFA regarding the possibility of â??unauthorized flagsâ? or hostile chants directed at the team

He was harassed and briefly jailed for his work on Le Lynx, his satirical weekly newspaper, which investigated and caricatured a series of repressive leaders.

The exercise, conducted on Tuesday, June 9,2026, forms part of the Assembly’s proactive measures to identify and address drainage challenges that contribute to flooding in the city.

Former France legend Marcel Desailly has warned that expectations are reaching a tipping point for Ghana ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.He cited their failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a primary catalyst for immense internal and public pressure.It was the first time in over two decades that Ghana failed to qualify for the tournament without winning a single qualifying game.Speaking to Flashscore, the Accra-born World Cup winner highlighted how the

French football legend Marcel Desailly has expressed hope that Ghana can emerge as one of the surprise packages at the World Cup, insisting the Black Stars have the ingredients to exceed expectations under Carlos Queiroz.The former France captain, born in Accra, said African teams must manage internal dynamics effectively if they are to compete consistently on the global stage, pointing to squad hierarchy and player selection as recurring challenges.Desailly believes Queirozâ??s

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH In this conversation, Assalama Dawalak Sidi, Deputy Director of Oxfam-Africa, offers an insight into diverse aspects of Oxfam’s performance, and highlights challenges facing its operations across Africa. Oxfam is non-state global organization working in more than 70 countries to fight inequality, end poverty, and deliver lifesaving humanitarian assistance during crises. It also advocates […] The post Despite

Ghana’s economy expanded by 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2026, up from 6.2 percent recorded in the same period of 2025, driven mainly by strong performances in the services and industrial sectors. Presenting provisional estimates in Accra, Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu said the economy showed broad-based expansion supported by improved production levels […] The post Economy

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Sekondi MTN Ghana has commenced the repair and refurbishment of about 500 broken hospital beds at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi. The repair work is part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery and help address the country’s persistent “no bed syndrome.” The initiative, being undertaken by MTN employees in partnership […] The post MTN

Today, we find the land, build hastily, inhabit them with glee before we think of planning! That's one of the reasons for which we have little rains and big floods on our hands.

French football legend Marcel Desailly has expressed deep sympathy for Otto Addo, insisting the former Ghana coach was â??unluckyâ? to lose his job after a difficult run of results.Addo was relieved of his duties following four straight friendly defeats, including a 2-1 loss to Germany, and Ghanaâ??s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, their first absence in more than two decades.Desailly, who was born in Accra and maintains strong ties to Ghana, said