In a statement issued on Friday, July 17,2026, he described the situation as a major humanitarian challenge confronting the region.

Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.

The driver of the school bus, carrying dozens of students, lost control, officials said, causing the bus to veer off the road into a boulder.

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to fighting corruption, insisting that no appointee found to have abused public office will be pardoned.

I always tell my ministers that let us number our days so that we can work harder to meet the promises we gave to the Ghanaian people.

He said that although some people have sought an interpretation from the Supreme Court regarding the constitutional provision on presidential tenure, he says his understanding is that the Constitution is clear.

Ghanaian forward Prince Amoako Junior was on target for FC Nordsjælland in their emphatic pre-season friendly victory over Czech giants Sparta Prague.The 19-year-old attacker played a key role as the Danish Superliga side produced a dominant display to secure a convincing 5-1 win against their European opponents, underlining their readiness ahead of the upcoming campaign.Amoako capped off an outstanding performance by scoring Nordsjaellandâ??s fourth goal of the afternoon,

?Despite the visible ecological and infrastructural threat, authorities in the Municipality claim their hands are tied due to a frustrating security jurisdictional loophole that is shielding the illegal operators.

In a Press statement issued on July 16 2026 by the 24-hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat said this marks the first visible phase of implementation.

Promising Ghanaian winger Alexander Amoafo Jnr has completed a move to Slovak top-flight club FK Zeleziarne Podbrezova from Accra-based youth academy ProEdge FC.The 18-year-old joins the Slovak side after spending six years at ProEdge FC, where he developed into one of the academy's brightest prospects following his arrival as a 12-year-old.Amoafo's transfer marks the beginning of his professional career. It represents another success story for the Amasaman-based academy,

Asante Kotoko have appointed experienced South African coach Eric Tinkler as the club's new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season.The Portuguese-South African tactician joins the Porcupine Warriors with immediate effect, bringing more than three decades of experience in elite football as both a player and coach.Tinkler arrives with an impressive coaching résumé, having managed several of South Africa's biggest clubs, including Orlando Pirates, SuperSport United,

Resilience is not measured by how we perform when conditions are favourable; it is measured by how prepared we are when they are not

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to redevelop the Ho Stadium into a modern multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex as part of the government's ambition to increase the number of CAF-approved stadiums in Ghana.Speaking during an inspection tour of the facility in the Volta Region, the President said the redevelopment forms part of a broader strategy to ensure the country has at least five stadiums capable of hosting Confederation of African Football (CAF)

He also announced that a strategic investor has been selected to revive Volta Star Textiles, and that plans are underway for a cotton supply partnership with Benin.

Ghana Division One League side VC Warriors FC have taken another step in their drive to build international partnerships after Sporting Director Habib Mohammed held a high-level meeting with HJK Helsinki Sporting Director Petri Vuorinen in Finland.The meeting, which took place at HJK Helsinki's stadium, was held in a warm and cordial atmosphere and focused on strengthening the relationship between the two clubs while exploring opportunities for future collaboration.Discussions

Chairman of the Division One League Super Cup Committee, Rabeh El-Eter, believes the 2026 X1 Division One League (DOL) Super Cup will provide a vital platform for young footballers to showcase their talent ahead of the new season.Speaking ahead of the tournament, which will be held at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium from August 10 to 18, Rabeh said the competition has grown beyond a pre-season event and now plays an important role in player development.According to him, clubs will use

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has selected the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium as the host venue for the 2026 X1 Division One League (DOL) Super Cup, which will be staged from August 10 to 18.Obuasi was chosen from a number of venues considered for this year's competition, with the decision reflecting the GFA's commitment to taking its competitions to different parts of the country while providing players and supporters with a quality matchday experience.The tournament

The Secretariat revealed that the transition to a multi-shift, continuous-production economy is already yielding practical results across key sectors

President John Dramani Mahama has predicted that Ghana will capture either the next Africa Cup of Nations or the World Cup trophy if head coach Carlos Queiroz is retained to lead the national team.Queiroz was appointed on a four-month contract to lead the team to the 2026 World Cup, with the contract expiring at the end of July.Speaking Friday during an official inspection tour of the Ho Sports Stadium, Mahama expressed absolute confidence in the squad's championship potential

President John Dramani Mahama has urged national football authorities to persuade Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz to stay and take the Black Stars job on a permanent basis.The First Gentleman of the Land believes the Portuguese coach continuing is the ultimate key to future international silverware.Speaking on Friday during an inspection tour of the Ho Sports Stadium, Mahama emphasized that maintaining tactical continuity is paramount to building a trophy-winning side.The