Swedru All Blacks United FC has been fined GHS10,000 by the Ghana Football Association GFA Disciplinary Committee for the misconduct of its supporters. The decision follows an incident at the hotel where Asante Kotoko lodged ahead of their Ghana Premier League match against Swedru All Blacks during the 2025 2026 season. In an update on … The post GFA fines Swedru All Blacks GHS10,000

On a July afternoon in 2025, as President Samia Suluhu Hassan unveiled Tanzania’s Vision 2050 in Dar es Salaam, the language was unmistakably ambitious. Tanzania, she said, would become a $1-trillion economy, with manufacturing accounting for 40 per cent of GDP and poverty largely erased within a generation. For many Tanzanians in the hall, and millions listening […]

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on January 27, 2026, promoted seventeen police officers in recognition of their outstanding professionalism and dedication in the discharge of their duties. The promotions were awarded to officers who played key roles in separate operations that led to the interception ten(10) wrapped slaps of substances suspected … The post IGP

Kurt Okraku, the second vice president of the Confederation Africa Football (CAF), has disclosed that the executive council of the continental football governing body unanimously agreed to switch to a four-year Africa Cup of Nation cycle.Prior to the commencement of the AFCON 2025 in Morocco, CAF president Patrice Motsepe announced that the AFCON tournament will move to a four-year cycle starting from 2028.The decision has faced mixed reaction from pundits and football fanatics,

Raheem Sterling has left Chelsea by mutual consent after reaching an agreement to end his contract early. The 31-year-old had 18 months remaining on his £325,000?a?week deal. Sterling leaves after three-and-a-half seasons at Stamford Bridge following his move from Manchester City for £47.5m in 2022. “We thank Raheem for the contribution he made while a […]

President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku has hailed the rapid growth of African football, insisting that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has become more competitive and commercially attractive under the leadership of CAF President Patrice Motsepe.Speaking to exclusively to Metro TV, Okraku, who doubles as the second vice president of CAF placed strong emphasis on governance reforms, financial transparency, and strategic partnerships, all of which have contributed

As part of activities marking the Sixty-First (61st) Anniversary of the passing of Dr. Joseph Kwame Kyeretwie Boakye Danquah, the Twafohene of Akyem Abuakwa, Okatakyie Boakye Danquah Ababio, is spearheading a high-level Inter-Tertiary J. B. Danquah Memorial Debate, designed to place constitutional reasoning, democratic accountability, and disciplined public discourse at the centre of national reflection. […]

Reigning champion Tigst Assefa will target a repeat of her record-breaking London Marathon victory when she takes on rivals Sifan Hassan and Peres Jepchirchir in this year's race.

Head coach of Nations FC, Stephen Frimpong Manso has expressed his outfit determination to secure victory against Medeama SC in the Ghana Premier League.The Abrankese-based club will play host to the Yellow and Mauve in the matchday 21 of the domestic top-flight this weekend.Speaking to Kumasi-based Akoma FM, Manso, who replaced Kasim Mingle half-way season has reiterated his outfit desire to maximum points over Medeama.â??Medeama are a very good team and they had an excellent

CAF Second Vice President Kurt Okraku has defended referees at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following widespread criticism over officiating decisions during the tournament, particularly in the final between Senegal and hosts Morocco.Okraku admitted that some incidents were not ideal but insisted they should not overshadow what he described as a successful and high-quality competition.The controversy peaked in the final when Senegal briefly refused to continue play after Morocco

Chairman of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Elections Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu has announced the reinstatement of 58 TESCON youth organizer delegates to the party’s upcoming flagbearer election. Initially, these delegates had been excluded from the voting process, a decision that had reportedly been agreed upon by the candidates. However, following a formal petition to […]

Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of a historic 25th Grand Slam title remained alive at the Australian Open, though it came in unexpected and dramatic fashion after Lorenzo Musetti was forced to retire injured during their quarter-final clash at Melbourne Park on Wednesday. The sport we all love can be brutal sometimes… ???? WIshing you a speedy […]

President Mahama has cleared GH¢115.9m in premix fuel arrears owed to BDCs, easing supply constraints as fisherfolk report lower prices.

CAF Second Vice President Kurt Okraku has rejected claims that there was any attempt to influence the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in favour of host nation Morocco.The allegations surfaced during the tournament following a series of contentious refereeing decisions that appeared to benefit the hosts, who eventually lost the final to Senegal. Given Moroccoâ??s role as host of several CAF competitions in recent years, some observers suggested the continental body was

Ghana’s export earnings rose to a record $31.1bn (£24.5bn) in 2025, driven largely by a sharp increase in gold exports, according to new data from the central bank. Figures from the Bank of Ghana’s Summary of Economic and Financial Data, released on 27 January 2026, show total export receipts climbed from $19.1bn in 2024, representing […]

Sudan national team coach James Kwesi Appiah has delivered a major boost to Al Hilal by helping three of the clubâ??s top players regain form and confidence after falling out of favour under previous management.Abdelraouf Yacoub, Salah El Din Adel, and Walieldin Khidir had all faced the prospect of being sidelined, but the Ghanaianâ??s intervention has reignited their careers, with each player producing standout performances in the current CAF Champions League campaign.Al

The Supreme Court, by a majority decision of 4–1, has overturned a ruling of the Tamale High Court which nullified the Kpandai parliamentary election and ordered a rerun. The panel was split, with the President of the panel, Justice Gabriel Pwamang, dissenting, while Justices Amadu Tanko, Yonny Kulendi, Samuel Asiedu and Henry Anthony Kwofie formed […] The post Supreme Court Quashes Kpandai Rerun Order

The monetary policy committee of the Bank of Ghana lowered its benchmark interest rate by 250 basis points to 15.5%, deepening its easing stance as inflation continues to slow and economic activity firms. The decision was taken by a majority of members at the Committee’s 128th meeting, Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama said at a […] The post BoG cuts policy rate by 250bps to 15.5% appeared

Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei highlights a critical water security gap, revealing that while 88% of Ghanaians have basic access, only 44% benefit from safely managed water.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Disciplinary Committee has handed down sanctions to Hearts of Oak assistant coach, Gazale Abdulai, following an incident during the clubâ??s Ghana Premier League fixture against Medeama SC.In a statement issued after sitting on the case, the Disciplinary Committee found Abdulai guilty of misconduct after he was charged with assaulting a ball retriever during the match.As punishment, the Hearts assistant coach has been slapped with a three-match