Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah says the government conducted a five-month investigation into Akonta Mining before taking action.

Ghana stand one result from North America. Top of Group I on 22 points, the Black Stars need a draw against Comoros in Accra on Sunday to confirm a fifth FIFA World Cup appearance.The stakes are simple, the mood is buoyant, and the margins still demand care: Comoros have hurt Ghana before and will arrive intent on spoiling the party.Otto Addoâ??s side come into the finale off a 5-0 dismantling of Central African Republic on neutral soil in Morocco, a result that restored authority

Mohammed Kudus says Ghana must â??qualify at all costsâ? for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the decisive fixture against Comoros on Sunday set to determine the Black Starsâ?? fate.Otto Addoâ??s side top Group I and need a draw against Comoros to book a fifth appearance at the finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Ghana host the Southern Africans at the Accra Sports Stadium to host Comoros on Sunday, 12 October.The equation is straightforward: win the game, remove

Ghanaâ??s tourism and travel industry is braced for a surge in activity should the Black Stars clinch qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup â?? but the scale of any windfall will depend on Sundayâ??s result and what happens next.Otto Addoâ??s side top Group I on 22 points and need only a draw against Comoros in Accra to confirm their place at the expanded tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.That proximity to the finish line has triggered planning across

CURRENT SITUATION Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, or galamsey, has rightly focused on restoring rivers and protecting forests. Yet a deeper threat now looms beneath the surface the risk of rising crime. Thousands of young men displaced by the crackdown remain stranded without livelihoods or hope, forming a volatile pool of potential recruits for organized […]

The Center for Africa Development and Progress (CADeP) has urged the government to dismiss District and Municipal Chief Executives (DCEs/MCEs) found to be complicit or negligent in enforcing anti-galamsey directives. The call forms part of a broader set of recommendations from CADeP aimed at intensifying the national campaign against illegal mining, which continues to threaten […]

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has said the era of temporarily deploying soldiers and other security personnel to galamsey sites is over. He noted that government has resolved to permanently station these security personnel including soldiers to galamsey sites to prevent illegal miners from returning to their destructive activities. Speaking in […]

The Black Stars of Ghana are poised to finish their Word Cup qualifying campaign with a majestic performance against Comoros on Sunday. Ghana head into the final game of the qualifiers needing just a point to secure their place at the World Cup in North America next year.The former African champions have enjoyed an outstanding run in the qualifying series, winning seven games, including an emphatic 5-0 victory over the Central African Republic last Wednesday.Ghana sit top of

LOCATION Surrounded by tropical greenery, Ahanta Eco Lodge is beautifully appointed in a nook of one of the coves along the coastline overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in the peaceful shoreline community of Busua, which is a few kilometers westwards from Dixcove in the Western Region. It a short walk from the heart of the village, […] The post AHANTA ECO LODGE, BUSUA, WESTERN  appeared first on The

Ghana’s tourism industry is recording impressive numbers in recent years. In 2024, Ghana received US$4.8 billion in revenue from international visitors and vacationers who entered the country. The sum is a 27% increase from the $3.8 billion earned in 2023 this shows renewed global interest after the post-pandemic recovery. But behind the celebration lies a […]

The Black Stars of Ghana are seeking for their fifth FIFA World Cup qualification on final day clash against Comoros. In a high-stake clash on Sunday, October 12, 2025, the West African football heavyweights will play host to Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium, with victory crucial to secure fifth World Cup berth. Coach Otto Addo and his charges will approach this game with all seriousness, knowing that a win against Comoros will earn the Black Stars an automatic qualification

The Black Stars of Ghana are just 90 minutes away from securing their fifth FIFA World Cup qualification as the team gear up for the final day clash against Comoros. In a high-stake clash on Sunday, October 12, 2025, the West African football heavyweights will play host to Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium, with victory crucial to securing a fifth World Cup berth. Coach Otto Addo and his charges will approach this game with all seriousness, knowing that a win against Comoros will

Ghana’s celebrated Kente fabric has officially earned Global Geographical Indication (GI) protection, a landmark achievement that not only preserves the authenticity of this centuries-old textile but also opens new doors for cultural tourism. The GI status, launched by Ghana’s Registrar General’s Department in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization, ensures that only Kente woven […] The post MICE

Hundreds of thousands rally in Tel Aviv ahead of Hamas’ expected hostage release under a Trump-brokered Gaza ceasefire, as 500,000 Palestinians return north and Egypt prepares to host a peace summit.

Patrick Herminie has defeated Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff, gaining 52.7% of the vote, official results show.

The Black Stars return home to the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday evening for a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Comoros, with qualification now firmly within reach following their emphatic 5-0 demolition of the Central African Republic in Morocco.Otto Addoâ??s men head into the final round of Group I fixtures brimming with confidence and momentum.Goals from Mohammed Salisu, Thomas Partey, Alexander Djiku, Jordan Ayew, and Kamaldeen Sulemana secured Ghanaâ??s

Lawyers for the family of the late highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba have responded to complaints by first wife of the late musician, Akosua Serwah Fosuh relating to the funeral arrangements of the late highlife legend. In a letter dated October 1, 2025, and signed by Fati Ali-Yallah of Baba […]