Hosts Morocco were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Tunisia in an intense North African derby at the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 on Wednesday evening. Backed by strong home support at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, the defending champions dominated possession for long periods but were frustrated by … The post Host Morocco held by Tunisia in U-17 AFCON opener

Hamad Kalkaba Malboum, president of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), died on Wednesday at the age of 75. Cameroonian Defense Minister Joseph Beti Assomo announced Kalkaba’s death, saying it followed an illness. At the time of his death, Kalkaba was president of several sports organizations, including the International Military Sports Council, the Cameroon National … The post CAA pres dies at 75 appeared

Venus Williams will play in the women’s doubles at the French Open this month together with Hailey Baptiste, who is 21 years her junior. The American pair were among the entrants confirmed on Wednesday by organizers for the clay-court tournament at Roland-Garros, which begins on May 24 in western Paris. The 45-year-old Williams will not … The post Williams to play in French Open doubles appeared

The Premier League title race is not over yet. Manchester City cut Arsenal’s lead at the top of the standings back to two points after beating Crystal Palace 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium Wednesday. With two rounds of the season to go it means Arsenal will have to wait another week at least to be … The post Man City keeps pressure on Arsenal with win over Palace appeared first on Ghanaian

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced the immediate suspension of three pharmacies from the National Health Insurance Scheme for suspected fraudulent claims. The affected pharmacies are Deldem Pharma Limited, located at Iron City in Weija, PARAMEDICA Pharmacy, located at Guggisberg Avenue in Ablekuma and DESH CHEMIST, located at Amasaman, all in the Greater … The post NHIS

The Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated a regional office of the National Teaching Council (NTC) in Tamale to bring its services closer to teachers and other stakeholders. Simultaneously, the council also opened its Kumasi office at a separate ceremony on Monday. Speaking at the event in Tamale, Mr Iddrisu said the government … The post NTC expands reach with new regional offices

French President Emmanuel Macron is facing backlash after he interrupted a panel at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya to demand silence from the audience. Macron stormed the stage to rebuke audience members for what he called a “total lack of respect,” accusing them of disrupting speakers during a presentation by artists and young entrepreneurs. … The post Macron faces

The Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, says Parliament and government officials are working closely with authorities in the Netherlands following the detention of the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong. Speaking on the matter on Channel One news yesterday, Mr. Dafeamekpor disclosed that the … The post Parliament

Ghana Water Ltd has announced temporary water supply interruptions in several parts of western Accra following technical challenges at the Weija Water Treatment Plant. In a press release issued on May 13, the company explained that the challenges had affected water production and distribution in some communities. According to the management of the company, residents … The post Water

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has been named on the official eight-man shortlist for the 2025/26 Premier League Player of the Season award. The Ghana international is nominated alongside his City teammate Erling Haaland, Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes, Arsenal trio Gabriel Magalhães, David Raya, and Declan Rice, Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White, and Brentford … The post Semenyo

Ghanaian fashion creative Dionne Slash Gavin has received the Prix de Reconnaissance et du Mérite (Recognition and Merit Award) at the AVO Fashion Reception in Benin. The award specifically honours his contributions as a Scénographe de Mode (Fashion Scenographer). It recognizes his ability to combine cultural storytelling with high-concept visual production across West Africa. Accepting … The post Ghanaian

Accra’s creative industry is preparing for one of the most ambitious film projects in recent Ghanaian cinema as award winning filmmaker Big Ghun and acclaimed media personality and producer Doreen Avio officially open auditions for their upcoming feature film, Scarlett Unveiled. The highly anticipated auditions will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 8:00 … The post Big

On a Friday evening in Accra’s Cantonments neighbourhood, the old rhythms have quietly shifted. Where a decade ago you might have found residents gathered around a communal television or sharing conversation on the veranda after work, today those same hours are more likely spent with a smartphone in hand, earphones in, and a data plan … The post How Technology Is Changing

The Black Starlets will begin their 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign today, Thursday May 14, 2026 with a highly anticipated Group D clash against Algeria in Rabat. Ghana heads into the tournament determined to make a strong statement after an impressive qualifying campaign in the WAFU Zone B Championship. The Black Starlets secured … The post Black Starlets ready for Algeria

Tanzanian referee Ahmed Ally Arajiga has been appointed to officiate the Group D encounter between Ghana and Algeria at the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations. The highly anticipated clash is scheduled to take place at 19:00 GMT in Rabat as both teams begin their campaign in the continental championship. Arajiga will be assisted by … The post Tanzanian referee Ahmed

A vibrant and culturally immersive Tourism Trade Show has been successfully held in Ethiopia as part of the official launch of Ghana Month at the renowned Kuriftu African Village, bringing together tourism stakeholders, cultural enthusiasts, business leaders, creatives, and members of the diplomatic community in a celebration of African unity and collaboration. The initiative was … The post Black

The Republic Bank Ghana PLC has handed over mechanised electricity and solar-powered water systems to two senior high schools in the Volta Region, bringing an end to years of water shortages in the institutions. The beneficiary schools are Adidome Senior High School in the Central Tongu District, with a student population of 2,157, and Taviefe … The post Republic Bank eases water

The Volta Regional Minister, Mr James Gunu, has issued a strong warning to contractors in the region, stressing that delays and incompetence will not be tolerated. He said any contractor found to be underperforming risked having their contract terminated. Mr Gunu explained that the performance of contractors directly reflected on the government’s image at the … The post No room for

The Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG), in collaboration with Starbite and Orijin, successfully staged the first-ever ‘Friday Night Footy’ under floodlights at the University of Ghana Rugby League field in Accra, marking a major milestone for the sport in Ghana. The landmark event, which featured a blend of rugby league action and live music and … The post Maiden

The Management Committee of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars, on Tuesday called on the National Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, to seek spiritual guidance and prayers ahead of the country’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The delegation was led by Medeama SC President and Black Stars … The post Black Stars Mgt C’ttee calls on Chief Imam appeared