I’m very pleased to be back in Ghana after nearly twenty years and honoured to return as the British High Commissioner. My previous posting here from 2006 to 2009 left me with fond memories. My children spent their early years in Accra; we celebrated Ghana’s 50th independence anniversary in 2007, cheered the Black Stars at […]

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani says his side must keep playing and winning matches to sharpen their efficiency in front of goal.Reflecting on the Phobiansâ?? narrow 1-0 victory over Dreams FC, Dramani acknowledged that although his team secured all three points, their attacking play still needs to be more ruthless.Two matches into the 2025-2026 Ghana Premier League season, Hearts have registered one win and a draw, and the coach insists only sustained competition

The Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti Region has rolled out a fresh demolition exercise, targeting dozens of unauthorized structures along the Aboabo storm drain, as part of plans to curb perennial flooding in the municipality. Most of the buildings, authorities say, were illegally constructed on waterways and have long contributed to flooding that […]

Black Queens defender Comfort Yeboah has taken her first steps with Spanish La Liga Womenâ??s side DUX Logroño, training with her new teammates just hours after sealing a move from Ghanaian side Ampem Darkoa Ladies.The highly rated talent joined the Spanish outfit following a standout spell with Ampem Darkoa, where her performances in the CAF Womenâ??s Champions League and for Ghanaâ??s Black Queens earned her widespread recognition.In a video shared on the clubâ??s

Concluding his address on a personal note, President Mahama added, ‘For the sake of Africa, and quite selfishly, for the sake of my 18-year-old daughter, I hope this new world is a place of safety and equality for women and girls. To succeed, we must empower everyone, including women and girls, to reach their full […]

Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has called on his side to raise their performance levels when they host Tunisia in the second leg of the FIFA U20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifier on Sunday, September 28, at the Accra Sports Stadium.Black Princesses hold a 2-0 advantage from the first leg in Tunis, but Sampson insists there is still room for improvement despite the victory.â??We want to upgrade our performance and do better. Weâ??ve got the win that we wanted, but

Division One side Accra Lions have boosted their technical team with the appointment of German trainer Johannes Pieper. Pieper's appointment follows the departure of Rainer Kraft at the end of last season in the Ghana Premier League.He will work with head coach James Francis and Richard Afoakwa as the Accra-based club eye a quick return to the topflight."Accra Lions FC welcome German Coach Johannes Pieper to Technical Team. We are pleased to announce the appointment

The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated his commitment to addressing the welfare needs of party delegates as well as ordinary members when he is elected flagbearer and subsequently President in the 2028 elections. Dr Bawumia, who first made this pledge while contesting for the NPP flagbearership […]

Ethiopian runner Shewarge Alene dies aged 30, the organiser of the Stockholm marathon confirms.

President John Dramani Mahama has touted the benefits that the 124 Hour Economy idea brings during his address to the 80th United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, September 25. He said the initiative promises to transform our economy. “Our improved sovereign credit rating reflects increasing investor confidence. Our 24-Hour Economy Initiative promises to transform our […]

FIFA has officially unveiled three mascots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition of the tournament to be co-hosted by three nations - Canada, Mexico, and the United States.The trio - Maple the Moose, Zayu the Jaguar, and Clutch the Bald Eagle - will represent their respective countries while symbolising unity, diversity, and passion for the game.Each mascot reflects the cultural identity and heritage of its homeland. Maple the Moose, representing Canada, is a music-loving,

From Samuel Adadi Akapule, Bolgatanga           The Millar Institute for Transdisciplinary and Development Studies’ (MITDS) 7th Congregation has been held with a call on African leaders to shift away from foreign-dependent development models and embrace indigenous systems tailored to local contexts. Africa’s persistent underdevelopment is largely a result of its overreliance on foreign approaches, often […] The post African

President John Dramani Mahama has told the 80th United Nations General Assembly that Ghana’s constitution limits leaders to two four-year terms. In January, he said he was sworn in for a second term, which is non-consecutive with the first. “Our currency, the Ghana cedi, was rapidly depreciating,” he said. Faced with rising inflation, a huge […]

Over the past few years, there has been a significant shift to mobile gambling, as players have started to prefer a mobile app to access their favourite casino games or sports events. When it comes to mobile betting, the 1Win Ghana app is the top choice for gamblers in the country. This website has been … The post Benefits of Using the 1Win Mobile Betting App appeared first on Ghanaian

Premier League outfit AFC Bournemouth have taken a firm stance on Ghana international Antoine Semenyo ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.The Black Stars attacker was as a top transfer target for several clubs including Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window, but Semenyo opted to sign a new deal with the Cherries.Bournemouth is bracing themselves for a fresh wave of bids for the Ghana international as the winter window approaches,

Cassona Global Imaging Ltd., a lead distributor of advanced medical imaging technology in Ghana and across West Africa, has donated state-of-the-art ultrasound machines to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), College of Health, retooling the laboratory to meet 21st-century skills training requirements. The College of Health Sciences received a donation of a […] The post Cassona

By Ms. Akua B. BAAH Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the global healthcare landscape by improving diagnostics, optimizing treatment plans, and enhancing health system efficiency. Through my academic studies at Andrews University and my professional experience at HH Wellness Services, I have observed firsthand how AI is revolutionizing healthcare outcomes worldwide. Although still emerging […] The post Three

The artist’s blockbuster survey across nearly five decades at the Royal Academy of Art in London tackles Black history in all its complexity.

The Ghana Statistical Service has released a landmark survey that reveals the country’s tourism sector has attracted a whopping GHS15.42 billion from international visitors between the last quarter of 2022 and the third quarter of 2023. The Ghana International Travellers’ Survey recorded over 900,000 inbound visitors, providing the foundation for Ghana’s first Tourism Satellite Account. […]

By Samuel Lartey(Prof) [email protected] After years of battling runaway prices that peaked above 50% in early 2023, Ghana’s economy is finally showing signs of relief. Inflation has fallen sharply from 23.5% in January 2025 to 11.5% in August 2025, its lowest level in four years. Riding on this momentum, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has […] The post The inflation dream: Reality or Illusion