Morocco offers a landscape of contrasts, where ancient cities, scenic coasts, and majestic mountains create a tapestry of unforgettable experiences. Travelers seeking freedom and convenience can rent a car Morocco cheap, allowing them to explore the country at their own pace without compromising on reliability or comfort. From vibrant markets to tranquil coastal routes, each … The post A

President John Dramani Mahama has approved a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, resulting in new appointments and reassignments within the security structure. The changes were announced in a statement issued by the Presidency on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Under the reorganisation, Major (Rtd.) General William Ayamdo, a former Chief of Army Staff, has … The post Prez

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is targeting about 2.8 million active members by 2028 as it steps up efforts to extend pension coverage to more Ghanaian workers. The target forms part of measures by the Trust to respond to the changing nature of work and improve retirement security for workers in both … The post SSNIT targets 2.8m active members by 2028 appeared first on

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, has launched a GH¢100 million agricultural fund to support the government’s agricultural transformation agenda. Known as the Ghana Agriculture Fund for Education and Transformation (GAFET), the fund is intended to build a sustainable national endowment to support skills development, innovation, mechanisation and agricultural enterprise. It will … The post GH¢100m

Chelsea will open their 2026/27 campaign by playing three matches in the space of seven days after the Carabao Cup draw left them facing an early-season fixture headache. Xabi Alonso will face the first competitive outing of his Chelsea tenure on Monday, August 24, visiting Alvaro Arbeloa’s Fulham, before hosting Brighton the following Sunday. With … The post Chelsea face early fixture

The Bosomtwi Divisional Council has described the initial relationship between Damang Gold Mine Limited (DGML) and its host communities as positive and called for the momentum to be sustained. According to the council, barely four months after taking over operations of the Damang Mine, DGML had begun implementing a number of commitments it made to … The post Damang Mine delivers on community commitments

The Adentan Municipal Assembly has presented assorted food items, drinks and an undisclosed amount of money to traditional councils in the municipality to support this year’s Homowo Festival. The items included 150 gallons of palm oil, 100 bags of maize, 20 cartons each of Castle Bridge and schnapps, 240 packs of bottled water, 140 cartons … The post Adentan Assembly supports traditional

Lebanon’s parliament Tuesday abolished the death penalty, making it the first country in the Arab world to replace the sentencing with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labor. The tiny Mediterranean country has committed to an unofficial moratorium on executions since January 2004. However, dozens of death sentences since then have been issued, but later suspended … The post Lebanon

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has urged Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie to stop the conduct of selected trials during the ongoing legal vacation. In a letter dated August 10, 2026, the GBA said it had received petitions from the law firms Zoe, Akyea & Co, Dame & Partners and Sam Okudzeto & Associates … The post GBA urges Chief Justice to halt trials during legal

Legal practitioner Dr. Justice Srem-Sai has faulted the President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) over claims made in a letter to the Chief Justice dated August 10, 2024, regarding the conduct of trials during the legal vacation. In the letter, the GBA President made two key assertions. First, that “Vacation Courts” only handle emergencies, … The post GBA President ‘in error’

Accra Hearts of Oak has withdrawn from the 2026 Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) Top 4 tournament, citing a clash with the club’s existing programmes and preparations for the new league season. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the club explained that the scheduled dates for the tournament conflicted with other programmes … The post Hearts of Oak withdraws from

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) contained a domestic fire at Market Road in Ho on Monday morning, preventing it from spreading to nearby businesses. The incident occurred at on August 10, 2026, opposite De-Moofy Electrical Shop. A crew from the Ho Municipal Command, led by STNO I Michael Segbedzi, responded promptly to a distress … The post GNFS prevents major blaze on market road, Ho appeared

Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Monday hosted a delegation from the Kayayei Association, led by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, to discuss challenges facing head porters and what government must do to improve their livelihoods. The meeting built on earlier engagements that highlighted key concerns of … The post Veep meets

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) rescued a fuel tanker driver and his mate on Tuesday after their vehicle overturned at Adubili Yili in Tamale, averting what could have been a major disaster. The tanker was carrying about 45,000 litres of diesel when it overturned. Firefighters from the Northern Regional Headquarters Sub-Station responded promptly to … The post Firefighters

The North East Regional Police Command has arrested four suspects and intercepted 118 bags of cocoa beans weighing 11,800 kilogrammes at Bunkpurugu, suspected to have been destined for neighbouring Togo through the Bunkpurugu-Togo border. The suspects are Dickson Asante, 35, the driver of the truck; Gideon Tab, 19, his mate; Mohammed Mumin, 22; and Ernestina … The post Police

The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has reiterated that there is still no cure for HIV, urging persons diagnosed with the disease to remain on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment to suppress the virus and live long with healthy lives. It said although antiretroviral therapy (ART) was highly effective, Ghana’s treatment coverage remained low, with only 57 per … The post No cure yet for HIV

The government is set to enrol 400,000 additional vulnerable households onto the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme as part of efforts to expand social protection coverage across the country. The move follows a reassessment of existing beneficiaries, which showed that more than 70 per cent of households had improved their incomes and livelihoods, enabling … The post LEAP targets

Black Queens Head Coach, Kim Lars Björkegren, has described Ghana’s quarterfinal elimination from the 2026 WAFCON as the worst feeling he has had in 20 years of coaching, after the team fell 2-1 to Malawi. A dejected Björkegren said he felt the pain of his players and the nation after failing to secure Ghana’s first … The post Black Queen’s

A new CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champion will be crowned in Morocco after Cameroon edged defending champions Nigeria 1-0 in a fiercely contested quarterfinal to secure their place in the last four and qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027. The Indomitable Lionesses produced a resilient display in Casablanca on Sunday, … The post New African champions guaranteed

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has come under renewed fire as a joint letter from three confederations UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC declared that football “belongs to no individual”. Infantino has received scathing criticism ever since launching, and then withdrawing within days, a plan to bring in private investment into FIFA competitions, including the World Cup. FIFA … The post UEFA,