Defending heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games, which begun in Glasgow yesterday, as she continues her recovery from injury ?and prioritises next month’s European Championships. The 33-year-old won gold for England at the 2018 Gold Coast Games and the 2022 Birmingham Games, and also claimed silver at the Paris Olympics … The post Defending

Next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals face challenges, the Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe said on Wednesday but predicted the event that will ?be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will be an “enormous success”. Motsepe did not specify the challenges but the building of stadiums in Kenya has caused concern over … The post Motsepe confident

The government will not rush back to the international capital market despite improved sovereign ratings and renewed investor interest, the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has said. He explained that although Ghana’s strengthening macroeconomic fundamentals had restored investor confidence and reopened access to global markets, the government would proceed cautiously and place debt … The post We

Amnesty International has renewed its call on the government to pass the Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill, six years after the lynching of 90-year-old Akua Denteh at Kafaba in the Savannah Region. The organisation said the continued delay in passing the bill meant that authorities had failed in their duty to protect hundreds of victims of witchcraft … The post Amnesty renews call for passage

The government and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have called for increased investment in the country’s estimated 12 million young people, describing it as critical to accelerating national development and harnessing Ghana’s demographic dividend. The call was made at the launch of Ghana’s commemoration of World Population Day 2026 in Accra yesterday. At the … The post 12m youth key

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has shut down two unlicensed sachet water production facilities and a cold store in the Greater Accra Region after inspectors uncovered serious hygiene and food safety breaches that posed significant risks to public health. The closures followed an inspection exercise on Wednesday as part of the Authority’s nationwide enforcement … The post 59 food facilities

Two Russians have been found guilty of terrorism and spying by a court in Angola’s capital, Luanda. Political consultant Igor Ratchin was sentenced to 11 years in prison and translator Lev Lakshtanov was given eight years. They had denied the charges. They were arrested last August over accusations of stirring up anti-government protests, conducting a … The post 2 Russians

The Tema Regional Police Command has shot dead a suspected armed robber during a gun battle at Zenu Obaatan and arrested eight suspects in separate armed robbery and murder cases as it intensifies efforts to tackle violent crime in the region. The Tema Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Eric Asamoah Asiedu, disclosed … The post Police kill robbery suspect, arrest

Lawyers for former NAFCO Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, say they will file an appeal despite a High Court directive for the Attorney General to amend two counts of defrauding by false pretences in the ongoing case. The court on Wednesday ordered the AG to amend the two charges in the case involving the … The post Hanan Aludiba’s Lawyer to

The High Court has declined a request by lead counsel for former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, to dismiss charges against him, but has directed the Attorney General to amend two of the 16 counts filed against him. Presiding Judge, Justice Francis Apangabonu Achibonga, a Justice of the … The post High

Award-winning reggae icon Ras Kuuku is celebrating his birthday on July 23, 2026 with the release of a new single and official music video titled _“Nea Aka Na Edoso.” Performed in Twi, the song translates to “What Is Left Is Far More.” It carries a message of hope, perseverance, and faith in the future, urging … The post Message of Hope and Resilience: Ras

Ghanaian producer Bella Agyeman took a major step onto the global stage in July 2026 when her film was officially screened at the Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) in New York. The festival, one of the longest-running independent film events in the United States, brings together filmmakers from around the world and celebrates diverse … The post Ghanaian

The Manhyia District Police Command has arrested two men after intercepting what is suspected to be narcotic drugs hidden in fertilizer sacks at the Asawase Market in Kumasi. According to a statement issued by the Ashanti Regional Police Command, the operation was carried out on July 21, 2026, following intelligence that suspected narcotic drugs were … The post Police

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged its members to remain disciplined and concentrate on holding the government accountable, despite what it describes as the increasing arrest and harassment of opposition members. In a statement issued on Thursday, July 23, 2026, the party’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, claimed that the arrests of opposition … The post NPP

Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Peki Fire Station have rescued 25 occupants involved in a road traffic accident on the Peki–Asikuma road at Peki-Anyensu on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The rescue team responded swiftly to the scene and worked to extricate all passengers trapped in a Benz Transit bus. A total of … The post GNFS rescues 25 passengers

Rice farmers at the Weta Irrigation Scheme in the Volta Region are recording higher yields while using more than 30 per cent less irrigation water after adopting the Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) technology. Researchers said the breakthrough could significantly strengthen Ghana’s efforts towards rice self-sufficiency by improving water-use efficiency without compromising productivity. The findings, … The post Weta

The United States has donated 84 pallets of military and intelligence equipment valued at about $4 million to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to strengthen the country’s defence and security capabilities. The equipment was handed over at a ceremony at the 48 Engineers Regiment in Accra yesterday. The donation is expected to enhance border security, … The post US donates $4m military equipment to GAF

Elite referee Julian Nunoo and Assistant Referee Theophilus Akugre have been appointed to officiate at the upcoming WAFU Zone B U20 Championship in Cote d’Ivoire. Nunoo is the only Ghanaian centre referee selected for the prestigious tournament, which will take place from July 26 to August 10, 2026. The experienced referee, who was named Ghana’s … The post Ref Nunoo, Akugre appointed

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to release the full fixtures of the 2026 Ghana Premier League today. The fixtures would officially map out the journey for all 18 Ghana Premier League clubs ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The full schedule, according to a statement from the FA, featuring all 306 league matches, will … The post FA to release 2026/27 GPL fixtures today appeared first on

The Ghana Badminton Association (GBA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Special Olympics Ghana as part of preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Paralympic cycle. The landmark agreement aims to strengthen collaboration between the two organisations by creating greater opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities to participate in badminton while expanding … The post Ghana