Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 CAF Coach of the Year (Women’s Category) award, following his remarkable work with Ghana’s senior women’s national team. The Swedish tactician earned the nomination after leading the Black Queens to a historic third-place finish at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of […]

Youth groups, and civil society organisations from various communities in Accra participated in a cleanup to clear the plastics and rubbish from the beach around the Arts Centre in Accra. The event was part of marking this year’s World Cleanup Day. aimed at ridding the coastal beaches of filth. Saturday,s exercise brought together the Green … The post World Cleanup Day marked in Accra appeared first on

Online ride-hailing drivers in the Ashanti Region have issued a warning to service providers and authorities, threatening to withdraw their services if urgent action is not taken to address increasing security concerns and the burden of high commission paid to app owners. The growing discontent stems from a recent spate of attacks targeted at drivers […]

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has revealed that the government has saved about $300 million through renegotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), a move he believes is an important step in protecting Ghana’s energy industry. Speaking during a working visit to the Volta River Authority (VRA) in Accra on Friday, October […]

Black Queens goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan Findib has been nominated for the Goalkeeper of the Year ahead of the 2025 CAF Awards. The 22-year-old made the ten-woman shortlist following her outstanding performance at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Konlan inspired the Black Queens to bronze medal following her heroic penalty-saving display in the third and fourth place game against South Africa.The Al Hilal Women's shot-stopper will face competition from

ASA Savings and Loans Limited has embarked on a nationwide breast screening and health outreach programme to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, reaffirming its commitment to women’s health, early detection, and community empowerment. The initiative, launched at the company’s Odorkor Head Office in Accra, forms part of ASA’s flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes aimed […] The post ASA

After weeks of protests calling for him to resign, Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, seemed to have left the country, and the military said it had taken control. John Eligon, the Johannesburg bureau chief for The New York Times, explains what we know and don’t know.

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has declined to comment on the future of Ghanaâ??s most capped player, Andre Ayew, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 35-year-old forward has not received a call-up since Addo returned as head coach in March 2024, leaving his national team status uncertain."So, like the same as with others, I respect him highly. Heâ??s a true legend, but the same as other players who are not in the squad at the moment, I wouldnâ??t talk about it,"

The government through the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has plans to increase Ghana’s renewable energy generation to 10% by 2030 and 50% by 2060. According to the energy expert and Technical Advisor at the Ministry, Dr Yussif Sulemana, this forms part of the government’s long-term strategy to gradually shift the country’s heavy reliance […]

Head coach of the women's national team, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, has been nominated for the women's Coach of the Year award ahead of the 2025 CAF Awards. The Swedish tactician led the Black Stars to bronze medal at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, earning him nomination for the top award.Although Bjorkegren took over as coach early this year, he quickly transformed the team into top contenders on the continent and were only denied a place at the final of AFCON

The Futsal Premier League continues this weekend with a full day of action on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Spintex Astro Turf. Fans are in for an exciting lineup of fixtures as teams aim to make their mark in the ongoing season.The day kicks off at 8:00 a.m. with King Solomon FC taking on AMG FC, followed by Danac FC versus Real Hearts FC at 9:00 a.m. At 10:00 a.m., Gadu FC will face Stitch In Time FC, while Blooming Smiles FC clash with Adenta Youth at 11:00 a.m.Future Soccer

Chad had terminated its agreement with African Parks after accusing it of failing to curb poaching.

…to strengthen maritime security By Konrad Kodjo DJAISI African navies and coast guards are partnering with the French Navy under the Grand African NEMO (GANO) initiative to enhance maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. The international operational cooperation exercise, co-organised by the Yaoundé Architecture and the French Navy, aims to strengthen regional coordination, combat […] The post African

Michael Essien has hailed the Mansour Groupâ??s decision to fund a new, world-class Right to Dream (RTD) Academy near Accra, calling it a landmark investment in Ghanaâ??s next generation.The former Black Stars midfielder, now on the coaching staff at FC Nordsjælland, RTDâ??s European partner club, said the project will strengthen the model that pairs elite football with rigorous schooling.The Mansour Group, owners of Right to Dream, plans to break ground in early 2026

Thousands paid their respects at a stadium in Nairobi. President William Ruto said the spirit of Mr. Odinga, who died at 80, “lives within every Kenyan and every African.”

Ghana coach Otto Addo has reiterated that his tactical approach with the Black Stars is flexible, a philosophy that helped the team secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to Sporty FM, Addo explained that his system adapts depending on the opponent and the match situation. "Itâ??s flexible. It comes with the opponent. There are some situations where we have to be dominant. There are some opponents which are very strong, and we have to play more cautiously.

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has made it clear that he is not considering a return to club football after guiding Ghana to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Addo, who previously worked as a talent coach and assistant at Borussia Dortmund before taking over the Black Stars, is now in his second stint as head coach of Ghana. He has made history as the first coach to lead the national team to back-to-back World Cup qualifications, having achieved the same feat for the 2022 tournament in Qatar.Speaking

Ghanaian midfield dynamo Stella Nyamekye has been nominated for the women Young Player of the Year ahead of the 2025 CAF Awards.The 20-year-old made the ten-woman shortlist after his outstanding display for the Black Queens at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Nyamekye scored a goal and delivered an assist in four games as the Black Queens reached the semi-final of the tournament. Her goal in the semi-final against hosts Morocco almost sent the Black Queens to their

Ghana coach Otto Addo has set surviving the group stage as the Black Starsâ?? immediate target at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Addo, who also led Ghana at the 2022 tournament in Qatar, where the team exited at the group stage, spoke to Sporty FM following Ghanaâ??s 1-0 win over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium that sealed their qualification for next yearâ??s tournament."So, like I said, I always take it step by step. I always look to the next possible aim, and this

Ecobank Ghana, has once again demonstrated its commitment to local communities by removing barriers and promoting equitable education for all. This was made known at the 13th edition of Ecobank Day, which was celebrated on the theme “Enabling Inclusive Learning for All” at the Tetteh Ocloo School for the Deaf, located at Adjei Kojo in […] The post Ecobank champions inclusive education appeared