Ghana President John Mahama has acknowledged that the countryâ??s image was dented by the off-field controversies surrounding the Black Starsâ?? participation at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, but insists that lessons have been learned ahead of the 2026 tournament.During the Brazil World Cup, Ghanaâ??s campaign was overshadowed by administrative chaos and off-field issues, drawing international ridicule. Players threatened to boycott training over unpaid appearance
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed his willingness to assist in bringing Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi into the Black Stars setup, while emphasizing that the ultimate decision rests with the technical team.Speculation has intensified ahead of Ghanaâ??s final 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium, with reports suggesting the Crystal Palace forward and Nottingham Forest winger are considering switching allegiance
The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has dedicated a legacy temple at Ada Foah, sponsored by Cedar Mountain Chapel at East Legon in Accra, to mark its 15th anniversary. The Cedar Redemption Temple at Ada Foah is named after Rev. David Nabegmado, the late Senior Pastor of Tema Central … The post Rev. Wengam dedicates
The Anti-Galamsey Taskforce of the National Concerned Small-Scale Miners Association of Ghana (NCSSMAG) on Sunday, October 12, 2025, carried out a major operation at the Nyamedomso camp near Mankranso in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region to clamp down on illegal mining activities along River Mankran. The exercise forms part of […]
A 14-year-old student of Kunsu Camp D/A JHS, Miss Rose Korkor, has made the Ahafo Ano South West District proud after placing second in the Otumfuo Community Reading Challenge held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi last Friday. Miss Rose, who represented the Kunsu Community, competed impressively against other finalists from across the Ashanti Region. … The post Kunsu Camp girl shines
The Deputy Public Affairs Manager of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Mr. Benjamin Teye Larweh, has encouraged Municipal, Metropolitan, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to continue using their platforms to promote initiatives that enhance local value addition within the cocoa sector. Mr. Larweh made the remarks during a courtesy call on the Municipal Chief Executive … The post COCOBOD
Come January 2026, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) will begin issuing vehicle number plates in the names of individual owners rather than assigning them permanently to vehicles. Under this new system, when a vehicle is sold, the seller must remove their number plate, and the buyer must apply for a new one under … The post DVLA’s New Number Plate Policy: A Reform Worth
A federal appeals court has ruled that US President Donald Trump’s administration cannot deploy the National Guard in Illinois. The Chicago-based US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit also ruled that the force could remain under federal control for now. The decision partially upheld a lower court ruling that blocked the deployment of troops […] The post Trump cannot deploy
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has pledged full transparency in the selection of players for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana secured their place in next summerâ??s tournament, set to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, following a 1-0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium.Mohammed Kudusâ?? 47th-minute strike sealed the win, ensuring the Black Stars topped Group I with 25 points.Speaking on Asempa FM, Adams, who
The office of Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has said an attempt to seize power illegally and by force is under way in the country. Hours later, an army unit known as CAPSAT claimed that it had taken over the leadership of the military command, and was now in control of all the armed forces – […] The post Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under way
Seychelles’s opposition leader, Patrick Herminie, has won the country’s presidential race, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in a run-off vote, according to the electoral commission. Herminie won 52.7 percent of the vote, while Ramkalawan took 47.3 percent, official results announced early on Sunday showed. In his victory speech, Herminie pledged to lower the cost of living, […] The post Seychelles’s
As the world marks October 10 – World Day Against the Death Penalty, Ghana stands at a historic crossroads. Our nation has taken bold steps toward ending capital punishment, yet a few crucial measures remain to complete the journey. For decades, Amnesty International Ghana and our partners have fought tirelessly to end the death penalty. … The post Ghana’s journey towards full
The dead were nationals of Zimbabwe and Malawi returning home, officials say.
In August this year, I received what I considered the most generous gift of my life when I turned 50. My younger sister, based in the United States, to mark the milestone, decided not only to host a birthday celebration but decided to gift me an international travel. The plan was simple: purchase tickets, reserve […] The post Visa, ticket, hotel ready, but
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has lauded former Black Stars captains Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gyan for their immense contributions to Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Black Stars sealed their place at next yearâ??s global showpiece â?? to be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico â?? with a hard-fought 1â??0 victory over Comoros on Sunday night at the Accra Sports Stadium.The result saw Ghana finish top of Group I with
The government has committed to completing the long-abandoned Bono Regional Library project in Sunyani and constructing six additional libraries across the Bono Region. The assurance follows a Ghanaian Times publication in the September 29 edition of the newspaper, which highlighted the deplorable state of the abandoned library structure. The multi-million-dollar project, which began more than … The post Govt
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has lauded President John Mahama, the Ghana Football Association (GFA), and the playing body following the Black Starsâ?? qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The national team sealed their spot at next yearâ??s global showpiece â?? to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico â?? after a determined 1â??0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday night. The result saw Ghana top Group I with 35
Algeria have secured their return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2014 after defeating Somalia 3–0 in Oran on Thursday, clinching top spot in Group G of the African qualifiers. The victory, achieved in the penultimate round of the qualifying series, confirmed the Desert Warriors’ fifth appearance at football’s biggest stage … The post Algeria back to World Cup after 12-year
President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated the senior national team, the Black Stars of Ghana, for qualifying to the 2026 World Cup. The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 World Cup. President Mahama wrote on Facebook that “Congratulations to the senior national team, the #BlackStars. Another qualification to the World Cup. […]
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